News By Ben Jaycock
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/ 3 days agoLeading sports scientists calls for more holistic approach to welfare
Leading sports scientist Stephen Smith believes World Rugby’s guidelines on the maximum number of appearances made in a season are too...
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/ 3 days agoLouis Rees-Zammit tipped to get better by Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies believes the best is yet to come from returning Welsh superstar Louis Rees-Zammit, who he feels can be the...
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/ 3 days agoPrem Rugby Transfers: Five key signings show way for Bath
Ben Jaycock assesses the comings and goings in the transfer market as the Premiership prepares for the coming season With the...
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/ 3 days agoYoung Guns – Ollie Davies
Ollie Davies’s journey into rugby has always been rooted in the North West and is now part of the Sale Sharks...
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/ 1 week agoPrem Rugby Cup Preview: Newcastle & Gloucester host openers
The Prem Rugby Cup returns next season under a new format without Championship clubs’ involvement. Fixtures were revealed this week with...
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/ 1 week agoCarrie Exworth’s bringing everything together for England
Carrie Exworth is only one of two female members of staff working within the England men’s pathway team. In the high-performance...
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/ 1 week agoYoung Guns – Jess Taylor
England U18s back row Jess Taylor recalls earning a pound from her father every time she tackled hard enough to make...
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/ 1 week agoI’m so proud of what we achieved at Northampton Saints – Matt Ferguson
After seven years building one of the most respected packs in English rugby, Matt Ferguson parted ways with Northampton Saints this...
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/ 2 weeks agoPrem Rugby Fixtures: Sale Sharks ready to host Thursday night party
Sale Sharks welcome Gloucester for an unprecedented Thursday night opener in this season’s newly rebranded ‘Prem Rugby’ on September 25. Newcastle...
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/ 2 weeks agoYoung Guns – Joy Okechukwu
Joy Okechukwu only began playing rugby three years ago but has already shown enough progress with Harlequins for her to be...
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/ 2 weeks agoTV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised
All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...
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/ 2 weeks agoBarnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues
Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoI may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James
Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNew Zealand 29-19 France: All Blacks put on burners to down France
New Zealand ................. 29pts Tries: Jordan 21, Lienert-Brown 42, Kirifi 58, McAlister 75 Conversions: McKenzie 22, 43, 76 Penalty: McKenzie 30...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoScotland 41-12 Samoa: Scotland off to a flier as they blast past Samoa
Samoa ..............12pts Tries: Nee-Nee 51, Paia’aua 64 Conversion: Umaga 65 Scotland ..........41pts Tries: Ashman 8, Hutchinson 13, Reed 31, Steyn 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSouth Africa 55-10 Georgia: Springboks on Cloud 9 in ruthless demolition
South Africa ....55pts Tries: Venter 9, van der Merwe 14, 32, Moodie 19, van der Merwe 47, 73, Willemse 56, Arendse...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoU20s World Championship: England’s title defence is ended with a whimper
5TH-6TH PLAY-OFF England .............40pts Tries: Tuipulotu 17, Ridl 21, Williams 36, Sela 52, Knight 61, Hammick 75 Conversions: Coen 18, 22,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Italy rally past Wales as Irish edge out a dogged Spain
Italy, who were facing Wales for the third time this season, recorded their best ever placing at the tournament as they...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoU20s World Championship: South Africa down All Blacks to end 13 year wait
New Zealand ....................15pts Tries: Sa 16, Kunawave 79 Conversions: Cole 79 Penalties: Simpson 46 South Africa..................... 23pts Tries: Nyali 3, Mentoe...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place
Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Winterbottom: To win a series in Argentina is huge
Ben Jaycock catches up with legendary openside Peter Winterbottom to discuss his thoughts on England’s win over Argentina, the back row...
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English Championship
/ 3 weeks agoMatt Riley is backing Richmond to do well in Champ Rugby
Former National League stalwart Matt Riley believes Richmond are well-equipped to test themselves in The Champ next season, but says how...
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/ 3 weeks agoArchie McParland: I want to be Northampton Saints’ No 1 scrum-half
England U20s graduate Archie McParland is enjoying working under his mentor at Northampton, Alex Mitchell, but is determined to oust...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland snatch victory with late Jack van Poortvliet try to take series sweep in Argentina
Jack van Poortvliet scored a last-gasp try as England secured a 2-0 series win in Argentina. Steve Borthwick’s side will head...
