All posts tagged "Lions"
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoRFU has no right to deliver this low blow
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The RFU has just introduced one of the biggest changes to the game...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoThe golden voice… that glorious try…
RUGBY MATTERS WE are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of what many consider the greatest try ever scored and frankly there...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoDuckham’s Eden Park win
■ I have no association with Saracens, but it was noticeable to watch them against Lyon. Their attack was much quicker...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoForshaw and King sign for Gatland’s Wales
By SAM JACKSON Signing up: Mike Forshaw Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoStuart: It will be tough but we’ll do our best
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Cardiff v Newcastle Today. Kick-off 1pm, Arms Park SCRUM-HALF Sam Stuart insists Newcastle haven’t given up hope...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoStade F ………… 17 Lions ……………… 7
A SECOND half horror show saw the Lions go down to Stade Francais at the Stade Jean-Bouin. The Lions completely dominated...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoTwelvetrees and Reid set to sign for Ealing
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ealing Trailfinders are lining up a double swoop on Gloucester for former England centre Billy...
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News Extra
/ 3 years ago1959 Lions full-back Scotland dies aged 86
KEN Scotland, the former Scotland and Lions full-back, has died aged 86. He made his Scotland debut against France in the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLions survive a scare in Newport
By PHIL GUTTUS Newport (S)............32 Leicester L..............38 A GARGANTUAN effort reaped two valuable bonus points for Newport in a game they...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHinckley run amok with early try blitz
By RICHARD PHELPS Hinckley............38pts Barnstaple.......... 5pts A DOMINANT opening 16 minutes blew Barnstaple away at Leicester Road as Hinckley showed glimpses...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoReducing Marler’s ban sends wrong message
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME ONCE again Joe Marler seems to have pushed the barriers of what...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBorthwick will stick with captain Farrell – Moody
By GARY FITZGERALD Former England flanker Lewis Moody believes Steve Borthwick will show faith in Owen Farrell by retaining him as...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBaxter enjoying life to the full after swapping sides
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Harlequins v Bristol Tuesday December 27. Kick-off 3pm, The Stoop Happy: Fin Baxter FIN Baxter made his...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoLawes considers options and may head abroad
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Courtney Lawes is mulling over his future after revealing that he has got an escape clause...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCoach who put heart and soul into north
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Steve Borthwick’s anointment revives England’s tradition of northern head coaches, the most colourful...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoFirst-half blitz puts Scarlets on right course
By DAVID ROBERTS Cheetahs ..........26pts Tries: Hartzenberg 3, Fortuin 63, Kapepula 68, Oliver 73 Conversions: Pienaar 3, 68, 73 Scarlets ..............
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoScarlets looking to prove worth
Preview Scarlets v Bayonne Today. 3.15pm SCARLETS welcome Wales internationals Dane Blacker, Ryan Elias and Josh Macleod back into their starting...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoRelief for Moriarty after he loses head
By MATT LLOYD Lions................... 31pts Tries: Lombard 15, Ntlabakanye 30, van der Merwe 44, 48 Conversions: Lombard 10, 30; Hendrikse 44,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoLions star Russell turns down a move to Bath
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath have missed out on signing arguably the best fly-half in the world on current...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoIsrael banking on the Heat to build profile
RUGBY MATTERS - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER One of the more unusual modern days...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLions roar to keep a firm grip at summit
By MAX COURTIS Exeter Uni.......... 19pts Leicester L........ 31pts LEICESTER Lions maintained their spot at the top of the table as...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWe need to improve discipline – Proctor
By JON NEWCOMBE Matt Proctor is as frustrated as the next person at Northampton’s Jekyll & Hyde start to the season....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoRemarkable band of Rogue Heroes
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER The BBC drama series Rogue Heroes concluded on Sunday...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoDoddie Weir, a giant among the big men
Brendan Gallagher remembers the hugely popular Scottish and Lions forward who passed away on Saturday It was the moment we all...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Joel Matavesi
The Northampton & Bedford Centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Harrison Walsh – Former Ospreys...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBaxter’s keen for Nowell to decide
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Coach: Rob Baxter ROB Baxter is pushing England and Lions winger Jack Nowell for an...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWounded Lions roar back for Reds win
By MICHAEL HOWKINS Leicester L........ 31pts Redruth.............. 15pts CLASSY Leicester Lions showed exactly why they are top of the pile as...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoLeading Lions still team to beat
By MO SHER Barnstaple....... 10 Leicester L.......26 League leaders Leicester Lions maintained their fine start to the campaign with victory over...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoDyer debuts as Halfpenny makes return
22-year-old winger Rio Dyer is set to make his debut for Wales, and is joined in the back three by the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLions ……………….. 22 Stormers………. 31
STORMERS fought back from 12 points down to claim an impressive win. Jordan Hendrikse slotted two early penalties for the Lions,...
