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IT'S TIME TO STREAMLINE

Clubs are being over-worked

Was this the greatest club Seven of all time?

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 11 Wigan win Middlesex 7s 11 May 1996

Ten more years a Chief then it's Rob for England

EXETER CHIEF's boss Rob Baxter is destined for greatness at international level with England and the Lions – but only after he has steered his club to European glory.

So proud to be made captain of my country

MY LIFE IN RUGBY SCULLY BLAINE THE FORMER USA EAGLES CAPTAIN AND LEICESTER AND CARDIFF BLUES FULL-BACK

Lansdown argument all about monopoly

According to the American business magazine Forbes, there are around a thousand people in the world blessed with a healthier bank account than the Bristol owner Steve Lansdown. As one of them happens to be Sir James Dyson, who helps finance neighbouring Bath, a short stretch of the A4 in Somerset has become the rugby equivalent of Billionaire’s Row.

Give stars Test fees but keep pay down

With the easing of lockdown there are many thoughts of how to restart the game and with the new ideas that are emerging, seeking to re-boot in a new and exciting money-making way.

Ford: Bodes must be mad to give me a go!

JOE FORD admits it was brave of Doncaster to take a punt of him after a coaching baptism of fire at Yorkshire Carnegie.

Farrell has the game to replace Sexton

2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION

At least Dallaglio has a firm grip on reality

Money dominated the rugby headlines last week. In BT Sports’ Rugby Today, Craig Doyle raised the subject of marquee players in the Premiership, and the responses from his guests summed up the current madness.

Bristol get set to welcome back fans

PREMIERSHIP clubs are preparing to welcome back spectators, with Bristol leading the way in being ready to accommodate socially-distanced crowds at Ashton Gate.

EVATT THE OPTIMIST

EFL ruling gives Bluebirds hope

MARINE LIFE HAS LOTS TO OFFER

THEIR promotion hopes were thwarted but Marine are still winning – by doing their local community proud.

HERO JULIAN IS PRETTY IN PINK

This week, Billericay Town photographer NICKY HAYES shares and explains the image that he cherishes the most

Rugby must recalibrate by remembering less is more

After a decade at Harlequins in various roles, former head coach and academy guru Mark Mapletoft offers NEALE HARVEY his views on the game.

REBELS' ALEX HAS THINGS SEWN UP

ALEX Parsons has found the next best thing to playing full-time football – helping the game’s best to become better.

Six Nations WILL move for global season plan

RUGBY’S global powerbrokers have confirmed that the Six Nations is in the process of being moved out of its winter habitat.

CHEER UP – THERE WILL BE A NEXT SEASON

YOU’LL be delighted to know I’m not going to bang on about dual standards in football; the relative merits of points-per-game versus null-and-void, or even asking a supercomputer to predict whether Boreham Wood would have beaten Ebbsfleet away. Why? Because you’re probably as bored with it as I am.

Rugby can learn financial fair play from America

From outside the Premiership circle it seems that if you have a group of clever people running these clubs, who, in their own business lives have been very successful, they should be able to work together to agree on a workable, financially sound way forward.

THE YEAR BILLY'S TINY VILLAGERS BECAME GIANTS

North Ferriby lived out Wembley dream

Rejecting Eddie led to my Test career

EDDIE Jones once rang me up and said I’ll give you a contract at the Brumbies, but on the understanding that you’ll be third or fourth choice and behind George Smith in the pecking order. I said, ‘who is George Smith?’ and he replied, ‘he’s this new kid, he’s pretty good!’.

TAPP IS READY TO RUN AGAIN!

Love Island star determined to play on

Premiership is for all – not just the richest, Steve

I fear for the future of the Premiership and the open letter from Bristol Bears owner, Steve Lansdown, has done nothing to ease my concerns. In his letter he sets out his vision for the league, and it contains sentiments that I suspect only the richest owners might agree with. In fact, the Lansdown approach would, in my opinion, run a real risk of driving a number of his rivals out of business.

BATEMAN FUMES AT VOID CALL

STEVE Bateman admits leaving Berkhamsted ‘pulled on the heartstrings’ – and has hit out at the decision to null and void the season.

Overnight success took Chiefs 13 years!

On Tuesday, Exeter Chiefs celebrate the tenth anniversary of winning promotion to the Premiership. NEALE HARVEY marks that momentous day by talking to two of the main personalities

ALEX AIMS FOR HOME COMFORTS

HE TURNED out for no fewer than 19 different clubs as a player, now ambitious Alex Meechan is ready to hit the road again – this time plotting his next move on the managerial ladder.

Welsh trio can put pressure on Conor

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION - THIS WEEK... SCRUM HALVES

Miracle workers keep World Cup dream alive

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

Boyd's trust has seen Fraser grow

SAINTS centre Fraser Dingwall credits the trust Chris Boyd places in his young players for leading him to the fringes of the England team.

Brett's Joined A Stags Party

Goal Scoring ace Brett Williams has seized the opportunity to carve out a long-term future in coaching – while also looking to lead the AFC Totton revolution.

Lockdown's Got Lawrence In The Shape Of His Life

England midfield hopeful Ollie Lawrence is revelling in lockdown loneliness as he aims to show Eddie Jones he can be a World Cup 2023 contender.