All posts tagged "England"
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Ben Spencer steps up to prove his worth for Bath
It's been a long time between drinks for Bath’s faithful fans when it comes to winning worthwhile silverware, so no one...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoBrendan Gallagher: The flowering of Johann van Graan’s plan at Bath
Surely the most encouraging, or ominous, aspect of Bath’s commanding win over a lacklustre Lyon on Friday night was that it...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoChristian Wade will give his all for Gloucester one final time
Christian Wade promises Gloucester fans he remains fully focused on ending his short stint in the West Country all guns blazing...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoJeremy Guscott: Bath need to ensure they find fifth gear
Since Bath managed to finish in first place early and qualify for the playoffs with a home semi-final, the only nagging...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMax Ojomoh: Bath have the tools for any job
Max Ojomoh compares Bath, who in three seasons have risen from basement battlers to table toppers, to a Swiss Army knife....
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Chris Hewett
/ 9 months agoChris Hewett: Danny Care still shines in list of the finest 9s
On the face of it, the easiest way to get noticed in big-time rugby is to bag a contract with Harlequins,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 9 months agoChris Hewett: Dangers of pushing the profit margins
According to George Orwell, who knew a thing or two about a thing or two, the “greatest cruelty one can inflict...
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Features
/ 9 months agoAnthony Watson: Bath may be favourites but it’s too close to call
Bath may be the favourites to win the Premiership after dominating the regular season, but Anthony Watson will never forget what...
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Latest News
/ 9 months ago‘I love it here’ – Chunya Munga extends deal with Northampton Saints
Chunya Munga had no hesitation in signing a new contract to remain at Northampton for another two seasons, even though he...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoThursday kick-off for Six Nations in 2026
Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations’ history when the 2026 tournament...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoOscar Beard sets sights on following in Jonny Wilkinson’s footsteps
The World Cup in Australia is just two years away, and Oscar Beard aims to work his socks off to try...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: For many big names, like Ma’a Nonu, it’s the end of the road
One by one, the long-distance men who gave Father Time a serious run for his money have come to the end...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s summer crusade
Paul Rees reports as England prepare for their two tests against Argentina and one against the United States Mike Brown announced...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoDan Kelly – ‘I want to enjoy my final weeks at Leicester Tigers’
Paul Rees talks to centre Dan Kelly, who joined Leicester back in 2020 and is now heading off to play for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Six Nations on a Thursday! Has the world gone mad?
I have yet to see any adequate explanation as to why France will be hosting Ireland on a Thursday night –...
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English Championship
/ 9 months agoDoncaster celebrate anniversary in fine style
■By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster .........35pts Tries: Veainu 27, Rokoduguni 35, Smeaton 40, Mulipola 44, Olowofela 53, 70 Conversion: Dolly 40 Penalty:...
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Features
/ 9 months agoTom Varndell – Steve Borthwick is spoilt for choice on the wings
Ben Jaycock talks about the state of the game to Tom Varndell, the former England, Wasps, Bristol and Leicester winger What...
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English Championship
/ 9 months agoFive-star David Opoku-Fordjour’s in the record book
Record-breaking Coventry winger David Opoku says the deafening roar from the crowd of “get one more David!” spurred him on to...
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Features
/ 9 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Tommy Taylor – I’ve achieved way more than I thought I would
I know most people probably thought I had already retired, but now it’s official. After years of my body trying to...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoJeff Probyn: An uphill battle for Championship winners
Am I the only person who thinks the idea of the Championship setting up a new idea of multiple play-offs to...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoClifford battling back to top
■By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING prop Grace Clifford is eager to rip into action after a lenghty spell out of the game....
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Coach to Coach
/ 9 months agoThere’s honour and pride in playing for your county – Tony Hill
Steve Hill talks to Tony Hill, below, head coach of Somerset county men (Division 1) and Nailsea & Backwell RFC in...
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Features
/ 9 months agoDECLANTREACEY
YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U18 CENTRE England seniors have endured a lack of inside centres putting their hands up for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoProD2 climax to be shown on YouTube
AWAY from the troubles of Biarritz, there’s good news for British-based fans of French rugby’s second-tier ProD2 – it’s back on...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoStudents aiming to get right to the top
■By BEN JAYCOCK MARTIN Webdale says the proof is in the pudding regarding the usefulness of his England Students side acting...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups in the European Finals
The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will both take place this weekend in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to determine the European champions. Both will see Premiership...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoCharlie Elliott: Analysing England’s 33-man training squad for Summer Tour to Argentina & USA
Steve Borthwick announced a 33-man training squad for a two-day England camp, ahead of the summer tour to Argentina. While it is not...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 months agoJohann van Graan wants Bath to enjoy the moment in Challenge Cup final
Johann van Graan wants Bath to “enjoy the moment” when they continue their quest for a possible trophy treble in Friday’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoChampions Cup Final Preview: Can Northampton Saints pick up their second star?
“It’s not an individual sport, it’s a team sport, and we need everybody, and that includes support staff and everybody on...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoRhys Patchell on the Market: Is a UK Return Next?
Sensational talents have worn the number 10 jersey for Wales—carrying legacy, pressure, and hope on their shoulders. Names like Stephen Jones,...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoMike Brown announces retirement and calls for unity in rugby leadership
Mike Brown has announced his retirement at the end of the season with a call to rugby‘s leaders to set aside...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMatt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July
Matt Sherratt will resume interim head coach duty for Wales’ two-Test Japan tour in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso eyes comeback after being named in England training squad
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first appearance in an England squad since November as he closes in on his comeback from...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPete Ryan: Lee Byrne’s storied journey to becoming one of Wales’ greatest ever fullbacks
The agonising wait was over. Last Wednesday, players sat down and worked their way through the alphabet, hoping Ieuan Evans would...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoPremiership Round 17 Team of the Week: George Ford helps Sale Sharks secure crucial win over Bristol Bears
The penultimate round of Premiership rugby played host to some of the biggest games of the season, with so much on...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoNorthampton Saints in race to get stars fit for Champions Cup final
Northampton's last-minute victory over Saracens yesterday came at a cost, with four players left on the treatment table ahead of Saturday’s...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoGive George Ford respect he deserves, says Ben Curry
Sale captain Ben Curry says in-form George Ford deserves more respect after making another mockery of his Lions snub. Fly-half Ford,...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoGeorge Skivington playing it smart at Gloucester
Gloucester are losing 19 players next month, but George Skivington expects to have a bigger squad next season for the same...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoCadan Murley intends to prove he’s no one-cap wonder
Cadan Murley is hoping to build on his superb performance against Gloucester and play himself back into the England squad, touring...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoParling to take over at Tigers post Lions
Coach: Geoff Parling GEOFF Parling will take charge at Leicester Tigers next season, succeeding former Australia coach Michael Cheika who leaves...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoFin Smith’s found a soulmate in Northampton Saints guru Sam Vesty
Fin Smith and his Northampton teammates will sit down tomorrow as coaches Sam Vesty and Phil Dowson unveil their plan to...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoJoe Batley eyes England tour to cap frustrating season
Joe Batley’s frustrating season can be summed up by a week in November when he turned up for training with England...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoBilly Twelvetrees backs British and Irish Lions for series win
Billy Twelvetrees is backing the British and Irish Lions to roar to success in Australia this summer, fired up by the...
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Letters
/ 9 months agoModern day warriors deserve far better
IT IS high time rugby union realised ignoring the past is the preserve of the ignorant, shown by the fact today...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoJeremy Guscott: Northampton Saints need team effort to stifle ‘electric’ Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles are great attacking sides, and that is what makes the European Cup final on Saturday at the Principality...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoAnother masterclass by majestic George
■ By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks ......................41pts Tries: D du Preez 23, McElroy 36, Hill 54, Ma’asi-White 64, Quirke 72 Conversions:...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Championship rebrand can be a real game-changer
The rebranding this week of England’s second professional league as Champ Rugby could be a game-changer in English club rugby, and...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoRob just cares about his own team’s display
■By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Flyer: Paul Brown-Bampoe scoring against Saints PICTURES: Getty...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoNumber nine Danny makes history on his swansong
■By SAM JACKSON Farewell: Danny Care DANNY Care will make his farewell to Twickenham Stoop this afternoon with special dispensation to...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoTom Curry opts to defer surgery
England flanker Tom Curry will delay surgery to fix a wrist ligament injury until after the Lions tour of Australia. Curry...













