All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoBill Sweeney wants more stars like Henry Pollock to transform English rugby’s profile
RFU chief executive believes rugby must learn from Australian sports and work more closely with the Prem to develop a new...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSam Riley certain that Harlequins will climb up the Prem ladder
Sam Riley backs Harlequins’ set-piece to provide the platform for a Premiership title challenge as they look to build on an...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoDREAMTEAM
MIKE HAYWOOD, THE FORMER NORTHAMPTON SAINTS AND ENGLAND U20S HOOKER, NOW HEAD COACH OF COLCHESTER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoJames Thompson backs Leicester Tigers to build on winning momentum
James Thompson says Leicester Tigers are ready to turn up the intensity as they target a strong finish to the year...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoExeter Chiefs 19-35 Bath: Job done! Johann van Graan’s side prove too strong for Chiefs
Bath’s youngsters make the most of their opportunity as they run in five tries to beat Exeter Chiefs in the Prem...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSaracens 54-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries turn on the power and race home
Luke Davidson inspires Saracens to another big Premiership Cup victory, kicking 14 points as the hosts run in eight tries to...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoAt last, Red Bulls finding their feet
“IT’LL be better next season” is a familiar refrain in all under-performing corners of the sporting landscape: you even hear it...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSale Sharks 21-19 Bristol Bears: Arron Reed hits the right lines as Pat Lam’s side are denied
Arron Reed scored twice as Sale Sharks held off a spirited Bristol Bears fightback to secure a second Premiership Cup win...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoChallenger giving Warriors a real lift
■By BEN JAYCOCK ASHLEY Challenger believes Worcester Warriors have become the team everyone wants to beat after their remarkable return to...
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Features
/ 2 days agoScotland debut was ‘incredible’
MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER JERSEY REDS, NEWCASTLE, CARCASSONE AND SCOTLAND FLANKER, WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK GARY GRAHAM...
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Features
/ 2 days agoYOUNG GUNS
LOLAWHITLEY EXETER CHIEFS LOCK/BACK ROW LOLA Whitley went from scoring 10 tries in her first rugby match to undergoing major reconstructive...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoSeb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start
The hooker says Gloucester are increasing the intensity in training to guard against complacency after their impressive start across domestic and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Easter: Steve Borthwick must decide on his best England team and give them a chance to run
The former England No.8 wants Steve Borthwick to settle on his strongest combination, with Henry Pollock given a regular starting role...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBath 36-28 Sale Sharks: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet to keep Sharks out
Henry Arundell’s return and a double from Joe Cokanasiga helped Bath rediscover their attacking edge, although Sale’s late rally denied the...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBaxter: We are making it too easy for our opponents
ROB BAXTER admitted Exeter are making life too easy for their opponents after seeing his side suffer a fourth defeat in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoSaracens 39-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori leads the way as Sarries race home
The England wing hopeful came off the bench to spark a second-half revival, scoring as Saracens ran in five tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoRotherham’s Biljon aiming to take down his old club
■By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 4pm, Clifton Lane Rotherham v Cornish Pirates ROTHERHAM director of rugby Harvey Biljon is relishing a...
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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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoBrendan Gallagher: Christian Wade’s been blazing a trail since schooldays
Brendan Gallagher reflects on Christian Wade’s remarkable try-scoring career, the England caps he should have won and why his record may...
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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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Features
/ 1 week agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACJONES GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF ZAC Jones admits rugby was never his first love, but the Gloucester youngster is now...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoFinances looking good, say Prem bosses
EXTRA NEWS PREMIERSHIP Rugby’s financial year 2025 revenue has beaten initial forecasts by £7.8m, signaling a powerful financial turnaround for English...
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News Extra
/ 1 week 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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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 week agoIt’s seven up for 10-try Merthyr
Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Merthyr ran in 10 tries on their way to a crushing 60-10 victory at Llangennech...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoSam Dugdale keen to get the young Sale Sharks snapping in the Prem Cup
Sam Dugdale is relishing the chance to take on a leadership role with Sale Sharks’ youngsters in the Premiership Cup as...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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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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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoDeian Gwynne embraces Welsh influence at Gloucester
Deian Gwynne is thriving at Gloucester, where the growing Welsh contingent has helped the young back rower feel at home as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRed Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England
John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty
Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm
Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoIan Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe
Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNewcastle Red Bulls 17-3 Sale Sharks: Ace Christian Wade matches Prem try scoring record
The English winger crossed for his 101st Premiership try as Newcastle ended their winless start to the season with a commanding...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day
George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: Theo Dan aims to prove he deserves another England shot
The Saracens hooker is determined to force his way back into England contention, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBilly Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers
The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: It is time for the Prem to listen to Yogi Berra’s wisdom
Chris Hewett argues the Prem cannot afford to wait for expansion, urging rugby chiefs to embrace bold thinking and open up...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Cavaliers and Roundheads – rugby’s battle between driving mauls and high-scoring games
Paul Rees investigates the big divide splitting the game: high-scoring romps or a feast of driving mauls.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoTom Varndell: Christian Wade’s try-scoring feats in the Prem are so impressive
Tom Varndell reflects on Christian Wade equalling the Prem all-time try-scoring record, the evolution of the competition and the challenges facing...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Haywood – In my mind, I had no plan other than to play rugby
Mike Haywood, the former Northampton Saints and England U20 hooker, now head coach at Colchester, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoInjury blow for Wyatt
EXETER back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle. The 26-year-old, who returned from a serious knee...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSix wins on the spin for Merthyr
By CARL FIELD Premiership round-up MERTHYR maintained their 100 per cent winning start in the Welsh Premiership with a comfortable 38-5...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview
Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMax Malins hails Brendan Venter and Tomos Williams impact at Saracens
Saracens full-back Max Malins explains how Brendan Venter and Tomos Williams can help Saracens in their bid for a seventh Prem...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMax Llewellyn: Gloucester are genuine Prem title contenders
Wales centre Max Llewellyn backs Gloucester to maintain their strong start in the Prem as they prepare for a fierce West...
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