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Features
/ 3 years agoWhen the Mayne man was in charge
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER PLAYING I reland and Lions rugby legend Paddy Mayne in any film representation of the SAS was...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoConstant at double as Lions tame rivals
By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L........27pts Clifton................. 14pts Devon Constant scored tries towards the end of each half as Lions’ perseverance won...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoAussies still in market for Eddie
ON THE BLINDSIDE Under fire: Rennie Eddie Jones is winning support Down Under to make a dramatic return to the Wallabies...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoUlster hold off fightback
Lions ......................37 Ulster ....................39 ■ By JOHN FALLON ULSTER full-back Michael Lowry said they had to use every ounce of energy...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLions pull clear in second-half surge
Old Redcliffians.... 19 Leicester Lions.....45 By MATT OAKLEY LEICESTER Lions turned on the style in the second half as they romped...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoYoung focuses on leadership after claims players threw eggs in pub
By STEFFAN THOMAS Dai Young has urged his Cardiff players to take more responsibility on and off the field and admits...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoCardiff are crying out for more leadership
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND There's never a dull moment in Welsh rugby, and this week has been no different....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGray has Brive in his sights
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER VETERAN Scotland and Lions lock Richie Gray is preparing to move back to France at...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoIt’s a new generation of Welsh coaches
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Home-grown coaches have always been a big topic of debate in Wales. It could be...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoFaletau back as Cardiff change seven for Lions
Taulupe Faletau is one of seven Cardiff players to come in as they face the Emirates Lions at the Arms Park....
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoGiles’ double in vain as Walsh fires wide
By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys ............27pts Tries: Giles 12, 16; Webb 33, Lake 53 Conversions: Walsh 13, 17 Penalties: Walsh 61 Lions...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoSteyn steals it for Bulls
By BRYN PALMER Bulls ......................33 Edinburgh ............31 Morne Steyn’s late penalty broke Edinburgh’s hearts as the Scottish side fell agonisingly short...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoThe Butler did it! Day Eddie was in the dock
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW AT the crack of dawn on Thursday, September 6, 2001, the highest-powered disciplinary...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoCrusaders pinch it at the death over Bourn
By JOHN WHITE Dings.................. 45pts Bournville......... 41pts Dings made it four wins in a row, thanks to a hard-fought victory over...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoLions claw their way beyond Lucs
By ALEX SMITH Luctonians..............37 Leicester Lions.....43 Leicester Lions maintained their 100% start, but were pushed all the way in the end...
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Premiership
/ 4 years ago14-man Sharks too good for slack Bath
By DELME PARFITT Bath ....................20pts Tries: Cokanasiga 42, De Glanville 72 Conversions: Francis 43, 73 Penalties: Francis 9, 28 Sale ....................37pts...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoCampbell proud of progress shown at Hinckley
NEWS EXTRA ■By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIS Campbell has made the step up to director of rugby at Hinckley and in and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years ago£500m debt could bury 13-club cartel
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK If Premiership owners had made the same mistakes in the multi-million pound enterprises...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDon’t waste golden generation – Watson
By STEFFAN THOMAS Ambition: Hamish Watson in action against England PICTURE: Getty Images Hamish Watson insists Scotland must start delivering results...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoControversial red is costly for Lions
By NICK CROWE Rochford H..............29 Westcliff.................27 A TENSE local derby went the way of Rochford after a pivotal red was given...
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