All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat
Sale Sharks last night suffered a record 77-7 defeat at the hands of Toulouse as the French team avoided a shock...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge McGuigan extends his Newcastle Red Bulls deal
Hooker George McGuigan has signed a contract extension at Newcastle Red Bulls.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEastmond keen to make his mark as a coach
■By ROSS HEPPENSTALL KYLE Eastmond says the lessons he learned in rugby union will hold him in good stead as he...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoEdoardo Todaro is quick to find his feet at Northampton Saints
Edoardo Todaro was not on many one-to-watch lists at the start of the season, but five months in, the 19-year-old has...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for Bristol Bears to stand up and deliver
When you’re shipping 49 points, as Bristol Bears did against the Bulls in Pretoria last weekend in the European Cup, you’ve...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Junior Kpoku on course to power up Red Roses
On the basis that Junior Kpoku is 6ft 8ins and 120kgs, his opponents must be dreading the day they run into...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Blizzard of points is obscuring the view
The Champions Cup, a misnomer if ever there was one, gorged itself last weekend on a feast of tries: 107 at...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoNick Cain’s column should be hung in Sweeney’s office
NICK Cain’s column last week should be cut out, framed and hung on the wall of Bill Sweeney’s office as it...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoDREAM TEAM
JACOB ATKINS, FORMER LONDON IRISH AND ROVIGO CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH TAILORED NOT FOR PACKED STADIUMS,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: European Champions Cup is still in dire need of an overhaul
The European Champions Cup which, after this weekend, goes back into hibernation for the best part of three months, remains in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Rampaging Baby Rhino Ellis Genge in the form of his life
Paul Rees on how Ellis Genge is driving Bristol Bears - and England - in the right direction.
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Features
/ 2 months agoYOUNG GUNS
FINNBAKER NEWCASTLE SECOND ROW At just 21, Newcastle lock Finn Baker is beginning to turn promise into opportunity, with a recent...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Cornish – We set the standards that others must chase
The Ealing Trailfinders and former London Irish and England Counties hooker, Matt Cornish, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 2 months agoPonty hit seven to stay at the top of the table
Welsh Premiership By CARL FIELD LEADERS Pontypridd bounced back from last weekend’s defeat at Narberth with a 40-12 seven tries to...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoChampions Cup review: Sunday’s action shows no-one is the favourite
Sunday’s Champions Cup action was bigger proof than ever that league form means nothing in the mixing pot of Europe.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson insists new coaching team will fire his side up
Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks’ realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoSaracens vs Toulouse: Sarries putting their faith in youth
Mark McCall has backed his current crop of Saracens kids to emulate the Class of 2008 and take the club back...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHarlequins vs Stormers: Jason Gilmore – We still have a lot to play for this season
Jason Gilmore is looking for the resumption of the Champions Cup to provide a reset for Harlequins, accepting they will need...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Newcastle Red Bulls rebuild will take time
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects it will take Red Bull three years to turn Newcastle into a Premiership...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoTommy Freeman: I just want Northampton Saints to keep on winning
Tommy Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season for Northampton Saints and is looking to keep it that way today...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers getting ready to strike, says Adam Radwan
Adam Radwan insists the claws are sharpened and the intent is clear as Leicester Tigers stalk the second half of the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHarlequins flanker Jack Kenningham – ‘Prepare to face a storm at The Stoop’
Jack Kenningham has told the Stormers to be prepared for a storm at The Stoop this afternoon, with Harlequins set on...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRowe bullish about Exeter future
TONY Rowe insists Exeter Chiefs will be back challenging for major honours within “two to three years” – even as the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoProp Millar Mills the latest Newcastle recruit
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have agreed a deal to sign Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills on a two-year contract from next season....
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: Mark McCall’s challenge – to create another dynasty
We don’t often hear Mark McCall making comments about a lack of “attitude and application” in the Saracens squad, and especially...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: One area where Ealing Trailfinders leave Bath in the shade
You have got to admire Ealing Trailfinders. The staying power that has seen them go 19 matches unbeaten in the Champ,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Why we need to see more of referee Luke Pearce
Alfie Barbeary turned in an eye-catching performance as Bath squeaked their way past Exeter at a rapt Recreation Ground last weekend....
