All posts tagged "Premium"
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoConfident Cowan-Dickie targeting England place
By NEALE HARVEY DYNAMIC Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has declared himself fit to underline his worth for England on this summer’s...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoTitle bid is over agrees Matson
BATH head coach Tabai Matson conceded his side’s title hopes look over. He said: “I said after last week’s game against...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoDylan must hope Lions history isn’t repeated
Not counting his chickens: England captain Dylan Hartley PICTURE: Getty Images The Lions leave the England captain at home, pick his...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWigglesworth staying on for more trophy success
By NEALE HARVEY INFLUENTIALSarries scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has revealed his devotion to winning persuaded him to turn down big money offers...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoPaver fury as Pirates let slip big lead for second week
By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates …40pts Tries: Duncan 10, 40, 43, Day 14, Arnott 22, O’Meara 69 Conversions: Cargill 10, 14,...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoBritish Rugby
SWALEC Championship Bedlinog …12 Pontypool …31 PONTYPOOL put the final stamp on their National Championship title as they made it 21...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoRIP David Perry, a giant of the game
SAD news to hear the loss of former England and Bedford captain David Perry from our ranks. I served with him...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoSonny Bill is still king – of double standards!
Cover up: Sonny Bill with plasters over the collar logos PICTURE: Getty Images SONNY Bill Williams has a habit of cornering...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoParry Jones spotted Duggan’s surrender to battle fatigue
THE passing of broadcaster David Parry Jones, aged 83, evokes memories of Wales- Ireland in 1975, a unique match in that...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAnscombe signs new deal with Cardiff
GARETH Anscombe will give Cardiff Blues a major boost by signing a fresh deal with the region. Anscombe’s National Dual Contract...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoReds finish on high and focus turns to Munster
By TOM INNES Jersey Reds …28pts Tries: Kolo’ofa’i 19, Argyle 32, Robling 67, Adair 77 Conversions: Cope 19, 32, 67, 77...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoWizards pull a rabbit out of the hat to seal victory
By ROB COLE Principality Premiership Llandovery …27 Aberavon…30 REPLACEMENT hooker Ieuan Davies was the toast of Aberavon after he conjured up...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoGatland’s million dollar question: Is it Sexton or Farrell?
AT LAST, after months and months of speculation Warren Gatland is poised to announce his Lions squad for New Zealand… what...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoPlay it straight for game to flow
THERE is a growing concensus – at last – that the scrum, rather than being a collapse-fest in which front rows...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoHandsome Mike had some ugly moments
MIKE PHILLIPS has been called many things in his time as befitting one who often dealt in the outrageous on and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoPedigree is there for a classic Euro showdown
Brendan Gallagher looks at epic games in the European Cup between Munster and Saracens Brendan Gallagher It’s 18 years since Saracens...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAll-rounder Farrell reminds McCaw of legend Carter
By ADAM HATHAWAY Running the show: England inside-centre Owen Farrell. Dan Carter scores during the second Lions Test in 2005 PICTURES:...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoBulls write an unlikely script to keep hopes alive
By DAN JONES Neath …29 Bargoed …36 BARGOED performed their own version of the Great Escape as they overturned a 19-point...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoBishop’s poised to make more history
BISHOP’S Stortford’s steady progress over the last 15 to 20 years within the whole club could see them further rewarded on...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoDon’t blame us, Pichot
AGUSTIN Pichot is banging the drum that Georgia should be allowed into the Six Nations for the good of the game....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPlayoff bid goes west as Ospreys fall again
By ALEX BYWATER Man-of-match: Gareth Anscombe dives in for Cardiff Blues PICTURE: Huw Evans STEVE Tandy blasted his players’ poor attitude...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoSarries know they must win that early battle of wills
Third time lucky? Two English teams including the national XV have been sent packing from Dublin this season in no uncertain...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBolter O’Mahony ‘has drive to lead Lions’
By NEALE HARVEY DONNCHA O’Callaghan reckons forceful Irish back rower Peter O’Mahony is a viable contender for the Lions captaincy if...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoJones dares Gogs to dazzle on big occasion
By JAMES LLOYD PREVIEW…Pontypridd v RGC 1404 Today. Kick-off 5.35pm RGC 1404 head coach Mark Jones reckons it will be a...
