All posts tagged "United Rugby Championship"
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoCockerill handed Georgia job
Former Leicester Tigers boss and England assistant Richard Cockerill has been named head coach of the Georgian national team and their...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoDragons blow chance of booking home leg
By JOHN WILKINS Zebre..................20pts Tries: Gesi 26, 51; Bianchi 44 Conversions: Montemauri 45 Penalties: Montemauri 35 Dragons.............17pts Tries: Rosser 58 Penalties:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoBristol and Bath chasing Welsh prop
BY NEIL FISSLER West Country rivals Bath and Bristol are battling over Wales loosehead Nicky Smith, who could activate a get-out...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoThe French out in front? That’s not how it looks
With 12 victories in 16 games, Paul Rees reflects on a promising start by English clubs in the Champions Cup It...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup and Challenge Cup Sunday round-up
Sunday saw a fourth meeting in as many seasons of La Rochelle and Leinster in the Champions Cup, with their last...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoNo room at the top for Welsh regions
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW AS Anglo-Welsh duels of the blood-and-guts variety go, one springs foremost to mind:...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, with England captain Owen Farrell set to return to action for Saracens for...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoChallenge Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview
Gloucester will be looking to get their season back on track as they face Black Lion, with their opposition becoming the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLions set up Aviva date with Argentina for 2025
The British and Irish Lions will play a match in Ireland for the first time in their history when they face...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBath move for World Cup star Snyman
By NEIL FISSLER World Cup winner RG Snyman is set to reunite with Johann van Graan, with Bath on the verge...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoBig clubs ready to rumble
Paul Rees looks forward to the Champions Cup, kicking off this weekend THE Champions Cup returns this week with a tweaked...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoGeorgia happy to be joining the party
The Challenge Cup is being used to widen boundaries. A Georgian side, Black Lion which will play its home matches in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years ago2025 Lions will be available for the whole tour
All players selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions to Australia will be available for the whole tour thanks to...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDavis keen to put on a show on derby day
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Aidon Davis has played in all three major...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoLawrence delight as he goes back to Cardiff
Back row Alun Lawrence has rejoined Cardiff Rugby on a short-term contract. The 25-year-old came through the ranks at the Arms...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoHanekom chews over Wales option
By ROB COLE His elder brother was the first to dip his toe into Welsh rugby and now the Bulls No.8...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoEdinburgh …… 17 Lions ……………. 16
By BEN JACOBS EDINBURGH held off the Lions to make it two wins from two to start their United Rugby Championship...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoSmith commits future to Warriors until 2026
Coach Franco Smith has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors, extending his stay until 2026. The 51-year-old South African –...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGold adds his experience to the Blue Bulls
ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Bath boss Gary Gold is back in coaching after agreeing to join Jake White’s coaching staff at...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoNeild back on market
Former Sale Sharks back-row Cameron Neild is looking for his third club in a year after his short-term deal with Glasgow...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoPaea is on his way to Zebre
Premiership clubs are poised to miss out on signing Tonga and Highlanders outside centre Fetuli Paea when his contract with the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoFalcons lining up swoop for Blackett
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Wasps...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGloucester duo set to join Ealing
Championship leaders Ealing are close to pulling off a double swoop on Gloucester for former England international Billy Twelvetrees and former...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoCracknell fears for his old friends
By PAUL REES Olly Cracknell fears for the future of former team-mates at the Ospreys as the contract uncertainty in Wales,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoEaling close in on Ospreys merger
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ealing Trailfinders are close to completing the paperwork for a merger with the Ospreys, which...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoEaling hold merger talks with Ospreys
By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE Ospreys are the Welsh region that Ealing Trailfinders have sounded out about a potential merger that would...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoKolisi to quit Sharks for long stay in Paris
