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Ospreys vs Edinburgh – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

By Peter Ryan The Ospreys will host Edinburgh at the iconic Brewery Field as the URC’s first block of games concludes...

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Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for Autumn Internationals

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for next month’s autumn series. Gregor Townsend has appointed the Glasgow centre to...

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Robbie Smith determined to be in contention for Scotland

By Paul Rees Robbie Smith’s patience paid off in the summer when he made his debut for Scotland and the Northampton...

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Scottish stars prove their worth for Edinburgh

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh .........27pts Tries: Van der Merwe 46, Schoeman 60, Graham 64, Ashman 79 Conversions: Thompson 47, 79 Penalties:...

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Stylish Sarries have model for success -Nick

On the charge: Nick Auterac in his Bath playing days nBy CHARLIE ELLIOTT FORMER Premiership prop Nick Auterac believes Saracens’ success...

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Dramatic draw as Bath fight back

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS BATH and Hartpury wowed an 8,000 strong crowd at The Rec as BUCS Super Rugby capitalised...

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Darcy Graham gets the ball rolling for Edinburgh

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh ......38 Stormers ........... 7 Edinburgh earned a much-needed bonus-point win to kick-start their season after three straight...

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Bulls have too much in reserve for Ospreys

By Simon Thomas Ospreys ............ 19pts Tries: Lake 27, Conbeer 54, Morris 79 Conversions: Edwards 55, Walsh 80 Bulls ..................29pts Tries:...

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Double boost for the Dragons

Preview Dragons v Lions Today. 3.30pm THE Dragons are boosted by the return of Wales prop Leon Brown and back row...

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Ospreys can do nothing to stop Munster taking charge

■By JOHN FALLON Munster ...........23pts Tries: McCarthy 1, Farrell 26, Nash 40, O’Donoghue 64. Penalty: Crowley 9 Ospreys .............. 0pts IRISH...

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Three defeats in a row for sorry Edinburgh

By BRYN PALMER Lions ................55 Edinburgh ......21 EDINBURGH suffered a savage mauling by a rampant Lions outfit to leave their ambitions...

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Boffelli out ‘for months’

EDINBURGH will be without Argentina fullback Emiliano Boffelli for another long stint because of the recurrence of a back issue. Boffelli...

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Met claim double bragging rights in Cardiff

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS THREE teams have maintained unbeaten runs after two games in the men’s competition while the inaugural...

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Sean Everitt: Accuracy is letting us down

By Phil Evans Bulls ................22 Edinburgh ....... 16 Jaco van der Walt put in a pivotal performance against his former side...

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Leinster take control to put Dragons in their place

By Simon Thomas Leinster ........... 34pts Tries: Conan 18, R Byrne 38, Deegan 47, J McCarthy 64, Larmour 69, King 81...

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South African influence on European Rugby

By Peter Ryan South Africa is a phenomenal rugby nation that is at the top of its game right now. Talent...

By Cam Stephens

Emiliano Boffelli injury woes add to Edinburgh problems

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh......... 31pts Tries: Schoeman 11, Van der Merwe 32, 65, Cherry 42, Scott 80 Conversions: Thompson 12, 43,...

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Glasgow Warriors fall to Ulster’s late grab

By Rory Morrow Ulster ..............20 Glasgow..........19 Ulster struck late as substitute Dave Shanahan’s last-gasp try earned a dramatic win over the...

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Injury blow to John Stevens mars trip for Cornish Pirates

By Rob Wildman Nottingham...... 18pts Tries: Clayton 21, Ecclesfield 80 Conversions: Arden 21 Penalties: Arden 18, 60 Cornish P ......... 24pts...

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Students getting set for the big kick-off

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS BUCS Super Rugby returns on Wednesday with the Women’s National League absorbed into the BSR umbrella....

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Zach Mercer focused on job at Kingsholm

By Bryn Palmer Zach Mercer has brushed aside speculation over his future and insists Gloucester can hit the ground running when...

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Classy Darcy wings in for Edinburgh on return from injury

■ By GARY STONE Edinburgh.........33pts Tries: Graham 6, Bradbury 31, Vellacott 38, Dodd 42, Cherry 53 Conversions: Thompson 31, 38, Healy...

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Bristol Bears Preview: We have a new sense of energy – Fitz Harding

Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Bristol Bears Coach: Pat Lam Captain: Fitz Harding After Bristol lost at Connacht in January to...

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Leicester Tigers Season Preview: Michael Cheika looking to make his own piece of history

Leicester Tigers Season Preview Coach: Michael Cheika Captain: Julián Montoya The Tigers started last season with four defeats in five matches...

