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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Matt’s learning from his rival as Redruth look to spoil party

By BEN JAYCOCK MID-table Redruth have experienced an inconsistent campaign but would love nothing more than to derail their rivals Camborne’s...

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Features

/ 4 months ago

RFU Council must make a stand for whole game

By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game Now the Autumn Nation Series is over – with all...

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International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Fit-again Alex Mann is planning to come back with a bang

By Simon Thomas After a year of ups and downs, Alex Mann is back bigger and better than ever and determined...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Call to double number of Lions tours

Podcast ■By CAMERON STEPHENS AUSTRALIAN rugby commentator Sean Maloney believes the British & Irish Lions tour should shift to touring every...

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Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Champions Cup potential breakout stars

Every year, an unexpected player rises to perform on the European stage, with it being a great place for both young and fringe talent...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Will this be the year a South African club lifts the Champions Cup trophy?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The most significant competition in club rugby kicks off this weekend as the Champions Cup gets...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Pressure builds on RFU chief to resign

By Nick Cain Tom Ilube’s tenure as RFU Board Chairman, and his financial credentials, will come under increased scrutiny with the...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

Springboks going to need a bigger trophy cabinet …

Peter Jackson looks back on a season where, once again, South Africa proved to be the best team on the planet...

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English Championship

/ 5 months ago

Great to see Coventry doing so well

Last Saturday I went to Butts Park Arena to watch Northampton Saints edge out my team Coventry by 19-10 in the...

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Letters

/ 5 months ago

Tough for clubs to get permission for 10,001

I HAVE every sympathy with my old friend Simon Halliday, the outgoing Chairman of the Championship Board, and the Championship clubs...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

It’s time for a root and branch clearout at RFU

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week In what sort of world does the wage packet of one...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

We can’t compete with the big dogs, admits Steve Diamond

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond will be putting young players on long-term contracts to protect Newcastle from the greater spending power...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Scotland deserve fair share of British & Irish Lions

By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed We may be exaggerating here, but not by much: since the wonderful Tom Smith made...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Cup games were pretty tough on us, admits Cornish Pirates coach Gavin Cattle

By Mark Stevens As clubs across English rugby’s top two divisions return to league action this weekend, questions continue to be...

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Champions Cup

/ 5 months ago

Jacques Vermeulen excited to visit old friends

By Paul Rees Exeter start their Champions Cup campaign away in South Africa on Saturday, but Jacques Vermeulen will feel very...

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English Championship

/ 5 months ago

Bruce Houston is on target to snatch it for Pirates

By Mike Sinclair C Pirates............ 15pts Tries: McNab 12, Relton 58 Conversion: Houston 58 Penalty: Houston 76 Chinnor............... 13pts Try: Feeney...

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English Championship

/ 5 months ago

Doncaster get back to their best in fine style

By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster Knights....... 52pts Tries: Olowofela 68, 75; Jones 10, Smith 20, Edwards 26, Kerr 41, Dolly 53, Strong...

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English Championship

/ 5 months ago

It’s back to business as usual for Bedford

By ROB WILDMAN Nottingham...... 10pts Tries: Myall 16, Dickinson 69 Bedford.............. 17pts Tries: Langdon 3, Adamson 20, James 62 Conversion: Maisey...

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English Championship

/ 5 months ago

Coventry hold their nerve to keep up the pace at top

By BEN WHITE Ampthill............. 21pts Tries: Sylvester 16, Jackson 35, Hammick 52 Conversions: Barton 17, 36, 53 Coventry............27pts Tries: Ma’asi 20,...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

BUCS RUGBY

L’borough teach Exeter a lesson ■ By TOM JEFFREYS LOUGHBOROUGH underlined their favourites status by thumping Exeter. The Loughborough-Exeter rivalry has...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

OSCAR WILSON

YOUNG GUNS SARACENS CENTRE Oscar Wilson hopes to make it onto Mark Mapletoft’s radar this season and then make the transition...

