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South Africa claim the celebratory sevens title

By NICK POWELL Proud: Kirkham coach Jonny Roddam RUGBY School held another event to mark 200 years since the birth of...

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National League 2N

/ 3 years ago

Curry’s tipping Hull to bounce back

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite being relegated back to National Two North, Hull captain Cam Curry stresses it’s not all doom and...

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National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Classy Lions hold off battling Stour

By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L..............53 Stourbridge............29 Leicester Lions showed their class to emerge victorious against a Stourbridge side that made them...

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National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Sorry Barnstaple are down and out

By KATIE THRIFT Loughborough S....38 Barnstaple.............. 17 Barnstaple's relegation was confirmed as they crashed to defeat without gaining a bonus point...

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National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Barber joy as Clifton seal derby triumph

By ROGER OPIE Clifton................. 18pts Redruth.............. 10pts Coach Mike Barber praised Clifton’s game management as the high-flying hosts finished strongly to...

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National League 2E

/ 3 years ago

Try star Cheshire shines as Lucs win on the road

By PHIL GITTUS Newport (S)............ 15 Luctonians..............27 A powerful display by the pack earned Luctonians a hardfought victory at Newport (Salop)....

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National League 2E

/ 3 years ago

Wilstead weaves magic for Dings

By CHRIS CAMPBELL Hinckley.................. 17 Dings Crusaders... 20 A late penalty from TJ Wilstead earned Dings Crusaders a narrow victory at...

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National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Harvey’s a hero in Old Reds victory

By MO SHER Hornets.....................29 O Redcliffians........33 An entertaining contest at Hornets’ Hutton Moor Road went the way of the visitors as...

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National League 2E

/ 3 years ago

Clubs brand new league structure a big success

By LUKE JARMYN Figures at several National 2 clubs have deemed the new three league structure that’s operated in tier 4...

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Features

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Refereeing can be lonely but I wouldn’t change it

MY LIFE IN RUGBY GREG GARNER THE FORMER PREMIERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL REFEREE Top whistler: Greg Garner taking charge of Saracens v...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 3 years ago

Some great matches but it’s all for nothing

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the men’s Six Nations finally over, albeit with the painfully poor...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Jennings signs new deal at London Irish

NEWS EXTRA RORY Jennings has signed a contract extension with London Irish. The 27-year-old has made 24 appearances since joining from...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Bristol swoop in for former Wasps duo

NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL have signed hooker Gabriel Oghre and scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme for next season and have handed new deals to...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Five weeks for Hudson, Beaton receives three

NEWS EXTRA DONCASTER Knights back row Sam Hudson has been banned for five weeks after his citing for reckless or dangerous...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Sexton set to miss rest of the season

NEWS EXTRA IRELAND captain Johnny Sexton looks set to miss the rest of this season after suffering a groin injury. Sexton...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Falcons prop Palframan banned for thee weeks

NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE prop Richard Palframan has been banned for three games following his red card in last Friday’s win over...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Atkinson extends his stay at Kingsholm

NEWS EXTRA GLOUCESTER centre Seb Atkinson has extended his contract with the Cherry and Whites. The 20-year-old has made 12 appearances...

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Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Results

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Latest News

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Fylde’s title fight is over admits Briers

NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK FYLDE joint head coach Chris Briers has conceded the National Two North title to Sedgley Park...

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Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Regional results

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Schools / Universities

/ 3 years ago

Comeback kids fire into the semi-finals

BUCS RUGBY By CAM STEPHENS The opening round of the BUCS Super Rugby play-offs exceeded all expectations as four quarter-final comebacks...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Dempsey re-signs at Glasgow

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND flanker Jack Dempsey has signed a two-year contract extension with Glasgow Warriors. Dempsey, 28, is in his second...

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Latest News

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Warrior Doel joins Ospreys

NEWS EXTRA OSPREYS have signed former Wales U20 wing Harri Doel as cover for injured Alex Cuthbert until the end of...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Llanelli pull out of Premiership

NEWS EXTRA LLANELLI RFC are to withdraw from the Welsh Premiership next season. The club said it will be unable to...

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Welsh Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Smith late try hands Pooler a final shot

Championship round-up By PHILIP ANSTEY FORTY years on from their first WRU Challenge Cup win at the old National Ground, Cardiff...

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Welsh Premiership

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Williams leaves it late to add bonus point

By PAUL HOPKINS Swansea................... 8 Cardiff......................29 Cardiff's charge towards the Indigo Premiership top spot gained momentum with a bonus-point victory over...

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Welsh Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Warren keeps Drovers’ dream alive

By HUW S THOMAS Bridgend.................... 8 Llandovery............. 31 The Indigo Premiership leaders resisted the gritty challenge of much improved Bridgend to...

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Welsh Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Gregory bursts over to edge it for Steelmen

By DENNIS EVANS Carmarthen............ 13 Ebbw Vale............... 15 Ebbw Vale maintained their late push for the play-off semi-finals with victory over...

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Welsh Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Andrews casts a spell over the Gogs

By STEPHEN BEVAN Aberavon.................32 RGC............................. 15 The Wizards moved three points clear of Ebbw Vale in the race for the fourth...

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Welsh Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Five-star Black & Ambers eye silverware

By BRYN ROGERS Pontypridd................ 7 Newport...................34 Newport are back in the hunt for a top-four finish, and a potential league-and-cup double,...

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Welsh Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Eight-try Ironmen pile on Llanelli misery

By ROB COLE Llanelli................ 7 Merthyr.............50 A bad week for the Llanelli players ended in even worse fashion as they conceded...

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Latest News

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BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Latest News

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Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday,April 2,2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading... Access all...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Unbeaten Newbridge book their place in Cup final

Division One round-up NEWBRIDGE clung onto their unbeaten record for the season as they edged Ammanford 43-35 in an epic Division...

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James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

Parra has his eye on a final flourish

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN For a while, it looked as if Morgan Parra’s season – and possibly his career – had...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Kiwi flyer Reece out of RWC

ALL BLACKS winger Sevu Reece has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an ACL injury while playing for...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Shields returning to ‘Canes

FORMER England back row Brad Shields is returning to Super Rugby side the Hurricanes. Shields, 31, is currently playing for French...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Long ban for Rizzoli

ROOKIE Italian prop Luca Rizzoli’s World Cup hopes have been dashed by a nine-match ban for ‘physical abuse’ in last week’s...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

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Toole try completes Brumbies fightback

Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS The Brumbies stole an unforgettable, high-octane Australian derby as Corey Toole’s 77th-minute try completed...

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Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Pumas blow Cheetahs away to remain only unbeaten side

Currie Cup round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Defending champions Pumas are the only unbeaten side remaining in the Currie Cup after their...

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Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Saracens sweat on Farrell for Euro clash

By PAUL REES England captain Owen Farrell is a doubt for Saracens in the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Anscombe offered a £100,000 cut in pay

By PETER JACKSON Ospreys have offered Gareth Anscombe a reduced contract for next season amounting to a pay cut of around...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Give refs more latitude on cards – Skivington

By PAUL REES George Skivington believes referees should be given more latitude over challenges that involve head contact following Freddie Steward’s...

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