All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The sevens wonder of the world still going at 75!
Over the years camp followers have suffered from severe sunburn, hypothermia and trench foot watching the HSBC Rosslyn Park School Sevens...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: 150 years on and rugby’s oldest rivalry just as fierce
They have been knocking lumps out of each other for 150 years now so it was probably fitting that Richmond and...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 17 teams
Gloucester v Newcastle Gloucester: Rob Cook; Charlie Sharples, Henry Trinder, Mike Tindall (Capt), Martyn Thomas; Ryan Mills, Dan Robson; Nick Wood, Darren...
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/ 12 years agoSaracens look to set new world record at Wembley
Saracens look to set to break their own world record when they host Harlequins at Wembley on Saturday. Sarries currently hold...
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/ 12 years agoFight for Dan Cole’s place won’t change Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas is the first to admit that he cannot match Dan Cole’s all-court ability in an England shirt.
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/ 12 years agoJames Short links up with London Irish
London Irish have signed James Short from Saracens on a two-year contract. The 24 year-old winger, who scored the only try...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoJacques Burger: Rugby’s brutal so don’t play if you can’t take the pain
Jacques Burger, arguably Premiership Rugby’s toughest tackler, admits to being concerned over the long-term effects of professional rugby’s relentless brutality.
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/ 12 years agoManu Tuilagi set for England return
Manu Tuilagi will make his England return on Saturday in Rome after being named in the matchday 23 to face Italy...
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/ 12 years agoThe EDRU are aiming to beat the Welsh and take on the world!
The England Deaf Rugby Union team are looking for individual player sponsorships to assist the players with travelling cost and to...
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/ 12 years agoMaster spy James O’Connor is impressed by England
James O’Connor believes England are “building towards something special” and admits Australia will have their work cut out to beat them...
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/ 12 years agoFalcon Kieran Brookes hit with six-week ban
Newcastle Falcons tighthead prop Kieran Brookes has been handed a six week ban for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: James Gibbons – Gloucester prop
A teenage U-turn resulted in Gloucester prop James Gibbons abandoning a fledgling football career, but it was mum’s encouragement that eased...
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/ 12 years agoPremiership, Pro 12 & Championship teams
With the Six Nations taking another week off, internationals will be on show in both the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12...
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/ 12 years agoSailosi Tagicakibau joins the Stormers on loan
London Irish wing Sailosi Tagicakibau has joined the Stormers on loan for the current Super Rugby season. The 31-year-old Samoan has been...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 16 teams
Bath v Saracens Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Ross...
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Room 101
/ 12 years agoRoom 101: Louis McGowan – Sedgley Park back-row
1. Front five forwards wearing flashy boots I’ve been in the game a fair few years now and I’m a bit...
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/ 12 years agoSunday’s Premiership round up
The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Terrence Hepetema – Leicester back
Born in England but raised in New Zealand, Leicester centre Terrence Hepetema admits his first season back in his ‘home’ country...
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/ 12 years agoPremiership, Pro12 and Championship teams
All eyes might be turned on the Six Nations and the three crucial matches in Cardiff, Rome and London this weekend...
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/ 12 years agoMark Cueto and Mike Tindall to be 200 not out
Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall are set to reach another milestone in their illustrious career when they run out on this weekend...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 15 teams
Bath v London Wasps Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Horacio Agulla; Tom Heathcote, Micky Young; Nathan Catt, Ross...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: ‘Aggro’ Joe Marler is just a big chicken!
