All posts tagged "England"
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaints set to swoop for Falcon Davison
By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton have lined up former England prop Trevor Davison as a replacement for Exeter-bound Ehren Painter. The Rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoMagnificent France run riot to destroy dreadful England
By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England .............................. 10pts Tries: Steward 48 Conversions: Smith 49 Penalties: Smith 34 France................................ 53pts Tries: Ramos...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoThere’s no quick fix for England’s woes
PAUL REES England picked a team to pull France from one side of the field to the other and so tire...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoResurgent Scots can give Irish tough test
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK There is no question that Ireland’s visit to Murrayfield today against a resurgent Scotland...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoAt last! Webb steps up to give Wales something to celebrate
By PETER JACKSON Italy..................................... 17pts Tries: Negri 42, Brex 67 Conversions: Allan 43, 67 Penalties: Allan 15 Wales................................. 29pts Tries: Dyer...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoGreat shout, Warren! Rhys justifies his recall
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Buzzing: Rhys Webb celebrates Taulupe Faletau’s try Right: Rio Dyer PICTURES: Getty Images LET’S hope...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFord backing Hogg to race past his record
By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm, Murrayfield Scotland's most capped men’s player Ross Ford has backed Stuart...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoThis is the best Scottish team I have faced – Sexton
By PAUL REES Johnny Sexton’s travelling in the Six Nations started in Paris 13 years ago and it is set to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGeorgian beefcake on menu for Baxter
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Exeter Chiefs have signed Georgian international loosehead Nika Abuladze, above, on a two-year deal as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSaracen Peel set to sign for Borthwick
ON THE BLINDSIDE Steve Borthwick is closing in on securing Ian Peel’s services as England’s scrum coach when Richard Cockerill departs...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Dave Tiueti: ‘I loved the Mem – it got me a Tonga recall’
The former Tonga, Bristol, Neath & Ospreys centre talks about his life in the game Fond memories: Dave Tiueti in action...
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Features
/ 3 years agoHonoured that France recognised my efforts!
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I MUST admit, every time England face France, it brings back memories...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGraham set to swap Falcons for France
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE flanker Gary Graham will join French ProD2 club Carcassonne on a two-year deal at the end of the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoKnee injury rules out Chiefs prop Williams
NEWS EXTRA EXETER prop Harry Williams is set for a long spell out of action with a “significant” knee injury. The...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAltham happy to play what he sees at Fylde
NEWS EXTRA By CHRIS FARROW FYLDE front row Pete Altham was diagnosed with deafness aged 18-months but he is not letting...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWilliams ready to pounce if Rams slip up
NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK CAMBRIDGE director of rugby Richie Williams is pleased with his side’s improvements this season – with...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDenstone lay down marker for National Sevens
SCHOOLS RUGBY By CAMERON STEPHENS THE Schools Cup Final takes place on Thursday as reigning champions Trinity face Oakham at Twickenham....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLawrence will take the blows
By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Lawrence is prepared to enter his special inner “dark place” against France knowing his body will have...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCotton: I can’t see Welsh win
By PETER JACKSON One of England’s all time greats has delivered a withering verdict on Wales as they struggle to stop...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago‘Lewis’s drive has got him to the top’
By BEN JAYCOCK Following his standout performance in England’s win in Cardiff last weekend, Lewis Ludlam’s former youth coach Andy Howe...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRobshaw’s backing Watson to be a star
By GARY FITZGERALD Anthony Watson can run the French ragged and show Steve Borthwick he deserves to become a permanent major...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoDelight for Grady after Xbox fantasy became reality
By ROB COLE Mason Grady has admitted he loved swapping video game idols George North and Taulupe Faletau for real live...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoCare puts his faith in Smith to return
By PAUL REES Danny Care is backing Marcus Smith to win his England place back and help the side become successful...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMako: French will still be strong
By GARY FITZGERALD MAKO Vunipola does not believe England’s chances of over-powering the French have been lifted by their rivals’ recent...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoWe must give all players a fair crack so we know best 15
SO far we’ve seen some good signs from Steve Borthwick, a little more structure and a stable pack. He’s picking in...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoEngland in need of a confidence boost
YES, Freddie Steward was the man of the match against Wales – from catching the ball every five minutes from Welsh...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSmith is the star as Chiefs crushed
By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ....................... 40pts Tries: Murley 10, Bassett 23, Riley 28, Marchant 31, 56; Lewies 65 Conversions: Smith 11,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSackey in at Yeovil
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER FORMER Wasps and England winger Paul Sackey is back in sport, not the one...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoFlyer Nowell is set to join La Rochelle
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER England and Lions winger Jack Nowell has spoken to European champions La Rochelle about a...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBears move for Willis may help England
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bristol Bears could throw Jack Willis, below, an England lifeline with Premiership clubs ready to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoVunipola has his eye on Japan
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Options: Vunipola Saracens No 8. Billy Vunipola has been looking to see what options are...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoItalian fire is starting to burn brightly
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I used to love playing against Italy. Nine tries in nine games! But I also...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 years agoIreland star Molloy keen for women’s Lions tour
By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland back row Claire Molloy feels a potential British and Irish Lions tour will massively boost the sport...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 3 years agoBreach hits four to blow Sale away
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens.................62 Sale............................. 7 Jess Breach scored four tries as Premier 15s champions Saracens put in a dominant display...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoHunter and Packer to be joint captains
By BEN JAYCOCK Back row duo, No.8 Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer, will co-captain Simon Middleton’s final England Six Nations...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: Sale & England U20s flanker Tristan Woodman
England U20s flanker Tristan Woodman has envisioned his side lifting the Six Nations title after winning three from three so far...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGloucester back row Morgan set to retire
FORMER England No.8 Ben Morgan will retire at the end of the season. The 34-year-old, who joined Gloucester in 2012 from...
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Schools / Universities
/ 3 years agoUnbeaten Oakham book final date with Trinity
SCHOOLS RUGBY By CAM STEPHENS Oakham are heading to Twickenham for the final of the U18s Schools Cup after beating Finborough...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBlockbuster to kick off 2024
FRANCE will host Ireland in the first match of the 2024 Six Nations, with England taking on the French in the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWhat’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)
The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland returnees in as Quins face Exeter in delayed Big Game
Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley and Joe Marchant have all been named to start for Harlequins as they host Exeter Chiefs in...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPete Altham: Fylde’s deaf rugby player
Meet Pete Altham, a deaf PE teacher who is not letting his condition stop him from playing the sport he loves...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup gets close; Favourites, dark horses and the talent
Outcomes from test matches in 2022 show that predictability is no longer present. There is more freshness in the air than...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoTownsend: Gray in the form of his life
By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... France v Scotland Today. 3pm, Stade de France, Paris SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend believes Richie Gray is...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFrance looking to return to best
Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoFrench stars can produce something from nothing
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK France lost to the number one ranked side in the world in Dublin a...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoSweeney more of a liability than an asset
SADLY it needs to be realised that the RFU has abandoned its frequently misused historic role as guardian of the game’s...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBarbeary close to full recovery
By TOM BRADSHAW Alfie Barbeary is poised to make a battering-ram return to Premiership action after going “full hog” in training...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with James Simpson-Daniel
The former Gloucester and England wing, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Trevor Woodman – “Dougie”...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoBorthwick right to ask for eligibility changes
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has had the guts, and the gumption, to state that the...
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