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Newcastle Falcons Season Preview: Steve Diamond puts his faith in team bonding sessions

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview Coach: Steve Diamond Captain: Callum Chick Steve Diamond opted for team bonding rather than a raft of...

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Northampton Saints Fullback George Furbank

Northampton Saints Season Preview: George Furbank in charge as Saints bid for repeat

Northampton Saints Season Preview Coach: Phil Dowson Captain: George Furbank Last season’s title winning success at Northampton was no fluke. It...

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Welsh regions facing another long, hard season to climb the URC mountain

Ben Jaycock and James Orpin report on the big moves as Siya Kolisi and Jordie Barrett prepare for their new clubs...

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URC SQUADS

Benetton Giosué Zilocchi, Ivan Nemer, Mirco Spagnolo, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Riccardo Genovese, Simone Ferrari, Thomas Gallo, Tiziano Pasquali, Bautista Bernasconi, Marco...

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With promotion back Ealing Trailfinders will be gunning for Championship glory

Ben Jaycock looks at who could challenge Ben Ward’s west London side as the season prepares to kick off next weekend...

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Bristol Bears can win the Premiership says Steven Luatua

Steven Luatua believes Bristol can became the first West Country team to win the Premiership – if they start where they...

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Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn...

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Six-try Scotland too good for Wales

Scotland ........40 Wales...............14 SCOTLAND cruised to a six-try victory in Edinburgh to make it back-to-back wins over Wales in 2024. Wales...

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DREAMTEAM

MURRAY M cCALLUM, THE NEWCASTLE AND FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH AND WORCESTER PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH... 1....

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Am I planning to hang up my boots? Hell, no!

MY LIFE IN RUGBY ALUN WALKER THE CHINNOR HOOKER, FORMERLY OF EALING, NEWCASTLE, NOTTINGHAM, EDINBURGH & SCOTLAND U20s IHAD a bad...

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BRITISH RUGBY FIXTURES

Saturday September 7 WELSH PREMIERSHIP Bargoed RFC v Llangennech 14:30 Cross Keys v Bonymaen 14:30 Neath v Merthyr RFC 14:30 Newbridge...

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Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Chinnor v Rams (3pm) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST...

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When the French were sent packing

BRENDAN GALLAGHER ON WHY FRANCE ENDED UP SPENDING 16 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS Brendan Gallagher looks back on ‘The Rupture’ when...

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Rae: Good to see promotion back

By BEN JAYCOCK WITH promotion a realistic possibility for Championship clubs heading into the new season it has created renewed excitement...

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Pre-season: Premiership, Championship, National League fixtures

A pre-season fixture list involving teams from the Premiership, Championship, National Leagues, and Regional Leagues.

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An age-old problem for Farrell and Lions

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ‘Dad’s Army’: Bundee Aki will be 35 when the Lions arrive in Australia....

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Sheedy heads the list of star signings

Ben Jaycock looks at the big names on the move - including some surprises - in the 16-team URC Benetton Ins:...

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Seven-try Pirates put Redruth to the sword

By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates....47pts Redruth..................... 5pts THE full-timers of Cornish Pirates proved too strong for their National 2 West neighbours...

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Berry’s briefest of brief encounters…

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW TEN summer Olympiads have come and all but gone since Marty Berry went...

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Premiership ins & outs 2024-25

Pepper Bath Ins: Ross Molony (Leinster), Francois van Wyk (Leicester Tigers), Guy Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Austin Emens (Great Britain Sevens) Outs:...

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Julian Salvi relishing his role as Georgia defence coach

Julian Salvi has never been one to shy away from a good challenge. Now he is relishing his job as Georgia's...

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Fijian speedster leading the way

Ben Jaycock reports on the comings and goings in England’s second tier ahead of the new season which kicks off next...

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

ENGLAND U20s CLASS OF 2016 SPECIAL REPORT BY BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND had to wait eight years since their last U20s World...

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We’ll benefit from tourTownsend

■By SAM JACKSON HEAD coach Gregor Townsend believes the successful tour of the Americas will bring huge benefits for Scotland in...

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The Bears blueprint: Go and play without fear

PAUL REES ON HOW BRISTOL HEAD COACH PAT LAM PLANS TO GUIDE THE WEST COUNTRY OUTFIT BACK TO THE TOP Class...

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Scotland see off battling Chile for third win on tour

BY JOE SANTAMARIA Chile…………………………………………………11 Tries: Escobar 50 Penalties: Videla 11, Salas 27 Scotland……………………………………………52 Tries: Bayliss 22, Rowe 29, 65; Dobie 34, 45; Currie 58, Richardson 73, Steyn 79...

By Nick Powell