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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Biggar and Ospreys left wincing as Parra puts the boot in

By ROB COLE DAN Biggar handed Wales an injury scare as he left the field six minutes from time with his...

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Miscellaneous

/ 9 years ago

Halfpenny told to up his game or face axe

By PETER JACKSON LEIGH Halfpenny is being warned to raise his game as Wales full-back in the face of growing competition...

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Gloucester can’t cope with power of Steffon

By ROGER PANTING STEFFON Armitage reminded England of his talents by inspiring Pau to a shock victory and deal a hammer...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

We’ve got lot better insists O’Shea

ITALY ITALY coach Conor O’Shea says he is excited by the direction the team is taking after picking a mix of...

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Miscellaneous

/ 9 years ago

From Jersey journeyman to England contender

By NEALE HARVEY GARY Graham’s potent mix of determination and “edge” will see him thrive on the England stage, according to...

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National League 2N

/ 9 years ago

Sale finish with flourish to remain at the top

Sale …39 South Leics …7 ■By STEFAN JONES SALE have blasted their way to the top of the table and only...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Hoppers look almost out of sight now

Northern Premier WITH four games postponed due to the weather, on top of other matches still to be caught up, the...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Clinical Richmond enjoy road success

Worcester V…5 Richmond…29 ■By ART DE ROCHE RICHMOND leapfrogged Darlington Mowden Park Sharks in the table with this victory on the...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Eddie won’t hang about if England flop again

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK HERE’S a prediction. If Eddie Jones does not win the 2019 World Cup,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Niyi’s first half treble secures home quarter

By JOHN FALLON NIYI Adeolokun ran in a brilliant hat-trick as Connacht sealed a home quarter-final. Kieran Keane’s men were devastating...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Bastareaud out for Brunel, but Parra is back

FRANCE TOULON centre Mathieu Bastareaud will miss France’s Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 3 after receiving a three-week ban...

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Miscellaneous

/ 9 years ago

Sevens ace Gray earns pro contract with Atlanta

FORMER England Sevens star Alex Gray has signed a reserve future contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old, the first English...

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National League 2N

/ 9 years ago

Fresh kit helps as Chester clean up

Chester…24 Stourbridge …12 ■By BEN GODDARD CHESTER returned to winning ways to disrupt Stourbridge’s promotion push and send them to their...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Crusaders have to dig in to claim victory

South West Premier TABLE-topping Dings Crusaders increased their lead at the top after a 17-14 victory over title challengers Newton Abbot....

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Birthday girl Dani ends Sarries run

Wasps…5pts Saracens …0pts ■By OLIVER COOK Match-winner: Danielle Waterman SARACENS might have hit three figures last weekend, but their unbeaten record...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Farewell to Hale, one of Cardiff rugby’s favourites

CARDIFF’S oldest player (definitely) and Wales’ most venerable player (arguably) passed away this week when Graham Hale died aged 97. Remarkably...

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Cardiff confident they can double up

Preview Cardiff Blues v Toulouse Today, Kick-off 5:30pm NICK Williams has warned Toulouse they will be run ragged when they arrive...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Humphreys delighted to snare Banahan from Bath

Moving: Matt Banahan GLOUCESTER confirmed that giant back Matt Banahan will join from West Country rivals Bath at the end of...

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Features

/ 9 years ago

When Bath spoiled the French party in Bordeaux

BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to Bath captain Andy Nicol about their European glory night 20 years ago Brive …18pts Penalties: C Lamaison...

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National League 2N

/ 9 years ago

Shock loss for leaders as Tigers find bite

By STEVE SMITH Hinckley …23pts Sedgley Park …26pts HINCKLEY may still sit joint top of the table but lofty reputations are...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Bees remain clear after battling triumph

Midlands Premier THEleading pair of Birmingham and Solihull Bees and Peterborough Lions both picked up hard fought away victories, but it...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Dunvant eyeing a quick return to top flight

Welsh Division One round-up By JAY BAYFORD DUNVANT’S hopes of returning to the National Championship at the first time of asking...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Cold revenge not so sweet for Marler

Banned: Joe Marler NOBODY has yet pinned down the origins of the ubiquitous phrase ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’,...

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Warriors are still believers as they head for showdown

By JAMES CANDY Worcester 24pts Tries: Humphreys 3, 23; Lewis 5, Adams 39 Conversions: Pennell 3, 40 Brive 24pts Tries: Mulddon...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Wronged Jon will get chance to state case

PETER JACKSON Dejection: Greig Laidlaw, left, and Finn Russell are devastated after Scotland’s last-gasp loss to Australia in the 2015 World...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Kyle’s craving consistency after injury hell

By NEALE HARVEY NEALE HARVEY AFTER a stop-start return following ten months out after Achilles surgery, Wasps centre Kyle Eastmond is...

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National League 2N

/ 9 years ago

Seventh heaven for Sale as run goes on

By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield …10 Sale …47 HIGH-FLYINGSale recorded their tenth win on the bounce in a commanding victory at Sheffield’s...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Grasshoppers keep top spot after rally

Northern Premier PRESTON Grasshoppers still top the table but they had to come from behind, beating relegation strugglers Birkenhead Park 32-12...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Phillips’ boot puts holders out of the Plate

Welsh Plate & Bowl round-up By CARL FIELD HOLDERS Penallta are out of the WRU National Plate after going down 12-7...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

RUGBY MATTERS

Hartpury production line set for more Test success BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Making strides:...

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Four tries from Theo swings it Irish way

By NEALE HARVEY London Irish 47pts Tries: Loader 11, Brophy Clews 54, 64, 70, 75, Chawatama 67, Cokanasiga 72 Conversions: Bell...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Donald puts those fishing rods away again

A FEW months back, at the end of the New Zealand season, Stephen Donald found himself out of work. The Chiefs...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Steenson signs on in search of silverware

By NEALE HARVEY All smiles: Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson PICTURE: Getty Images EXETER talisman Gareth Steenson has set his heart on...

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National League 2N

/ 9 years ago

It’s three in a row as Macc cling on

By MATT COLERIDGE Macclesf’ld …20 Huddersfield …15 MACCLESFIELD battled past a resilient Huddersfield to secure their third victory in a row....

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Smith double stretches Crusaders’ lead

South West Premier DINGS Crusaders increased their lead at the top of the South West Premier to 11 points following a...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Noves puts Laporte in the dock over axing

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Ousted: Guy Noves with his erstwhile French squad in training PICTURE: Getty Images Guy Noves has launched...

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Champions Cup

/ 9 years ago

Tragic loss of Henley stalwart Priestley

HENLEY Rugby club are reeling from the sudden death of club stalwart Simon Priestley, who collapsed and died on the field...

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Challenge Cup

/ 9 years ago

Last-gasp Rasolea stifles

By ALEXANDER MCLEMAN Edinburgh 34pts Tries: Watson 48, Van der Walt 65, Rasolea 78 Conversions: Hidalgo-Clyne 49, Kinghorn 79 Penalties: Hidalgo-Clyne...

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