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Perese card sees the Reds run free

THE Waratahs’ will not only have to contend with suffering a heavy loss to the Reds to kick off their Super Rugby AU campaign, but are also sweating on the injury to captain Jake Gordon and a possible ban for Izaia Perese following his red card.

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February 21, 2021
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Red cards can end clear-out madness

SO two rounds into the 2021 Six Nations and already we can reflect on two red cards for illegal, dangerous clear-outs, which frankly is one of the more predictable outcomes in this year’s tournament.

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February 21, 2021
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Guscott becomes pride of the Lions in Brisbane

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

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February 21, 2021
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Covid can't keep Tuala down long

DESPITE having played just seven games, Ahsee Tuala is having an eventful season.

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February 21, 2021
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BT must not hold the Premiership to ransom

BT Sports has been good for Premiership Rugby, investing a lot of money, and a lot of time and effort in providing excellent coverage, but when it comes to major issues in the game, should they be reporting the facts, or expounding their views?

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February 21, 2021
Super Louis Got A Nation Off Their Sofas And Roaring
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Super Louis Got A Nation Off Their Sofas And Roaring

The sight of Jonathan Davies and Jeremy Guscott drooling over the performance of Louis Rees-Zammit in their post-match analysis on BBC said it all. It didn’t even need Jonathan to say, “a star is born” to emphasise how good he had been.

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February 14, 2021
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It's Time We Delivered Alun Wyn Tells Wales

Alun Wyn Jones has told Wales they will have no excuses if they don’t perform in the Six Nations.

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February 7, 2021
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Parton try lands the KO for Irish fighters

LIKE two sluggers without much care for their own wellbeing, London Irish and Gloucester traded blows throughout a nine-try thriller in Brentford.

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February 7, 2021
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Jones aims to develop Harlequins' mean streak

ADAM Jones has urged Harlequins to adopt the sort of hard edge possessed by the Wales teams he played for under Warren Gatland if they are to achieve success.

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February 7, 2021
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Return of the ruck will save our game

It is 16 long years since the large England lock Danny Grewcock planted one of his size umpteens on the head of Dwayne Peel while the Wales scrum-half was still standing upright – a feat of loose-limbed athleticism so impressive, it made Bruce Lee look arthritic by comparison.

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February 7, 2021
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It could go pear-shaped for Eddie very quickly

YOU could, literally, count the onlookers at a deserted Twickenham yesterday on the fingers of one hand but one solitary figure hunched against the rain and cold was Lions coach Warren Gatland and wouldn’t you just give a penny for his thoughts this morning.

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February 7, 2021
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The world leaders in prevarication!

There’s an old adage, ‘When you’ve nothing to say, say nothing’, and it’s one that World Rugby would do well to take to heart. When you see a Press release entitled ‘Rugby united in approach to optimising the men’s international calendar’ it’s reasonable to think it might be followed by something of substance, but what we got was waffle and management-speak of the most ridiculous kind.

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February 7, 2021
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Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig's ear

SCOTLAND rose to the occasion by winning the landmark 150th international against England just as they had the first meeting in Edinburgh in 1871.

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February 7, 2021
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Yellow fever makes Wasps look sickly

WHAT a turnaround! A month ago everything in Wasps’ garden was rosy with European qualification already assured and the completion of a five-match winning run culminating in a thrilling 52-44 victory at Bath.

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February 7, 2021
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Bears confident more cubs will push through

PAT Lam’s relentlessly bullish policy of raising expectation will inspire Bristol’s homegrown youngsters to fight for first team places, insists senior academy manager Gethin Watts.

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February 7, 2021
Care And Smith Show Outclasses The Tigers
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Care And Smith Show Outclasses The Tigers

Marcus Smith and Danny Care showed just why Harlequins were so happy to secure them on new contracts as they proved too hot for Leicester to handle.

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February 14, 2021
Korczyk inspired by Jordy's promotion
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Korczyk inspired by Jordy's promotion

AUSTRALIAN back row dervish Adam Korczyk hopes a fruitful spell at Ealing Trailfinders can pave the way for an eventual surge back into Wallabies contention.

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February 14, 2021
Hill must block easy access to gold zone
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Hill must block easy access to gold zone

FRUSTRATED captain Ted Hill demands Worcester improve their discipline to halt a run of six successive Premiership defeats.

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February 14, 2021
Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green
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Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green

ANDY Farrell has gone through an array of experiences since he took charge of Ireland just over a year ago but at this stage he must be wondering if he’s ever going to enjoy a bit of good luck in this job as one misfortune follows another.

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February 14, 2021
Jack's shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares
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Jack's shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares

A much better performance from England and indeed a much better performance from Italy in a sparky occasionally feisty match that maintained your interest but not for the first time I was left wondering how serious rugby really is in minimising serious injury.

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February 14, 2021
We can still win title insists Jonny
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We can still win title insists Jonny

JONNY May insisted England are over their Scottish nightmare and are still eyeing another Six Nations title after putting six tries past Italy in yesterday’s 41-18 win at Twickenham.

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February 14, 2021
Williams buckles under pressure of shoot-out
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Williams buckles under pressure of shoot-out

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

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February 14, 2021
Henshaw return was reckless says doctor
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Henshaw return was reckless says doctor

The carnage in Cardiff last Sunday added up to a Six Nations record, one which the organisers will most definitely be rushing to shout from the rooftops.

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February 14, 2021
Burns gets a bashing for being English!
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Burns gets a bashing for being English!

I never cease to be amazed by the differing ways in which supporters react to players’ indiscretions. When Billy Burns missed touch at the end of the Wales v Ireland game, he came in for some shocking abuse from some so-called fans – including a couple who played the nationality card, accusing him of being English!

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February 14, 2021
Try-fests are no help in spotting true talent
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Try-fests are no help in spotting true talent

Only another week to go until we will at last have what we hope will be some proper rugby. As much as the continuation of the Premiership has been good for keeping the profile of the game out in the public eye, the truth is the games have no meaning.

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January 31, 2021
Sarries boys fit and ready vows George
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Sarries boys fit and ready vows George

JAMIE George insists he is fit and fired up for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday at Twickenham – despite not playing since December 6.

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January 31, 2021
Enemies of academies get their facts wrong
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Enemies of academies get their facts wrong

Midway through the savagely funny second season of Jesse Anderson’s media big-shot drama Succession, one of the principal characters is talking to a mature student who has spent years working on his second PhD at an Ivy League university. “Just think,” she says. “When you’re done, you won’t have to waste the 12 seconds it takes to look up something on Wikipedia.”

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January 31, 2021
Almond got it wrong but he was still right
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Almond got it wrong but he was still right

NEXT Saturday is the 150th anniversary of the Scotland v England fixture – the world’s oldest international rugby match – and among many things a glorious chance to doff a cap to one HH Almond and his words of wisdom amidst the controversy and rancour that often attaches itself to this annual tribal gathering.

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January 31, 2021
To be fair, Saracens should stay down another season
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To be fair, Saracens should stay down another season

As much as I believe we should all understand the work and efforts of those who are running and funding the Premiership clubs, I can’t help think that there should be a more level playing field for all our clubs.

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January 24, 2021
Don't stop us, we're only getting started
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Don't stop us, we're only getting started

Daniel Gallan talks to Ealing captain Rayn Smid after last week’s landmark victory

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January 24, 2021