All posts tagged "Leinster"
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoBen Prescott forced to retire
London Scottish have today announced that Ben Prescott has been forced to retire from rugby due to a neck and shoulder...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Dennis Hickie – former Leinster and Ireland wing
Overall I have to be very thankful for what I was able to achieve in rugby with the help of great...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker
Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a...
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Champions Cup
/ 11 years agoSteve Meehan tips English clubs to challenge French giants
Toulon‘s new backs coach Steve Meehan believes the financial disparity between English and French clubs is closing and sees no reason...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoAshley Johnson is hooking up to a whole new ball game
Barnstorming South African will not settle for the No.16 shirt.
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampions Cup fixtures announced
Leicester will kick-off the Champions Cup season by hosting Stade Francais at Welford Road on November 13. The clash between the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Winning is same in any language for Michael Cheika
Michael Cheika speaks French, Italian and Arabic. He is also known to be fluent in coarse Anglo-Saxon and looks forward to...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoDean Mumm opens up about World Cup dream
Dean Mumm is nothing if not determined. Having packed away his boots after leading Exeter Chiefs to a resounding victory over...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Don Armand – Exeter flanker
How was the off-season? I went back to South Africa with the family which was good but not as relaxing as...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 years agoMelbourne Rebels sign Irish prop Hagan
Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels have made their second signing of the week by recruiting Irish prop Jamie Hagan. The 28...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Michael Cheika can bring best out of talented Wallabies
If we know one thing about Australia it’s that they frequently get it right for World Cups. A lot of their...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoGlasgow’s stardust can light up Scotland says Gregor Townsend
Scotland will prosper at this year’s Rugby World Cup, according to Gregor Townsend, who believes the dark blues can capitalise on...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: Will even champs Toulon escape the Pool of Death?
What a draw we saw for the European tournaments this week – and what a vindication of the decision to move...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoSam Burgess is pure gold to have in the camp says Dave Attwood
Cross-code star is a “live contender” to make England’s final World Cup squad according to Bath teammate.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The 69-match journey to the World Cup
Nations Cup The tenth year of this competition and the ninth to be held in Bucharest. Only the inaugural tournament, in...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jason Forster – former Wales, Dragons and Bedford flanker
It’s only when you look back on your career that you realise how special your time as a professional sportsman was;...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoWasps announce four new signings
Wasps have today announced four new signings for next season. Centre James Downey will remain at the club having impressed since...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy life in Rugby: Andy Beattie – former Bath, Exeter and Richmond back-rower
During my 11 years with Bath I was fortunate to play alongside some great players and great leaders – Danny Grewcock,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoExodus of stars at Leicester Tigers is alarming says Neil Back
Leicester legend accuses old club of standing still and fears they will fall even further behind their rivals if top players...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoGordon D’Arcy to retire from rugby
Leinster legend Gordon D’Arcy has today announced he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season. In an...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: How to beat the French? Capture good kids early
This has been a good season for the English teams in the inaugural European Champions Cup because they got four clubs...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Lyn Jones is happy to foster home-grown Dragons
Lyn Jones and his home-grown Dragons start the most challenging week of their lives today. By the end of it, nobody...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Tom James – Exeter and former Cardiff Blues wing
1. Cian Healy – The Leinster and Ireland loosehead has an awesome work rate. He loves a carry but he is...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampions Cup quarter-finals teams
Clermont v Northampton Clermont: Nick Abendanon; Noa Nakaitaci, Jonathan Davies, Wesley Fofana, Naipolioni Nalaga; 10. Brock James, Ludovic Radoslavjevic ; Vincent...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain talks to the England forwards coach Graham Rowntree about the exciting new dynamism of his pack
Graham Rowntree wants a pack for all seasons. An England eight that can grind the opposition like a millstone one minute,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s verdict: No more Mr Nice Guy as Robbo’s men get ruthless
