All posts tagged "Bristol"
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoGeorge Kloska gets his chance to show Steve Borthwick what he can do
By Paul Rees George Kloska was one of the surprise picks in the England A squad but Steve Borthwick had been...
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/ 2 months agoGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt happy to learn in Smith’s shadow
By Paul Rees George Makepeace-Cubitt is making the most of Fin Smith’s presence at Northampton, knowing there will come a point...
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/ 2 months agoWyrwas out to get her kicks on route to top
By BEN JAYCOCK Focus: Saracens scrum-half Ella Wyrwas ELLA Wyrwas tasted silverware in her first season with Saracens but having fallen...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester-Hartpury hitting form at the right time – Sarah Beckett
By Harry Scott-Munro Gloucester-H..52pts Tries: Hunt 20, Aldcroft 24, N Jones 39, 44; Venner 52, Beckett 61, Hendy 66, Else 79...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoContinued study a must for academy graduates
Steve Hill talks to Wayne Thompson, below, the head of Gloucester academy What was your playing background and how did you...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoTwo may be better than one for Wales
MICHAEL Cheika has been around more blocks than most on the global coaching merry-go-round: Dublin (Leinster), Paris (Stade Francais), London (Harlequins),...
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/ 2 months agoHappy to be a Hornet after time with the Bears stung
News By BEN JAYCOCK Top form: Hornets flyer Josh Sheppard JOSH Sheppard believes he has found a new home at Hornets...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 months agoMax Clark signs on for rest of season at Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle have extended centre Max Clark’s short-term loan to keep him at the club until the end of the season. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoFour-day camp for youth
ENGLAND UNDER-18 HEAD coach Jonathan Pendlebury selected his England U18 squad for a four-day training camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSun shines on the south for finals day
Roundup FINALS day was underscored by southern dominance, with champions Northampton Saints the only northern team to win their match. It...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoSteve Diamond’s war chest for Premiership relegation play-off
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond has built up a war chest as insurance should Newcastle find themselves in an end-ofseason relegation...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMax Malins leaving Bristol Bears to return to Saracens
Max Malins will rejoin Saracens from Bristol at the end of the season. England utility back Malins, who can play flyhalf,...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoJosh Bassett and Will Wand give Leicester Tigers shot in the arm
By David Lawrence Coventry ...........26pts Tries: Hinkley 16, Morris 45, Warren 61, Barton 70 Conversions: Mathews 16; Mannion 45, 61 Leicester...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoPremiership Cup: Bristol Bears on top but Bath go through
By Roger Panting Bristol .............................. 40pts Tries: Harding 3, Naulago 12, Mata 39, Byrne 57, Rowson 68, Wolstenhome 79 Conversions: Byrne...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoPremiership Cup: Doncaster Knights in the mood but have to play waiting game
By Guy Williams Doncaster ........ 48pts Tries: Holden 32, 80, Rokoduguni 39, 47, Bunting 5, Smeaton 9, Wadsworth 57, Chapman 68...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoPat Lam’s work ethic drives Bristol Bears – Jake Heenan
By Paul Rees When Pat Lam took charge of Connacht in 2013, one of his first acts was to take Jake...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoGoggleboxers must not lose sight of reality
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed There was an overpowering whiff of something significant in the air as the 1984 John...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 months agoPWR: Christiana Balogun lifts Bristol Bears to new heights
By Stewart McCullogh Harlequins ...... 10 Bristol ..............19 Bristol are still in the play-off conversation with following this impressive victory at...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoBath are set for a Saints rematch
ACADEMY RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS BATH secured a rematch of last season’s Premiership Academy U18 final against Northampton with a...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoSix Nations: Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
Matt Sherratt admitted he “couldn’t turn down” the chance to coach Wales after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s immediate successor. The...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoSix contenders to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales boss
Wales are searching for a new head coach after Warren Gatland’s second spell in charge came to an end. Gatland presided...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoWarren Gatland exits Wales boss role during Six Nations after 14th straight loss
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement following a record run of 14 successive Test...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoPhil Dowson: Don’t push Premiership salary cap too hard
By Paul Rees Phil Dowson has joined Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton in questioning the Premiership salary cap increasing at a...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSix Nations Preview – Time for Scotland to make that leap against Ireland
By Paul Rees Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm. Murrayfield It is tempting to pitch Scotland’s clash with Ireland at Murrayfield...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 months agoLukhan Salakaia-Loto’s ready to do battle with the British & Irish Lions
By Paul Rees Coach: Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has credited Northampton with resurrecting his Test career as he looks forward to...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoBedford Blues on top from start to finish to down Bristol
By Frank Jones Bedford .............23pts Tries: Heffernan 14, Maisey 27, Tuilagi 54 Conversion: Maisey 28 Penalties: Maisey 36, 65 Bristol ................14pts...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 months agoSeven-try Bristol Bears keep Chiefs quiet behind Ilona Maher double
By Stewart McCullough Bristol ............... 45pts Tries: Bevan 7, Maher 23 48, Atkin-Davies 29, 40, 54; Ward 67 Exeter ................17pts Conversions:...
