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/ 9 years ago

Southern stars rush to beat deadline

By PETER JACKSON MORE than 30 Southern Hemisphere players will qualify for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales before the longer residency...

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/ 9 years ago

2018 and 2019 Six Nations fixtures announced

The fixtures for both the 2018 and 2019 Six Nations Championships have been announced. Rugby’s Greatest Championship will take place over...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Goode: We just want to get better and better

SARACENS full-back Alex Goode praised the composure of his teammates after scoring another late matchwinning try to seal victory over Clermont....

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Peerless Parisse leads his nearly men to glory

From NICK CAIN at Murrayfield STADE Francais have been Europe’s nearly men for so long they must have thought they were...

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/ 9 years ago

Warriors flop on Gregor’s farewell

Glasgow 18 Edinburgh 29 EDINBURGH ended their season of turmoil with a surprise victory over rivals Glasgow despite two firsthalf yellow...

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British and Irish Lions Tour

/ 9 years ago

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack – Robbie Fruean

As a proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their downfall against the Lions...

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/ 9 years ago

Dragons are hit hard by late double sin-binning

By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH coach Duncan Hodge hailed his side’s stunning late comeback on Friday night which halted their run of...

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/ 9 years ago

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack

By NICK VERDIER Targets: Robbie Fruean insists Fruean AS A proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks,...

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Young Gun

/ 9 years ago

Young Gun: Rory McMichael – Scotland U18s centre

The journey to professional rugby can be a treacherous one for youngsters trying to break through, but Rory McMichael will take...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Saracens show ruthless streak to stem tide of Foley’s red army

By NICK CAIN Powering over: Mako Vunipola charges through Keith Earls for the opening try PICTURES: Getty Images OWEN Farrell was...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

We are only going to get better says coach McCall

Pleased: Mark McCall SARACENS recorded their 17th Champions Cup win on the bounce to book their place in the final once...

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/ 9 years ago

Valiant Edinburgh fightback falls short

Edinburgh…19 Connacht …22 CONNACHT just about held off a brave comeback from Edinburgh to edge a tight victory at Myreside. Having...

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/ 9 years ago

Globetrotter Francis has eyes trained on England

By NEALE HARVEY SUPER RUGBY star Piers Francis is determined to challenge for an England fly-half spot when he returns from...

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/ 9 years ago

Titans duo turning fortunes at Tigers

A WEIGHT counsellor cum winger and a 115kg prop from Borders farming stock may seem an unlikely double act but Jamie...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

We know it’s going to be physical says pack ace Harley

In the thick of it: Rob Harley of Glasgow tackles Edinburgh’s Damien Hoyland ROB HARLEY has been there and done it...

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/ 9 years ago

REVEALED: Champions Cup semi-final venues

BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium and Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton, as well as three French stadiums – the Allianz...

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British and Irish Lions Tour

/ 9 years ago

Lions ban clubs from using their branding

The Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs from ‘unofficial’ use...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Lions ban clubs from using their branding

By NICK CAIN THE Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs...

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National League 3

/ 9 years ago

Northampton lure playmaker Francis back from Auckland

TRANSFER WRAP By STEVE RIGBY NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Auckland Blues’ highly-rated playmaker Piers Francis for next season. Francis, 26, originally...

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National League 3

/ 9 years ago

Nel stays at Edinburgh

EDINBURGH Rugby have re-signed Scotland international tighthead prop Willem ‘WP’ Nel on a three-year deal. Nel joined Edinburgh in 2012 and...

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Six Nations

/ 9 years ago

Advantage Webb in battle for Lions jersey

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THIS was much more like it from Wales and in George North and Rhys Webb,...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams: Sorry Gav, you’ve just had one good game

I felt the full wrath of the Welsh public in my career. It’s brutal and there’ll be no-one hurting more than...

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Featured

/ 9 years ago

Destroyer Hamish on mission at Twickenham

Hamish Watson felt he had a point to prove to Vern Cotter when he came off the bench to star against...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

ON THE BLIND SIDE

BY NEILFISSLER ■BRISTOL are now the favourites to land Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan if he is released from the final year...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

Williams’ rich seam of talent Alun-Wyn misses the point

THERE are many examples of illustrious families to be found in the history books of the game but none, surely, to...

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/ 9 years ago

Destroyer Hamish on mission at Twickenham

By GARY HEATLY HAMISH Watson felt he had a point to prove to Vern Cotter when he came off the bench...

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Guest columnists

/ 9 years ago

Lions watch: full-backs and loosehead

Stuart Hogg is the name on everybody’s lips as the candidates for full-back in the 2017 Lions tour party showcase their...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams: Missed chances again, now let Giles try and take them

Wales‘ Six Nations title hopes are now over and they have only themselves to blame. The defeat to England was an...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 9 years ago

Why persist with a team who clearly aren’t up to task?

THE escalating debate concerning the future of the Six Nations tournament seems to miss the most obvious solution – go back...

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Six Nations

/ 9 years ago

Missed chances again, now let Giles try and take them

SHANE WILLIAMS Despair: A dejected Sam Warburton and the Welsh team walk off the pitch PICTURES: Getty Images WALES AND LIONS...

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/ 9 years ago

North back fit to take on Scotland

Wales have been boosted by the return of George North ahead of their Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on...

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/ 9 years ago

Edinburgh confirm Cockerill appointment

Richard Cockerill has been confirmed as head coach of Edinburgh from the start of next season. As revealed in the Fissler...

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/ 9 years ago

Carberry crosses for two on return

FLY-HALF Duncan Weir says next Friday’s home clash against Cardiff Blues is a must-win for Edinburgh after they suffered their third...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

Cockerill poised for Edinburgh job

RICHARD Cockerill looks set to take over as the new head coach of PRO12 side Edinburgh next season after a dramatic...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

NIKKI WALKER THE FORMER BORDERS, EDINBURGH, OSPREYS AND WORCESTER WINGER Winning the Celtic League in my first season at Ospreys with...

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/ 9 years ago

Bennett, Strauss and Reid to leave Glasgow

Glasgow have announced that Mark Bennett will join Edinburgh and Gordon Reid and Josh Strauss will leave the Warriors at the...

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/ 9 years ago

Battling Edinburgh comeback falls short

Ulster 24 Edinburgh 18 DUNCAN Hodge was left wondering what his side might have achieved, as Edinburgh’s brave comeback fell just...

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Six Nations

/ 9 years ago

Jet-speed Daly keeps Eddie’s mad ride on road

From NICK CAIN at Principality Stadium THE England roller coaster is still on the rails – just – but it was...

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/ 9 years ago

Exeter’s Lewis in at Stoop as cover for Care

By ED HUTSON HARLEQUINS have this week confirmed the signing Dave Lewis from Exeter ahead of next season. As revealed in...

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Six Nations

/ 9 years ago

Why I worry for Wales in Edinburgh showpiece

Wales usually expect to win in Scotland, but I think this month’s trip to Murrayfield could be the toughest game of...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

Hamilton could boost Exiles pack

LONDON IRISH are eying up a move for Saracens’ Swindon-born Scotland lock Jim Hamilton who is out of contract at the...

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Six Nations

/ 9 years ago

Scots look good so why is Cotter on the way out?

Nick Cain investigates the strange case of the Scots jettisoning their ace coach SCOTLAND’s 27-22 win over Ireland was one of...

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/ 9 years ago

Huw Jones to join Glasgow next season

Glasgow Warriors have signed Scotland international centre Huw Jones ahead of the 2017/18 season, subject to medical. Edinburgh-born Jones, who currently...

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