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Haskell on track for a Hollywood ending!

28 May 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER LIONS tours usually include a fairytale story along the way and Welsh legend Scott Quinnell reckons the 2017 version will have James […]

Castleford accused of breaching contract

14 May 2017 0 comments

DENNY SOLOMONA will claim that Castleford Tigers ‘belittled’ him as the case over his switch to Sale Sharks heads to trial later this year. A […]

Four years of effort pays off in promotion

23 April 2017 0 comments

By MORGAN HILL Exmouth………………7pts Bishop’s Stort’ …60pts GOING UP!: Bishop’s Stortford celebrate winning promotion to National League One for next season. PICTURE: Jason Fahy ANDY […]

De Klerk and O’Connor are done deals at Sale

16 April 2017 0 comments

BLINDSIDE understands that Sale Sharks have completed deals for Faf de Klerk and James O’Connor to move to the club next season. We exclusively revealed […]

ON THE BLINDSIDE

16 April 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler LONDON IRISH are having talks with Springbok lock Lood de Jager, right, about joining the club next season […]

High-flying Chiefs cash in another win bonus

16 April 2017 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Double delight: Chiefs full-back Lachie Turner dives over for one of his scores PICTURES: Getty Images Veteran: Nick Evans breaks away to […]

French giants no match for runaway Red Army

2 April 2017 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Munster 41pts Tries: Ryan 5, Stander 48, Sweetnam 76, Conway 80 Conversions: Bleyendaal 5, 76, 80 Penalties: Bleyendaal 10, 27, 43, 53, […]

Gold: Mills has given us control at 10

2 April 2017 2 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW FRANCOIS Hougaard may have been creating headlines at Worcester, but Warriors boss Gary Gold says another half-back has been equally instrumental in […]

Is Vui staying or going?

2 April 2017 0 comments

THERE is uncertainty over the future of Worcester’s Chris Vui after boss Gary Gold said he believes Vui is “already committed” elsewhere for next season. […]

Wasps v Worcester

26 March 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, Ricoh Arena PREVIEW… WASPS had been favourites to reach the semi-finals before the season even started given their stellar squad – and […]

Duffie strikes to set Blues on 6-try romp

26 March 2017 1 comment

Super Rugby By NICK VERDIER MATT Duffie sparked a second-half revival with two tries to help give the Blues a 38-14 win over the Bulls […]

Gloucester make big money move to land Parisse

26 March 2017 1 comment

GLOUCESTER have emerged as surprise suitors for Italian skipper Sergio Parisse with Stade Francais struggling to stay in business. The Paris giants could be forced […]

Griffiths goes to Paris in bid for Steyn

26 March 2017 2 comments

WORCESTER WARRIORS have held talks with Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn about moving to Sixways Stadium from the start of next season. The Warriors have been […]

Easterby next on Kingsholm wanted list

19 March 2017 0 comments

Wanted: Ackermann GLOUCESTER have got a list of alternatives for their head coach job if they are turned down by South African Johan Ackermann. Last […]

Mercer’s men stay focused on Slam

12 March 2017 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN A bonus point try by No.8 Zach Mercer sealed the Championship for England U20s as they continue their quest for a first […]

ON THE BLINDSIDE

12 March 2017 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler HARLEQUINS are leading the race to land All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa who is out of contract […]

Another Wallaby to Exeter

12 March 2017 0 comments

EXETER Chiefs could this week announce the signing of Montpellier’s former Wallaby scrum-half Nic White, below. Blindside reported at Christmas that White, 26, is heading […]

Kingdom reigns as Titans nick one

12 March 2017 1 comment

Taunton T 22 Barnstaple 21 By KEITH BROOKING FOR the second week in a row, Taunton faced a team fighting for points and were once […]

Keatley weighs up offer from Warriors

5 March 2017 0 comments

WORCESTER have offered Ireland fly-half Ian Keatley a move to Sixways next season. Keatley, 29, is keen on going to the Premiership next season and […]

Kyle’s too pricey for Super League

5 March 2017 1 comment

Injured: Kyle Eastmond KYLE EASTMOND looks like pricing himself out of a return to Super League if he leaves Wasps at the end of the […]

Ruthless Knights put Scottish to the sword

5 March 2017 2 comments

By LUKE JARMYN London Scottish 14pts Tries: Kenny 12, Atkinson 45 Conversions: Lydon 13, 4 Doncaster 48pts Tries: Lewis 26, Flockhart 31, 65, Challinor 37, […]

CLOSE-UP

5 March 2017 0 comments

TOM CROFT Leicester blindside DON ARMAND Exeter blindside While it was great to see Croft making only his second Premiership start this season the England […]

