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Wallabies will be force again come 2019 warns Smith

14 May 2017 0 comments

Robust: Michael Cheika By NEALE HARVEY WRITING off Australia’s World Cup chances on the back of an abysmal Super Rugby campaign would be a huge […]

My Life in Rugby: Seb Jewell – former London Welsh full-back

9 May 2017 0 comments

I fell into professional rugby and then fell in and out of love with it several times along the way. Originally, I was going to […]

Gloucester snap up Woodward from Bristol

8 May 2017 0 comments

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jason Woodward from Bristol now their relegation to the Championship has been confirmed. With London Irish and Yorkshire Carnegie […]

Agony as Newcastle miss play-off spot despite try bonus

7 May 2017 1 comment

Bristol 27pts Tries: Ford-Robinson 53, O’Connell 63, Tovey 76, Eadie 79 Conversions: Woodward 53, 63 Penalty: Henson 40 Newcastle 39pts Tries: Wilson 4, Goneva 20, […]

Prop star left with mixed emotions

7 May 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON-bound Jamal Ford-Robinson was disappointed he could not sign off with a win for the Bristol fans. He will move to Franklin’s Gardens next season […]

Eadie: I can’t wait to learn from Saints stars

7 May 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NORTHAMPTON bound Mitch Eadie is ready to put Bristol’s relegation nightmare behind him as he prepares to do battle with Saints’ galaxy […]

Mikalcius can put heat on big names at Quins

7 May 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY IMPOSING Hartpury wing Jonas Mikalcius possesses the “world-class” physical attributes necessary to challenge Test stars Marland Yarde and Tim Visser for their […]

Yes, time has come to ring-fence Premiership

7 May 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Facts of life: Rob Baxter speaks sense about the state of the game The Championship play-offs illustrated perfectly why the Premiership should be […]

Jeff Probyn: Will double-chasing Sarries’ Test stars remain focused?

5 May 2017 0 comments

I love this time of the season, with all the phoney wars over and teams now settled on just one thing: Winning. Without the distractions […]

Four highly-rated youngsters sign for Bristol

3 May 2017 0 comments

Bristol Rugby have added four highly-rated young players to their ranks as plans for next season continue. Samoa international lock Chris Vui, 24, arrives from […]

De Koch, Brown take their final bow

30 April 2017 0 comments

RETIRING Saracens scrum-half Neil De Kock and flanker Kelly Brown were given rousing sendoffs after their final home appearances. De Kock said: “It feels weird […]

Evans masterclass sends Wasps wobbling into season showdown

30 April 2017 0 comments

NICK Evans rolled back the years to give a command performance in his farewell match at the Stoop as Harlequins overwhelmed Premiership leaders Wasps 32-13 […]

Sonatane’s late snipe steals win for Falcons

30 April 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON IT WAS the Sonatane Takulua show at Kingston Park on Friday night with the Tongan star scoring all Newcastle’s points, including a […]

Bristol will be back – McCafferty

30 April 2017 1 comment

PROMOTION and relegation between the top tiers will continue for the foreseeable future, says Premiership Rugby boss Mark McCafferty. There were discussions in 2015 over […]

Evans at double to seal home semi-final

30 April 2017 1 comment

Connacht 8 Scarlets 30 STEFF Evans touched down twice and Scarlets secured a home semi-final with a bonus point victory over Connacht. In what was […]

Sharp coup will help Exiles compete for top six says Russell

30 April 2017 0 comments

LONDON Scottish supremo Carson Russell is banking on his new coaching dream team of Jake Sharp and Dave Morris to fire the club into next […]

Griffiths: We musn’t squander possession again

30 April 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE DONCASTER boss Clive Griffiths insists it won’t be game over for his side if they fail to beat London Irish at Castle […]

Hill predicts more in Tier 2 will adopt part-time model

30 April 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE RICHMOND director of rugby Steve Hill believes it is inevitable that more clubs will adopt their part-time model in the Championship next […]

Sarries awake from siesta in nick of time

30 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS spent the early part of the week sunning themselves in Barcelona and it took a full 45 minutes for them to […]

2013 Lion retires

27 April 2017 0 comments

Ian Evans has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical advice following a knee injury. In a career that has spanned 15 years, […]

Lozowski is ready to state case for England

23 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY ALEX Lozowski has declared himself ready to stake a claim for England’s coveted No.10 jersey on the back of a stellar first […]

Mercer on board to spearhead bid for world crown

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER Born leader: England U20s and Bath No.8 Zach Mercer ZACHMercer will be on hand to help England U20s retain their world crown […]

Jason will be last to walk away from us say Bristol

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOl chairman Chris Booy insists there will be no more ‘get out’ clauses on offer after revealing that star full-back Jason Woodward […]

Burford confident new-look Aylesford will deliver

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER AYLESFORD are 80 minutes away from clinching a maiden Women’s Premiership title to go with their Cup triumph and captain Rachael Burford […]

Richards: RFU must bring in Championship age cap

22 April 2017 0 comments

London Scottish head coach Peter Richards reckons the Championship is failing English player development and says squad age limits are the answer. Richards, who is […]

