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Allow me to leap to Eddie’s defence!

13 February 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT WHENEVER we talk of Edward I, which admittedly is not an everyday occurrence, we invariably refer to him as the “Hammer of the […]

Cramp-free Burns runs riot in front of full house

13 February 2022 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ……….35pts Tries: Nadolo 13, 22; Montoya 31, Hegarty 58 Conversions: Burns 14, 23, 59 Penalties: 17, 43, 65 Northampton ..20pts Tries: […]

I was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton

13 February 2022 0 comments

CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for six Premiership clubs, made […]

Gloucester’s away day blues are in the past

6 February 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES GLOUCESTER are on course for their best season on the road in the Premiership, but George Skivington is not getting carried away. […]

Snowsill puts seal on thrilling Bears win

6 February 2022 0 comments

By STEWART MCCULLOUGH Bristol …………………. 12 Worcester…………… 10 WALES international Elinor Snowsill held her nerve to convert Kayleigh Powell’s 76th minute try to snatch a […]

Diamond could put bite on his old club, Sharks

30 January 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Raid: Flanker Cameron Neild is wanted by Worcester SALE Sharks are bracing themselves for a raid from former […]

I can make Warriors great says Diamond

30 January 2022 1 comment

Steve Diamond holds court after being appointed boss at Worcester Warriors. Jon Newcombe listened in Talent at 10: Fin Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Steve Diamond […]

Cokayne stars as Quins grit out bonus win

30 January 2022 0 comments

By HARRY LATHAM-COYLE Harlequins ……26 Gloucester-H ..12 INJURY-hit Harlequins ended Gloucester-Hartpury’s winning run with a gritty bonus point victory. Having been stunned by Exeter last […]

Leaders survive scare in high-scoring thriller

30 January 2022 1 comment

By BEN HART Saracens ……..39 Worcester ……28 SARACENS pulled clear in the final five minutes to edge a nail-biter at StoneX stadium. The visitors struck […]

Worcester want to take that step up in Europe

23 January 2022 0 comments

JONATHAN Thomas says it is “game on” as Worcester look to launch themselves up the Premiership table and qualify for the Champions Cup for the […]

Back row Barbeary ready to rumble

23 January 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES ALFIE Barbeary endured a nightmare 2021 when most of his time was spent recovering from injury, but he was in dreamland last […]

Women’s contracts mean their game can take off

16 January 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Chance to better themselves: Kelsey Jones of Wales is tackled by Ireland’s Hannah Tyrrell and Claire Molloy during the […]

Wales ace Carys returns to beef up pack

16 January 2022 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW… Worcester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 2pm WARRIORS open their 2022 account at Sixways with Wales pair Carys Phillips and Ffion Lewis […]

More to come warns Chiefs coach Appleby

16 January 2022 0 comments

By GEORGIE PRICE PREVIEW… Exeter v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, live on BBC Sport EXETER are determined to build on their impressive 43-7 win over […]

Postponed European rugby matches cancelled amid future uncertainty

12 January 2022 0 comments

All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty hovers over the remainder of […]

Bath record first win of the season over 14 man Worcester

9 January 2022 1 comment

Bath………….22 Tries: Rokoduguni, Ojomoh, De Glanville Cons: Bailey 2 Pen: Bailey Worcester….19 Tries: Shillcock, Batley, Simpson Cons: Smith 2 HT 14-19 Bath’s first win of the season came against a defiant Worcester Warriors […]

The game is nothing without jeopardy

9 January 2022 2 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Apips-and-core Australian with vast experience of top-end rugby on both sides of the Equator sends his season’s greetings from a sunlit […]

Charlie Ewels: Ingredients for success are here at Bath – we just need the recipe

9 January 2022 0 comments

PAUL REES TALKS TO BATH CAPTAIN CHARLIE EWELS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AT THE REC As Mike Ford reflected on Bath’s 2015 Premiership final defeat to […]

Something must give, says Judge, but not us!

9 January 2022 0 comments

CHRISTIAN Judge returns to Bath today surprised to see them marooned at the bottom of the Premiership. The 26-year old prop was a starter when […]

Saracens look set to feast off the Sharks

9 January 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Saracens v DMP Sharks Sunday, Kick-off 2pm SARACENS head coach Alex Austerberry believes his team are entering a new chapter as […]

Isiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW… Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens but hopes to upset […]

‘Bath players have to be accountable’

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Eager for a long run: Ruaridh McConnochie has missed most of the season with injury PICTURE: Getty Images RUARIDH McConnochie says Bath’s […]

Worcester young guns prove they can step up

2 January 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Worcester ……..27pts Tries: Clegg 28, Owen 40, Johnson 49, Holsey 68 Conversions: Searle 50, 69 Penalties: Searle 80 Gloucester ……..21pts Tries: Seabrook […]

Saracens run riot in hot pursuit of leaders

2 January 2022 3 comments

Saracens ……….61pts Tries: Lewington 5, 38; B Vunipola 11, 52; Goode 14, Tompkins 21, Isiekwe 29, Earl 47, Malins 61 Conversions: Lozowski 12, 15, 22, […]

Earle: Warriors can wind you up

26 December 2021 0 comments

Saracens v Worcester Warriors Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Flank offensive: Ben Earl on the break against Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Earl admits […]

