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Two-week ban for Bath’s Ollie Devoto and Scarlets’ Samson Lee

Ollie Devoto has been hit by a two-week ban for punching Bordeaux-Bègles winger Blair Connor last Saturday in the opening round of...

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/ 12 years ago

New Zealand v Australia preview

Cory Jane was due to make his long awaited return in an All Black shirt after being named on the right...

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/ 12 years ago

Saracens v Toulouse & Leicester v Treviso: preview

Saracens v Toulouse England centre Joel Tomkins will start tomorrow’s Heineken Cup clash between Saracens and Toulouse on the bench as...

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/ 12 years ago

The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland this Sunday

During the Heineken Cup and ahead of the Scottish rugby Autumn Internationals, The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland on Sunday 20th October. Priced...

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/ 12 years ago

Eddie Jones suffers stroke

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been hospitalised after reportedly suffering “signs of a minor stroke”. Jones was in Japan for...

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/ 12 years ago

Ireland and Munster rocked by Simon Zebo injury

Ireland has been rocked by the news that Simon Zebo will be out of action for “approximately ten weeks” with a foot...

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/ 12 years ago

Bath’s Ollie Devoto cited for head butt

Bath full-back Ollie Devoto has been cited for an alleged head butt on Saturday in Bordeaux. The incident with Bordeaux-Begles winger...

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/ 12 years ago

Injury crisis at Tigers with Anthony Allen out

Leicester Tigers face an injury crisis in the midfield with the news that Anthony Allen is to be sidelined for up...

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/ 12 years ago

Premiership TV audience rise by 90%

Aviva Premiership Rugby‘s first month on BT Sport has been hailed as “an outstanding success” with viewing figures up by 90%....

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/ 12 years ago

VIDEO teaser: England legends v Australia legends

On October 31, a selection of England legends will take on their Australians counterpart the celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the...

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/ 12 years ago

2014 Premiership final tickets go on sale

Premiership Rugby today launched the general ticket sale for the 2014 Aviva Premiership Rugby Final. The season gong, which has been...

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/ 12 years ago

Heineken Cup: Round One wrap

Pool 1 Leinster started their campaign on a high beating the Ospreys 19-9 at the Liberty Stadium. Dan Biggar put the host 6-0 in...

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/ 12 years ago

Amlin Challenge Cup: Round One wrap

London Wasps ran in 14 tries to trash Viadana 90-17 in Italy and record their biggest win on the European stage....

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/ 12 years ago

SBW saga: Superstar to stay in Rugby League

The official announcement is yet to come but Sonny Bill Williams should remain with the Sydney Roosters after the New Zealand...

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/ 12 years ago

Stuart Hogg injury blow for Scotland

Scotland have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the Autumn internationals with the news that Glasgow full-back Stuart Hogg will...

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/ 12 years ago

Sale off to winning start in Amlin Cup

Sale Sharks have made a winning start to their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a 33-10 win over Biarritz at the...

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/ 12 years ago

VIDEO: Simon Amor and Chris Cracknell preview the Gold Coast Sevens

Just before they took off for the Gold Coast and the opening round of the HSBC World Series, our online editor...

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/ 12 years ago

SBW saga: he feels like s**t and meets with Chiefs

Sonny Bill Williams spoke about his controversial inclusion in the New Zealand Rugby League World Cup squad, and admitted he felt like...

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/ 12 years ago

Tom Biggs joins Hull FC in cross-code switch

Tom Biggs has today confirmed he will be leaving Bath at the end of the season to join rugby league side...

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/ 12 years ago

Sale v Biarritz: preview

Joe Ford and Will Cliff will lead Sale‘s attack tomorrow as they host Biarritz in the opening round of the Amlin...

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/ 12 years ago

Olly Morgan forced to retire

Gloucester full-back Olly Morgan has been forced to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect though injury. The former England international...

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/ 12 years ago

Sonny Bill Williams to play in Rugby League World Cup

Sonny Bill Williams’ potential cross-code switch will have to wait after it was confirmed the superstar will take part in the...

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/ 12 years ago

VIDEO: 2013-2014 England kit launch

Canterbury and England Rugby have unveiled the new England home kit, which will be worn by the England squad during all...

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/ 12 years ago

Ruan Pienaar signs three-year contract extension with Ulster

Despite strong rumours linking him with a high-profile move to Toulon, Ruan Pienaar has signed a three-year contract extension with Ulster....

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/ 12 years ago

Premiership Rugby announce new Salary Cap regulations

Premiership Rugby today confirmed the newly approved Salary Cap regulations for Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs. All Aviva Premiership Rugby Clubs are...

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/ 12 years ago

Leicester sign Puma Pablo Matera

Leicester Tigers have Argentina flanker Pablo Matera as an injury cover for Tom Croft. Croft is out until the end of...

