All posts tagged "Lions"
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 days agoTuitavuki’s purple patch has Dragons in the pink
■By SAM JACKSON Dragons .............35pts Tries: Richards 6, Tuitavuki 28, Inisi 55, Evans 72, penalty 81 Conversions: De Beer 7, 29,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 days agoGlasgow ………29 Lions……………..20 Smith races to the rescue
FLEMING OLLIE Smith’s late try escued Glasgow to claim bonus-point victory nd move top on Friday ight. Franco Smith’s side ad...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoOundle blast past Guernsey but Esher are on their heels
National League Two East By SAM JACKSON TABLE toppers Oundle continue to be a class above after maintaining their flawless start...
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News Extra
/ 3 days agoIt would be great to hear Lions roar – Mostyn
NEWS EXTRA BOURNEMOUTH Rugby, known as the Lions, have ambitions to follow in the footsteps of the town’s football team, according...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 days agoAnd that’s why they call me Top Cat
PHIL O’Callaghan’s ascension towards the scrum machine in the sky leaves the old game mourning the loss of a tight-head ever...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoFormer England star Phil Vickery shows what it takes to be a bodybuilder
The former England captain explains how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby.
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/ 1 week agoDon’t rush Hendy, his defence needs work
THE siren call for England to pick George Hendy for the Nations Championship, which sounded soon after Northampton’s 28-12 European Cup...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoHector’s the hero as Scots press on
By PAUL ROGERS Edinburgh ......31 Lions................. 10 HECTOR Patterson scored twice and created two more tries as Edinburgh maintained their perfect...
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Letters
/ 1 week agoDallaglio deserves far more support
I KNOW people should be careful with their finances but it was sad to read about Lawrence Dallaglio selling his rugby...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoEvans ‘proud’ of his time as chair of Lions
IEUAN Evans has stood down as chair of the British and Irish Lions after almost four years in the role. The...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoWallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson
EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoLa Rochelle and Lions fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews
La Rochelle and Lions united in tribute to former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly in France on Friday...
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/ 2 weeks agoHistoric Lions day for women
THE British and Irish Lions will play a historic first women’s fixture when they face France – ranked fourth in the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoSale Sharks 27-47 Glasgow Warriors: Scottish outfit put on a show to sink Alex Sanderson’s men
Sale Sharks struggled to contain Glasgow Warriors as seven tries condemned Alex Sanderson’s side to a heavy defeat in emotional circumstances...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTeams fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews
By MARK RICHARDSON LA ROCHELLE overcame an emotional Lions side at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as the South African visitors made their Champions...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester 36-36 Bordeaux: Cherry & Whites’ brave warriors hold off the champions
Will Trenholm scored twice off the bench as Gloucester matched the reigning European champions, with a late turnover helping the Cherry...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoStormers 49-12 Bristol Bears: Likely lads give Pat Lam’s young side a lesson in finishing
Bristol Bears’ youthful side showed promise in Cape Town but paid for defensive lapses and missed chances as the Stormers ran...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoBath 14-32 Montpellier: Adam Hastings runs rings around Johann van Graan’s side
Adam Hastings punished his former club as Montpellier outclassed a lethargic Bath side, scoring three second-half tries to pull off a...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoCarroll hits the right note to make sure for Leicester Lions
National League Two East By BEN JAYCOCK OWEN Carroll’s late converted try secured Leicester Lions a thrilling 42-38 victory over Colchester...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJosh Skelcey is enjoying his switch to coaching with Old Albanian
Josh Skelcey has embraced coaching after concussion forced him to retire, with Old Albanian targeting promotion following last season’s late collapse.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoTuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 weeks agoHanekom stars as Bulls run riot
Bulls ................57 Lions ................15 ■By HUW GEORGE CAMERON Hanekom scored twice as the Bulls ran riot in a one-sided South African...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoWalsh and Cadogan double up to guide Esher home
National League Two East nBy BEN JAYCOCK Touchdown: Ted Reid celebrates a Colchester try PICTURES: Mallory Bolter IN A match between...
