All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Features
/ 5 years agoGhiraldini: Even at our best we can still lose by 30 points
Leonardo Ghiraldini reflects on his 14-year career playing Test rugby for Italy, topping more than 100 caps for the Azzurri
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMarcus Smith ends speculation over Harlequins future
Smith, 21, has committed to Harlequins beyond this season
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAdam Jones aims to develop Harlequins’ mean streak after Gustard’s exit
A lengthy interview with Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, who delves into the road ahead for Quins in life after Paul...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSekope Kepu terminates his contract at London Irish
The Wallabies prop will return to New Zealand to be with his family, after citing 'personal reasons' behind his departure from...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBristol Bears lowest in Premiership charts for EQP
Recent Championship clubs such as Bristol and London Irish sit low on the percentage of England qualified players (EQP)
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAustralia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain
With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTV cash puts block on end of drop | Nick Cain
MONEY talks – and when there is a threat of it being withdrawn Premiership clubs and their owners listen. That is...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoReturn of the ruck will save our game | Chris Hewett
Bring on the counter-ruck by taking out the 'ball-killers', writes Chris Hewett
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBristol 13-20 Sale: Luke’s late show sends league leaders crashing
Things get better and better for Alex Sanderson at Sale Sharks, with Luke James helping the visitors to Ashton Gate bag...
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/ 5 years agoSharks try was offside fumes Pat Lam
Bristol's defeat to Sale opens the door to Exeter to close the gap on the Premiership leaders
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/ 5 years agoPreview: Sean Robinson urges Newcastle to get clinical against Chiefs
Newcastle Falcons get the chance to show their early season form is no fluke on Sunday against the reigning Premiership champions
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSam Skinner enjoying new-found freedom at Exeter Chiefs
The Exeter and Scotland lock is looking to hit double figures every game in all the stats that count in the...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoLondon Scottish withdrawal delays Tuilagi return
A new arrival at the Exiles last summer, Brian Tuilagi will have to wait to mark his return to English rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThomas strives for Test breakthrough
By ALEX BYWATER Aiming high: Dan Thomas scores for Bristol against Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images DAN Thomas is determined to follow...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSigley’s portrayal is not a picture I recognise
I WAS disappointed to read the comments from last week’s article “Worcester had the antichrist of Rugby” and didn’t recognise the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’
MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThe world leaders in prevarication | Colin Boag
There’s an old adage, ‘When you’ve nothing to say, say nothing’, and it’s one that World Rugby would do well to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThis settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland's corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoPRL delay decision on freezing relegation
BT Sport share reservations over ring-fencing, leading to PRL requesting a delay on crucial vote by RFU Council
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTom Mitchell eager to pit wits against Premiership’s finest
Tokyo Olympics is first and foremost in Mitchell's plans, but the axing of the England Sevens programme has gave him to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU risk the second great schism with wrong vote | Nick Cain
Nick Cain writes on the significant ring-fencing vote the RFU Council will hold on Friday, and its potential to create a...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoEnemies of academies get their facts wrong | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how solid production within Premiership academies doesn't always prove to be a saving grace
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoTier Two clubs set to pull out of season
Neale Harvey reports on the perilous state facing some of the Championship's 12 clubs
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Harlequins put Dean Ryan on their wanted list
Dean Ryan has emerged as a person on Quins' shortlist to take over at the Stoop, following Paul Gustard's abrupt exit
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here
A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia,...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoSteve Borthwick strives for cohesion in new-look Leicester
Borthwick stresses building unity remains his priority at Tigers, after Sale take the points at Welford Road
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSanti Socino is back in the Premiership with Gloucester
The former Newcastle Falcons hooker has agreed a return to England
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Features
/ 5 years agoVan Zyl joins Irish
RUGBY SHORTS LONDONIrish have appointed former Italy international Corniel van Zyl as an assistant coach. The South Africaborn 42-year-old joins Declan...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn
Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWorcester had the antichrist of rugby
MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROB SIGLEY THE FORMER MOSELEY AND PERTEMPS BEES PROP AND BOURNVILLE DIRECTOR OF RUGBY Brothers in arms: Rob...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoGopperth: Give Paolo Odogwu a chance to run riot
Wasp veteran Jimmy Gopperth wants to see England unleash Odogwu in this year's Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGriffiths plan can save our game says Notts’ Smith
NOTTINGHAM operations director Steve Smith has urged Premiership, RFU and Championship officials to shelve self-interest and collaborate for the betterment of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoI refuse to put cash into ring-fenced pot
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I WISH I could...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBristol 48-3 Bath: Bears turn on style in record win over Bath
Some less than impressive player ratings for a number of Bath's squad in Roger Panting's report from Ashton Gate
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoLondon Irish v Newcastle: Sean O’Brien aims to lead Exiles into Champions Cup
The British & Irish Lion is set to start against high-flying Newcastle Falcons, as London Irish aim to rise up the...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoLeicester 15-25 Sale: Sam James’ interception starts Sharks frenzy
Rob Wildman reports from Welford Road where Alex Sanderson's Sale recorded back-to-back wins to open their new director of rugby's tenure
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Lance Bradley: League place is no concern, George is key to our plans
Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley discusses the exit of Danny Cipriani mid-season and why he has total faith in George Skivington
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Blackheath full-back Ben Ransom
The former Saracens and England U20 full-back finds space for Beauden Barrett and Charles Piutau in his back three
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoSmid: Don’t stop us, we’re only getting started
Ealing Trailfinders captain Rayn Smid reveals he would not move to any Premiership club for fear of the Championship winning promotion
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJosh Adams expects Dai to put sting in Cardiff Blues attack
Dai Young is the lift Blues need to get their attack back firing, says Wales wing Adams
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/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Premiership Rugby Cup gets the surprise go-ahead
Jon Newcombe reports exclusively on the PRL's plan to slot the 'cancelled' Premiership Rugby Cup into the 2020-21 schedule
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSanderson has ability to make Sharks big fish | Jeremy Guscott
Does a good No.2 make a good director of rugby? Jeremy Guscott looks at Alex Sanderson's success at Saracens and the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHonesty isn’t always the best policy, just ask Paul Gustard | Nick Cain
All change at Harlequins and Sale Sharks; Nick Cain looks at the moves made by Paul Gustard and Alex Sanderson
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNewcastle Falcons keep their eye on Ollie Lawrence contract
The England centre signed a contract extension with Worcester last year
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Features
/ 5 years agoRUSSELL EARNSHAW
MY LIFEIN RUGBY Rotherham had real identity - unlike Bath THE FORMER BATH, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL FLANKER Professional...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRandox in firing line
PREMIERSHIP Rugby are investigating a number of false positive Covid tests reported by testers Randox Health. Bath self-isolated after 19 players...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBaxter wins the Writers’ Club vote
EXETERdirector of rugby Rob Baxter has won the Rugby Union Writers’ Club personality of the year award for 2020. The 49-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHis ‘controlled aggression’ earns Falcons No.8 Graham a Scottish recall
By BRYN PALMER Leader: Gary Graham NEWCASTLE No.8 Gary Graham has been picked to bring his “controlled aggression” to the fore...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoUnfortunately now it’s all about money
THE game developed very quickly after professionalism and was quoted, “Like being in the Wild West” with new owners coming in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIs copying the Prem best way to achieve self-sustainability?
IS the formation of a company “overnight” really the route to salvation for the Championship, as Coventry’s Nick Johnston suggests last...
International Rugby
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