All posts tagged "London Irish"
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoArchie McParland reveals injury agony after Northampton Saints Prem title win
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland on the thigh injury that ruled him out of England’s summer tour and left him watching...
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Features
/ 5 days agoMy Life in Rugby: Brett Herron – I am proud I can call myself a Prem champ
Brett Herron, the former Ulster, Jersey Reds, Harlequins, Biarritz and Colomiers fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Woolstencroft – Surreal first season with Saracens was my favourite
Tom Woolstencroft, the former England U20s, London Irish, Saracens, Wasps, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing Trailfinders hooker, reflects on his life in...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBristol Prop Max Lahiff re-elected to RPA role
Bristol prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA’s Men’s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoOne player who could bounce Billy Vunipola
DREAMTEAM MAX NORTHCOTE-GREEN, THE FORMER BATH, COVENTRY, ROSSLYN PARK, LONDON IRISH, EXETER CHIEFS AND EALING TRAILFINDERS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBarnes looking to add some extra power in attack
■By BEN JAYCOCK BARNES head coach Jack Heald has challenged his side to add greater attacking firepower to their renowned defensive...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey – It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now
Matt Garvey, the former London Irish, Bath, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and England Saxons second row, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDREAMTEAM
TOM WOOLSTENCROFT, THE FORMER SARACENS, BATH, ROSSLYN PARK, WASPS, LONDON IRISH AND ENGLAND U20 HOOKER, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Badlands! Another US team bites dust
Peter Jackson questions the USA’s readiness to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup as another Major League Rugby club disappears, with...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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Features
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
TANIELTUMUSIIME SARACENS & ENGLAND U18 WING Saracens’ 17-year-old wing prospect Taniel Tumusiime has set his sights on forcing his way into...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBath may stage final two matches in Reading
BATH have had talks about playing their final two home games of next season at Reading FC’s Select Car Leasing Stadium....
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDREAMTEAM
GEORGE SIMPSON, THE FORMER CARDIFF MET, EALING TRAILFINDERS, WASPS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, MANLY MARLINS AND HARTPURY UNIVERSITY FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAll Stars XV: Worcester Warriors – The legends standing loud and proud
From Chris Pennell and Andy Goode to Ollie Lawrence and Matt Kvesic, Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest All Stars-XV to pull...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Emma Swords – I love the sport which has given me so much
Emma Swords, the former Saracens, Harlequins, Trailfinders and Ireland scrum-half, reflects on her life in rugby.
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: How we’ll miss Brian Smith’s brilliant sporting mind
Chris Hewett pays tribute to Brian Smith, remembering a brilliant rugby mind who made his mark as both a player and...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8
The former England, Lions and Harlequins flanker believes Henry Pollock has done enough to earn a starting role at No.8, while...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDREAMTEAM
ED COULSON, THE FORMER ENGLAND SEVENS, BEDFORD BLUES, NEWCASTLE, BATH, LONDON IRISH, MANLY MARLINS AND WESTERN PROVINCE FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: London Irish – Exiles who can strut their stuff
Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time London Irish XV, featuring club legends Topsy Ojo, Brendan Venter and Paul Hodgson from the Exiles’...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Monty Bradbury – Playing for England’s U20s made me proud
Monty Bradbury, former London Irish and England U20s fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoPeter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick
Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: George Simpson – Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment
George Simpson, the former Cardiff Met, Ealing Trailfinders, Wasps, Doncaster Knights, Manly Marlins and Hartpury University full-back, reflects on his life...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Ed Coulson – Every time I came back, I was knocked down
Ed Coulson, the former England Sevens, Bedford Blues, Newcastle, Bath, London Irish, Manly Marlins and Western Province full-back, reflects on his...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoHospital pass for Wallaby boss Kiss
JOE Schmidt has had plenty of plaudits for his coaching ability but the two and a half years he has had...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle – Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending
Kyle Moyle, the former Cornish Pirates, Gloucester, and Cornwall full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAlex Lewington: Noah Caluori and Tobias Elliott can fire Saracens back to the top of Prem
Ben Jaycock speaks to ex-Saracens winger Alex Lewington about where his former side are following changes to the playing and coaching...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoDREAM TEAM
SEAN MAITLAND, THE FORMER CRUSADERS, GLASGOW WARRIORS, LONDON IRISH, MAORI ALL BLACKS, SCOTLAND, SARACENS AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS WINGER, SELECTS...
