All posts tagged "Scotland"
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWhy mess with this great Heineken Cup format?
The word “aggregate” has secured its own place in the darkest corner of the rugby lexicon, along with “biting”, “gouging”, “match-day...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoNapoleonic air of disdain from diminutive Dominici
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSuper Rugby exit won’t stop Pumas being competitive
LES CUSWORTH ON THE RECORD Q&A Former England and Leicester fly-half Les Cusworth has spent the last 16 years living and...
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Latest News
/ 6 years ago‘Bomber’ gets taster of top-flight at Saracens
By JON NEWCOMBE CHAMPIONSHIP Dream XV prop Robin Hislop has secured a short-term loan move to reigning European and Premiership champions...
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Features
/ 6 years ago‘With every try I score I honour my best mate who died’ – Stuart Hogg
The Scotland captain was involved in a car accident which he was fortunate to escape from a decade ago
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoProp Logovi’i Mulipola to re-join Newcastle Falcons at end of Gloucester stint
The Samoan international will move back to Kingston Park for the 2020-21 Premiership season
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former England flanker Mickey Skinner
A deeper look at the career of the iconic back row, revered for more than just the Cecillon tackle in '91
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoNorth in race to be fastest ton-up kid
Hitting six: Marland Yarde goes over for Sale’s sixth try against Bristol PICTURE: Getty Images Match action - starts Page 8>>...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDouble helping of Curry may be on Eddie’s menu
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Tracing the career trajectory and development of Ben...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNavidi has a trick up his sleeve to combat Tipuric factor
■ By ALEX BYWATER Test: Josh Navidi JOSH Navidi counts himself fortunate to play alongside one of rugby’s most complete players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoIreland elated after long years of hurt in France
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoNo let-up… increasing momentum key for Sam
■ By NEALE HARVEY EXETER No.9 Sam Hidalgo- Clyne says there will be no complacency against Worcester as the leagueleaders seek...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNick Cain names his England team to claim 2023 Rugby World Cup glory
Plus five players who Eddie Jones needs to take a look at this autumn
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoWales ditch Twickenham plans and turn to West Ham’s Olympic Stadium
The WRU are racing to find a venue to host their Six Nations match against Scotland on October 31
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoIt’s time for changes,Eddie
NICK CAIN STICKS HIS NECK OUT AND PICKS HIS ENGLAND TEAM FOR THE 2023 WORLD CUP Ben Spencer, , Joe Simmonds...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBrilliant Logie was the forerunner of modern Sevens
Top talent: Laughland FIJI might be the Sevens kings but it’s worth remembering that Scotland invented the game and, it is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoQ&A – Harvey Biljon: I’m proud to see so many of my players in the Premiership
Neale Harvey surveys long-term Jersey director of rugby Harvey Biljon on the state of affairs in the second tier
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Scarlets and Ospreys to win amid fireworks
Shane Williams previews the return of the PRO14 and expectations for the four Welsh regions
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former Yorkshire Carnegie fly-half Alberto Di Bernardo
Former Cornish Pirates, Yorkshire Carnegie and Benetton back Di Bernardo reflects on his career
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoThe Effects of Gambling on Rugby Union
The game of rugby originated in Warwickshire, England around 1823. It’s said that it began with a football match in which...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBlackett: Exciting time for young English hopefuls
■By NEALE HARVEY Fittest: Ben Velacott Talent: Charlie Atkinson WASPS head coach Lee Blackett believes a postlockdown surge of homegrown talent...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoPenalty count is worry for Lam
SCOTLAND international Sean Maitland described playing in an empty stadium as “weird”. The Saracens full-back admitted: “It’s going to take a...
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Features
/ 6 years agoScarlets, Ospreys to win amid fireworks
SHANE WILLIAMS Wise piece of business: Stephen Myler has signed for Dragons The excitement is starting to build already Rugby is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPRO14 restart preview
BENETTON Head coach: Kieran Crowley Captain: unconfirmed Stadium: Stadio Comunale di Monigo Current position: 5th (B) Last five games: WWLLW The...