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Features
/ 9 years agoNigel’s latest one-liner leaves this viewer cold
COLIN BOAG No laughing matter: Nigel Owens yellow cards Dan Fish of Cardiff Blues There was an interesting spat between former...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoHigh-flying Chiefs cash in another win bonus
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Double delight: Chiefs full-back Lachie Turner dives over for one of his scores PICTURES: Getty Images Veteran: Nick...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNightmare continues for lowly Edinburgh
EDINBURGH slumped to a record eighth successive PRO12 defeat as their season went from bad to worse at Stadio Monigo. The...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER RICHMOND, CARDIFF BLUES, LEEDS AND GLOUCESTER PROP GARY POWELL After countless hours playing Jonah Lomu Rugby on the PlayStation...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoScrivens to follow his father’s footsteps at Cardiff
By ALEX BYWATER WRU Plate Final PREVIEW…Penallta v Ystalyfera Today. Kick-off 3.15pm PENALLTA hope Joseph Scrivens can top his father’s record...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoBaxter: Home semi not a must
EXETER boss Rob Baxter, delighted with yet another bonus points win, isn’t overly bothered about his high flying Chiefs securing a...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoYou’ll have to be better than this, Pivac tells his Scarlets
By JAMES CANDY SCARLETS head coach Wayne Pivac warned his men they will have to improve on their Judgement Day triumph...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDe Klerk and O’Connor are done deals at Sale
BLINDSIDE understands that Sale Sharks have completed deals for Faf de Klerk and James O’Connor to move to the club next...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHartpury won’t be selling out for glory
Can the students of Hartpury be competitive in the Championship next season? Luke Jarmyn talks to CEO Russell Marchant Russell Marchant...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoWales legend Williams set to star for boyhood club
By JAMES LLOYD WRU Bowl Final PREVIEW…Amman United v Caerphilly Today. Kick-off 1pm AMMAN United captain Sean Mangan is hoping Shane...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoAlun-Wyn will be Lions leader… or maybe Conor!
Top candidate: Wales second row Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images WHO should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoHartley fired up by bid for Euro place
By NEALE HARVEY In the thick of the battle: Saints’ Dylan Hartley PICTURE: Getty Images NORTHAMPTON are out of the running...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLeinster secure home semi-final
LEINSTER will go into their Champions Cup semifinal on a high after Josh van der Flier inspired his side to a...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler LONDON IRISH are having talks with Springbok lock Lood de Jager, right, about joining...
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Features
/ 9 years agoIt’s a chance of a lifetime say promoted Caldy
By JON NEWCOMBE AFTER nine consecutive seasons at level four, Caldy head coach Simon Verbickas admits the club is stepping into...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoKidwelly prove they are best of the west
By JAMES LLOYD SWALEC Division One round-up KIDWELLYwere crowned kings in the West as they beat Aberystwyth 27-26 in a thriller....
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoImpressive Tigers go back to their basics
By NICK CAIN Try scorer: Leicester’s Ben Youngs scores with a fine solo run Try saver: Vereniki Goneva is tackled by...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoLions need tough guy at ten
MA’A NONU may not be around to scare the life out of defences anymore, but you can bet that the All...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoValiant Edinburgh fightback falls short
Edinburgh…19 Connacht …22 CONNACHT just about held off a brave comeback from Edinburgh to edge a tight victory at Myreside. Having...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMugford aims to prove Sale were wrong to dump him
FRUSTRATED fly-half Dan Mugford insists he still has a Premiership future despite the disappointment of being deemed surplus to requirements by...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoFylde hit by full force of Law trio
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlington …66 Fylde …22 DARLINGTON overwhelmed visitors Fylde at the Northern Echo Arena, scoring ten tries in the...
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National League 2E
/ 9 years agoClifton rub salt into Exmouth wounds
By ROGER OPIE Clifton 36 Exmouth 20 CLIFTON threw caution to the wind from the kickoff and ran the ball from...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoIt’s all bash and carry as Lawes aims to continue improvement
By NICK VERDIER COURTNEY Lawes may have looked back to his best during the Six Nations but the Saints man has...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoStade are enjoying their new lease of life
FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Stade Francais, so recently facing extinction in a merger with Racing, have become a key element in...
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