All posts tagged "England"
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoPremiership Round 14: Best head-to-head matchups in each fixture
By Charlie Elliott With the Premiership returning, fans are able to see the best talent in England facing off following the...
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/ 8 months agoWomen’s Six Nations: England stay on course for Grand Slam
By Ben Jaycock England women’s attack coach Lou Meadows was delighted with not only her side’s victory, which maintained the Red...
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/ 8 months agoPhil Dowson: Rest rules are ‘dysfunctional’
By James Logan Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson feels more needs to be done to allow English clubs to hit...
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/ 8 months agoCardiff Rugby deal costs Welsh Rugby Union £780,000
The WRU revealed the acquisition of Cardiff Rugby last week cost about £780,000. The Cardiff Arms Park team were placed into...
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/ 8 months agoWest Country derby is the best – Jordan
■ By PAUL REES Hard man: Cam Jordan in action for Gloucester PICTURE: Alamy CAM Jordan thought that the East Midlands...
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/ 8 months agoCiaran Donoghue’s glad to take centre stage
Ciaran Donoghue is relishing being part of Bath’s charge towards the treble having enjoyed a breakthrough season.
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/ 8 months agoFin Baxter: The baby-faced assassin who has his sights set on England
Fin Baxter went under the radar last season as he rose quickly up the front row ladder and he has learned...
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/ 8 months agoCurtis Langdon’s out to add to his cap collection
Curtis Langdon is aiming to make up for lost time and add to the two England caps he won in 2021...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoJeremy Guscott: Power of four will be crucial for Andy Farrell
In terms of pedigree, the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad selected by head coach Andy Farrell next month to tour...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoNorthampton Saints 51-16 Castres: Job done! Alex Mitchell makes it simple for Saints
Northampton Saints, putting their foot down after the break, breezed past Castres to book a repeat of last year’s Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoToulon v Toulouse preview: France’s big two collide in battle of the heavyweights
The weather in Toulon is normally mild, but the Stade Mayol will reverberate this afternoon to the sound of thunder as...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoNick Cain: Premiership clubs need to set higher standards
The most concerning aspect of the Harlequins no-show against Leinster at Croke Park last weekend, which finished in a 62-0 European...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoNick Cain: Time to dismantle the ivory towers
TV adverts are a mixed bag, but at their best they paint a picture that nails an irksome aspect of modern...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoChris Robshaw tips George Ford for British and Irish Lions selection
By Luke Jarmyn Chris Robshaw believes his former team-mate George Ford’s recent cameo in England’s Six Nations victory over Wales has...
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoChris Hewett: Dan Biggar’s lessons in staying strong
The last time Wales won a game of rugby against someone other than the Barbarians – those struggling to recall that...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 8 months agoWomen’s Six Nations: England take their time to turn up the heat and go on rampage against Ireland
England overcame a first-half wobble to restore their attacking mojo and maintain their Grand Slam quest in the Women’s Six Nations...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 8 months agoTwo changes for Scotland as they face winless Italy
PREVIEW... ■By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Hive Stadium Captain: Scotland blindside Rachel Malcolm SCOTLAND host winless Italy...
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/ 8 months agoQuinnell’s quick pint at The Ferry Boat Inn
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW OF ALL the books written about the Lions, no reference can be found...
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Features
/ 8 months agoClubs trapped in tangled web
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY NORTHAMPTON WERE THE LAST ENGLISH TEAM STANDING IN THIS SEASON’S CHAMPIONS CUP AND then there was...
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/ 8 months agoIt’s the right time to bow out, says Phil Dollman
By Mark Stevens When Rob Baxter took charge of Exeter in 2009, few could have predicted the incredible journey both he...
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/ 8 months agoLuc Jones thanks coaching team as he relishes his first trophy with Richmond
By Ben Jaycock Luc Jones has enjoyed a career that has seen him play at the highest levels in England and...
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Features
/ 8 months agoShaun was never slow to tell me if I was wrong
MY LIFEIN RUGBY STUART ABBOTT THE FORMER ENGLAND, WASPS & HARLEQUINS CENTRE I ONLY arrived in England, where my mother was...
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Features
/ 8 months agoYoung Guns – Rhys Beeckmans
By Ben Jaycock Rhys Beeckmans is feeling confident and relaxed in Newcastle Falcons’ setup as he targets further first-team action. The...
