All posts tagged "Barbarians"
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ column: Here’s to next 125 years of Barbarians wizardry
The Barbarians have celebrated their 125th anniversary and are possibly more important to rugby now than ever. People may think that...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher feature: 125 years of Barbarians
It was 2am on the morning of April 9 1890 that the Barbarians Football club officially came into existence which in...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoExtra Test with Ireland on agenda for England
Old rivals to meat at HQ four times next season.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: David Pears – former Sale, Harlequins and England full-back
I won four caps for England, the last two against France in Paris, and we won both matches. I doubt many...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoNorthampton Saints still in market to find the next Samu Manoa says Dorian West
East Midlands outfit still in the market for more top recruits to cover Samu Manoa.
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20 Questions
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jon Golding – former Newcastle, Northampton, Rotherham and England prop
As a player I enjoyed every minute I was on the pitch, the confrontational aspect of playing in the front row...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBarbarians announce 2015 schedule
The Barbarians will take on Argentina at Twickenham next November as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations. The invitational side will...
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European Rugby
/ 10 years ago“My Scarlets howler won’t happen again,” says Leicester centre Anthony Allen
Fit-again centre determined to make up for his blunder which contributed to Leicester’s disastrous defeat at Scarlets.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRampant Barbarians beat Leicester
The Barbarians ran in eight tries to beat Leicester 59-26 at Welford Road last night. Stormers centre Juan de Jongh scored...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson: So sad that Sinbad’s voyage never sailed fair despite its wonderful beginning
On paper it looked like the worst mismatch of all, Jonah Lomu against James Simpson-Daniel. A global superstar of gigantic proportion...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Eddie Saunders – former Coventry and Rugby winger
I’m very proud to be a member of the ‘100 Club’ – players who have scored a century or more league...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoSale sign Georgian hooker
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Shalva Mamukashvili. The 23-year-old Georgian hooker currently plays for Armia in his native land....
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/ 11 years agoRokoduguni extends Bath contract
Semesa Rokoduguni has signed a one-year extension to his contract that will keep him at the Rec until 2016. On the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoNew-look London Wasps give Elliot Daly licence to thrill fans
Elliot Daly looking to emulate his hero Brian O’Driscoll in a resurgent Wasps side next season.
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoGear inspires Barbarians win over England XV
Hosea Gear scored two late tries to help the Barbarians to a 39-29 win over England XV at Twickenham this afternoon....
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/ 11 years agoEngland XV v Barbarians preview
Graham Kitchener will captain the England XV side to face the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham. The Leicester Tigers lock will...
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/ 11 years agoNathan Catt to join NZ party
Nathan Catt will fly out with the England tour party to New Zealand this evening. The Bath loose head will serve...
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/ 11 years agoBarbarians squad for England match
Juan Martin Hernandez and Donncha O’Callaghan have been added to the Barbarians squad ahead of their match against England at Twickenham...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoBarbarians match bid snubbed by Wales
The Barbarians have been snubbed by Wales after offering them a home match as preparation for their Test series in South...
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/ 11 years agoLondon Irish legend Declan Danaher retires from rugby
London Irish stalwart Declan Danaher has announced his retirement from playing rugby. Danaher, who made 275 appearances for the Exiles since...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Lloyd Burns – former Wales & Dragons hooker
1. Paul James – His tackle rate is immense for a front row forward. We played together for Wales and he...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Rob Webber – Bath hooker
Good season so far? Really good. Everyone’s working hard and we’ve been getting some good results. We just want to keep...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoDe Villiers to captain Baa-Baas against Fiji
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers will lead the Barbarians in Saturday’s clash with Fiji at Twickenham. De Villiers is one...