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/ 3 weeks agoSnelling: Oundle fired up by missing out last season
By BEN JAYCOCK GRANT Snelling believes the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on promotion last season is fuelling Oundle’s perfect start...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoMaro Itoje names George Ford as his greatest-ever teammate ahead of England and Lions stars
Maro Itoje explains why George Ford stands out as a teammate, highlighting the Sale Sharks fly-half’s consistency and ability to put...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarlequins centre Oscar Beard sets his sights on an England return
Oscar Beard has put two surgeries behind him and is determined to force his way back into England contention after finally...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoWhy I’m going for Ellis Genge at No. 8
DREAMTEAM BEN YOUNG, THE FORMER LEICESTER LIONS FLY-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR OUNDLE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 month agoOspreys can’t handle the Lions power show
■By HUW GEORGE LIONS’ powerful pack took control after half-time as they made it two wins from two in the URC...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoZach Kerr thriving on consistency as Doncaster Knights mainstay
Zach Kerr has made consistency and availability his priorities as he continues to establish himself as one of Doncaster Knights’ most...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoWrafter and Dromantas go over to spark Raiders into life
By BEN JAYCOCK National League Two East GUERNSEY Raiders, who beat Old Albanian, and Oundle, victors over Barnes, are the two...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBath 40-34 Exeter Chiefs: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso shines but Johann van Graan’s men march on
Bath held off a late Exeter Chiefs fightback to win 40-34, with Finn Russell and Ted Hill among the key performers...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Ugo Monye interview – Can Harlequins bounce back? England’s wing battle + closing the gap
Ugo Monye joins Ben Jaycock to discuss whether Harlequins can bounce back from last season, England’s wing battle, Noah Caluori’s Test...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoR360 backers dismiss calls to be dissolved
AOTG Sport – the company which is backing the controversial R360 all-star rugby startup – has dismissed a compulsory strike-off notice...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoJones: We need to go up a few gears for Lions
■By WILL JONES Sharks ...............41pts Tries: Hatton 11, Tshituka 19, Giliomee 29, 66; Bester 36 Conversions: Moyo 12, 20, 29, 37;...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoLeinster miss out as Mpeku snatches win
■By OLLIE RICHARDS Lions ................27 Leinster ......... 2 KELLY Mpeku’s late try gave the Lions a dramatic victory over defending champions...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoOundle, Guernsey and Old Albanian lead from front
National League Two East By BEN JAYCOCK Over: Jacob Knight finishes the move he started for Havant PICTURE: Mark Deller OUNDLE,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLions vs Leinster preview: Leo Cullen hands new faces chance to shine ahead of URC opener
Leinster open their URC campaign against the Lions as Leo Cullen begins his final season in charge.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland star Henry Pollock commits future to Northampton Saints with ‘multi-year’ deal
The Prem champions Northampton Saints have moved to tie down a huge asset in Henry Pollock.
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoAnthony Watson: Don’t rule George Ford out of England No.10 race for 2027 World Cup
Anthony Watson has backed George Ford to remain firmly in England’s World Cup plans, praising the fly-half’s rugby intelligence and leadership...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFreeman and Hendy lead the Saints party
Northampton......... 93pts Black Lions............. 10pts NORTHAMPTON Saints warmed up for their Prem opener against Newcastle on Friday with a 15-try victory...
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/ 1 month agoPirates set for tough opener
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Cornish Pirates v Doncaster Knights s Today. Kick-off 4pm, Mennaye Field CORNISH Pirates will target a flying...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSnelling and Maka double up as Oundle march on
National League Two East nBy SAM JACKSON OUNDLE maintained their perfect start to National Two East with a hard-fought 39-26 victory...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoInjury-hit Tom Curry is hungry for action with Sale Sharks next season
Tom Curry is determined to play his part in Sale Sharks’ fightback after an injury-hit season restricted him to just nine...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears
Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoFears were real when I took on Esterhuizen!
DREAMTEAM JOSH HALLETT, THE FORMER SARACENS, OLD ALBANIAN AND AMPTHILL CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST ......
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRaiders claim the spoils in Channel Islands derby
National League Two East By BEN JAYCOCK Sibling rivalry: Guernsey’s Matt Armstrong goes shoulder-to-shoulder with younger brother Lance, of Jersey PICTURES:...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoAll of Welsh is a stage with play nearly here
LONDON Welsh will show Team Player – From Lions to League at Old Deer Park on October 29. Mari Lloyd’s solo...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoMako planned to retire
FORMER England prop Mako Vunipola, 35, was planning to retire at the end of last season before former England and Lions...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoHunt sets sights on Lions tour
ENGLAND scrum-half Natasha Hunt is back from injury and desperate to prove she deserves to become a Lion next autumn on...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoFin Smith: Northampton Saints must go on the front foot
Fin Smith says Northampton Saints must forget about defending their Prem crown and instead focus on improving as they target back-to-back...
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