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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Brown returns as Dragons aim to make it four in a row

PREVIEW... Dragons v Sharks By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Rodney Parade THE Dragons are aiming for four victories on the...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Magnificent tome tells fantastic tales

Take a bow Neil Fissler and Adam Hathaway – much respected members of this parish – for completing a definitive Who’s...

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Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick puts club form at top of his list

SIX NATIONS COUNTDOWN Paul Rees says change will be gradual rather than sudden as teams renew after World Cup THE first...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

I tried hard to make the most of what ability I had!

My Life in Rugby with Gordon Bulloch - The former British & Irish Lions, Scotland, Glasgow & Leeds hooker talks about...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Louis sets his sights on golden pay day

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW JORDAN Mailata is one of a kind, the only rugby player to make...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Sad to think Feyi-Waboso felt more at home in England

Louis Rees-Zammit and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso share more than an X-factor ability and a double-barrelled surname. They grew up a year or...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Dupont leads the otherwise engaged XV

As the countdown gets ever closer to the launch of the grand old championship in Marseille on Friday week, it is...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

George signs on at Saracens

NEW England captain Jamie George has signed a two-year contract extension with Saracens. The 33-year-old hooker has won six Premiership titles...

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BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Hartpury up to third with Notts left in big trouble

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS After five weeks, BUCS Super Rugby has finally returned with Hartpury capitalising on their game in...

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Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Hutchinson glad to be back in the fold

By PAUL REES Much has been made of the five backs from free-scoring Northampton who have made the Six Nations squad,...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Cockerill handed Georgia job

Former Leicester Tigers boss and England assistant Richard Cockerill has been named head coach of the Georgian national team and their...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rees-Zammit will have to go to a ‘dark place for months and years’ – Wade

Racing 92 winger and former Buffalo Bills practice squad member Christian Wade has backed Louis Rees-Zammit in his decision to try...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

George to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad

Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rees-Zammit leaves Gloucester and Wales to pursue NFL ‘dream’

Gloucester and Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has left his club with immediate effect to “pursue his dream” of playing in the...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Jenkins takes Welsh captaincy in Six Nations squad announcement

21-year-old Dafydd Jenkins has been handed the Wales captaincy as Warren Gatland named five uncapped players in his Six Nations squad....

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Lam stays optimistic despite £14m losses

By PAUL REES Pat Lam is confident Premiership clubs are heading towards sustainability despite three of them posting losses of nearly...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Halaholo’s relief as he leaves troubles behind

Simon Thomas talks to Cardiff and Wales centre Willis Halaholo about his rollercoaster 12 months Willis Halaholo has five daughters, aged...

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Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Pearson ready to step up at Saints

By PAUL REES Norhtampton are doing everything they can to persuade Courtney Lawes to carry on at Franklin’s Gardens, but should...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Townsend: I’ll keep on playing hard

By PAUL REES Stu Townsend’s new year resolution is to stay fit after an unlucky run with injuries has left him...

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Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Faletau facing extended layoff

Wales' injury hit Taulupe Faletau will not return to action before the Six Nations, ruling out any chance of the No.8...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Tigers are braced for Porter departure

Leicester Tigers are looking for an outside centre, with Super Rugby sides spying on a move for England international Guy Porter,...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Chiefs enter Grady chase

Exeter Chiefs are among a clutch of Premiership clubs interested in signing Mason Grady, who could become the next Wales star...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Charismatic Farrell the right choice for Lions

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ANDY Farrell is a very good choice as Lions head coach of the 2025...

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Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

This year, Scotland can take high road

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED HE was born in the Old Town of Edinburgh, died in the New Town and spent much...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Mercer in the right place for Gloucester

By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh...........20pts Tries: Young 22, Ashman 61, Vellacott 68 Conversion: Healy 69 Penalty: Healy 52 Gloucester ......... 21pts Tries:...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Full-back Hopkins is star of the show as fans pay tribute to JPR

By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys.............25pts Tries: Hopkins 40, 50, Giles 63 Conversions: Edwards 51, 64 Penalties: Edwards 34, 43 Perpignan........... 3pts Penalties:...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

No hiding place in those final trials

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER For some reason, the good old days have...

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Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

With Smith and Mitchell, there should be fireworks

Paul Rees talks to Topsy Ojo and finds the TV pundit in optimistic mood for both club and country Topsy Ojo...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

The rock on which a team was built

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THOSE planning this year’s Golden Jubilee of the 1974 Lions would have considered...

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Red Roses

/ 2 years ago

Red Roses: Connie Powell

RED ROSES HARLEQUINS HOOKER Birthplace: Ipswich Date of birth: 13/07/00 Community club: Sudbury RFC Red Roses debut: 2021 vs USA Caps:...

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James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

No rush to get Tuilagi involved

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days...

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Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Sharks confirm they are keen on Wales flyer

Sale have confirmed they have spoken with Wales wing Mason Grady, a target for up to four English clubs. The 21-year-old,...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Challenge Cup round three Friday and Saturday Preview

Round 3 of the Challenge Cup promises an array of exciting fixtures, featuring eight matches unfolding across Friday and Saturday with...

By Nick Powell

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Farrell to take charge of Lions in 2025

Andy Farrell has been named as the British and Irish Lions head coach for the tour to Australia in 2025. Farrell,...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexual assault

Former Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa has been jailed for three sexual assaults committed in the days leading up to a match...

By Nick Powell

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Wales legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams has died aged 74. The Bridgend and London Welsh legend won...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Ruddock puts his son in the frame

Former Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock hopes Warren Gatland will consider his son, Rhys Ruddock, for an international return this...

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Dream Team

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team with Fraser Honey

The Rams, Cornwall and former Redruth, Plymouth, Bury St Edmunds & Launceston fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with...

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Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Sleightholme leads the Saints fightback

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Exeter ................................ 36pts Tries: Vermuelen 5, 22; Feyi-Waboso 13, Townsend 17 Tuima 71 Conversions: Slade 6, 18, 24,...

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