All posts tagged "London Irish"
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoDREAMTEAM
GONZALO TIESI, THE FORMER ARGENTINA, LONDON IRISH, HARLEQUINS, NEWCASTLE, LONDON WELSH AND STADE FRANCAIS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Jonathan Joseph – My try for England against Wales changed everything
Jonathan Joseph, the former England, British & Irish Lions, Bath, Biarritz and London Irish centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoSweeney talking the game up in New York
ENGLISH rugby has been busy pushing the boat out all the way across the Atlantic in a joint RFU-Prem venture aimed...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoChristian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England
Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoVan Rensburg’s new Bristol deal
ENGLAND centre Ben-hard Janse van Rensburg has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears. “I’ve really enjoyed the way we play...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLondon Irish aim for 2027 return
LONDON Irish are set for a return to professional rugby following a successful takeover by Gamechanger Investments Limited, a group led...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoI want my team to be stacked with X-factor
DREAMTEAM JONATHAN JOSEPH, THE FORMER LONDON IRISH, BATH, BIARRITZ, ENGLAND AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Gonzalo Tiesi – I treasure my time playing for Pumas
Gonzalo Tiesi, the former Argentina, London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle, London Welsh and Stade Francais centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSaracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars
Brendan Venter wants Saracens to work in partnership with the RFU to accelerate the development of England’s next generation.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPearson plays on
TOM Pearson has extended his contract with Prem champions Northampton. The 26-year-old back rower has played more than 60 times for...
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Features
/ 1 month agoSorry, Brendan, can you say that again?
Talking point: Brendan Venter with Fergus Burke and Max Malins last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images IT IS just possible that Saracens...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSmart: We must be clinical
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Blackheath v Doncaster Knights Today. Kick-off 4pm, The Utilita BLACKHEATH back row Josh Smart knows greater accuracy...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
WILLHODGSON GLOUCESTER FLY-HALF WILL Hodgson is targeting a Prem Cup opportunity with Gloucester after overcoming a nightmare shoulder injury which required...
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Features
/ 1 month agoFINNWORLEY-BRADY
YOUNG GUNS EXETER CHIEFS BACK ROW FINN Worley-Brady admits the collapse of London Irish proved a “blessing in disguise” as the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 5 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...