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Rugby Paper News

/ 5 months ago

What does the future hold for French rugby in 2025?

The Future of French Rugby: Perspectives for 2025 French rugby is undergoing a transformation. The French national team, Le XV de...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Scotland vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Australia head to Murrayfield in pursuit of a clean sweep in the autumn series, both...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

We’ll reject changes to promotion, vow Championship clubs

By Nick Cain Championship clubs are refusing to accept late changes to promotion-relegation regulations. They assert it contravenes the RFU Council’s...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Bristol Bears’ fitness not in question – Pat Lam

By Jon Newcombe Bristol boss Pat Lam has absolutely no concerns over the fitness of his players in the wake of...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Nic White: We’ll make it hard for the Lions

By Mark Stevens On the rise: Nic White in action for Australia PICTURES: Getty Images Nic White believes Australia have sent...

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Letters

/ 5 months ago

Patience is running out

I DON’T like to say it, but I think that England could be heading for a first-ever Six Nations wooden spoon...

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Premiership

/ 5 months ago

Ampthill facing daunting date with the Bears

■By BEN JAYCOCK Impressive: Siva Naulago starts for Bristol PREVIEW... Bristol v Ampthill Today. Kick-off 2pm, Ashton Gate WINLESS Ampthill travel...

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Premiership

/ 5 months ago

Alfie Barbeary’s late show saves day for Bath

By Dan Joseph Bedford ............... 7pts Try: Maisey 50 Conversion: Maisey 51 Bath .................... 21pts Tries: Barbeary 67, 75; Tuipulotu 72...

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Premiership

/ 5 months ago

Pearson’s power is enough to carry Saints past Cov

■By PAUL SMITH Clincher: Curtis Langdon scores Saints’ third try PICTURES: Getty Images A BATTLING forward display in which flanker Tom...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Becconsall: We need to release pressure

By PAUL REES WILL Becconsall says Exeter are not spooked by the threat of relegation as they look to turn around...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Twelvetrees determined to drive Hartpury on

By MARK STEVENS JUST spending a few minutes in the company of Billy Twelvetrees, it’s fair to say there’s plenty of...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

It’s a whole new ball game for Rigg

■By PAUL REES WILL Rigg’s ambition was to become a professional cricketer but it is the oval ball rather than The...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Strachan confident Ampthill will be firing again soon

■By BEN JAYCOCK FRASER Strachan is determined to put Ampthill’s leaky defensive showings behind them and gain some much needed confidence...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Rubiolo to join Bristol

NEWCASTLE’S Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol next summer on a “long-term deal”. The 21-year-old, who has 19 caps for...

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National League One

/ 5 months ago

Chandler: I just love running out at big stadium

NEWS EXTRA ■By PAUL EDDISON CHANDLER Cunningham-South hits as hard as any tackler in rugby, but even the powerful Harlequins back-rower...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Tom ‘Ailes’ the achievements of inspirational skipper Riley

By DAN ROBERTSHAW Determined: Sedgely Park No.8 Tom Ailes SEDGLEY Park No. 8Tom Ailes says his team relish the competitive nature...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

Being a Lion was the highlight of my career

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BOB HILLER THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, ENGLAND, SURREY AND HARLEQUINS FULL-BACK IPLAYED 19 games and scored...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

Benson enjoys some extra expert tuition

TRP By PAUL REES Probyn: England should get the win we have all wanted >> Page 39 JAMIE Benson has returned...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

Uncapped duo Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu have been named in Ireland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series match against...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Lee Blackett building next generation

By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

England are being outsmarted too often

PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

McParland keen to shine for England A

By DAN ROBERTSHAW Stepping up: Northampton’s Archie McParland on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images Class: Antoine Dupont NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Bristol’s exciting approach suits me, says Harry Thacker

By Mark Stevens Bristol Bears are fast earning themselves a reputation as rugby’s great entertainers, captivating fans with their bold, high-energy...

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