Smith sparkles as Ionians fell Macc

26 February 2017 1 comment

Hull Ionians..45 Macclesfield..21 By MALLY KNOWLES HULL IONIANS secured five points in this crucial re-arranged match against Macclesfield, a vital fixture to both clubs’ relegation […]

England cricket legend’s grandson debuts for Wales U20s

22 February 2017 0 comments

James Botham, grandson of England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, will make his Wales U20s debut against Scotland on Friday. The blindside, who recently featured […]

Blues back to winning ways with Cuthbert a late try hero

19 February 2017 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY CARDIFF Blues attack coach Matt Sherratt admitted emotions were running high as Alex Cuthbert left a bad week and a trail of […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

19 February 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■BRISTOL could be left paying All Blacks back rower Steven Luatua, right, around £650,000 a season even if […]

Cockerill poised for Edinburgh job

19 February 2017 1 comment

RICHARD Cockerill looks set to take over as the new head coach of PRO12 side Edinburgh next season after a dramatic turn of events. Cockerill, […]

Lancaster to extend stay at Leinster

19 February 2017 0 comments

STUART LANCASTER is set to stay with PRO12 outfit Leinster for the next two years after having initial talks about a new contract. The former […]

College show win title with

12 February 2017 0 comments

By WARREN KAY Ampthill 25pts Tries: Goodge 14, Tarrant 44, Allman 72, Molitika L 79 Conversions: Tarrant 15 Penalties: Tarrant 29 Hartpury Coll 51pts Tries: […]

Brendan Gallagher: Play Itoje and Daly in their natural positions

8 February 2017 0 comments

Sometimes we can get carried away and expect too much from out young players with their extravagant talents encouraging us to believe they can automatically […]

Dream Team: Jack Wallace – Bristol full-back

6 February 2017 0 comments

1. Kyle Trainor – Fantastic leader who brings his international experience to the squad. Very vocal and very much a player who leads by example. […]

Moriarty on his mark to replace the irreplaceable

5 February 2017 2 comments

Alex Bywater chats to Ross Moriarty, the man charged with filling the giant boots of Taulupe Faletau at No.8 PREVIEW… Italy v Wales Today. Kick-off […]

Pirates primed for Exiles onslaught

5 February 2017 2 comments

Preview Cornish P v L Scottish CORNISH Pirates will be fresh to take on London Scottish at the Mennaye today but head coach Gavin Cattle […]

Young Gun: Declan Sinclair – Tonbridge School lock

13 January 2017 0 comments

Given he was barely a year old when John Eales won his second World Cup, it is no surprise Declan Sinclair had to google the […]

Australia go for size to tackle England

1 December 2016 0 comments

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has opted for size and aggression as his team vies for revenge against England at Twickenham. Number eight Lopeti Timani has […]

Wales change six for Pumas clash

10 November 2016 0 comments

Rob Howley has made six changes ahead of Wales’ meeting with Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday, taking the axe to the side that were crushed […]

Wade to wing it for Saxons against Emerging Boks

15 June 2016 0 comments

Wasps wing Christian Wade is one of three changes to the England Saxons starting XV for their second Test against South Africa A on Friday. […]

Lydiate to captain Wales against England

27 May 2016 0 comments

Dan Lydiate will lead Wales against England at Twickenham on Sunday as Warren Gatland‘s side begin their five match summer tour. Lydiate continues with the […]

Bristol confirm Jordan Crane signing

10 May 2016 0 comments

As revealed in Blindside by Neil Fissler on April 24, Bristol have brought in Leicester Tigers No.8 Jordan Crane on a three-year-deal from next season. […]

Young Gun: Levi Douglas- Bath flanker

6 May 2016 0 comments

Levi Douglas was happy playing in France but an unexpected turn of events has brought him back to England. The 20-year-old started his second season […]

Exeter Braves win the A League

2 May 2016 0 comments

Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with a stunning 55-25 win […]

Peter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin

5 February 2016 0 comments

The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in Dublin this coming weekend. […]

Young Gun: Huw Taylor – Worcester flanker

22 January 2016 0 comments

Injuries tried to slow him down, but Huw Taylor is determined to fulfil his dream of representing England U20s. The Worcester forward was named in […]

Young Gun: Rory Bartle – London Scottish forward

1 January 2016 0 comments

Rory Bartle is only 19 but he already has a mature head on his shoulders and that is why he decided to switch from Gloucester […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Taulupe Faletau can become best No.8 in the world at Bath

16 December 2015 0 comments

Taulupe Faletau’s decision to join Bath next season means that they have acquired a 25-year-old who is not only a world-class No.8, but who also […]

Three debutantes in Scotland XV for Italy clash

20 August 2015 0 comments

Scotland have named three uncapped players in their starting XV to face Italy in Turin on Saturday. Glasgow‘s Rory Hughes will makes his first international […]