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Features
/ 3 months agoYOUNG GUNS
ALANPOKU SARACENS & ENGLAND U20 PROP Alan Poku admits he was shocked by his selection for the World U20 Championship but...
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Features
/ 3 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Cameron Neild – I’ll always cherish making my debut for the Sharks
Cameron Neild, the former Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sale and Worcester flanker, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 4 months agoRyan Lamb: If it was my choice, I’d give Fin Smith the No.10 shirt for England and back him properly
Now helping drive the resurgence of Plymouth Albion, former England Saxons fly-half Ryan Lamb – who enjoyed spells at Gloucester, London...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Longer seasons don’t give us much in return
Brendan Gallagher argues that rugby’s domestic season has become longer despite featuring fewer meaningful matches than in the early years of...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoNorthampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson sets his sights on England return
Tom Pearson has had another strong season for Premiership leaders Northampton Saints but has not come closer to adding to his...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoBristol Bears 21-19 Bath: Benhard Janse van Rensburg leads the fightback for Pat Lam’s side
Benhard Janse van Rensburg celebrated his call-up to the England squad with a stunning second-half performance to spearhead Bears to a...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPeter Jackson: Applaud the Chapman family’s lasting legacy
The heavenly grapevine has been abuzz all week with rumours of a dearly departed RFU president dancing in the celestial streets...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Success in Europe not all about the money
The European finals in sweltering Bilbao proved to be a humbling weekend for Irish sides with both Ulster and Leinster taking...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 months agoMagnifique! It’s a Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup double
Bordeaux-Begles secured back-to-back Champions Cup titles with a 41-19 demolition of Leinster in Bilbao.
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Features
/ 4 months agoYOUNG GUNS
TAYOADEGBEMILE SARACENS LOCK/BLINDSIDE TAYO Adegbemile says his focus is firmly on pushing closer to senior rugby at Saracens after a breakthrough...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoAll Blacks prop joins Ulster coaching staff
ULSTER have appointed former New Zealand prop Clarke Dermody as forwards coach. The 46-year-old, who joins this summer, will replace Jimmy...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoBenhard Janse van Rensburg lined up for England bow after making training squad
Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in an England squad for the first time to raise the prospect of making...
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Features
/ 4 months agoPaul Rees: Protectionism of the Prem is costing England and Steve Borthwick
Paul Rees looks at the selection issue hindering England coach Steve Borthwick.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 months agoHenry Arundell is ready to go again after near miss with Bath
Henry Arundell against Louis Bielle-Biarrey was one of the match-ups to savour when Bath met Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup semi-final...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoKarl Dickson’s scrum calls could be crucial factor in Champions Cup final
When Bordeaux Begles and Leinster go head-to-head in Bilbao on Saturday, the refereeing of the scrum is going to be scrutinised...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Changing Premiership game still needs derby passion
If there is a god in rugby’s heaven, Leicester and Northampton will be still be squaring up to each other this...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPeter Jackson: If only the RFU had backed walk-off referee George Crawford
George Crawford remains the only referee to make the ultimate protest over on-field violence between old Anglo-Welsh foes.
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Features
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: Bath’s train heading for glory
Paul Rees looks forward to today’s Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graan’s men and Bordeaux-Begles
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Features
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream
Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoNott happy to run with Cardiff pack
By SAM JACKSON GEORGE Nott is thriving as a key cog in the Cardiff Rugby pack following his switch from Dragons...