Chris Robshaw isn’t one of rugby’s great smilers but the megawatt beam on his face on Friday night at the Millennium...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJohnson suspended for three weeks
Ashley Johnson has been suspended for three weeks following a Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin today. The flanker was found guilty of...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoEuropean Cups semi-finals draw
Wasps and Northampton will host the Champions Cup semi-finals should they win on the road at Toulon and Clermont. Following the...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBath win and Saracens lose but both reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Bath reached the Champions Cup quarter-finals following their 20-15 win Glasgow at The Rec yesterday. The West Country side topped Pool...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoChampions Cup round 6 teams
POOL 1 Clermont v Saracens Clermont: Nick Abendanon; Noa Nakaitaci, Jonathan Davies, Wesley Fofana, Naipolioni Nalaga; Camille Lopez, Morgan Parra; Thomas...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Warren Gatland’s Law only applies to James Hook
The writing has been on the wall for so long now that James Hook could be forgiven for ignoring it and...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoChampions Cup round 5 teams
POOL 1 Saracens v Munster Saracens: Alex Goode; Chris Ashton, Marcelo Bosch, Brad Barritt, David Strettle; Owen Farrell, Richard Wigglesworth; Mako...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGuinness Pro12 round 13 teams
Cardiff Blues v Leinster Cardiff Blues: Joaquin Tuculet; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Gavin Evans, Lucas Amorosino; Gareth Anscombe, Tavis Knoyle; Gethin...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGuinness Pro12 round 10 teams
Cardiff Blues v Scarlets Cardiff Blues: Joaquin Tuculet; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Adam Thomas, Lucas Amorosino; Gareth Anscombe, Lewis Jones; Gethin...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoCharlie Matthews eye-gouging citing dismissed
Charlie Matthews is free to play for Harlequins this weekend after the eye-gouging case against him was dismissed at a hearing...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoCarter confirm Racing Metro move
Dan Carter is set to become rugby’s highest paid rugby player ever after agreeing a three-year deal with Racing Metro believed...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoCharlie Matthews cited for gouging
Charlie Matthews will face a disciplinary hearing tomorrow for allegedly eye gouging Leinster‘s Dominic Ryan on Saturday. The Harlequins lock, who...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoQuins suffer double injury blow ahead of Leinster clash
Harlequins today confirmed that both Chris Robshaw and Nick Evans will be unavailable for Saturday’s European Rugby Champions Cup match against...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGopperth will leave Leinster
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on November 2, Jimmy Gopperth will leave Leinster at the end of...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: Joe Schmidt’s success lies in the simplicity of his method
Ireland have quietly moved into third place in the world rankings without any great fireworks or fanfare. Even their Kiwi coach,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoLeicester and Harlequins tame Europe’s finest
Owen Williams kicked 20 points as Leicester beat Toulon 25-21 at Welford road yesterday. The Tigers went off to a flying...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGuinness Pro12 round 9 teams
Cardiff Blues v Treviso Cardiff Blues: Joaquin Tuculet; Richard Smith, Adam Thomas, Gavin Evans, Geraint Walsh; Gareth Anscombe, Lloyd Williams; Sam...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoPlymouth Albion demand review of concussion protocols
Championship club demand a review of concussion protocols after B&I Cup incident.
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Featured
/ 12 years agoMichael Cheika ‘can turn Wallabies into World Cup winners’
Brian Smith and Dean Mumm back appointment of Super Rugby winning coach
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGuinness Pro12 round 8 teams
Connacht v Zebre Connacht: Mils Muliaina; Danie Poolman, Bundee Aki, Dave McSharry, Matt Healy; Miah Nikora, Ian Porter; Denis Buckley, Jason...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoThree more years for Bowe
Tommy Bowe has signed a new Irish contract with the IRFU that will keep him with Ulster until June 2018. The...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRob Kearney pens new deal
Rob has signed a new three-year contract with the IRFU which will see him remain at Leinster until at least June...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Why Brian O’Driscoll won’t be taking anyone to book unlike Kevin Pietersen
Rugby’s oldest maxim is probably “what goes on tour stays on tour” and, as an ‘old school’ player par excellence, Brian...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain examines the England EPS and asks head coach Stuart Lancaster about his key decisions
Semesa Rokoduguni’s selection in the 33-man England squad announced this week for the autumn internationals could be Stuart Lancaster’s chance to...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Good luck ‘Coventry Wasps’, the great club I joined is dead
This was the week when Wasps supporters and former players said farewell to their club. The London and home-counties based Wasps...
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