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/ 1 month agoHarlequins can capitalise in Kent, says Mike Friday
Former Wasps scrum-half Mike Friday says the continued silence surrounding the club’s return to professional rugby could be telling and says...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland 106-7 Portugal: Humiliation for Os Lobos as Irish go on rampage
Portugal .............. 7pts Try: Martins 52 Conversion: Aubry 53 Ireland.............106pts Tries: McCloskey 1, Gavin 8, 41, O’Brien 10, 23, Bolton 12,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoNew Zealand 43-17 France: All Blacks are too good for fragile Les Bleus
New Zealand .................43pts Tries: Roigard 13, Savea 22, Taylor 28, Vaa’i 35, Jordan 53, Ioane 61 Conversions: B Barrett 14, 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoMakeen Alikhan taking on his old Harlequins pals for USA against England
Makeen Alikhan could come face-to-face with some of his former Harlequins team-mates when the USA host England in Washington on Saturday,...
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Features
/ 1 month agoYoung Guns: Asa Stewart-Harris
Boyhood supporter Asa Stewart-Harris is already making waves at Saracens, with a sharp pass, a keen rugby brain, and a love...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoIreland 34-5 Georgia: Tommy O’Brien is quick to take charge for Ireland
Georgia ................ 5pts Try: Jalagonia 45 Ireland.............. 34pts Tries: T O’Brien 2, 8; Casey 41, Timoney 70 Conversions: Prendergast 3, 9,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoNew Zealand 31-27 France: All Blacks forced to work by French
New Zealand ....... 31pts Tries: Jordan 20, 47; Vaa’i 27, Barrett 40 Conversions: Barrett 21, 27, 41, 48 Penalty: Barrett 74...
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/ 2 months agoU20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoU20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time
England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...
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Features
/ 2 months agoYoung Guns – Luke Griffiths
England U19s second row Luke Griffiths’ professional rugby career started with a bold LinkedIn message and a leap of faith to...
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/ 2 months agoLeinster make sure as they crush Bulls to win URC title
By Ben Jaycock Leinster ............................. 32pts Tries: Conan 6, Barrett 14, van der Flier 23, Gunne 73 Conversions: Prendergast 7, 14;...
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English Championship
/ 2 months agoWorcester Warriors will be Championship contenders, says new man Roma Zheng
Worcester Warriors signing Roma Zheng is hoping to help his new side return to the Premiership, with the hungry flyer the...
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English Championship
/ 2 months agoEaling Trailfinders gunning to make it three Championship titles in succession
Reuben Bird-Tulloch has found a new lease of life at Ealing Trailfinders and is looking forward to pursuing a hat-trick of...
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/ 2 months agoEvans sets his sights on a Twickenham three-peat
Bill Beaumont Championship Final Preview By BEN JAYCOCK KENT are playing for a hat-trick of Division 1 titles on Saturday when...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSeven-try England U20s go on the rampage against Georgia
Georgia U20 ....14 England U20 ... 43 A potent England U20s proved victorious in Georgia on the eve of next month’s...
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/ 2 months agoCrusaders set up final clash with Chiefs
■By BEN JAYCOCK WILL Jordan scored a second half brace as the Crusaders edged out reigning champions, the Blues, 21–14 to...
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Features
/ 2 months agoYoung Guns – Jack Lightbown
Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...
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/ 2 months agoNick Easter prepares to help USA take on England
Former England No.8 Nick Easter is preparing to face his fellow countrymen from the other side of the touchline this summer,...
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/ 2 months agoJimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins
For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...
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/ 2 months agoHarlequins’ Roma Zheng on the fast road to success
Roma Zheng’s rugby journey has been far from conventional, and he admits it’s had its challenges. The Harlequins winger, who has...
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Features
/ 2 months agoEaster welcomes Worcester return
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...
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/ 2 months agoMP joins campaign to help raise funds in fight against MND
NICK Smith is calling for the rugby community to come together and support the sport’s battle against Motor Neurone Disease. Smith,...
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/ 2 months agoI can’t wait to learn from the best at Harlequins – Aofie Wafer
Six Nations player of the tournament, Ireland star Aoife Wafer, can’t wait to pick the brains of her new back row...
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/ 2 months agoEastern Counties set sights on Twickenham
Gill Burns County Championship ■ By BEN JAYCOCK EASTERN Counties head coach Tom Harding says his players are fired up ahead...
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/ 2 months agoYoung Guns – George Knowles
Gloucester hooker George Knowles is one of the brightest young front rowers coming through the England age-grade system – and he’s...
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/ 2 months agoLast four prepare for final assault
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCKD NEXT weekend’s semi-finals see the Crusaders host the Blues, while the Chiefs progressed...