Jeff Probyn: Stars past their sell-by dates weren’t going to save Bristol

21 April 2017 0 comments

With just three games left to play, the desperation of the clubs at the bottom of the Premiership can hardly be imagined. The odds are […]

Cole: Challenge of Sinckler forcing me to be a better player

19 April 2017 0 comments

England stalwart Dan Cole reckons the sound of thundering heels from young tight-head pretender Kyle Sinckler will ensure he never drops his guard in the […]

Worcester hit the Gold standard to near safety

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Tongue-twister: Francois Hougaard spins the ball out for Warriors Breakaway: Matt Banahan powers through to score BRAVE Worcester pulled off a sensational […]

Wasps form key to Daly’s bid for more central role

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER Coming of age: Elliot Daly in the thick of it against Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images ELLIOT Daly will use the coming matches […]

Bristol v Wasps

16 April 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 3pm BRISTOL are running out of time. The odds are stacked against them and they simply have to win today to have […]

Williams upbeat despite agony at Exeter

16 April 2017 0 comments

BRISTOL were “gutted” not to beat Exeter at Sandy Park last time out and scrum-half Rhodri Williams is calling for another good performance ahead of […]

Richards: RFU must bring in Championship age cap

16 April 2017 0 comments

Doubtful: Peter Richards believes development is failing By NEALE HARVEY LONDON SCOTTISH head coach Peter Richards reckons the Championship is failing English player development and […]

How Richards rates the Championship contenders

16 April 2017 0 comments

PETER Richards reckons only the pressure of the play-offs can prevent London Irish from making an immediate return to the Premiership. With the Championship’s four […]

Dogged Aylesford fight back to book final place

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER WOMEN’S COLUMN THE Women’s Premiership will have a new winner next Sunday after Bristol and Aylesford Bulls reached the final for the […]

Hartpury won’t be selling out for glory

16 April 2017 2 comments

Can the students of Hartpury be competitive in the Championship next season? Luke Jarmyn talks to CEO Russell Marchant Russell Marchant Five miles as the […]

Challenge of Sinckler is bringing best out of Cole

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Young rival: Kyle Sinckler England stalwart: Dan Cole driving the ball into the Scottish defence PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND stalwart Dan Cole […]

20 Questions: Biyi Alo – Worcester prop

12 April 2017 0 comments

How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been great to watch for the neutrals with the […]

My Life in Rugby: Chris Malone – former Bath, London Irish and Quins fly-half

11 April 2017 0 comments

I came to England in 2001 and had 10 great years, experiencing time at five different clubs, all of which were brilliant in their own […]

Four arrive and Edwards pens new deal at Bristol

11 April 2017 0 comments

Ryan Edwards has signed a new contract at Bristol who have also announced the arrival of four players ahead of next season. Alongside the academy […]

Chiefs thrive on defying the odds says Steenson

9 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Rob Baxter’s ability to outwit bigspending Premiership rivals in the transfer market is underpinning their title charge. […]

Regular season winners ready for big finale

9 April 2017 0 comments

WOMEN’S ROUND-UP By NICK VERDIER BRISTOL dominated the Premiership’s regular season and head coach Roy Davies has now challenged his troops to go all the […]

Slade’s slip-ups give Bristol hope of upset

9 April 2017 1 comment

Exeter…38pts Tries: Woodburn 1, Parling 40, Whitten 41, Waldrom 52, 77 Conversions: Slade 1, 40, 41, 52; Steenson 77 Penalties: Slade 21 Bristol…34pts Tries: Hurrell […]

Baxter: Mistakes gave us problems

9 April 2017 0 comments

EXETER head coach Rob Baxter, relieved that his side have twice hit back from 14 points down to take ten points in successive home matches […]

Gap widens on Bristol as Sharks edge 9-try spectacular

9 April 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Sale Sharks…36pts Tries: James 7, 28, Haley 39, McGuigan 64, B Curry 77 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 29, 40, 78 Penalties: MacGinty 75 […]

Bristol sign young Gloucester duo

3 April 2017 0 comments

Gloucester second row duo Joe Latta and Joe Batley have both agreed terms to join Bristol next season. 24 year-old Latta – who is English […]

Rowan relishing chance to realise potential

2 April 2017 0 comments

JACOB Rowan says he owes departed head coach Laurie Fisher a debt of gratitude after ousting Matt Kvesic from Gloucester’s No.7 jersey. Rowan’s career had […]

’I was close to being an LA drop-out’

2 April 2017 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to Joe Taufete’e, the American Football ace now tearing up the Aviva Premiership Early days: Taufete’e in LA gear Monster hooker Joe […]

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 […]

Sheedy could still hold key to Bristol survival

2 April 2017 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA CALLUMSheedy is unlikely to play a single Premiership minute for Bristol this season but the young fly-half could still play a major role […]

Only question is, which tour will Denny be on?

2 April 2017 0 comments

Gary Fitzgerald gets the lowdown on Sale’s new super hero from their record try-scorer DENNY Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the […]

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