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Springboks ruled the roost in POW contest

3 May 2020 1 comment

Springbok rugby squad at Stalag IV-B in 1944. Back row, left to right: J Oakley, I Van Huyssteen, Kaplan, Timm, G J Coetzee, N Hinds, […]

Glad I took Dad’s advice not to quit

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MY LIFEIN RUGBY DIEGO ALBANESE THE FORMER ARGENTINA, GLOUCESTER AND LEEDS WINGER Pocket rocket: Diego Albanese playing in the Premiership for Leeds against Wasps PICTURE: […]

The seven toughest rugby players of all time

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Rugby is one of the world’s toughest games. As you can imagine this means players are hard as nails. This sports attracts the roughest men […]

Ellis Genge’s rare feat in the Six Nations shows how props are changing

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Willie John McBride told TRP last week props weren’t built like they used to

Northampton in advanced talks to sign South African flanker based in France

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Former Bulls back row closing in on move to Franklin’s Gardens after two years in France

A sea of people hailed Carling like a Messiah

26 April 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 6 Will […]

Good article wrong date

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I WOULD like to point out a small error in Peter Jackson’s interesting article about Peter Larter. The England v Ireland game to which he […]

Leicester Tigers fend off interest for another international in their backline

22 April 2020 0 comments

After losing Jonny May to Gloucester, Tigers face another fight to keep hold of winger

Cain column: The hustings buzz with the promises of Agustin Pichot

22 April 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain says the campaign to become World Rugby chairman is verging on ageism

My Life in Rugby: Ex-Canada, Sale, London Welsh and Esher utility back Phil MacKenzie

21 April 2020 0 comments

Three relegations haven’t dampened the Canadian’s outlook on his time in English club rugby

Munster prop James Cronin given one-month doping ban after pharmacy mix-up

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Wrong medication leads to Cronin testing positive for two prohibited substances

Rugby’s finest rushed to the battlefront and died heroes with VCs

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FOR three decades or more before 1914 the young men of Britain and its extended Empire had been fighting generally good natured battles against each […]

CVC £300m investment into Six Nations put on ice

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Deal between CVC and Six Nations put on hold until Test calendar becomes clear

Ellis is living proof of the old 80-minute rule

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By PETER JACKS0N Going the distance: Ellis Genge played the full 80 for England against Wales during the World Cup warm-up last August PICTURE: Getty […]

Axed star Larter still doesn’t know why

19 April 2020 1 comment

Even now after all these years Peter Larter still stands alone, the one English Lion who took a stand against terrorism and never played for […]

This test of strength can sway the series

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2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION THIS WEEK… TIGHTHEAD Rock of ages: Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong […]

Wakefield leads charge as England claim four Grand Slams in the 20s

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Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union In the immediate aftermath of World War One Rugby Union hit […]

QUINS DOMINATE THE NEW MIDDLESEX SEVENS COMPETITION

19 April 2020 2 comments

A MAJOR development in the 1920s was the establishment of the end-of-season Middlesex Sevens which were organised by a London Scot – Russell Cargill – […]

USA are shock star turn at two Olympics

19 April 2020 1 comment

IN THE early 1920s the USA proved the unlikely winners of two Olympic rugby titles, beating France on both occasions. In 1920 they won 8-0 […]

Gatland’s plan for Lions to play at Twickenham ‘nonsense’, says Willie-John McBride

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“I think it’s scandalous that the Premiership clubs in England are dictating the future of the sport” – Lions legend McBride

Coventry were just half an hour from closure

12 April 2020 1 comment

Future looks good: Peter Rossborough watches his beloved club A s a supporter, player, captain, coach and leading club official, Peter Rossborough has been through the […]

Gibbs makes his mark and Lions take series

12 April 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 4 Scott Gibbs […]

Lions Tour contenders RANKED – England’s No.1 Joe Marler can stymie Malherbe

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Ireland prop Cian Healy does not make the list of looseheads…

