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Ewers gets dogged Exeter over the line

EXETER’S famous determination enabled them to cling on to second place in the Premiership table as they pulled off the great escape after trailing for 75 minutes.

Why should Thorley pay for defending himself?

There is virtually universal support for the current clampdown on tackles involving contact with the head, but events last week must raise questions about whether the disciplinary process in the Premiership is working.

Frazzled Wasps take time out to recharge

IF EVER a game illustrated the contrasting mental states of two sides this was it – Bristol all bustle and resilience, Wasps a depleting force in need of a holiday.

Bath's belief shines through the storm

BATH’S group morale was key as the West Country side produced a superb six-try display to get their third victory from their last four matches to continue their resurgence in form.

Hogg aims to make up for Dublin howler

SCOTLAND and Ireland have become such familiar and feisty foes in recent times – today is their fifth meeting in a little over two years – that the fixture is rarely lacking spice.

Grayson's on target as Saints close it out

SALE dominated Northampton for large chunks of this bitty encounter but it was the home team’s defence and resolution which proved decisive.

I'm backing wonderful Wales all the way in Paris

In my column last week I wrote that George North, Louis Rees-Zammit and the rest of Wales’ dangerous back-three players could cause havoc in the Italian sunshine. So it proved. Italy were as bad as I expected them to be and Wayne Pivac’s side took full advantage to move to within a game of a Grand Slam.

Playmaker Theo eyes long run in the middle

THEO Brophy Clews has banished his injury woe and is ready to deliver on the talent that has long marked him down as a London Irish star of the future.

Stopwatch away! It's quality time that counts

Thanks to the “game clock” and a scrum process best measured in light-years, top-end Rugby Union matches generally last between 85 and 90 minutes – or, to put it another way, slightly longer than an England innings on a dry and dusty turner in India.

Prince Harry Granted Lood An Exclusive Interview!

Daniel Gallan talks to Sale Sharks lock Lood De Jager about World Cup memories

SHARP DALLAS IS NO COWBOY

FREE-SCORING Andy Dallas scored for the sixth time in eight matches as Weymouth completed the double over promotion-chasing Stockport County.

I'd love to think Glenn is watching from above

THE Yeovil Town dressing room roared on Tuesday evening when manager Darren Sarll told his players they could have Wednesday and Thursday off.

Brilliant Balanta saves Daggers

ANGELO BALANTA re-turned to haunt former club Boreham Wood as his late double helped salvage a point for Dagenham & Redbridge in a thriller at Victoria Park.

THERE'S A GUN TO OUR HEAD!

Reluctant Lynn will play on

CARDS ACE JUST JAMAR-VELLOUS!

JAMAR Loza was the star of the show as Woking returned to winning ways.

WE'RE FIVE ALIVE! CUP DRAFTS GET THUMBS-UP

A NUMBER OF Step 5 clubs across England are gearing up to take part in ‘Champions League’-style special cup competitions once they are allowed to resume playing next month.

WONDER WHELAN WOWS SPIREITES!

CHESTERFIELD climbed, menacingly, to within two points of the play-off places after another fine display in this battle of in-form sides at the Technique Stadium.

Luke puts Pools in the picture

HARTLEPOOL UNIT-ED are now level on points with Torquay United at the National League summit after securing a narrow win over the Gulls.

ARDLEY'S WARY OF URCHINS' APPETITE

NEAL ARDLEY’S delight at Notts County’s home FA Trophy semi-final draw against opposition two rungs below them in the pyramid is tempered by recent experiences.

Sticking To Your Routine Is Vital

The impact of Covid-19 has been considerable – probably the understate-ment of 2020 and 2021 put together! The world of football that we love, sometimes hate, and mostly obsess about, has, like many other industries, taken a big hit.

WARNOCK'S REFFING MAD OVER SWANS

NEIL Warnock laughed as he jibed that Swan-sea are benefitting from controversial refereeing decisions because manager Steve Cooper’s father, Keith, was a former official.

MUNOZ'S PLEA TO MIGHTY MASINA

WATFORD boss Xisco Munoz is looking for more from goalscorer Adam Masina after his strike earned victory over lackluster Nottingham Forest.

SARR'S SPECIAL ONE FOR MUNOZ

Hornets winger shines

RICH BIDS TO BE KING FOR A DAY!

RICHIE Towell is looking forward to another ‘amazing’ Wembley experience – even if his Salford City team could turn out to be cup holders for just one day!

COOK'S CLANGER SOURS CHERRIES

JONATHAN Woodgate could not hide his frustration after seeing his Bournemouth team drop out of the play-off places following a draw at Preston.

MILLER'S TIMING IT RIGHT

REINVENTING himself as a super-sub has worked wonders for Shaun Miller after shrugging off injury to play a major part in Bolton’s push for promotion.

CANARIES ARE OUR MAN CITY, SAYS JONES

DANIEL Farke warned his Norwich City players to keep their focus after they cruised past Luton Town.

BLUES' RECIPE TEMPTS COOK

PAUL Cook says he would rather be the manager of Ipswich Town in League One than take over a “joke” club in the Championship.

AKINDE HAS GOT PLENTY LEFT TO PROVE

Striker’s 500 not out and as ambitious as ever

Guildford make history in Daily Mail U15 Cup

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools