All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoFrancis Baron: It’s time for the entire RFU Board to go
By Nick Cain Francis Baron has called for the replacement of the entire RFU Board, adding a radical dimension to the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWe must pull together to grow game – Rob Baxter
By Mark Stevens Rob Baxter believes that the responsibility for growing rugby – both financially and in terms of interest –...
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/ 9 months agoFit-again Josh Hodge keen to kick on with Exeter Chiefs
By Paul Rees Josh Hodge is getting a kick out of life at Exeter as the fullback looks to put himself...
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/ 9 months agoEngland vs Italy Preview: Fraser Dingwall set to pull the strings as Steve Borthwick puts faith in Saints
By Adam Hathaway Preview - England v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick might not come across as a...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 months agoJeremy Guscott – England must put foot on the gas
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken & Unmissable every week... Some of the reasons for the changes Steve Borthwick has made against...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoAndy Robinson praise for cross-league rivalry
By Jon Newcombe Andy Robinson has spoken about the positive experience of playing Championship clubs in what looks set to be...
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Dream Team
/ 9 months agoDream Team – Josh McNally
Josh McNally, the Cardiff, RAF and former England, Bath, London Irish, London Welsh & Henley lock, chooses the best XV he...
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Chris Hewett
/ 9 months agoLytchett Minster 2s? Now they were decent…
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Anyone seeking to capture the essence of rugby’s transformation over recent decades need not wrestle...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoPrem Rugby Cup: Ealing Trailfinders go close but Exeter Chiefs sneak home
By Mark Stevens Exeter ................................ 28pts Tries: Hodge 26, Penalty 33, E Roots 63, Wyatt 70 Conversions: Hodge 27, 64, 71...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoPrem Rugby Cup: Louie Tonkin ‘gutted’ to miss chances against Exeter Chiefs
Ealing Trailfinders coach Louie Tonkin rued missed opportunities as he watched his side bow out of the Premiership Cup. “We’re gutted,”...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPrem Rugby Cup: Newcastle Falcons can’t live with Bath late show
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons ....... 29pts Tries: Hearle 5, McCallum 38, Stevenson 43, 50 Conversions: Connon 39, 44, 51 Penalty:...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSteve Diamond likes look of young chargers
Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond heaped praise on his young chargers but admitted they’ve got a lot to learn. The...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPWR: Gloucester-Hartpury set sights on making it three in a row
By Ben Jaycock This season’s truncated Women’s Premiership sprint will be rounded off next Sunday as Gloucester-Hartpury bid for an unprecedented...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoNewcastle Falcons flyer Elliott Obatoyinbo on the crest of a wave
By Jon Newcombe Elliott Obatoyinbo is hoping he can ride the crest of Newcastle’s wave and return to the sort of...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoJohn Mitchell names England Women’s Six Nations squad
Millie David, Charlotte Fray, Jade Shekells and Sarah Parry have all been called into the England training squad for the first...
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/ 9 months agoSanti Carreras will be fighting for Gloucester until the end, insists Trevor Woodman
By Gary Fitzgerald Santiago Carreras may be about to wave adios to Kingsholm but he will certainly not be “downing tools”....
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/ 9 months agoJoe Launchbury has helped me cope, says George Hammond
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hammond used “role model” Joe Launchbury as a mental crutch to help him through one of the...
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Features
/ 9 months agoJosh Matavesi: I just loved sport, it was my get-out, my freedom
The former Fiji, Exeter, Racing 92, Worcester, Ospreys, Newcastle, Bath & Toyota Shokki Shuttles centre/fly-half Josh Matavesi For the last season...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoHeath takes aim at coach for England’s playing style
nBy CAMERON STEPHENS England attack coach: Richard Wigglesworth RENOWNED rugby commentator Nick Heath believes that England will struggle to develop into...
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Features
/ 9 months agoYoung Guns – Jos Gilmore
By Ben Jaycock Jos Gilmore has enjoyed imitating Sale Sharks’ opposition during midweek training but is now desperate for first team...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoStreet on his way to Saracens
SARACENS have signed tighthead Marcus Street from Exeter on a multiyear contract which will start at the end of the season....
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/ 9 months agoKnights can take on the best again, says Smith
By CONOR MCLARNON Focus: Doncaster Knights flanker Thom Smith DONCASTER flanker Thom Smith feels he and his fellow players shoulder the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 months agoEngland need a true, open pathway
By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game So, Bill Beaumont is calling for a game in unison...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 9 months ago11-try Merthyr go on rampage
Premiership round-up MERTHYR took perfect revenge for being knocked out of the WRU Premiership Cup by Cross Keys after extra-time last...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLynn excited to name his first Wales squad
NEW Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 48-player training squad ahead of the 2025 Six Nations. The Gloucester-Hartpury boss...
