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Tuima: We've tightened up a few screws

IF Exeter were to pick a team to travel to Sandy Park as they looked to end their worst start to a Premiership campaign, Harlequins would not be bottom of the list.

Bath's 'bomb squad' needs to be defused

CLOSE your eyes and imagine batting on a fiery Caribbean track in the 1980s, when West Indian fast bowlers ruled the world.

Murray's on a wing - and a prayer ...

BLAIR Murray began the week ‘in a state of shock’ at having gone from nowhere on one side of the world to the starting grid for the autumn Tests on the other.

Daly calls for another All Black demolition

ELLIOT Daly has not had a crack at the All Blacks in five years but has urged England to revisit the masterplan that toppled them in 2019.

Freeman can push England to victory

ANY analysis of England’s chances of beating New Zealand starts with the forwards.

Joe keen to follow in family footsteps

JOE Ford is leading the charge to take Doncaster Knights to the promised land but says they have a long way to go before that becomes reality.

Morris hat-trick lifts Steelmen

HOOKER Ieuan Morris came off the bench to settle matters for Ebbw Vale at Carmarthen Quins with his stunning second half hat-trick completing a 39-11 victory in Super Rygbi Cymru.

Two off as Bath put Sale on the rack

BATH’S third home victory over Sale victory over Sale this year was far less stressful than the first two as the Sharks showed a generosity in defence that left their director of rugby Alex Sanderson lost for words.

Baxter: Time for the talking to stop

ROB Baxter has told his Exeter players that the time for talking has stopped as they go into today’s clash against Harlequins at Sandy Park looking for their first win of the season.

Pearson enjoys 'Dragons' Den'

TOM Pearson will not let missing out on the England squad for the autumn internationals drag him down as he looks to build on a strong start to the season.

We need to kick on after winning at last

Paul Rees talks to Ethan Grayson who heard from two rugby legends after he helped Newcastle end their 25-match losing run

Coetzee's pulling his weight again

WHETHER he starts or comes off the bench, Jaco Coetzee is just happy to be contributing fully to Bath’s revival after an injury-hit start to his career in blue, black and white.

To play in two World Cups was a dream

RUGBY started quite late for me.

Call time on this pantomime ploy

THIS 60-second shot clock twaddle. If we must continue to plough down this blind alley it needs to apply from the moment the referee awards the penalty. If the authorities are going to put some stick about at least do it properly and with conviction.

Hancox joins the 200 club

AFTER 10 years of donning the red, black and yellow shirt for Bournemouth, skipper Grant Hancox made his 200th appearance this month after their Regional 2 South Central clash against Winchester.

COLEMAN: ANTHONY DESERVES SUCCESS

JOHN Coleman has no concerns about Anthony Barry being intimidated by England’s galaxy of superstars.

'DOWN-TO-EARTH WAYNE IS ONLY GOING TO HELP US GET BETTER'

WHEN Adam Randell was growing up, Wayne Rooney was England’s talisman, Manchester United’s record goalscorer and a global icon. Now?

Resilient Robins pay tribute to Theo

BRISTOL City’s assistant head coach Chris Hogg reckons his players did Liam Manning proud after leaving the Riverside Stadium with three points.

ROO SPEECHLESS AS PILGRIMS COLLAPSE

WAYNE Rooney says it’s difficult to put Plymouth Argyle’s performance into words after the Pilgrims were hammered by Cardiff City.

CANARIES FAIL TO MAKE PELACH PAY

NARCIS PELACH was indebted to Million Manhoef as the midfielder’s equaliser ensured Stoke shared the points with his former club Norwich City.

SORRY HORNETS STUNG BY THE TOP HATTERS IN DERBY ROUT

Edwards proud of his side's 'purpose'

Brazilian is man of steel for the Blades

VINICIUS Souza loves a tackle. Ahead of the weekend, nobody in the Championship had made more than Sheffield United’s midfield enforcer this season. Nobody in the Premier League made more last season.

GRIGG BRACE HAS DANNY LOOKING UP

DANNY Webb believes the Spireites have shown they deserve to be in the League Two play-off places after this convincing victory.

POMPEY POUNCE FOR A FIRST WIN

Tactical changes pay off...

MOORE'S CROWN HOPES SOAR

DARREN Moore said he believes he has the squad needed to bring success to Port Vale after his side secured a win over Fleetwood Town to keep them at the top of League Two.

'THIS IS MY BIG CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT I'VE LEARNED'

JOHN Doolan has learned plenty on his football journey – and he’s keen to use every scrap of knowledge to ensure that Accrington Stanley remain a Football League club.

'WE WILL KEEP ON PLAYING OUR WAY'

CHARLIE Hughes insists his debut blunder against Norwich City won’t stop him trying to play his way out of trouble.

GAZ BACKS MATT TO BE TOP BOSS

'Chairboys lucky to have him'

TAYLOR IS TALK OF THE TOWN

ELLIS Taylor admits that his confidence is “Sky high” following impressive performances in front of the live TV cameras this season.

HARRIS: WE HAVE TO BE RUTHLESS

FRUSTRATED Neil Harris has admitted he is fed up with talking about his Millwall side’s missed chances after they almost came back to haunt them in their draw against Derby County.