All posts tagged "Premium"
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoFrance fall back in line with 8-sub rule JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN “THE experiment, which produced no significant improvement, has come to an end.” In a dry yet significant 12-word sentence,...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoHurricanes don’t let Crusadersoff hook
By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific round-up CAM Roigard, on his 50th cap, helped Hurricanes strengthen their grip on top spot...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoForthcoming fixtures
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Bath’s train heading for glory
Paul Rees looks forward to today’s Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graan’s men and Bordeaux-Begles
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoUnstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales
Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoRFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence
The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoDan McFarland set to take the reins at Newcastle Red Bulls next season
Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as their head coach next season.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge Skivington: Gloucester will be tougher next season
Gloucester will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints
Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Beware! A great TV deal is no slam dunk
The imminent prospect of a closed franchise Premiership is the subject de jour, although I would say that we have effectively...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Cherry and Whites planning to stand and deliver
George Skivington has rung the changes for this afternoon’s clash with Exeter Chiefs as Gloucester look to bounce back from last...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter insists Kingsholm drubbing will motivate his side
Rob Baxter endured his darkest day in charge of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm 12 months ago this weekend and he has...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Super Rugby’s survival is far from guaranteed
Remember the days when Super Rugby was so hot, you could toast yourself on it?
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: It cost me £24m to win title – Brian Kennedy
Nobody knows the savage cost of trying to make rugby union pay in Greater Manchester better than Brian Kennedy.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoLukhanyo Am: England could learn from South Africa selection policy
Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEngland 62-24 Wales: Red Roses ignited by skipper Meg Jones
Just a stone’s throw from her birthplace, England captain Meg Jones reminded winless Wales of what they are missing as she...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: Bath head coach Johann van Graan must start with his strongest pack in Bordeaux
We are at the business end of the season and Bath have two big matches in a row with the top...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints 41-38 Bath: Best in the business separated by Fin Smith penalty
These two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: High-flyer Noah Caluori is too hot to handle
Noah Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester Tigers’ five-match winning streak in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHarlequins 33-52 Sale Sharks: Joe Launchbury takes his bow but Quins fall short
Joe Launchbury appeared to say an emotional farewell to the sport he has served for almost two decades as he was...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 19-52 Bristol Bears: Tom Jordan on target but injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side
Fly-half Tom Jordan produced a pinpoint perfect performance as Bristol Bears scythed through Newcastle Red Bulls to put themselves back into the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoOspreys owners pull out of deal to buy Cardiff
THE WRU says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through. The WRU confirmed in January...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMaud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come
Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 months agoMore misery for Scotland as energetic Italy take control in the Women’s Six Nations with a 41-14 victory
By JESS BROWN Italy delivered a dominant performance to defeat Scotland at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma despite suffering three...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 months agoFrance turn up the heat to see off brave Irish in their pursuit of the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title
By JAMES ROBINSON France's Six Nations title and Grand Slam pursuit was maintained in Clermont after seeing off Ireland. France: 26pts...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoI’ve got the minerals for the Sales Sharks job, insists Alex Sanderson following criticism
Alex Sanderson is in no doubt that he is the right man to turn the tide at Sale. The Sharks...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoTom Ailes’ Dream Team: The Best XV
Tom Ailes, the former Gloucester Academy, Sedgley Park, Sales FC and Hartpury back row, who now plays for Preston Grasshoppers, selects...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoIt’s time to give the new franchise system in Premiership rugby a chance
By JOHN ALLANSON There are those who constantly focus on negatives regarding the new franchised Prem model. But the financial gulf...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoWe are tough to beat, says Bath captain Miles Reid
Bath captain Miles Reid feels his men can hold their heads up high after pushing Northampton all the way at Franklin’s...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoGeoff Parling: We must be more clinical
Leicester boss Geoff Parling insisted his side were their own worst enemies after they went down to Saracens. “I am incredibly...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoAlex Sanderson sets sights on winning Champions Cup spot
Alex Sanderson reiterated his desire to carry on fighting for his Sale job and insisted he never thought about quitting during...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 months agoAll eyes on Diego Sarthou’s 10-a-side match as France vs England ‘Le Crunch’ gets creative
French rugby seems to be ahead of the curve at the moment, not least in putting innovation into practice rather than...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: Seismic defeat at Twickenham shows RFU Board not fit for purpose
The RFU Board suffered a seismic SGM defeat at Twickenham on Friday night of such magnitude that it is hard to...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoStephen Jones: I can see some positives for Newcastle despite defeat
Newcastle head coach Stephen Jones remained upbeat on the “green shoots” in his side despite conceding eight tries. He said: “Where...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoMulti-taskers who are pushing out specialists on the World Rugby stage
Contrary to popular belief, hybrid players – those who can play in the pack, as well as the backs – are...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoDavid Richards is in the right place to steal the Challenge Cup for Dragons
Zebre:18pts Tries: Di Bartolomeo 43, Locatelli 71 Conversion: Da Re 71 Penalties: Da Re 14, 53 Dragons: 19pts Tries: Rosser 24,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoHandre Pollard keeps his nerve to sneak past Scarlets securing Bulls a home quarter-final
By Roger Panting Handre Pollard’s immaculate goal-kicking prevented Scarlets from taking a notable scalp as his 18-point haul proved just enough...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoLeinster fall to Jacob Umaga strike in fight for Champions Cup semi-final spot
Leinster: 26 Benetton: 29 By Peter Clarke Leinster went down to a late Jacob Umaga penalty but will be pleased their...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoCardiff 24-21 Ospreys: Blue and Blacks’ play-off chances boosted
Cardiff beat Ospreys at the Arms Park for the first time since 2007 to keep their hopes of an end-of-season play-off...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoEdinburgh coach Sean Everitt proud of effort in clash against Sale Sharks
Edinburgh: 33 Sharks: 28 Edinburgh produced a spirited comeback to end the Sharks’ hopes of reaching the play-offs. For Edinburgh, already...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoJosh Hodnett sparks Munster into life with 41-14 victory over Ulster
Munster: 41 Ulster: 14 By Alex Woods Josh Hodnett and Alex Kendellen combined to score seven tries as Munster boosted their...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoThere’s no need to panic – Steyn
Stormers ....... 48 Glasgow ..........12 By MAX GLASGOW crashed to a second heavy defeat in South Africa but captain Kyle Steyn...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoConnacht lose winning feeling
■By PAUL MATTHEWS Lions ................33 Connacht ........21 LIONS boosted their hopes of making the play-offs with a five tries to three...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoChinnor tribute to Simon Vickers
THE Rugby Paper would like to apologise for a mistake in last weekend’s Chinnor match report in which the name of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoOllie Hearn happy to keep Caldy afloat in the Champ
Caldy hooker Ollie Hearn has fired himself towards the top of the Champ try-scoring charts with a remarkable campaign built on...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoCamborne’s Kyle Moyle says farewell to the champions
Camborne fly-half Kyle Moyle rejoiced in securing a first-ever promotion to National One for his side, with the former Gloucester back...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 months agoTide may be turning in favour of Ospreys
FOR three long months of unrelenting anxiety while their owners negotiated to buy Cardiff, Ospreys fans have fought the good fight...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream
Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Attacking sides get away with too much at the breakdown
Paul Rees on how and when the TMO should get involved...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoRotherham Titans 34-25 Sale FC: Left, right and good fight sparks Titans’ title-lifting
Unbelievable scenes swept around Clifton Lane as the final whistle rung out and hundreds of Rotherham Titans fans ran onto the...














