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Features
/ 2 months agoHenry Slade reveals diabetes scare
Henry Slade has revealed he recently had a major on-field concern with his continuous battle with Type 1 diabetes. The centre...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoCraig Warlow – Living the Game, Leading the Next Generation
“Wilder than the wind and stronger than a storm.” Dylan Gossett was talking about romantic love in Stronger Than a Storm....
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/ 2 months agoBath won’t be one-hit wonders, says Ted Hill
Ted Hill made his peace with beaten Leicester opponents when he marched into England camp last Monday and warned Bath are...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title
You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Can Bath outdo the team that Jack Rowell built?
The dear departed Jack Rowell rather fancied himself as a master of the caustic punchline and remained particularly proud of one...
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/ 2 months agoPremiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory
Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...
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/ 2 months agoI’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJames Harrington: Back to the future again for Biarritz
The decision, when it came, was no great surprise. ProD2 side Biarritz, relegated for financial reasons shortly after the end of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 months agoNepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester
Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoGallagher Premiership Final 2025 attracts highest TV audience ever
The sold-out Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025 is officially the most-watched fixture in Premiership Rugby history. Across TNT Sports and ITV1,...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoCharlie Elliott: The new Premiership rebrand – All of the details
The Premiership is set to rebrand itself to simply the ‘Prem’ from next season, as part of a plan to make...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bath’s title celebrations & Ma’a Nonu rolls back the years
Across the world of rugby, there were lots of moments to look back on from this weekend. Given that it saw...
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/ 2 months agoBath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again
Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...
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/ 2 months agoNearly 60 Premiership players chasing new deals for next season
Worcester's re-emergence as a professional entity and the return of the salary cap to pre-pandemic levels have helped to reduce the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 months agoOwen Farrell returning to Saracens
Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoGallagher Premiership set for new ‘Prem’ rebrand
The Premiership will become the ‘Gallagher Prem’ next season as it rebrands in a bid to champion the intensity, aggression and...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoBath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top
Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoMichael Cheika – ‘I’ve never seen refereeing like that in my life’
Dan Cole was binned for a late challenge on Finn Russell, and Michael Cheika claimed his side got no change off...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Ben Spencer’s kicking has Bath on the front foot
It felt as if the trophy presentation could have been made at half-time. Bath led 13-7, and only once in their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath
When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...
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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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/ 2 months agoRyan Baird: I am so proud of everyone at Leinster
Leinster second row Ryan Baird revelled in taking his side back to the top of their domestic league after a tough...
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/ 2 months agoBen Spencer and Finn Russell are the perfect pair
It started with a headlock and a chewed ear, but the relationship between Ben Spencer and Finn Russell has developed into...
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/ 2 months agoMarco Bortolami replaces Paul Deacon at Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have appointed Marco Bortolami as head coach to replace Paul Deacon, who left the club on Wednesday having been...
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/ 2 months agoURC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest
Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 months agoJames O’Connor looks likely to replace Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers
Crusaders and Australia fly-half James O’Connor looks set to join Leicester on a one-year deal after turning down an offer from...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoJaco Pienaar to coach the Northampton Saints scrum
Northampton have appointed Jaco Pienaar as their new scrum coach. The 42-year-old will arrive at Franklin’s Gardens this summer, replacing Matt Ferguson,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 months agoRoss Moriarty finalises move to Ospreys
Ospreys have completed the signing of Wales back row Ross Moriarty from French side Brive. The British and Irish Lion returns...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Turner – Don’t let the Championship turn into ‘zombie league’
Nick Cain talks to Paul Turner as he says his goodbyes to Ampthill after 14 years in charge Paul Turner’s record...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs’ Tommy Wyatt ruled out until 2026 with knee injury
Exeter full-back Tommy Wyatt will not play until 2026 after suffering a serious knee injury which requires surgery and will keep...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears dismiss any Wales move for Pat Lam
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam will not be Wales’ new head coach, says club chief operating officer Tom Tainton. Lam...
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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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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoResults
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/ 2 months agoAnother bad day for sorry Grenoble
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN All action: Grenoble’s Julien Farnoux takes the fight to Perpignan at Stade des Alpes PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoBest Individual Matchups in the Premiership and URC Finals
Finals weekend is coming up in both the Premiership and the United Rugby Championship (URC). Bath play Leicester Tigers at Twickenham...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoLeinster vs Bulls: Big URC Final Preview
Leinster hosts the Vodacom Bulls in the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC) this weekend. The game will be held...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoBath vs Leicester Tigers: Big Premiership Final Preview
Bath face Leicester Tigers at Twickenham to decide the winner of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. The Blue, Black and Whites have...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoOwen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season
Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal. Speculation has...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoDan Sheehan – “There is absolutely no way the Bulls will be hungrier than Leinster”
Leinster and Ireland star Hooker Dan Sheehan insists that there is absolutely no way a team will be hungrier than Leinster...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoFinal Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt
An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPremiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat
Scotland and Bath’s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoThe Calm in the Storm: How Scarlets’ Archie Hughes Is Defining His Game
Over the past few years, Welsh rugby has entered a new era. Many familiar faces have walked away from the game,...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears
Wednesday holds a special place for rugby union fans in the UK. The games’ rising stars take to the pitch to...
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Summer Tours
/ 2 months agoBack in Welsh Colours: Josh Macleod’s Road to Japan
There is something about Wales producing top-quality talent in the back row—the likes of Sam Warburton, Dan Lydiate, and Justin Tipuric...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoPremiership & URC Team of the Week: Home comfort in Semi-Finals
The Premiership and URC semi-finals have now been played, with the finalists for both competitions now decided. All four home teams won, with...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMichael Cheika tells his Leicester Tigers: We’ve won nothing yet
Michael Cheika saw his Leicester side make the Premiership final but warned: It means nothing without the trophy. An epic semi-final...
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/ 2 months agoSteve Diamond leads the applause for Newcastle Falcons backer Semore Kurdi
As Newcastle finished the season waiting for news on a takeover, Steve Diamond paid tribute to backer Semore Kurdi. Red Bull...
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/ 2 months agoJack van Poortvliet keen to follow in Ben Youngs’ footsteps
Jack van Poortvliet has spent his rugby upbringing idolising fellow Norfolk-born scrum-half Ben Youngs and now hopes to step into his...
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/ 2 months agoI’m aspiring to be like Manu Tuilagi, says Rekeiti Ma’asi-White
Alex Sanderson believes Rekeiti Ma’asi-White’s work ethic will take him far after a season when the centre broke into the England...
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