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/ 12 years ago

Wales Sevens name squad for Gold Coast

Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has named an experienced squad for the HSBC World Series opener on the Gold Coast...

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/ 12 years ago

New five-year deal for Richard Cockerill

Richard Cockerill has agreed a new five-year contract as Leicester Tigers‘ director of rugby. After two spells as interim head coach,...

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/ 12 years ago

Aviva Premiership round 5: teams

Gloucester v Exeter Gloucester: Martyn Thomas; Charlie Sharples, Mike Tindall, Billy Twelvetrees, James Simpson-Daniel; Freddie Burns, Tavis Knoyle; Yann Thomas, Darren Dawidiuk,...

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/ 12 years ago

VIDEO: Toby Flood previews the East Midlands derby

Speaking at the home of Bowdon RUFC’s under-12s near Manchester, Leicester Tigers captain Toby Flood previews the East Midlands derby at...

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/ 12 years ago

Greene King IPA Championship round 4: teams

Cornish Pirates v Moseley Cornish Pirates: Craig Holland; Mike Pope, Tom Riley, Junior Fatialofa, Kieran Goss; Angus Sinclair, Tom Kessell; Jack...

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/ 12 years ago

RaboDirect Pro12 round 5: teams

Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh Cardiff Blues: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Owen Williams, Cory Allen, Harry Robinson; Rhys Patchell, Lloyd Williams; Gethin...

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/ 12 years ago

2014 Autumn internationals announced

The RFU today confirmed that next year’s QBE Internationals will see England play four consecutive Test matches in November 2014 at...

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/ 12 years ago

Ryan Lamb breaks hand in fight

On top of receiving a one-week ban yesterday, Ryan Lamb could be out for six weeks after breaking his hand in...

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/ 12 years ago

Rugby Championship round 6: preview

South Africa v New Zealand South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer believes his side can do the impossible and pip New Zealand...

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/ 12 years ago

James O’Connor released by ARU

James O’Connor has been released from his contract with the Australian Rugby Union, it was announced today. Three weeks after being...

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/ 12 years ago

Andrea Masi out for five months

London Wasps have suffered a huge blow as Andrea Masi will be sidelined for up to five months with a knee...

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/ 12 years ago

Lamb and Britton hit with bans after red cards

Ryan Lamb and Koree Britton have been suspended following their red cards in the Aviva ‘A’ League match between Gloucester and...

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/ 12 years ago

Another injury blow for England?

England have suffered yet another injury concern ahead of the Autumn Series with the news that Dave Attwood could be out...

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/ 12 years ago

USA and Russia to meet at Allianz Park in November

The United States Eagles will play the Russian Bears at Allianz Park on Saturday, November 23 it was announced today. These...

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/ 12 years ago

England Sevens name squad for Gold Coast tournament

Phil Burgess will make his HSBC World Series debut for England Sevens after being named in the squad that will travel...

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/ 12 years ago

England Saxons to face Irish Wolfhounds at Kingsholm

England Saxons will face the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds at Kingsholm on Saturday, January 25 it was announced today.. The match will...

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/ 12 years ago

Mike Friday joins London Scottish as backs coach

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neale Harvey, Mike Friday has joined London Scottish as backs coach for an...

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/ 12 years ago

London Wasps beef up backline options

London Wasps have beefed up their backline options with the arrival of USA international Andrew Suniula this week. Suniula’s arrival coincides...

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/ 12 years ago

Aviva Premiership round 4: teams

Bath v London Irish Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James,...

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/ 12 years ago

VIDEO: Rob Buchanan and Schalk Brits preview Harlequins v Saracens

Harlequins hooker Rob Buchanan reckons it is going to be a massive occasion at The Stoop against the in-form team in...

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/ 12 years ago

RaboDirect Pro12 round 4: teams

Connacht v Ospreys Connacht: Gavin Duffy; Danie Poolman, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Craig Ronaldson, Kieran Marmion; Brett Wilkinson, Sean...

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/ 12 years ago

Greene King IPA Championship round 3: teams

Bedford v Leeds Carnegie Bedford: Mark Atkinson; Corey Hircock, Brendan Burke, Ollie Dodgem Neville Edwards; Mike Le Bourgeois, Luke Baldwin; Nico...

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/ 12 years ago

Manu Tuilagi avoids surgery on torn pectoral muscle

Manu Tuilagi will miss England‘s Autumn Tests in November after suffering a torn pectoral muscle. The Leicester and England centre, who sustained...

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/ 12 years ago

Alain Rolland to hang up the whistle

Irish international referee Alain Rolland will retire from refereeing at the end of the 2013/2014 season. Rolland, 47, who also played...

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