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Carr-Smith is happy to play the long game at Bath

By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE two of his cohorts from England U20 rugby have enjoyed a meteoric rise since their age-grade days...

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Features

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For England, it’s a mind game

PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT BEFORE the start...

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Latest News

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Pollock shows worth in England colours

By OLLIE AUST ENGLAND A’s 38-17 victory over Australia A at The Stoop last Sunday saw the latest milestone in the...

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Brendan Gallagher

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Time to recognise Etzebeth’s talents

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S THE World Rugby annual awards tonight, held...

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Latest News

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Rubiolo to join Bristol

NEWCASTLE’S Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol next summer on a “long-term deal”. The 21-year-old, who has 19 caps for...

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News Extra

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England duo make world list

ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne and back rower Alex Matthews have been shortlisted for World Rugby’s women’s 15s Player of the Year...

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Features

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Being a Lion was the highlight of my career

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BOB HILLER THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, ENGLAND, SURREY AND HARLEQUINS FULL-BACK IPLAYED 19 games and scored...

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Latest News

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Stop messing with Marcus – Campese

By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....

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Jeff Probyn

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England can find a little bit of cheer

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...

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Latest News

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England need spark, says Nadolo

Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...

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Autumn Internationals

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Five times head coaches have faced their former side

By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Top Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Wales vs Springboks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Wales? Daffodils, Dylan Thomas,...

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Autumn Internationals

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Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

Uncapped duo Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu have been named in Ireland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series match against...

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Autumn Internationals

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Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield...

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Autumn Internationals

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England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...

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Autumn Internationals

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Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

A defiant Warren Gatland says he “absolutely” has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach. Speculation continues...

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International Rugby

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I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares...

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Autumn Internationals

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Who could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed...

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International Rugby

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World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...

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Autumn Internationals

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Cheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England

By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...

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Latest News

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England are being outsmarted too often

PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...

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Autumn Internationals

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Why does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?

By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus...

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Autumn Internationals

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Battling Argentina make it tough for Ireland

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland...............22pts Tries: Crowley 3, Hansen 5, McCarthy 31 Conversions: Crowley 3, 32 Drop goal: Crowley 21 Argentina .........19pts...

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Latest News

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Gritty Portugal can’t keep up with Scots

■By BEN JAYCOCK Dominant: Josh Bayliss runs in to score Scotland’s fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images SCOTLAND showcased their strength in...

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Autumn Internationals

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Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff...

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Nick Cain

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Mega-league plan will have to overcome huge hurdles

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week If 200 of the world’s highest-paid players are about to join...

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Latest News

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McParland keen to shine for England A

By DAN ROBERTSHAW Stepping up: Northampton’s Archie McParland on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images Class: Antoine Dupont NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland...

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Autumn Internationals

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Rising tide of criticism closing in on Warren Gatland

By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know Warren Gatland will spend another Sunday praying for deliverance from the...

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Features

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Beziers begin to get act together

THESE are hectic and tumultuous times at once-great Beziers. We recently reported that two charges of domestic abuse by Beziers players...

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Features

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Gatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits

PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure:...

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Bears swoop for Jordan

BRISTOL Bears have signed Scotland’s Tom Jordan from Glasgow Warriors for next season. The 26-year-old was instrumental in Glasgow’s United Rugby...

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Latest News

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Sela extends deal at Bath

TIGHTHEAD Billy Sela has signed a new deal with Bath. The 19-year-old is currently out for up to two months with...

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Jeff Probyn

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England still can’t hold it together

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Class act: Marcus Smith has brought a new dimension to England’s attack...

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Autumn Internationals

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Ollie Lawrence has urged his teammates to repay those who have made it so special

While England have opened their Autumn Nations Series campaign with back-to-back heartbreaking losses to New Zealand and Australia, the home support...

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