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoToulon did the game no favours
PAOLO Garbisi loves his rugby and so he should, standing as he does on the brink of a Six Nations during...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Wales head coach Steve Tandy is facing a mountainous task
The Welsh Rugby Annual of 1991 appeared in the form of a death notice, its front cover etched in a rectangle...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: It’s time for action, not words
Paul Rees presents his half-term report on the Premiership and finds a clear divide between top and bottom
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 months agoDREAM TEAM
JAMES MITCHELL, THE FORMER SALE SHARKS, CHESTER, ROTHERHAM, CONNACHT, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, JERSEY REDS AND ENGLAND AGE-GRADE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoSorry, but that’s your lot, George
I THINK George Skivington’s time is up at Gloucester. Poor line-outs, poor scrums, poor handling, week in, week out. In his...
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National League 2E
/ 2 months agoBrecon boys off the mark – at 11th attempt! Premiership round-up
WELSH RUGBY By CARL FIELD BASEMENT boys Brecon recorded their first win of the season in the Welsh Premiership – at...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAaron Wainwright confirms his Leicester Tigers move
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Wales No.8 Aaron Wainwright from Dragons at the end of the season.
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Harry Simmons – I was told I could lose the sight in one eye
The former Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Students and Jersey Reds scrum-half/wing who now coaches at Tigers Academy and Leicester Lions, Harry Simmons,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look
Nottingham captain David Williams is “more than delighted” with comparisons to his boyhood sporting hero, Italy football legend Francesco Totti, after...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: The Champions Cup returns + Prem promotion relegation debate! Ft. Obi Ene
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks winger Obi Ene...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBath 33-26 Exeter Chiefs: Ecstasy for the Prem champions as Arthur Green snatches it
Hell hath no fury than Bath outscored. A week after losing their home record to Northampton Saints, they tore the tightest...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNorthampton Saints 66-21 Harlequins: Splendid Saints go back to the top of pile
Northampton Saints swept back to the top of the Prem table last night thanks to some outstanding spells of attacking rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLeicester Tigers back rower Olly Cracknell would love to keep his Wales place
Olly Cracknell will never forget 2025, the year when he finally realised his ambition of playing international rugby, having feared it...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoGloucester chief George Skivington keen to bring in new blood
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington has made it clear he fully supports plans to strengthen the club’s coaching and management...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBath flanker Guy Pepper – I’m on an incredible journey
Guy Pepper is relishing a huge start to 2026 with eyes on potential European club success and also keeping a firm...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJosh Kemeny to stay at Northampton Saints after signing contract extension
Josh Kemeny has signed a contract extension at Northampton Saints.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJosh Hodge agrees three-year Newcastle Red Bulls deal
Newcastle Red Bulls have re-signed England A full-back Josh Hodge from Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoHarry Randall ready to fight for England Six Nations spot
Harry Randall returned earlier than expected from a hamstring injury that required surgery and is looking to put himself in contention...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSynchronise your watches, please
WHY are games played in the Championship not using synchronised time keeping with the referee as in the Premiership. I’ve attended...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoBarbeary: We were fired up after loss
ALFIE Barbeary said Bath’s players were fired up after losing a home match in the Premiership for the first time in...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBristol Bears 19-17 Sale Sharks: Kalatevi Ravouvou leaves it late to sink Alex Sanderson’s side
Sale Sharks narrowly failed in their bid to win at Ashton Gate against Bristol Bears for the fourth consecutive season and...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 25-19 Gloucester: At last! Alan Dickens’ side find their wings
Newcastle Red Bulls, the team that had forgotten how to win, remembered just in time as they clung on against Gloucester...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLeicester Tigers vs Saracens: Jack van Poortvliet back in starting line-up
Jack van Poortvliet returns to Leicester Tigers’ starting XV to face Saracens today for the first time since the visit to...
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