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Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints boss on how to close gap to Exeter Chiefs & Saracens
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 10:00
"Suppressing the physical domination" of Exeter and Saracens is key to ending their stranglehold on the Premiership, says Northampton's Chris Boyd.Chiefs and Sarries will contest the Premiership final for the third time in four seasons at Twickenham on 1 June.Northampton, who finished 30 points behind leaders Exeter, lost 42-12 to the Chiefs in Saturday's semi-final. "There is a significant gap…
Glasgow more robust team despite final defeat - Horne
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 06:31
Glasgow Warriors are a more robust team than the one that has previously "flopped" in big games, says centre Pete Horne.Warriors came up just short in the Pro14 final, losing 18-15 to Leinster.But having taken a battering in the semi-finals last season, Horne says there is far more "steel" about the team now. "We're a different side to where we…
Sean O'Brien: Ireland flanker ruled out of Rugby World Cup
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 07:15
Ireland back row forward Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup as he will be sidelined for up to six months recovering from hip surgery.A statement released by Leinster on Sunday indicated that O'Brien will have surgery "in the next few weeks".O'Brien lifted the Pro14 trophy on Saturday after Leinster beat Glasgow 18-15 in the final…
World Rugby Sevens Series: Wales secure vital win over Japan
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 03:35
Wales secured a vital win against nearest rivals Japan in their bid to remain in the top 14 of the World Rugby Sevens Series.Richie Pugh's side went into the penultimate round of the series in 14th spot, three points ahead of Japan.But tries from captain Luke Treharne, Afon Bagshaw and Joe Goodchild saw Wales secure a 17-0 win in the…
England Sevens denied quarter-final spot in London
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Saturday, 25 May 2019 12:14
England narrowly missed out on reaching the Cup quarter-finals as they hosted the latest World Rugby Sevens Series event in London.England needed to beat New Zealand by at least 10 points in Saturday's final game but had to settle for a 17-12 win.That meant New Zealand and Ireland progressed from Pool C for Sunday's Cup knockout stage at Twickenham. It…
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Saturday, 25 May 2019 12:05
'Don't judge Cipriani on semi-final defeat' - Ackermann
Saturday, 25 May 2019 03:01
Pro14 final: Glasgow are transformed, but holders Leinster remain rightful favourites
Friday, 24 May 2019 03:58
Glasgow Warriors v Leinster: Trophies don't define Leinster - Contepomi
Friday, 24 May 2019 05:33
Pro14 final: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster - team news & preview
Friday, 24 May 2019 05:08
We know what's coming at Exeter - Saints chief Boyd
Friday, 24 May 2019 04:46
Saracens & Gloucester stars back for semi-final
Friday, 24 May 2019 01:25
Top Hogg: Departing star's five best moments for Glasgow
Thursday, 23 May 2019 13:53
Insurance change frees Wales & Scotland players for World Cup training camps
Thursday, 23 May 2019 23:36
Premiership semi-finals: Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton in last four
Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:55
Glasgow Warriors v Leinster: Five key issues ahead of Pro14 final
Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:59
Final dream got me through 'dark places' - Glasgow's Zander Fagerson
Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:13
Nick Fenton-Wells: Bristol forward retires to take up backroom role
Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:45
Dave Lewis: Harlequins scrum-half retires aged 30
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 23:51
Jack Nowell: Exeter's England winger says Chiefs are spurred on by 2018 Premiership final loss
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 14:30
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half wins Premiership Player of the Season award
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 09:38
'I want those nerves - I want to finish on a high' - Hogg on Glasgow farewell
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 03:19
Scottish Rugby to look 'very closely' at Six Nations plans
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:05
Geordan Murphy: Leicester head coach charged with verbally abusing match officials
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 00:13
Pat Lam: Bristol Bears head coach extends contract to become director of rugby
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 08:02