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Dream Team

/ 8 years ago

Dream Team: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half

1. Sone Taumalolo – My old Chiefs mate brings fear into the opposition but he’s actually a gentle giant and a...

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Six Nations

/ 8 years ago

My mate Vern is going to make it tough for us says Nakaitaci

By NICK VERDIER NOA Nakaitaci knows from personal experience all about the physical challenge that will confront France as they attempt...

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Peter Jackson

/ 8 years ago

Peter Jackson: Stern Vern allows himself a smile as Scotland box clever

Murrayfield rejoiced yesterday at catching a glimpse of a moment even more truly historic than the Grand Old Championship‘s first bonus...

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Six Nations

/ 8 years ago

Stern Vern allows himself a smile as Scotland box clever

PETER JACKSON VERDICT Scotland 27pts Ireland 22pts Murrayfield rejoiced yesterday at catching a glimpse of a moment even more truly historic...

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Six Nations

/ 8 years ago

Campagnaro wants Italy to catch the wave this time

MICHELE CAMPAGNARO has two sporting passions in life – playing rugby and surfing – and both so far have given him...

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Features

/ 8 years ago

DREAMTEAM

MIKE DELANY, THE NEWCASTLE & FORMER ALL BLACKS FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Sone...

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Peter Jackson

/ 8 years ago

Peter Jackson: I see a man on a tractor roaring in to lead Lions

Now 2017 has dawned, no New Year would be complete without a few gongs inspired by the events of the old...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

King joins Wales coaching staff

Wales have named Alex King as their attack coach in a temporary role for the 2017 Six Nations before he joins...

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20 Questions

/ 8 years ago

20 Questions: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half

What did you make of the Anglo-Welsh Cup over the past two weeks? It was good to get a break and...

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Dream Team

/ 8 years ago

Dream Team: Olly Woodburn – Exeter wing

1. Alec Hepburn – He sits next to me in the Chiefs‘ changing room and he’s a great player. He did...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My Life in Rugby: Lee Byrne – former Lions and Wales full-back

It would have been nice to reach 50 caps for Wales, especially as I felt I was playing some good rugby...

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Guest Blogs

/ 9 years ago

Will the controversy around head injuries change rugby forever?

For rugby lovers everywhere, the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand provided plenty of thrills, edge-of-the-seat excitement and unforgettable memories....

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Cowan-Dickie to miss autumn Tests

England’s injury list continues to grow after Exeter Chiefs confirmed Luke Cowan-Dickie is unlikely to be fit for the autumn internationals....

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Greig Laidlaw to leave Gloucester and join Clermont

Gloucester have confirmed that club captain Greig Laidlaw is to leave Kingsholm at the end of the current season and join...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams: Jamie Cudmore case proves that concussion’s a real concern

Good on Jamie Cudmore for raising the issue of concussion again and throwing the onus of responsibility back at the clubs...

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

Peter Jackson: Jamie Cudmore’s crusade to curb risk of concussion

Jamie Cudmore has hurled himself into a crusade this season on behalf of rugby players all over Europe, to raise millions...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My Life in Rugby: Tony Buckley – former Munster, Sale and Ireland prop

Up to the age of 16 my shoe size correlated with my age, meaning I had to have rugby boots specially...

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Dream Team

/ 9 years ago

Dream Team: Ciaran Hearn – Canada and London Irish centre

1. Cian Healy – I played against him twice. The first time was with Agen against Leinster and then at the...

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Dream Team

/ 9 years ago

Dream Team: Ben Moon – Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop

1. Marcos Ayerza – Regarded as the best loosehead in the world. He is very destructive at the scrum but he...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

Steenson: Europe exit can ignite our Premiership bid

Fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Exeter’s agonising Champions Cup exit at the hands of Wasps will galvanise the Devon side’s Premiership title...

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Dream Team

/ 9 years ago

Dream Team: Evan Olmstead – London Scottish flanker

1. Scott Sio – I played with him back in Australia and he’s probably the best loosehead the Wallabies have right now....

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Ospreys lose Aaron Jarvis to Clermont

Aaron Jarvis has today confirmed he will leave the Ospreys and move to Clermont next season. The 29-year old tighthead signed...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

Exeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England

Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby‘s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Viktor Kolelishvili suspended for 14 weeks

Clermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili has been suspended for 14 weeks following his push on referee Wayne Barnes in the Champions Cup...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

VIDEO: Clermont flanker cited for Wayne Barnes push

Viktor Kolelishvili has beens cited following his much talked-about push on Wayne Barnes in Clermont‘s defeat to the Ospreys in the...

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English Championship

/ 9 years ago

We’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty

Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam

No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams column: Alex Cuthbert finding form at just the right time

Christmas derbies… there’s nothing else like them in Welsh rugby. As a player I loved this time of year. Now, as...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 years ago

Patchell signs for Scarlets after turning down Cardiff

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell has rejected a new contract offer to pen a move to the Scarlets for next season....

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

Peter Jackson column: Dan Biggar is the man to lead Ospreys on glory run

Dan Biggar goes to work this afternoon in a place surrounded by volcanic mountains, a suitable location for an Osprey who...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

Dave Ewers aiming to show he has real six appeal

Dave Ewers insists he feels no bitterness towards England after his World Cup snub – but is hungrier than ever to...

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Dream Team

/ 10 years ago

Dream Team: Freddie Burns – Leicester and former Gloucester fly-half

1. Nick Wood – A great friend and he’s become a Gloucester legend over the years. For a prop, he knows...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 10 years ago

Brendan Gallagher’s World Cup departed XV

15: Ayumu Goromaru (Japan): Sensational player in attack and defence and the team’s goal-kicker to boot. Burst on the scene over...

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Dream Team

/ 10 years ago

Dream Team: Lee Byrne – former Lions, Wales, Dragons, Clermont and Ospreys full-back

1. Gethin Jenkins – The Welsh Lion has an almighty engine around the park and is simply impossible to move at...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Manu Tuilagi to meet with Toulouse

Manu Tuilagi will reportedly meet with Toulouse next week to discuss a possible move to the South of France next year....

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Trinh-Duc left out of France World Cup squad

Fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc has been left out of France World Cup squad by Philippe Saint-Andre. The 28-year-old, who played in the...

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20 Questions

/ 10 years ago

20 Questions: Don Armand – Exeter flanker

How was the off-season? I went back to South Africa with the family which was good but not as relaxing as...

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Featured

/ 10 years ago

Six Nations snub made David Strettle decide to go

David Strettle admits his decision to refuse a place in England’s World Cup training squad might have been different had boss...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Semesa Rokoduguni in as David Strettle withdraws from England World Cup training squad

David Strettle has withdrawn from England‘s World Cup training squad and will be replaced by Bath‘s Semesa Rokoduguni. The 31-year-old wing,...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Abendanon named European Player of the Year

Nick Abendanon has been named the 2015 European Player of the Year after an outstanding individual performance in the Champions Cup...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

European Cup finals teams

Champions Cup final: Clermont v Toulon Clermont: Nick Abendanon; Noa Nakaitaci, Jonathan Davies, Wesley Fofana, Naipolioni Nalaga; Brock James, Morgan Parra;...

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