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/ 11 years agoLewis Moody’s Movember Grab Your Balls Challenge
Are you up for a Challenge? England Rugby Legend and Viper 10 Ambassador Lewis Moody takes part in a ‘Grab Your...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoWhere do you want me to play? Elliot Daly asks England
With England spoilt for choice at full-back but injury-ravaged in the centres, Elliot Daly admits he would love some clarification from...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Pullin much more than a master of the one-liner
John Pullin has long deserved special mention in the folklore of Anglo-Irish rugby, not so much for what he did on...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Leon Lloyd – former Leicester, Gloucester and England centre
1. Graham Rowntree – When I first went to Leicester as a 17-year-old Graham took me under his wing – for...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Gordon Bulloch – former Scotland and Lions hooker
1. Tom Smith – Underrated because of his size, but Tom was a very powerful scrummager. He was very quiet but...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain reflects on the highs and lows of the Lions tour leading up to the pivotal Test
The last round of Wallaby jaw-jaw before the battle for the 2013 Test series came to a climax at the ANZ...
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James Haskell
/ 12 years agoJames Haskell: Paul O’Connell could take over from captain Sam Warburton
There have been some stand-out performances by the Lions and perhaps more questions raised than answered. It’s disappointing the opposition haven’t...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoJustin Tipuric’s the flanker for me, says Jim Telfer
Warren Gatland has backed himself into a corner by naming Sam Warburton as Lions captain according to Jim Telfer, who believes Justin...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoMarco Wentzel to return to South Africa
London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel is to return to South Africa for family reasons. The ex-Springbok returned to Cape Town after...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: No retaliation? That leaves players open to attack
I apologise if I sound like angry from Tunbridge Wells but am I the only one a little puzzled by all...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoSam Warburton returns to captain British & Irish Lions against Reds
Sam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Queensland Reds on...
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/ 12 years agoBaa-Baas squad finalised
Fresh from a monster performance that propelled Northampton to their first Aviva Premiership final, Samu Manoa will become a Barbarian. The...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoSome regrets? Yes, but they’re few to mention for Delon Armitage now!
Delon Armitage has opened his heart on why he never wanted to leave England but felt there was no choice if...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBaa-baas squad nearing completion
London Wasps flanker Sam Jones has been selected to play for the Barbarians against the British and Irish Lions and England...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Blair – Brive and former Scotland and Edinburgh scrum-half
I was a late call-up for the 2009 Lions in South Africa and never really felt I had the selectors’ backing....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBarbarians to play Fiji on November 30
The eagerly anticipated clash between the Barbarians and Fiji next season has been set for Saturday 30 November at Twickenham. In...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoStephen Jones set for golden thankyou from Wales
Stephen Jones is to be granted a testimonial by the Welsh Rugby Union in recognition of his status as their most-capped...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoBaa-Baas welcome Dean Richards back as coach
Dean Richards has been short-listed for a return to the big stage as coach of the Barbarians. The renowned touring club...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoTom Youngs: “My debt to selfless George Chuter”
Leicester‘s Tom Youngs admits he is still a work in progress as a hooker and has no qualms in tapping up...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoStop-gap Karl Dickson wants a permanent place now
Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has targeted a place in one of the England squads after tiring of having his holiday plans...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 13 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ian Smith – Former Leicester coach and captain
Soon after I became the first head coach of Leicester in the pro era, I sneaked into Welford Road and walked...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoSaracens Mako Vunipola is in shape to make up for lost time
On the face of it Mako Vunipola’s life at Saracens could not have begun any better – two starts, two man-of-the-match...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoJenkins not released for start of Lions tour?
Toulon boss Bernard Laporte revealed today that they might not release Wales prop Gethin Jenkins for the start of the 2013...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoLions announce Warren Gatland as head coach
Wales head coach Warren Gatland was announced yesterday as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia next...
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Young Gun
/ 13 years agoYoung Gun: Nathan Earle – Saracens winger
Every so often you can pinpoint the exact moment when a sporting star is born. For Wayne Rooney it was his...
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Nick Cain
/ 13 years agoNick Cain: Fixture list gives Lions a mauling for starters
The Lions are the biggest brand in rugby alongside the All Blacks. The Lions generate huge interest, lining the coffers of...
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Peter Jackson
/ 13 years agoPeter Jackson: Dead-eye Dan Biggar can be the man for Wales again
He finished the season in thoroughbred style sith seven straight wins, running an attack responsible for averaging almost four tries a...
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