Evans remains the Pirates main funder

19 December 2021 1 comment

BENEFACTOR Dicky Evans will continue to help finance Cornish Pirates, despite selling his stake. Documents lodged at Companies House earlier this month show Evans’ shares […]

Ashton departure from Worcester confirmed

19 December 2021 1 comment

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that former England winger Chris Ashton has left the club “by mutual consent”. The ex-Wigan rugby league player, 34, who switched […]

Chris Ashton leaves Worcester Warriors

13 December 2021 1 comment

After weeks of media speculation, Worcester Warriors have parted company with ex-England winger Chris Ashton. Ashton was “unavailable for selection” all season. Warriors now say […]

Hayward is U20s boss

5 December 2021 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Wales internationals Liza Burgess and Byron Hayward have been appointed to age-grade coaching roles by the WRU. Ex-Wales defence coach Hayward takes […]

We’re sure we can keep Blamire happy at Falcons insists Ward

5 December 2021 1 comment

By PAUL REES NEWCASTLE are confident they can keep their England hooker Jamie Blamire happy at the club even though it is more than eight […]

Warrior Bresler makes Top 14 debut at Racing

5 December 2021 0 comments

WORCESTER Warriors second row Anton Bresler has signed for French giants Racing 92, and made his Top 14 debut yesterday against Castres. The 33-year-old Namibian […]

Late Harrison strike secures spoils for Sarries

28 November 2021 0 comments

By SIMON BEASLEY Glc-Hartpury ..21 Saracens ……..24 ZOE Harrison hit a late three-pointer to deny Gloucester-Hartpury after a fine comeback and win the tightest of […]

Thomas: I’m still in charge of the team

28 November 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Leading voice: Ted Hill welcomes the arrival of Steve Diamond to Sixways PICTURES: Getty Images STEVE Diamond takes charge of Worcester’s rugby […]

DREAM TEAM

28 November 2021 1 comment

JON CLARKE, THE FORMER BRISTOL, NORTHAMPTON, WORCESTER & LEEDS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Soane Tonga’uiha – He […]

Diamond watches kids shine as Powell sees red

21 November 2021 1 comment

By JOHN EVELY Worcester ……..68pts Tries: Simpson 6, 28; Doel 12, Howe 33, 45; Thomas 38, Johnson 47, Dodd 58, Smith 63, Searle 78 Conversions: […]

Bears building for bright future from within

14 November 2021 1 comment

BRISTOL may have the wealthiest backer in the Premiership but they are intent on growing their own rather than splurging on imports. They have signed […]

Fresh faces earn call for Canada challenge

14 November 2021 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW… England v Canada Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, Twickenham Stoop TEENAGE flanker Sadia Kabeya and wing Heather Cowell will make their debuts against […]

Phillips’ hat-trick on Test comeback

14 November 2021 0 comments

Wales …………..29 South Africa ..19 CARYS Phillips made a mockery of the decisions of previous head coaches not to select her for the past two […]

Diamond spotted twice in the West Country

7 November 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond was spotted by Blindside spies twice in the West Country over the last week, where it […]

Perfection will come eventually says Lam

7 November 2021 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol …………….27pts Tries: Fricker 36, 73; Whiteley 51, Jeffries 40 Conversions: Sheedy 40, 73 Worcester ……….5pts Tries: Heward 49 Penalties: Sheedy 3 […]

Lapses of concentration are costing us, blasts Thomas

7 November 2021 0 comments

WORCESTER boss Jonathan Thomas lamented his players inability to remain fully “in the moment” for 80 minutes. The Warriors head coach said: “The players feel […]

Magic MacGinty helps Sharks find their edge

7 November 2021 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN Sale ………………..30pts Tries: Van der Merwe 9, Yarde 41, Ross 80 Conversions: MacGinty 10, 42, 80+1 Penalties: MacGinty 27, 32, 64 Northampton […]

O’Donnell back for Scots

7 November 2021 1 comment

FOUR players could debut for Scotland women against Japan on November 14. Shona Campbell, Holly McIntyre, Meryl Smith and Anne Young have been named in […]

Wasps join hunt for Chiefs’ Skinner

31 October 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler WASPS are interested in talking to Sam Skinner, right, about making the switch […]

Ashton suspended after bust-up

31 October 2021 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Better days: Chris Ashton scores for Worcester against Northampton CHRIS Ashton faces an uncertain future at Worcester Warriors […]

Diamond’s back looking for club

31 October 2021 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond is ready to make his return to the Premiership and become rugby’s version of legendary American […]

Yapp puts faith in Warriors young guns

31 October 2021 0 comments

PREVIEW… Worcester Warriors v Saracens Sixways, KO 2pm WARRIORS have been a team on the rise this season, with victories over Sale and Loughborough as […]

Biggar’s kindness is fillip for young Fin

31 October 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WHEN Fin Smith was wondering what to do with himself after Worcester’s 66-10 defeat to Northampton in the last round of the Premiership, […]

Carey fills in for Oisín

31 October 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS NORTHAMPTON have signed tighthead prop Conor Carey until the end of the season to cover the hamstring injury to Oisín Heffernan. Carey, 30, […]

My testimonial year is not the end of Billy!

31 October 2021 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE BILLY TWELVETREES is confident a growing sense of self-belief within the squad will finally rid Gloucester of their inconsistent image. For the […]

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