Joe Marler has a reputation for not walking away if the opposition are looking for a bit of aggro. Scotland were...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Scotland’s slump is so bad for Northern Hemisphere
I know it may sound strange but I am really saddened by the Calcutta Cup game last Saturday, not the result...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The Ultimate Warrior Chris Pennell stands tall in the battle for survival
There was a fascinating and rather poignant moment down at Sixways the other night as Worcester trooped off after losing to...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Topsy Ojo – London Irish winger
Describe your season to date? Frustrating! We had a bit of momentum but fell away before Christmas, which was disappointing. So...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Ben Morris – Newcastle flanker
When Ben Morris first tried his hand at rugby he was thrown in at the deep end – and the Newcastle...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Stubborn Stuart Lancaster must admit mistakes
Stuart Lancaster is doing a Sinatra. By sticking with the same 23 man line-up against the Scots that lost to France...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 14 teams
Exeter v Bath Exeter: Luke Arscott; Matt Jess, Ian Whitten, Phil Dollman, Tom James; Gareth Steenson, Dave Lewis; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle,...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoStuart Lancaster’s youth policy is a gamble says Mark Cueto
Mark Cueto fears England have turned to youth on a wing and prayer – claiming it would be wrong to leave...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: ‘Slammin Sam’ Burgess could be hit for England
Sam Burgess might just be the answer to England‘s 2015 prayers. The idea of an outstanding 18 stone, 6ft 5ins athlete...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Ordeal of Iestyn Harris is a warning to Sam Burgess
The Welsh Rugby Union’s first central contract, as awarded to Iestyn Harris, amounted to £1.6m with half of it paid to...
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/ 12 years agoLondon Irish sign Tom Guest
Tom Guest will join London Irish from next season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Exiles....
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Blaine Scully – Leicester and USA wing
How have you found your first season in England? There was initial adjustment in terms of the intensity and duration of...
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/ 12 years agoWorcester part company with Chief Executive
Worcester Warriors have today announced that they are parting company with Chief Executive Charles Cameron. A formal search for a replacement...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Sam Warburton could be the first casualty of Welsh war
Sam Warburton‘s central contract with the WRU is threatening to become an unholy mess. When the news broke last weekend that...
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/ 12 years agoPremiership, Pro12 & Championship teams
Following two weeks of LV=Cup, the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 resumes with the 13th rounds. It is business as usual...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAlex Waller was spurred on by England omissions
Snubbed by England through the age-groups, Alex Waller’s chance to pull on the Red Rose jersey was a long time coming.
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoVeteran Jon Clarke enjoying life with cavalier Leeds
Just one month into his Leeds Carnegie career former England Saxon centre Jon Clarke already feels like a Headingley veteran.
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Jordan Turner-Hall – Harlequins centre
Happy to be back after injury? Really pleased. It’s been a while (September) but I’ve done my rehab, worked closely with...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ricky Nebbett – former Harlequins, Leicester, Leinster and Esher prop
When I joined Harlequins as a teenager the first team had Brian Moore, Will Carling and Jason Leonard. It was basically...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Dr Ron still at the head of Grand Slam pack
It has been said of Dr Ronald Cove-Smith that he never turned up on a Saturday afternoon without his little black...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: All shapes and sizes should play rugby
Money, money, money, it’s a rich man’s sport. The increase in the salary cap, up by £500,000 to £5 million, will...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSale Sharks still expect bite from lock of ages Nathan Hines
Nathan Hines will be 39 by the time his newly-signed Sale contract finishes, but retirement is still far from the mind...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMarlan Yarde would be top signing says Tom Williams
Tom Williams says speculation linking Marland Yarde with a move to Harlequins is a positive sign of ambition and would welcome...
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/ 12 years agoDeadline looms for Anglo-Welsh league plan
England’s elite clubs and the four Welsh regions have signed contracts for a 16-team Aviva Premiership from next season and will...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Italians have a lot to gain by forming their own league
The comments of Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) president Alfredo Gavazzi that they may remove their two professional teams from the Rabo...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain looks at the challenge awaiting England in their opening six nations match in Paris
Le Crunch 2014 is going to leave either England or France broken*. The opening Test of the Six Nations in Paris...
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/ 12 years agoLuther Burrell gets defensive about his big chance
Manu Tuilagi may be the irresistible force but Luther Burrell believes he can be the immovable object if Stuart Lancaster hands...
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/ 12 years agoPremiership salary cap increased to £5m
Premiership Rugby today confirmed that the Salary Cap for Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs will rise to £5 million from the start...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSaracens bait Adam ‘Hair Bear’Jones with £300k
Saracens have entered the bidding war for Wales and Lions star Adam Jones offering him £300,000 a season
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