NEWS EXTRA SOUTH Africa captain Siya Kolisi will join Racing 92 on a multi-year deal after the World Cup in October....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSad to hear laughter over Traore incident
PETER JACKSON WHEN those at the ‘Secret Santa’ party hosted by the Benetton squad laughed at Cherif Traore unwrapping an over-ripe...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoJapanese interested in taking Williams back
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Wales fly-half Owen Williams is a target for Japanese...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoScarlets looking to prove worth
Preview Scarlets v Bayonne Today. 3.15pm SCARLETS welcome Wales internationals Dane Blacker, Ryan Elias and Josh Macleod back into their starting...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoURC chief keen to emulate US sports model
■By STEFFAN THOMAS MARTIN Anayi admits the United Rugby Championship does need to consider a restriction on player salaries and would...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-One with Toby Booth
Ahead of the United Rugby Championship getting underway this weekend, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain and Chris Hewett are...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoLeinster take their chances as they prove too strong for Quins
Harlequins........21pts Leinster ............26pts By ALAN ROBINSON Leinster stepped up their preparations for the new United Rugby Championship season with a five-point...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFranco Smith appointed as new Glasgow boss
Former Italy boss Franco Smith has been appointed Glasgow Warriors head coach on a two-year deal. Smith, 50, joins the URC...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoItalians not playing ball with Warriors in Franco battle
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted: Franco Smith Glasgow Warriors are battling to name Franco Smith as their new head...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years ago‘New era’ dawns for re-named Dragons RFC
Newport-based Dragons are to rebrand as "Dragons RFC", in a move to designed to build the identity of the club. Dragons,...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWarriors sweat on Deano amid American interest
GLASGOW are sweating to see if former Newcastle boss Dean Richards, their first choice to replace Danny Wilson at Scotstoun, will...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBoks have raised the bar -Cullen
By JOHN FALLON Leinster ............26pts Tries: Sheehan 9, Henshaw 33, O’Loughlin 72, Healy 82 Conversions: Byrne 10, 33, Sexton 82 Bulls....................27pts...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSalvi set to replace Gustard in Treviso
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER JULIAN Salvi is making a quick return to rugby after becoming Paul Gustard’s replacement at...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoOut-of-puff Dragons fail to find home comfort
By DELME PARFITT Dragons ..............11pts Tries: Dyer 25 Penalties: Reed 37, 40 Lions ..................21pts Tries: Van der Merwe 34, Venter...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Josh Thomas
Newcastle Falcons have signed Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas for next season on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old can also play at...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoOspreys chief Garcia calls for plan of action
By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS chief executive Nick Garcia says Welsh rugby needs a long-term plan to be implemented this summer. Wales...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoWarriors eye move for back row Licata
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted man: Licata STEVE Diamond is set to continue his rebuilding job at Worcester...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDragons fail to fire again as Sharks go in for the kill
By TIM LEWIS Sharks................51pts Tries: Nche 29, Mbonambi 34, Kok 48, Penalty 59, 64; Volmink 68, Conversions: Bosch 30, 36, 50,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoOspreys off the pace as Stormers march on
By ANDY HOWELL Stormers ..........29pts Tries: De Wet 5, Smith 9, Zas 27, 54 Conversions: Libbok 5, 9, 54 Penalties: Libbok...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoTyro centre Joe shows his class for Scarlets
By ROB COLE Zebre ..................24pts Tries: C Canna 55, M Biondelli 58, G D’Onofio 77 Conversions: M Biondelli 57, C Canna...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 4 years agoTable toppers Newport thrash Cardiff
Premiership By DELME PARFITT Newport ................38 Cardiff......................6 NEWPORT extended their lead at the top of the Welsh Premiership with a six-try...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDiamond: Relegation made the Premiership healthier
By PAUL REES Recruiting: Diamond WORCESTER may be one off the foot of the Premiership having finished bottom last season, but...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 years agoZebo in line for his first appearance in Europe since return
MUNSTER are already through and come kickoff will know exactly what they will require to secure third place in Pool B....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoDunne looks set for Sandy Park
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler EXETER Chiefs are talking to Leinster second row Jack...












