All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoJason Robinson is full of praise for Henry Pollock
Henry Pollock has become so box office even Jason Robinson loves watching the England youngster strut his stuff on the field....
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoCharlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business
As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...
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Dream Team
/ 4 months agoDream Team – George Boulton
George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bath
In: Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs), Bernard van der Linde (Bulls), Santiago Carreras (Gloucester), Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Chris Harris (Gloucester) Out:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 months agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bristol Bears
In: Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons), Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Josh Carrington (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Will Ramply (University...
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Features
/ 4 months agoIt’s the people you meet that make the difference
MY LIFEIN RUGBY STEVE BODEN THE FORMER DONCASTER, LEEDS AND JERSEY HOOKER AND COACH, WHO IS NOW COACHING AT COVENTRY WHEN...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPat Lam’s philosophy: You get punched, you get back up, and you go again
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears Bristol started the...
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News Extra
/ 4 months agoDiamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...
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English Championship
/ 4 months agoCharles Rylands: We need a repeat of the 2015 Championship drama
Many readers will recall the Championship final second leg between Worcester and Bristol broadcast live on Sky Sports where Chris Pennell’s...
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Features
/ 4 months agoYoung Guns – Ollie Davies
Ollie Davies’s journey into rugby has always been rooted in the North West and is now part of the Sale Sharks...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPWR starts with a fierce repeat final
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury and last season’s runners-up Saracens reignite their rivalry in the opening round of next...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoTrailblazing Referee Sara Cox on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation in Rugby
As one of the UK’s most recognisable rugby sports speakers, Sara Cox has redefined what’s possible in officiating. From becoming the...
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Women's International
/ 4 months agoElla Wyrwas on Red Roses ‘once in a generation’ chance to inspire at the 2025 Women’s World Cup
Ella Wyrwas believes the Red Roses‘ quest for global glory is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire young girls to take up...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoPete Ryan: Toby Booth’s coaching philosophy – building cultures and engaging with people
“Helping an athlete be their best — that’s what the job is all about.” This gives you some insight into Toby...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell
Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 months agoGeorge McGuigan a Newcastle Falcon again
Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract. Newcastle, who finished bottom of the...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher’s All-Time Bath XV: Their beauties – and beasts…
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Features
/ 4 months agoI now realise how lucky I was to travel the world
MY LIFEIN RUGBY ARCHIE WHITE THE FORMER HARLEQUINS & ENGLAND U20 FLANKER RUGBY actually came to me quite late in my...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWelsh can keep on rising up -Bodilly
By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Max Bodilly says joining London Welsh at this stage of their journey feels like coming “full circle”...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoCharles Rylands: We need to build interest in Champ Rugby
With the announcement this week of the Prem Cup fixtures, I was gutted to learn that teams from the second division...
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Features
/ 4 months agoI’m so proud of what we achieved at Northampton Saints – Matt Ferguson
After seven years building one of the most respected packs in English rugby, Matt Ferguson parted ways with Northampton Saints this...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoRacing 92 banking on youth strategy
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Moving in at No.10: Ugo Seunes has joined Racing 92 and could be the signing of the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 months agoLevel 4 clubs hit by overseas player rule
By BEN JAYCOCK ROSSENDALE chairman Nick Ingham has criticised the RFU over what he describes as “pathetic” restrictions on foreign player...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoCharlie Elliott: Louis Rees-Zammit set to light up rugby again after giving up on NFL dream
After 18 months away from the sport that first made him a star, Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his decision to return...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoFormer British and Irish Lions star Ugo Monye believes that Maro Itoje could be the best captain the side have ever had
What is the most important quality that Maro Itoje offers the Lions as captain? Performance. It doesn’t matter what you say...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoOllie Chessum gives the credit to Michael Cheika for helping him become a British and Irish Lion
Ollie Chessum spent a year with Michael Cheika at Leicester and reckons the Australian is the main reason he has been...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole
Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...
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Features
/ 4 months agoWe strive to match power of the Boks
Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...
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English Championship
/ 4 months agoCharles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’
With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoTV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised
All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoBarnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues
Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoLibbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus
SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoSinclair sets out to prove
■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoThe best players to never play for the British and Irish Lions
With Gregor Brown’s recent inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad, eyebrows have been raised across the rugby world. Scotland‘s...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoBBC Sport expands Women’s rugby coverage in new Premiership deal
BBC Sport is expanding its women’s rugby coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches across the 2025/26...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 5 months agoI may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James
Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoJack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle
After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNow Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep
England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJack van Poortvliet – Love Island helps England get closer
Jack van Poortvliet has loved life on tour alongside old friend and Leicester Tigers team-mate Freddie Steward. And England’s matchwinner in...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBilly Sela: U20s World Championship last dance is something I’ll remember
It was emotional going into yesterday’s game knowing it was the final time I would pull on an England U20 jersey....
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: England’s aim must be 2027 World Cup final
Paul Rees says that Steve Borthwick's men must build on their series success in Argentina, and aim for glory at the...
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Features
/ 5 months agoCuts are an admission of failure
THE goings-on in Wales bring to mind the book Agatha Christie said was the one she found the most difficult to...
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Features
/ 5 months agoI’ve shared some of my best times with Maro
MY LIFEIN RUGBY NATHAN EARLE THE FORMER ENGLAND U20, SARACENS, HARLEQUINS, NEWCASTLE AND EALING WINGER AFTER 13 years of dodging tackles,...
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Features
/ 5 months agoPeter Winterbottom: To win a series in Argentina is huge
Ben Jaycock catches up with legendary openside Peter Winterbottom to discuss his thoughts on England’s win over Argentina, the back row...
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English Championship
/ 5 months agoMatt Riley is backing Richmond to do well in Champ Rugby
Former National League stalwart Matt Riley believes Richmond are well-equipped to test themselves in The Champ next season, but says how...
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English Championship
/ 5 months agoMatt Kvesic excited to be a Worcester Warrior again
Matt Kvesic has seen a lot in his career – Test rugby, European and Premiership competition, even clubs in crisis –...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoArchie McParland: I want to be Northampton Saints’ No 1 scrum-half
England U20s graduate Archie McParland is enjoying working under his mentor at Northampton, Alex Mitchell, but is determined to oust...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoJoseph Dweba enjoying warm welcome from Exeter Chiefs
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba has touched down in Devon and is wasting no time getting stuck into life with Exeter Chiefs....
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoCrake keen to raise her game with Saracens
SARACENS have signed England loosehead Liz Crake from Trailfinders for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) season. The 30-year-old dentist, right,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoCharlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions squad for the first Test vs Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions head into their first Test against Australia in Brisbane with some momentum. Unbeaten on tour so...
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