All posts tagged "Leinster"
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDream Team wake up call
THE PRO14 final at Celtic Park last night brought a new twist to the old maxim about there being two teams...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDon’t forget tribal nature of the Prem
REGARDING Colin Boag’s incredulity at the apparent ambivalence towards Sarries’ European Cup win over Leinster, does Colin not understand the essentially...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoExodus of Springbok stars bad for rugby
COLIN BOAG Fan’s view Worth watching: Faf de Klerk goes over for Sale against Bristol At one time rival fans poked...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoTompkins in hat-trick blitz as Sarries go storming on
■From NICK CAIN at Allianz Park They’re off: Sean Maitland touches down for Saracens’ first try All over: Nick Tompkins scores...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLozowski: We weren’t perfect – we’ll be better against Chiefs
By NEALE HARVEY Hunger to improve: Alex Lozowski ALEX Lozowski says Saracens’ insatiable appetite for silverware will be the driver for...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeinster have to keep their cool to conquer Glasgow, says Jack Conan
Leinster's Jack Conan says they can't afford ill-discipline
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI’m looking to play at 13 for Saracens, says Elliot Daly
The versatile Wasps back on where he sees himself playing in Mark McCall's plans
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTime running out for Leinster to keep Rob Kearney
Rob Kearney's agent says negotiations aren't looking too promising currently
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCian Healy signs for two more years with Leinster and Ireland
The prop thanks Leinster supporters for supporting him through his injuries
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLeinster get back in the groove after Euro misery
By JOHN FALLON LEINSTER put the disappointment of last week’s Champions Cup final defeat behind them to oust arch rivals Munster....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTaskmaster Ryan won’t let the rot continue
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Non-nonsense: Dean Ryan coaches his Gloucester players PICTURE: Getty Images DEAN Ryan is a no-nonsense,...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMako will be fine for World Cup – McCall
SARACENS loose-head Mako Vunipola will be sidelined for “a minimum of three months” with a torn hamstring. Vunipola sustained the injury...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoEven best club games are no match for Test intensity
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME PICTURE: Getty Images With the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWarrior Te’o rides east for pay day in Japan
By JON NEWCOMBE ENGLAND international Ben Te’o is set to play in Japan irrespective of whether he is picked to play...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 6 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
DoR Morris exits Exiles LONDON Scottish director of rugby Dave Morris will leave the club in June as a result of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDaly’s move driven by need to be challenged
By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly says the chance for personal improvement rather than winning trophies was the driving force behind his...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRoberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era
By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNo space for Johnny Sexton in Leinster’s semi-final showdown with Munster
Cullen and Lancaster prefer Byrne for Leinster's game versus Munster, with Sexton missing out.
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Champions Cup hasn’t spread rugby beyond Six Nations unions
Bilbao stands alone as the only time the European Cup finals have been spread further than London, Paris, Newcastle or Marseille,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBilly bags European treble for Saracens
From NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Best of the best: Saracens get the champagne flowing after downing Leinster PICTURE: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath
By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHowley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day
WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGoode crowned best in Europe
ALEX GOODE was last night named the best player in Europe after Saracens’ Champions Cup win to pile more pressure on...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Owen Farrell and Jonny Sexton tactical battle will be box office
Jeremy Guscott examines the battle of the 10s ahead of the Champions Cup final
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoNew Tottenham Hotspur stadium to host 2021 European rugby finals
A stadium with a capacity of 62,062
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Yet again the RFU let Shaun Edwards slip through the net
What options do the RFU have available to them if they move on from Eddie Jones after the World Cup?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoNew dad Faz must win the tactical battle between 10s
JEREMY GUSCOTT Fierce competitor: Owen Farrell has bounced back from an indifferent Six Nations PICTURES: Getty Images OWEN Farrell and Johnny...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoShingler’s lineout expertise key for Gatland
By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland has backed “outstanding” flanker Aaron Shingler to bounce back from his injury hell and throw himself...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCoaching brain drain is a nightmare for Welsh team lovers
I WAS fascinated to read comments by Warren Gatland this week on Robin McBryde and his move to Leinster which will...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoO’Driscoll: Ringrose, Lamour are key
By GARY HEATLY GARRY Ringrose and Jordan Larmour are the men who can break down Saracens’ defence and help Leinster lift...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack
By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters....
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Features
/ 6 years agoPhillips needs to get his geography book out
MIKE Phillips asked his massed ranks of followers on Twitter a question over St. James’ Park staging the Leinster-Saracens Champions’ Cup...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTime for Mark to get Lions call
MARK McCall has delivered five major trophies as Saracens’ director of rugby over the last five seasons. Nobody will bat an...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBin this knock-on disparity
THERE has always been a very fine line between a defending player making a genuine attempt to intercept a pass and...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSaracens pair fly the flag on Euro shortlist
FIVE players from Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Saracens comprise the entire shortlist for the European Player of the Year award....
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoArmitage storms back to hand Pau a lifeline
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Inspiring: Steffon Armitage made an impressive return Battling English forward Steffon Armitage rode an emotional rollercoaster to...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLawrence Dallaglio’s scathing condemnation of Billy Vunipola
Former England no.8 slams Vunipola's post-match interview after being asked about his social media comments
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoBilly does his talking on the pitch for super Sarries
■From NICK CAIN at the Ricoh Threat: Liam Williams breaks with the ball SARACENS put a smile back on the face...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLancaster: Leinster will turn it on for the big game
■By DECLAN ROONEY Starts: Sean O’Brien No.10: Antoine Dupont FLY-HALF Johnny Sexton returns to face Toulouse in the semi-final of Leinster’s...
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Features
/ 6 years agoThis Welsh Brexit from Europe is shameful
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW More than 50,000 will converge on Cardiff ‘s Superdome next weekend for the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWarriors set to lose Te’o
ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o is among eight players leaving Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. Former Samoa back row...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoJonathan Joseph back in peak physical shape ahead of World Cup
On Henry Slade's heels
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRuthless Munster sweep to the top
■By JOHN FALLON Benetton ……28 Munster ……….37 MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan was thrilled with the ruthless streak in his...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGreat Glasgow end Dublin jinx
By DARAGH SMALL Leinster ……….24 Glasgow……….39 GLASGOW Warriors head coach Dave Rennie praised the defensive effort of his players in a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoLetters
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTavuyara’s late try earns thrilling draw
By RONAN O’BRIEN Leinster ..........27 Benetton ........27 RATUVA Tavuyara scored an added-time try and Tomasso Allan landed the tricky conversion to...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoProp McGrath on move to Leinster
ULSTER have signed Leinster prop Jack McGrath for the start of next season. The 29-year-old British and Irish Lions loose-head has...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoAll-clear for Best softens Leavy’s Cup blow
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON IRELAND captain Rory Best has eased fears over his participation at the Rugby World Cup but...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDarren Cave pens letter to Ulster fans after announcing intention to retire
The Ulster centre will call it a day after 13 years with the province
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRock ‘n’ roll rugby is on the bill at Racing
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN The new Parisian home of Racing, the biggest indoor stadium in Europe, was inaugurated by three performances...