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JEVANI'S GIFT OF GOALS

Hard-grafting striker bids to deliver again

DABO'S SMASH HIT WITH THE FANS

Defender on song

BOTTOMS UP! INSWORTH IS AIMING HIGH

GARETH Ainsworth backed his Wycombe side to avoid relegation, despite seeing them slip to the bottom of the table.

Aerial king so crucial if Bluebirds are to soar

DEFEAT to Swansea in the south Wales derby was a bitter – but fleeting – blow to Cardiff manager Neil Harris.

Waller working to steady Saints ship

NORTHAMPTON stalwart Alex Waller denies Saints have “been found out” despite a record run of 13 consecutive defeats.

Falcons respond in style but miss bonus

THREE tries in an improved second-half performance at Stade Pierre-Fabre put Newcastle into the qualifying spots for the knock-out stages.

Wales miss out on the great SA invasion

When it comes to wrapping South Africans up in their national colours, Wales stand apart from the rest of the Six Nations. They have not picked one in seven years.

Gloucester white flag disrepects a great Cup

Gloucester are in the process of forgetting all about Danny Cipriani, that exquisitely gifted memory-maker of a No.10 who, when the gods were smiling upon him, persuaded even the most unreconstructed thud-and-blunderer in the darkest corner of the Kingsholm Shed that rugby could be a game of artistry and wonderment.

Player welfare is more than concussion alone

During the week Sir Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby, issued an open letter in response to the ongoing debate about the affect of repeated concussions, and in it he outlined the various steps made by his organisation to try to make the game safer.

French mean machine generate masterpiece

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

Durham have shone since rugby's dawn

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

Breakdown clearouts have made risks worse

There’s an old saying that trouble always come in threes and as far as rugby is concerned that certainly seems the case. First, we had the limited game of pick up and go with the inevitable box-kick finish which is boring and driving fans from the game.

Consistency key for high jumper Freddie

RANGY Leicester fullback Freddie Steward has vowed not to be a ‘ten-game wonder’ as he fights to be the latest Norfolk-born star to excel for club and country.

Alex sheds the pounds to cash in with Eddie

SLIMMED-DOWN and more mobile Harlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt believes he is in tip-top condition for a New Year assault on winning his first England cap.

WELLENS' ACES ARE ON A ROLL

BOSS Richie Wellens believes momentum is building at Salford as the Ammies saw off in-form Walsall to move back into the play-off places.

NOVAK HAS TRUEMAN ON A ROLL

BRADFORD City won for the third time in a row under caretaker manager Mark Trueman as they beat Tranmere at Prenton Park.

MUNOZ OFF TO PERFECT START

XISCO Munoz celebrat-ed victory in his first match as Watford boss after Ismaila Sarr’s first-half goal was enough to earn the points at home to leaders Norwich.

MISFIRING POTTERS FAIL TO HIT THE MARK

STOKE manager Michael O’Neill believes an easing injury list will make his Potters stronger in 2021 after their scoring struggles continued with a draw at Coventry.

HILL FUMES AFTER TRAWLERMEN TOIL

ASSISTANT boss Clint Hill hit out at the performance of referee Tom Nield after his Fleetwood side were held at Gresty Road by a disputed goal.

HELIK STRIKES AT THE DEATH TO SINK TOWN

Defender’s double breaks Terriers’ hearts

GRECIANS FAIL TO IND MATT A FINISH

FRUSTRATED Matt Taylor felt his Exeter side did enough to beat Forest Green Rovers, but a failure to take their chances meant the top-of-the-table clash finished all square.

CARLOS IS KING OF THE SHRIMPS

DEREK Adams ad-mitted to be-ing thrilled after Carlos Mendes Gomes inspired his Morecambe side to a come-from-behind triumph over a spirited Grimsby.

Buzzing Bees have New Year's wish...

IF THE 2019-20 season ultimately ended in heartbreak for Brentford, it seems this current campaign may finally give them a happy ending.

The Royals Are Back In Command!

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic felt his team reproduced their rampant early-season form – at least in the first half – as they secured a hard-fought triumph over Luton Town.

WE'RE ALL PITCHING IN AS ONE

Pearce backs Trident community scheme

WRIGHT STUFF AS TOMMY GUNS DOWN SAD FLEET!

Summer signing too hot for Utd

Diamond rescued Sharks from abyss but courted controversy

After Steve Diamond’s shock departure, Jon Newcombe looks at the highs and lows of his time as DoR of Sale Sharks

‘I'M JUST GLAD TO BE BACK PLAYING'

DUNCAN Watmore could be forgiven for resenting a body that has all too often caused heartache and pain.

THAT'S JUST PURE CHEEK! RAVENS UP TO SECOND

MICHAEL Cheek’s goal on the stroke of half-time fired Bromley to all three points and lifted them up to second in the table.

Reigate's renowned 56 Club were unbeatable with 15 on the pitch

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