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IT'S SO GOOD TO BE BACK!

Depending on when you are reading this, I may be on my way there, already there, or possibly on my way back from there.

BLINDED BY THE BRIGHT LIGHTS

Paul Benson was working as an accountant in the City of London when he skived off work to accept the offer that changed his life.

Hackett's Still So Card Happy

Former referee has found church

Icon Dan becomes a hero for grassroots

Blair Agnew will be dining out for the rest of his life on the big hit he put in on Dan Carter last weekend. The West Melton hooker lined-up the three-time World Rugby Player of the Year and hit him with everything he had.

Silence the razzmatazz, best tunes are on field

When the new All Black captain Sam Cane and his fellow Chiefs reached halftime during last week’s painful Super Rugby Aotearoa defeat by the Hurricanes in Hamilton, they were serenaded down the tunnel by a blast of Don’t Stop Me Now, a song recorded, to the best of your columnist’s limited knowledge of glam rock, by Queen.

Warburton gets it wrong on world's biggest stage

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

RFU ban destroyed Pilgrim's progress

In their final rage at the dying of the amateur light, the RFU did something which provoked angry questions in both Houses of Parliament.

FFR agree schedule... and it will be brutal!

For France’s internationals, especially those playing for the six Top 14 clubs in the knockout phase of the held-over Champions and Challenge Cup competitions, next season starts off hard – and just gets harder.

Rebel Manu begs for his Tigers job back

MANU Tuilagi made a forlorn attempt to save his Leicester career before the Tigers confirmed his departure on Friday after ten eventful seasons.

Club before country as Francis signs at Chiefs

WALES prop Tomas Francis has ended speculation over his immediate future by extending his contract at Exeter Chiefs.

Fans will remember the players who stayed loyal

This is a time when you have to try to find some positives somewhere, and as the clubs continue to attempt to re-sign players for the remainder of this season, maybe loyalty can be one of the plus points to emerge.

Blundell's have flown flag for Devon for 150 years

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

RAVENS STILL HAD A DREAM

Smith left wondering what might’ve been

YOU CAN STILL HAVE YOUR SAY

THOUSANDS of Non-League supporters have shared their views on how football should return – and there is still time to submit yours.

RAVENS CRAVING SUCCESS

SOUTHERN Stevens looking to complete Coalville job

LIFE GOT A BIT MESSI FOR ME

NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH

LEGEND SIGNED FOR US – AT 80!

WHEN SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS LANDED AT CLEVEDON

IRAN BANKED ME £250,000!

In 1998, I had the summer of my life, helping Iran in their World Cup journey. It’s a strange story, which is all on film. We’ll start with the day I had £250,000 riding on a football match

UPHOLD LAW AND YOU WILL SUCCEED

WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?

JOEL'S EGGS IN A NEW BASKET

FROM NBA TO THE COMBINED COUNTS

HOOPS BUOYED IN PURSUIT OF THE GOLD-EN VASE SHOT!

POSITIVE Corinthian manager Michael Golding says the news that the FA are determined to finish the FA Vase is ‘brilliant’ for everyone at the club.

BOOTHAM BOWA DAMP SQUIB!

A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL

High time Cardiff put up a statue for Billy

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW

Now Manu and Faletau are wanted in France

FRENCH COLUMN

Never say never, but I can't see an exodus to America

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK

Diversity sounds good – but are the people there?

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

‘Iron Mike' cuts all ties with Gloucester

MIKE Teague’s disenchantment with Gloucester has led the talismanic England and Lions flanker who played with such distinction for the club to demand the return of his memorabilia at Kingsholm.

Champion Boks must declare war on drugs

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points

Kiwis slap embargo on foreign coaches

GUEST COLUMNIST

Daft money in Japan is bubble waiting to burst

With no rugby being played, it’s money, or rather the lack of it, that’s dominating the headlines.