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Features
/ 6 years agoProud to see so many of my players step up to Premiership
Q&A HARVEY BILJON ON THE RECORD Proactive: Harvey Biljon Former Wasps No.9 Harvey Biljon has forged a successful career in coaching...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoBurke’s law has turned Epsom into champions
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Flyer: Kitan Ojo in action against Wellington Inset, below: Paul Burke...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoLeicester signing Matt Scott feels no pressure to replace Tuilagi void
Left in limbo by Edinburgh last Christmas, ex-Gloucester centre Scott has managed to turn uncertainty into a second stint in the...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Exeter are clear favourites for the title
Jeremy Guscott hails the return of the Premiership this weekend, and will be watching Leicester and Exeter most keenly
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Features
/ 6 years agoI’m no Manu but I have my strengths
Jon Newcombe talks to Scotland centre Matt Scott about filling the Tuilagi void in Tigers’ midfield STRONG-RUNNING centre Matt Scott is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s Premiership restart preview
BATH Director of rugby: Stuart Hooper Captain: Charlie Ewels Stadium: The Recreation Ground Current position: 6th Form guide last 5 games:...
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Features
/ 6 years agoI’m thrilled rugby’s back – but I want it fast and open
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK NOTHING will ever quell my excitement at good rugby played at pace by smart,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHodge’s little and large act ready for big stage
NEWS EXTRA By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH’S star wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe are on a mission to return...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: 239 days later we can all look forward to seeing Wales in action
The Six Nations finale between Wales and Scotland gives Wayne Pivac a chance to get his plans back in motion
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMore misfortune hits Wales star Gareth Anscombe in recovery from knee injury
Anscombe will miss the rest f the PRO14 season and is a doubt for Wales' internationals starting in October
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Will Eddie Jones be able to pick Exeter players for Rome finale?
Jeremy Guscott looks at how the Premiership final could clash with England's Six Nations match with Italy
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains countdown: Part Two
Sam Warburton lands inside the Top 10 of Brendan Gallagher's rankings
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoNightmare goes on for injured Asncombe
By PETER JACKSON GARETH Anscombe, already out of action for all 15 Wales matches over the last 12 months, is in...
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Features
/ 6 years agoQuins boost prop options
HARLEQUINS have signed Scotland U20 tight-head prop Mak Wilson. The 20-year-old moves to London from Scottish Super 6 side Southern Knights...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWhat a joy it will be to see Wales in action
So close to victory: Justin Tipuric goes past Henry Slade of England to score for Wales’ in the Six Nations’ 33-30...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMr Motivator Telfer scales the peaks of rugby rhetoric
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at rugby’s ‘goosebump’ moments 1: Jim Telfer’s Everest speech (1997) Like many games...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTough act trying to be Leeds’ next Maradona
MY LIFEIN RUGBY ALBERTO DI BERNARDO THE FORMER ITALY, CORNISH PIRATES, LEEDS CARNEGIE, BOURGOIN & TREVISO FLY-HALF Special day: Alberto di...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWill Eddie be able to pick Exeter players for Rome?
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK JEREMY GUSCOTT IT will be great when Rugby Union gets going again in England on August...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSteele switches to Harlequins Wiese signs for Tigers
HARLEQUINS have confirmed the signing of scrum-half Scott Steele following his departure from London Irish, as revealed in last week’s Blindside....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWebbe had an answer for racism: Laugh at it
Ground-breaker: Glenn Webbe playing for Wales against Scotland Glenn Webbe has never been one to blow his own trumpet. Had he...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWoodward’s Holy Trinity were just untouchable
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Short-swap stars can carry on regardless
Peter Jackson looks at the players set to qualify for Scotland, Ireland and Wales on residency grounds
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Sotutu for England? Has Eddie Jones forgotten Dombrandt?
Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu has been one of the breakthrough players in Super Rugby Aotearoa, and Eddie Jones has been watching
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins add competition for No.9 shirt with Scott Steele signing
Steele left London Irish last month after six years with the Exiles
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