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/ 9 months agoGloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: PWR finalists confirmed as Ilona Maher plays last game, for now…
By Charlie Elliott Ilona Maher’s time in the PWR has come to an abrupt end, as Gloucester–Hartpury dispatched Bristol Bears 36-20 in the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoEngland’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside
By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to...
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/ 9 months agoLee Blackett’s backing for England pathway plan
By Mark Stevens Lee Blackett believes England Rugby have been meticulously developing its resources in a concerted effort to unearth a...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPlaying for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...
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Dream Team
/ 9 months agoDream Team – Dan Pullinger
Dan Pullinger, the long-serving Plymouth Albion and former Exeter and England counties prop, who is celebrating a testimonial this year, chooses...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPremiership Cup: Blood-hungry Exeter Chiefs give Sale Sharks a lesson
By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ...................50pts Tries: Wyatt 7, 30; Hodge 17, Brown-Bampoe 21, 44; Fisilau 61, Vermeulen 70 Conversions: Hodge...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoSale Sharks were always chasing – Coach Gareth Harris
In a game dominated from start to finish by Exeter, Sale coach Gareth Harris admitted it had been a ‘tough day’...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 months agoDowson can’t hide his dismay
SAINTS boss Phil Dowson was scathing after Saints had lost out on their home patch. “They were far more up for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPremiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power
By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions:...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoTo win some silverware would be fantastic, says Tom Dunn
Bath hooker Tom Dunn confirmed his side’s intent on winning the Premiership Cup after sealing their semi-final spot on Friday night....
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 months agoSupport for change at RFU keeps on building
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week As the SGM vote calling for regime change at the RFU...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPremiership Cup: Jamie Blamire treble sets up Bath showdown for Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons ...... 22pts Tries: Blamire 9, 52, 63 Conversions: Connon 53, 64 Penalty: Connon 14 Gloucester ...........................
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoPremiership Cup: Gloucester’s relentless effort was excellent – Dom Waldouck
Gloucester's defence coach Dom Waldouck praised his side’s “relentless effort” despite being knocked out of the cup. The Cherries & Whites...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoTom Pearson excited as Northampton Saints facing ‘a big couple of months’
By Mark Stevens Tom Pearson says he and his Northampton teammates are targeting a ‘big couple of months ahead’ as they...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBen Loader returning to Premiership
Gloucester have signed former London Irish flyer Ben Loader for next season from the Stormers. The 26-year-old, who can play wing...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSusie Appleby leaves Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have not renewed head coach Susie Appleby’s contract for next season. The Chiefs finished fifth in Premiership Women’s Rugby...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 9 months agoPremiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens hold on to book their final place
By Harry Scott-Munro Saracens ..............32pts Tries: Corrigan 8, 63; Breach 20, Packer 24, Campbell 65 Conversions: Harrison 25, 66 Penalty: Harrison...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 9 months agoPremiership Women’s Rugby: Sean Lynn’s aiming to go out on a high with Gloucester-Hartpury
By Ben Jaycock Match Preview Gloucester–Hartpury v Bristol Bears Today. Kick-off 3pm, Queensholm Bristol Bears are hoping to cause another semi-final...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoRFU’s roadshow yet to placate anger of clubs
THE newly formed Whole Game Union has grown with now over 200 clubs joining its ranks and still increasing its membership....
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Features
/ 9 months agoYoung Guns – George Pearson
Tigers back three player George Pearson made his England U20s bow by scoring a try in last week’s win over Scotland....
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Welsh Rugby
/ 9 months agoCross Keys set up Ponty clash
Premiership Cup round-up ■By CARL FIELD CROSS Keys will once again lock horns with Pontypridd with silverware on the line at...
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Six Nations
/ 9 months agoEngland lock George Martin ruled out of remainder of Six Nations
England will be without George Martin for their last two Guinness Six Nations matches after the lock was ruled out for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPremiership Women’s Rugby semi finals: Ilona Maher makes playoff debut
By Charlie Elliott Playoff fever has reached the PWR, as the top four teams battle it out for a place in...
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/ 9 months agoPrem Rugby Cup Quarter-Finals preview and predictions
By Charlie Elliott The premier cup competition in English rugby has reached the knockout stage, with the Prem Rugby Cup quarter-finals taking place...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 months agoOpinion: Finn Russell can’t miss out on the British & Irish Lions tour
By Charlie Elliott Many have claimed that Finn Russell’s last-gasp missed conversion means that he is no longer at the top of his...












