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Don’t lose players in France

BANNING players seeking a secure financial future across the Channel is self-defeating. Argentina would not have a competitive team if they...

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De Beer happy to welcome Sheedy

By SIMON THOMAS Cardiff's Tinus de Beer says he will welcome the arrival of fellow fly-half Callum Sheedy at the Arms...

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‘It’s been a great start but there are tougher challenges ahead of us’

Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft to assess the current state of play in the...

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Fasogbon’s making most of his seat in the front row

Afolabi Fasogbon says England U20s forwards get excited for scrum time and with the 6ft 4in, 20 stone-plus powerhouse on their...

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Majestic Georgia march on into final

By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia.............................. 43pts Tries: Tabutsadze 4, 37, 75, 80, Modebadze 50, Gorgadze 56, Ivanishvili 64 Conversions: Lobzhanidze 52, Niniashvili...

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How one player really can make a team tick

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER WHY have France fallen off a cliff ?Can...

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It’s time for take – off, England

Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless IT WAS three...

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Sharks sign Roets as Wiese confirms exit

SALE have signed South African lock Le Roux Roets, below, for next season from URC side Sharks. The 6ft 8in player...

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England set to defend WXV crown in Canada

CANADA will host the 2024 WXV 1 series in the autumn. WXV 2 will again take place in South Africa and...

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Young Guns: Gloucester full-back Ioan Jones

By BEN JAYCOCK England U20s will feel grateful to have Ioan Jones in their ranks as the full-back could easily have...

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Second Barbarian chance for Mercer

Zach Mercer will pull on the famous Barbarians jersey again this summer in the Killik Cup clash against Fiji. Mercer, 26,...

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Dupont looks sharp at 7s

Antoine Dupont’s Olympic dream got off to a winning start with two victories on his sevens debut for France at the...

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Borthwick’s conundrum: Stick or twist for Ireland

PAUL REES It was England’s first real test this Six Nations as they faced a team that expected to defeat them...

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Wales to play Boks in double header at HQ

Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham turf in an historic double header on June 22 – with a...

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Low degree of danger? This man is just lethal…

BRENDAN GALLAGHER There was a curious moment in the last minute at Murrayfield last night when a message suddenly flashed up...

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Lethargic France in need of new drive

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...France vs Italy (Today. Kick-off 3pm, Decathlon Arena, Lille) IT does not come any more demanding in the...

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England’s Plan A is to run at Portugal

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...England A vs Portugal (Today. Kick-off 1pm, Welford Road) Steve Borthwick left Edinburgh after England’s clash against Scotland...

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Dream Team with Warren Seals

The Sedgley Park and former Boland Cavalier, Darlington Mowden Park and Yorkshire Carnegie fly-half chooses the best XV he has played...

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Still out in front, the rocks of ages

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW They have been resting in the front row of the Pantheon now for...

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Swift move to fit in another international

ANOTHER so-called Test match is squeezed into a congested calendar with such indecent haste that nobody can be sure as to...

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When the B grade was full of A stars

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER AS England A crank back into action today...

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Mercer on a mission

Gloucester booked their place in the Premiership Cup final with Zach Mercer, pictured, leading the way with the first try and...

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Moody: Ireland hold the aces

By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody still harbours doubts that England are ready to lift the Six Nations crown despite a confident...

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Henshaw is full of praise for Nienaber

By ROB COLE Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes his game has improved since South Africa’s World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber...

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Former Welsh stars back in action to boost Ospreys

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Ospreys v Ulster Today. Kick-off 3pm, Liberty Stadium FORMER Wales stars Justin Tipuric, Nicky Smith and Alex...

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Young Guns: England U20s and Sale prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour

By BEN JAYCOCK With an ageing front row, England are crying out for youthful props who can go toe to toe...

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Scarlets battle for pair

Scarlets are ‘fighting hard’ to keep star forwards Vaea Fifita and Sam Lousi. Fifita, 31, above, is in his second season...

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Borthwick is still in search of right mix

Paul Rees predicts a close encounter in the Calcutta Cup but sees Ireland winning another Grand Slam THE second round of...

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To have played 41 times for Wales is a blessing

My Life in Rugby with Emyr Lewis - The former Wales, Llanelli & Cardiff No. 8 looks back on his career...

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University rugby should be part of RFU pathway

Coach to Coach Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill puts the questions to John Barnes, below, director of rugby at...

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Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals

By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...

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The day John took on the NZ bully boys

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Barry John shall forever occupy a unique place in the rugby Pantheon in...

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Crusaders make it tough for Bears as lively crowd enjoy fright night

FRIENDLIES By ROGER PANTING Bristol........................... 14pts Tries: Davies 27, Marmion 56 Conversions: MacGinty 27, 56 Crusaders.................... 31pts Tries: Springer 39, 51;...

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U19s back in action with double challenge

The England U19 men’s side will return this spring with fixtures against France and Italy. The team, led by the England...

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All Blacks in Dublin will be the acid test

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED EARLY February is not obviously the moment to select a highlight of the calendar year. Especially if...

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Legend who had no wish to be one

Paul Rees says it was hard not to fall in love with rugby as a young boy, watching his hero play...

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Wales get set for Aussie challenge

WALES’ two-Test tour of Australia in July will see matches take place in Sydney and Melbourne. Warren Gatland will take his...

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Erasmus to take Springboks through to 2027

Rassie Erasmus will return as head coach of South Africa through to the next Rugby World Cup after the departure of...

By Nick Powell

George demands England front up

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Stadio Olimpico New England skipper Jamie George laid down the law after England stumbled to a 27-24...

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Keen demand to host Euro finals weekend

By JON NEWCOMBE Dominic McKay, chairman of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), has revealed that interest in hosting European club rugby’s...

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Barnes backing World Rugby legal action

Legal action is being taken after match officials and players suffered online abuse during the Rugby World Cup. World Cup final...

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Dallaglio urges England to win more matches than they lose

By GARY FITZGERALD Lawrence Dallaglio has challenged England to “get some credit” back in the bank by winning more games than...

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England look ready to throw off the chains

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES CLOSE yet comfortable summed up a contradictory England performance. Exposed in defence at times, they smothered...

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Why you don’t give up on your dreams

SIX NATIONS 2024 BRENDAN GALLAGHER It's been said before but needs reiterating on a regular basis but there is no sporting...

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France can only watch as Irish put on a show

By PAUL REES France.................................17pts Tries: Penaud 40, Gabrillagues 53 Conversions: Ramos 42, 53 Penalties: Ramos 27 Ireland............................... 38pts Tries: Gibson-Park 16,...

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