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/ 8 months agoChris Wearmouth still has a lot to give for Tynedale
By Jon Newcombe Chris Wearmouth feared the lower tackle height laws would signal the end of his days as a second-row...
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/ 8 months agoEveryone should try out the front row at least once
Steve Hill puts the questions to Graham Dawe, below, head coach of Cornwall County 1st XV What was your rugby playing...
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/ 8 months agoTamani in charge as Scots demolished
England..............71pts Scotland.............. 5pts by Ben Jaycock CHARLIE Tamani burst onto the international age-grade scene with two well-taken tries as England destroyed...
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/ 8 months agoWales get act together to start with a win
Wales........................32 Ireland.....................24 cepting an errant pass to dot down between the sticks. Having slotted both conversions, a pair of penalties from...
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/ 8 months agoEngland get ready for Spain challenge
Round 2 Preview ENGLAND will take on Spain for the first time at age-grade level on Monday as Jonathan Pendlebury’s side...
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/ 8 months agoRed Roses dismiss Italy but fall short against Ireland
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s women kicked off their campaign by scoring four tries on their way to beating Italy but...
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/ 8 months agoI’m loving life on and off the pitch in Japan, says James Gaskell
By Ben Jaycock Former Wasps and Sale lock James Gaskell is thriving in Japan with Toyota Shuttles as they target promotion...
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/ 8 months agoKidsOut Charity: Can you make happy memories for a child fleeing domestic abuse?
We have teamed up with the children’s charity, KidsOut, as part of a national project to ask football, rugby, and cricket...
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/ 8 months agoMillie David on playing with Ilona Maher and England U20s upcoming game against South Africa
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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English Championship
/ 8 months agoWorcester Warriors’ last game before administration: Where are they now?
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Foreign based players who could be selected
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoBritish and Irish Lions potential bolters: Henry Pollock to make the plane?
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoDan Biggar’s Best Career Moments
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoChampions Cup Team of the Week: Munster trio shock Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle
For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...
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English Championship
/ 8 months agoWorcester Warriors to play in 14-team Championship
Worcester Warriors are set to return to professional rugby two and a half years after the club went into administration as...
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/ 8 months agoSeb Atkinson could do a job for England – George Skivington
By Paul Rees Seb Atkinson picked the right moment to score his first try hat-trick for Gloucester with England head coach...
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/ 8 months agoSaracens News: Mark McCall keen to keep Alex Goode in house
By Gary Fitzgerald Alex Goode approaches a remarkable 400 club appearance with Mark McCall anxious to keep him tied to Saracens...
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/ 8 months agoRachel Burford’s backing Tatyana Heard to step up at 12 for England
By Ben Jaycock World Cup winner Rachel Burford believes dominant ball carrier and serial winner Tatyana Heard is the front runner...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoHenry Pollock looks like a British and Irish Lion to me, says Lawrence Dallaglio
By Paul Rees Lawrence Dallaglio believes Henry Pollock is in line to make the Lions squad despite the back rower only...
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/ 8 months agoHandre Pollard determined to leave Leicester Tigers on a high
By Paul Rees Handre Pollard is determined to leave Leicester on a high having decided to return to South Africa next...
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/ 8 months agoAlex Mitchell looking to finish with flourish
By Paul Rees Alex Mitchell is looking to make a sprint finish as the season nears the home straight after missing...
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/ 8 months agoHarry Williams heads to Harlequins
Harlequins have signed former Exeter and England tighthead Harry Williams from Pau. The 33-year-old will return to the Premiership next season...
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/ 8 months agoJulian Heaven signs for Exeter Chiefs
Australian hooker Julian Heaven, 24, will join Exeter in the summer from the Waratahs having come up through the academy at...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoJeremy Guscott: Champions Cup still has a role to play
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... The European Cup is as big as the clubs involved want to...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoChampions Cup: Toulon’s power too much for Saracens
By Paul Rees Toulon ............................... 72pts Tries: Wainiqolo 5, Isa 35, 55, 59; Jaminet 39, 70; Alainu’uese 44, Fainga’anuku 62, Serin...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoMark McCall: We gave it a good go but Toulon were hard to stop
Mark McCall expects to provide a springboard for his young side in the Champions Cup in the coming seasons. Sarries conceded...
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English Championship
/ 8 months agoWorcester Warriors return – RFU Board should tell us what it thinks
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The first act of the new Tier 2 Board, which has...












