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The prince has his eyes on the prize as usual

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Time for Exeter to ditch the warpaint

To misquote Aristotle, ‘human nature abhors a vaccuum’, and with no rugby at present, the hottest topic around seems to be the headdresses that some Exeter Chiefs supporters like to sport.

Chick: Falcons aim to start fast and not fade

NEWCASTLE back rower Callum Chick says the Falcons will be flying when their Premiership campaign kicks off against champions Harlequins on September 19.

Winning a breakdown was my greatest joy

THE FORMER BRUMBIES, BATH, LEICESTER AND EXETER FLANKER TURNED DEFENCE COACH

Ladesma and Cheika are under pressure

Having lived in Europe for 14 years, I’m now back in Argentina and have been closely following the start of the 2021 Rugby Championship.

Defibrillators are essential, every club should have one

I want to use my column this week to discuss an issue which is both incredibly important and also very close to my heart and that is the importance of every Welsh rugby club having a defibrillator.

I'm delighted for Kolbe, he deserves all the riches

IT’s absolutely staggering to see the amounts of money involved in Cheslin Kolbe’s transfer from European champions Toulouse to Toulon. It’s mind-blowing, and also brilliant news for rugby that these sums of money are batted around in the sport. I couldn’t be happier for Cheslin or any other player to command that sort of contract.

Titterrell swots up on the new boys

Adam Ellis talks to England U20s coach Andy Titterrell after his first year in the job

Wolfpack sharpen claws for bear pit

JACKSON Wray claims the Wolfpack have sharpened their claws and are “hungrier than ever” to regain their seat as England’s top dogs.

Fitzpatrick Raises Key Question For Regions

Any Lancashire member vexed at seeing so little of their champion bowler on the domestic front will have some sympathy with those who subscribe to another superstar of similar vintage.

RED-HOT UNITED STAYING ON TOP

HAYES & Yeading remain the only side in the division with a 100 per cent record.

HURST: THAT'S FOR THE FANS

GRIMSBY Town boss Paul Hurst dedicated this victory over Weymouth to the club’s supporters as they made the perfect start to life back in the National League.

HUDLIN HAS THE STAR POWER!

NEAL ARDLEY ON LEAVING KYLE OUT

CARDS ARE DENIED AS SHAYMEN SET THE BAR

FC HALIFAX condemned new-look Woking to their first defeat of the campaign in a barn-storming game at Kingfield.

Omar red makes Gulls battle

GARY JOHNSON hailed a draw ‘that was as good as a win’ as his stubborn, well-organized side refused to buckle after losing defender Ali Omar to a red card in the 25th minute at Meadow Lane.

IT'S VITAL YOU HAVE A PLAN B

THINGS always pop up that you can’t control. Our for-ward, Joey Butlin, has decided to move on because of our training in the morning and his family commitments. Although we would have preferred to know a bit earlier – it means changing our recruitment strategy – he has to do what’s best for him.

Victory Adds To Daryl's Delight

Dagenham & Red-bridge made it two wins from two with a four-star show which proved too good for Bromley.

CHAMPIONS ARE HELD BY PENYBONT

CHAMPIONS Connah’s Quay Nomads became the first side to blink in the race for the JC Cymru Premier League title as they dropped a point at Penybont.

HOME WILL HELP WOODS GROW!

IT was a real pleasure for me to be in attendance for the opening match at Woodford Town’s new Ashton’s Stadium this month.

BOSS RUSK IS A HAPPY HATTER!

STOCKPORT County boss Simon Rusk hailed the character of his side after inflicting a first-ever NonLeague defeat on Southend United.

Maitland is chasing a flyer for Scotland

SEAN Maitland will leave it up to Gregor Townsend to decide when the curtain should fall on his Scotland career.

Lewies wants more of Quins factor 500

HARLEQUINS captain Stephan Lewies has urged fans to harness the Spirit of Ashton Gate when the champions kick off their title defence.

Ref Doyle available ‘for a pie and a pint'

Neil Fissler finds out what’s next for referee JP Doyle after his American adventure

Hooper shows his class in best Wallaby tradition

A BRIEF encounter with Ian Chappell long ago served as early notice to be wary of Australian Test captains. Quite why the air in Swansea turned blue during the tourists’ three-day match against Glamorgan has been lost in the mists of time other than that Chappell was not in the best of moods.

Cipriani magic can get Bath back in the title mix

It’s hard to say if Danny Cipriani is the missing piece to get Bath back on top – and whether he can change things on his own – but his job will be a lot easier if he has a formidable pack in front of him. It just makes life so much easier for the half-backs.

Pollard puts boot into the misfiring Pumas

THE Rugby Championship may be in more Covid disarray but Siya Kolisi claimed a second quick victory over Argentina tasted sweet.

I can't wait for Gareth return, but go slowly!

IT’S great news Gareth Anscombe is poised to make his long-awaited return from injury this season because he is a player the Ospreys, and to a lesser extent Wales, need desperately.

Let stars go abroad AND play for their countries

It seems to be part of rugby’s culture that the Unions like to flaunt their muscle and tell players that they can only play for their country if they are based there: England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand all do it.

The magnificent men of England's swinging 20s

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Tigers tie up gives kids route through

Paul Rees finds out more about Nottingham’s new partnership with Leicester Tigers