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Rugby's holy trinity prove the difference

SINCE time immemorial, rugby has been cloaked in its own cliches: Prince Obolensky was always “dashing”; Colin Meads lived his life as an “unsmiling giant”; Martin Johnson was rarely anything other than “beetle-browed”; and Billy Vunipola, easier to stop with an elephant gun than he is with a Taser according to recent evidence from a late-night bar in Mallorca, will forever be known as “the man who shamed the shirt he wasn’t wearing”.

Scarlets pay price for lack of discipline

ULSTER gave their URC play-off hopes a major boost as they capitalised on indiscipline from the hosts to secure maximum points in Llanelli.

Davies the leading light in Welsh quartet

FOUR international flyhalves took flight from Wales last year, understandably so given the alternative of staying put on contracts shredded by the rugby recession.

Superior Saints go on 14-try rampage

THE good times keep on rolling at Franklin’s Gardens as Northampton put their Champions Cup heartbreak behind them to secure a home Premiership semi-final with a ruthless demolition of a Gloucester side with one eye on their Challenge Cup final later this month.

Coventry denied by powerful Pirates

SHEER pack power delivered two classic late rolling maul tries as Pirates maintained their quest for a second place Championship finish.

Harrison leads from front to seal it for Saracens

SARACENS returned to Allianz PWR action with a bonus-point win at StoneX Stadium.

Blues hold on in battle at the top

BLUES held on with their backs to their try line as they edged past the Hurricanes 31-27 to leapfrog their Kiwi rivals and move top of the table.

Army leave it late to regain trophy

MOMENTS and minutes change matches in equal measure, and that is exactly what happened at Kingsholm as the British Army’s men regained the Inter Service Championship trophy.

Russell masterclass has Bath in top gear

FINN Russell scored eight points, pulled the strings for three of Bath’s tries and barely put a foot wrong in a classy display that will send shivers down the spine of their Premiership title rivals.

James at his best as Sale keep in the race

SAM James might be departing for pastures new but Sale’s Mr Dependable produced a nigh on immaculate performance at full-back as they continue to battle for a play-off place.

New-boy Roots has his eye on NZ return

ONE OF England’s Test debutants this year has a big incentive to make the summer tour to New Zealand – he would be returning to his roots.

Saracens closing in on finishing line

JUST like Manchester City, Saracens become remorseless when the finishing line looms into view.

Tiueti out to make most of Cov move

INSPIRED by his old Uni mate Will Rigg, Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti is hoping that joining Coventry this summer will do wonders for his career.

Tbilisi win was key - Skivington

GEORGE Skivington has credited the European Challenge Cup win against Black Lion in Tbilisi as the moment Gloucester turned their season around.

Leicester have the class to rule again

LEICESTER are not where their fans want them to be – and a minority have been warned by the club about the level of social media abuse directed at players and coaches after their home Premiership defeat by Bristol two weeks ago.

Time to put an end to marquee players

ARE marquee players, or coaches, worth it -- or are they just a Premiership owners’ vanity project?

'Play big matches at neutral venues'

'Play big matches at neutral venues'

GAFFER DUTTON SALUTES YOUNG GUNS

SALISBURY may be kings of the late goal, but when Tony Lee put AFC Totton 1-0 up in the 78th-minute of the playoff final even manager Brian Dutton had his doubts.

THAT ONE WAS JUST FOR YOU, CHIEF

PROUD Enfield Town boss Gavin Macpherson believes their promotion to National League South is a fitting tribute to ‘pioneer’ Dave Bryant.

DOWSE FANS THE FLAMES

BOSS HAS HIS FIRE BACK

ROB'S SO HAPPY TO RIGHT THE WRONGS

ROB ELLIOT says he knew Gateshead would win the FA Trophy when they went for a players’ night out to get over their play-off heartache, insisting there were “wrongs to be righted” at Wembley.

BRAVE BOSTON HAVE STRUCK IT RICH

BOSTON’S Jordan Richards reckons his latest tale of the unexpected was his best yet – and he wants to stick around for another chapter.

WE'RE FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

THE wonder of Wembley can alter the hearts and minds of the best of men – just ask Romford boss Dan Spinks.

HASSAN'S THE

Hero helps Boro write new chapter in history

SPIREITES IN TUNE WITH DRUM-MOND

KANE DRUMMOND says he has been offered a “life-changing opportunity” after landing a dream move into the Football League with Chesterfield.

'APPRENTICE' WOODMAN GETS REWARD FOR LOYALTY

ANDY WOODMAN has had history on his mind.

IT'S HEED OVER HEELS BUT SAD SOLIHULI PAY PENALTY AGAIN

IF EVER a final summed up the glory, heartbreak, agony and ecstasy of football this was it.

AT LAST, OUR CUP HEROES HAVE EARNED THEIR SPURS

“THE BEST moment ever – better than playing Tottenham”.

BROMLEY BOYS ARE IN THE BIG TIME

HOW ABOUT these Bromley boys? The club immortalised in a much-loved book-turned film have been promoted to the EFL for the first time in their 132-year history.

THE BREAK IS OVER AS BRAKES GO BACK UP...

PAUL Holleran says Leamington are relishing another crack at National League football after enjoying a “gap year” at Step 3.