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University helps lift Exeter's challenge
WHEN Rob Baxter outlined his vision for the future of Exeter Chiefs, the director of rugby made no secret of the fact that he would be looking at a number of new kids on the block.
Keen demand to host Euro finals weekend
DOMINIC McKay, chairman of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), has revealed that interest in hosting European club rugby’s finals weekend was higher than ever after announcing Cardiff and Bilbao as the venues for 2025 and 2026.
Reynolds delight as Raiders march on
JORDAN Reynolds was a happy man as his Guernsey Raiders team came out on top in a must-win clash with Wimbledon.
Cozens urges Clifton to turn it on for the full 80
PLAYER-COACH Luke Cozens called for Clifton to concentrate for full 80 minutes the after two late Chester tries took some of the gloss off a solid home victory.
Tigers on the prowl as first 40 sets tone
FOR those doubting the motivation and desire of the two sides at Dore More, there was the strongest of rebuttals, the Yorkshire rivals – separated by nine league points – dishing up a ‘no quarter asked, no quarter given’ type of fare.
Prodigal son needs to pull the right strings
GREGOR Townsend, the longest serving head coach in the Six Nations, has been in charge of Scotland since 2017.
Why France are my favourites for the title
PETER O’Mahony’s appointment as Ireland captain for the Six Nations at the age of 34 was a little surprising, in much the same way as Jamie George’s was for England.
Ealing go back on top in 12-try showstopper
EALING Trailfinders secured an emphatic victory over Doncaster Knights in a frantic 12-try thriller.
Macqueen's Tigers are hungry for more
LEICESTER Tigers’ claimed their first victory of the season last Sunday as Vicky Macqueen’s newcomers broke their duck with a 22-19 win at Sale Sharks.
Crisis? Not in my view, says Sanderson
WITH four straight defeats in all competitions and a season-ending injury to England lock Jonny Hill adding to their extensive list of unavailable players, the impending two month break from Premiership action cannot have come at a better time for Sale.
Lawes the enforcer as Saints ease home
LEAGUE leaders Saints avoided a potential banana skin with a six-try victory over winless Newcastle Falcons.
Chairman Bear sees his wishes granted
IF the scoreline defied plausibility, then this match itself defied all logic.
Saracens in position for sprint to the line
SARACENS flanker Andy Christie faces a stern task breaking into the Scotland back row for the Six Nations but an outstanding performance in this win over Exeter will have done his cause no harm.
Enjoy it, says veteran Marler
JOE Marler has urged England’s fresh faces to “embrace the historical” Six Nations stage and show off their “super strengths”.
Hill's move to Lyon hangs in the balance
LYON's move for England lock Jonny Hill appears to be on the brink of collapse after he suffered a knee injury that is set to keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
Christie glad to be back in Scotland fold
FOR all the fresh faces in Scotland’s Six Nations squad, their starting XV to face Wales in Cardiff next Saturday is likely to have a largely familiar look.
Van Graan delighted by Spencer's recall
BATH boss Johann van Graan has hailed Ben Spencer’s England return as a triumph of perseverance after his captain and scrum-half was named in Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad.
David: I'm loving the freedom I get here
NICK David is revelling in the freedom given to players at Harlequins and is in contention for a place in the England A squad for next month's clash against Portugal.
Rams would be happy to play in RFU's new Tier 2
NATIONAL One leaders Rams are among the clubs to have submitted an expression of interest to join the new Tier 2 League proposed by the RFU.
Ward: Diamond is the right man for Falcons
STEVE Diamond takes over at Newcastle this week with club stalwart Micky Ward believing the hard-nosed former Sale and Worcester director of rugby is exactly what the Premiership's basement club needs.
Reid: We are out to finish on a high
EVEN for five-time champions Toulouse, achieving a perfect 15 points from 15 record from the first three rounds of the Champions Cup had proved beyond them until this season.
Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double
LOUIS Lynagh, just 23 and still with a big future, returned to form and prominence with a decisive brace of first-half tries as Quins marched into the round of 16 with a seven-try demolition of Ulster.
Leicester left waiting for spot in knockouts
LEINSTER may have started slowly but their typical steely composure eventually overpowered Leicester for a third successive encounter between the teams.
Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks
ALEX Sanderson wants La Rochelle to feel the noise as they prepare to take on the back-to-back European champions in front of a predicted sell-out at the Salford Community Stadium.
Tough for Falcons as Diamond gets ready
NEWCASTLE’S players will have their fourth boss in less than a year when Steve Diamond starts work as consultant director of rugby next month.
Ben making a Kell of an impression with Bury!
BEN Kelland took over the forwards coach responsibilities alongside his work in Bury St Edmunds’ second-row and has created a formidable pack that have contributed to his side’s unbeaten home record.
Lewis hoping to make some big headlines of his own!
DAN Lewis believes Leicester Lions have what it takes to beat the drop after their victory over Blackheath last weekend.
Students are being taught some crucial rugby lessons
LOUGHBOROUGH are relishing the opportunity to play in National 2 West because of the experience it offers.
Focus for Field is finding a way forward to a fantastic future
THE departure of longstanding director of rugby Gareth Lewis and the loss of key players has presented Huddersfield with a challenging first half of the season.
Taylor happy to leave the bad times behind
FOLLOWING London Irish’s demise, Gloucester has been a safe haven for numerous redundant Exiles and promising England U20s flyhalf Rory Taylor is one of many loving life in his new surroundings.