Q&A: Gareth Steenson – I don’t know why there aren’t many Exeter players in the England squad

9 April 2020 0 comments

Read our in-depth interview with the Exeter Chiefs stalwart, who doesn’t know if he’ll be at Sandy Park next season

Newcastle Falcons Test star to leave despite promotion back to Premiership

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Mulling over his options after playing his last game for the Falcons

Ten months of rehab left Sean O’Brien wanting to prove everything to no-one but himself

7 April 2020 0 comments

The London Irish flanker goes into detail about how risky his hip surgery was to his career

Cain column: Earn your wedge, Eddie by enthusing Joe Marler to carry on

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Eddie Jones will have to make it a priority to keep Joe Marler around

Gallaher drilled his touring team like a fighting machine

5 April 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher recalls the early and outstanding All Blacks and Australian tours It’s more than a little ironic that the All Blacks – famed for […]

FORMER LEADING WELSH REFEREE ALUN WYN BEVAN TESTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE

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RUGBY QUIZ Who’s this Scottish try-scorer from Q4? 1. Name the two outside halves who played for the British and Irish Lions against South Africa in […]

Sale ace De Jager open to 6 Nations switch

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By JON NEWCOMBE Lock star: Lood de Jager WORLD CUP-winning lock Lood de Jager is openminded about South Africa moving away from the Rugby Championship […]

My Life in Rugby: Wallabies great Michael Lynagh

3 April 2020 0 comments

Former Queensland, Benetton and Saracens fly-half recalls the most entertaining Test he played in

Saracens star concedes he will have to leave to keep Lions dream alive

2 April 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins doesn’t want to leave Saracens but a shot at the Lions tour can’t be passed up

Rugby Matters: Kenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ’em!

2 April 2020 0 comments

You’re a rugby writer in a Paris hotel room at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and you call Kenny Rogers…

Rugby Matters: All our yesterdays come gloriously alive again

31 March 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher has found himself looking at the treasure trove of rugby videos on Youtube…

My Life in Rugby: Former Ulster and Northampton No.8 Roger Wilson

31 March 2020 0 comments

A 15-year rugby career saw the back row play for Ulster, Northampton and Ireland

Kenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ‘em!

29 March 2020 0 comments

THE death of Kenny Rogers earlier this week may have gone somewhat unnoticed in rugby circles but your columnist fondly recalls the legendary country and […]

I wanted to make French proud. I hope I’ve done that

29 March 2020 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to France defence coach Shaun Edwards about his role across the Channel and life under lockdown Calling the shots: Shaun Edwards with […]

Rugby tours the world but at home there is North v South open revolt

29 March 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher contiues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union FOLLOWING the first international between England and Scotland in 1871, events […]

Warrior Weir glad to be in from the cold

29 March 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Recall: Duncan Weir playing for Scotland against France PICTURES: Getty Images FRESH from winning his first Test cap in three years, […]

Kurtley Beale set to switch hemispheres and move north

26 March 2020 0 comments

The former Wasps full-back has agreed a deal with Racing 92, according to reports

15 Kings of the North – Nick Cain’s team of the Six Nations 2020

26 March 2020 0 comments

Some nailed-on selections and some choice which may create debate

Will Greenwood picks more Scots in Lions 2021 XV than Welsh or Ireland

26 March 2020 0 comments

The shockingly low number of Scotland players to have started a Test for the Lions since 1997

Michael Cheika opens up on rollercoaster ride with Wallabies

26 March 2020 0 comments

Michael Cheika has reflected on his five-year tenure with the Wallabies, saying the shortcomings of 2019 still ‘hurts’

Guscott column: Why have flying 10s like Dan Carter disappeared?

24 March 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott takes a special look at how the evolution of the role of centres has changed things for fly-halves

Frustrating to win only the one cap

22 March 2020 1 comment

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROGER WILSON THE FORMER IRELAND, ULSTER AND NORTHAMPTON No.8 AS a Belfast schoolboy, going to Ulster matches at Ravenhill on a Friday […]