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Features
/ 3 months agoEngland must keep believing
>> PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY STEVE BORTHWICK’S MEN KEEP FAILING TO GRASP THE NETTLE - AND SAYS IT IS NOTHING...
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Features
/ 3 months agoChris Lilley – I did fulfuil my dream of playing at Twickenham
My Life In Rugby - Chris Lilley, the former Bath & Somerset prop My biggest claim to fame is I got...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSaints prove too strong for Tigers
ACADEMY RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS NORTHAMPTON U18s booked themselves into a fourth consecutive academy league final with a 62-17 thrashing of...
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Features
/ 3 months agoI’ve learnt from my mistakes -Skinner
■By MARK STEVENS Trio: Harvey Skinner and inset, Henry Slade, top, and Will Haydon-Wood EXETER fly-half Harvey Skinner aims to put...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoFin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France
England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoAndy Robinson impressed by Alfie Barbeary revival
By Jon Newcombe Bath's head academy coach Andy Robinson attributes Bath’s hard-fought 21-7 Premiership Cup win at Bedford at the end...
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/ 3 months agoFin Smith looks like a starting 10 to me, with Marcus Smith on the bench
By Brendan Gallagher There is no justice in this world and, despite the magnificent efforts of the other 28 players on...
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/ 3 months agoU20s Six Nations: France run nine tries past overpowered Welsh lads
By James Harrington France................63pts Tries: Akrab 3, 40; Pacome 27, Mousques 50, 56; Brau Boirie 54, Taccola 71, Llaveria 77, Jabea...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoBristol Bears go on the rampage to leave Ampthill reeling
By Ben White Ampthill ............14pts Tries: Cullen 19, McNulty 76 Conversions: Barton 20, 77 Bristol ............... 74pts Tries: B Grondona 7,...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoQueensland stars leave Bristol Bears with red faces
By Roger Panting Bristol ................ 21pts Tries: Bazalgette 18, Lahiff 31, Ramply 69 Conversions: Bazalgette 18, 31, 69 Reds....................82pts Tries: Asiata...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoEx-London Irish coach Jonathan Fisher finds exciting new life Down Under
By Paul Rees When London Irish went into administration two seasons ago, Jonathan Fisher was among those who suddenly found themselves...
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Dream Team
/ 3 months agoDream Team – Michael van Vuuren
Michael van Vurren, the former junior Springbok, Cheetahs, Stade Francais, Kings, Leicester, Bath, London Scottish, London Irish, Northampton, Bedford, Ampthill, Ealing,...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 months agoKrissy Scurfield swings it for Loughborough Lightning
By Stewart McCullogh Bristol ................22pts Tries: Bevan 33, David 40, Atkin-Davies 73, Bonner 76 Conversion: Bevan 33 Loughborough .. 31pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSaope Soko adds weight to Worthing survival bid
By Ben Jaycock Zimbabwe international Saope Soko has come out of retirement to help keep Worthing in the National Leagues but...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoI’m enjoying the challenge with Falcons – Dickens
■By PAUL REES No regrets: Alan Dickens is part of the Newcastle coaching staff NEWCASTLE may be bottom of the Premiership...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoLam: We’ll keep defying critics
■By PAUL REES PAT Lam expects his Bristol side to continue defying the critics after going into the Premiership break second...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoSunday Premiership Review: Bath extend lead at the top & Bristol Bears entertain again
By Charlie Elliott Sale Sharks vs Bath Bath showed their title credentials and handed Sale Sharks their first home defeat of...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoCassius Cleaves delivers last-gasp knockout for Harlequins
By Brendan Gallagher Cassius Cleaves, a name destined to top the bill, scorched in for a late try to keep Quins...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoTime to be brave and start with Henry Pollock at flanker for England
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Are England fit for purpose going into the Six Nations? Steve...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoFit-again Bristol Bear Noah Heward aiming to finish season in style
Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Falcons – Match Preview By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Ashton Gate Fit-again Noah Heward goes into...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 months agoTrailfinders keep Bristol Bears at bay – just
By Stewart McCullough Trailfinders delivered a statement victory over play-off-chasing Bristol, running in seven tries. Bears thought they had stolen victory...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoEngland Six Nations Preview – Steve Borthwick’s men need to kick off with a bang
Paul Rees finds some reasons to be cheerful as Maro Itoje prepares to lead his side in the toughest of starts......
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/ 3 months agoWales U20s Six Nations Preview: Richard Whiffin turns to Harry Beddall to lead from front
Leicester flanker Harry Beddall leads Richard Wiffin’s new-look Wales squad. The 20-year-old, who represented Wales in the Six Nations and World...
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