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Here is how the BBC rated Sir Clive Woodward’s men following England’s nail-biting 20-17 in the final to win the Rugby World Cup. Josh Lewsey: Again proved his worth in the number 15 jersey. Made some dynamic runs and kept the pressure on the Aussie midfield. 7 Jason Robinson: Always looked dangerous with the ball. Had little…
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Some exciting Gallagher Premiership imports, no matter the pedigree of the player, simply don’t work out… 1. Jeremy Paul (Gloucester) What a corker to start off with. The Wallabies legend and World Cup winner joined the club on a three-year contract back in 2007. However, what started off as an exciting signing turned into an…
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Here are THE WORST ever buys by current Gallagher Premiership clubs. Just don’t think about how much they cost… Bath Rugby: Sam Burgess What a corker to start off with. The rugby league superstar was signed for Bath Rugby on huge money, joining in October 2014. His inclusion and performances at the Rugby World Cup were widely…
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Sale Sharks have occasionally suffered misfortune in the transfer market when it comes to exciting signings that ultimately proved disappointing. We’ve gone from the inception of the Premiership in 1997/98 because, as you all know, that’s when club rugby ‘started’. 1. Mark Wilson This loan move seemed to make perfect sense, but due to a…
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Although it’s about a year until Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad, the public has already started talking about who will make it onto the plane and who will line-up in the first Test against South Africa. Gatland has spoken publicly about his team but has given little away as he continues to ponder over big…
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Speed is key in modern rugby. Whether it be defenders recovering to win a last-ditch tackle or attackers hitting teams on the counter, we are constantly told that ‘there is no substitute for pace’. Check out the top five from the Gallagher Premiership below… 5. GABRIEL IBITOYE – HARLEQUINS – 11.7 SECONDS (100M) One of…
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England’s five most-banned players from down the years revealed. 5. Neil Back – Seven months in total England flanker Back was in big trouble from the moment he pushed referee Steve Lander to the ground on the final whistle of Leicester’s 1996 Pilkington Cup final defeat against Bath. He maintained he had mistaken Lander for…
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Back in 2015, Wales Online released a list of 25 potential stars of the future who could become household names. Five England youngsters made the cut, but they’ve had mixed fortunes to say the least in the five years that have followed. Here’s what they’re up to now… 1. Charlie Ewels What they said: The…
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We look back at five times animals have disrupted Premier League games, from wild animals to stray cats. 1. Hippo pack This formidable squad was recently spotted strolling across the pitch at a rugby club’s grounds in South Africa. 2. Six Nations fox A fox provides some pre-match entertainment on the pitch before England’s Six…
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Is there anyone who doesn’t like a bit of good old-fashioned, ’70s-style on-field brawling? Hell, even the players involved seem to enjoy it. They certainly didn’t hesitate to get stuck in. So here’s a roundup of the best on-pitch fights of the Six Nations era. Enjoy. 1. France v Italy, 2014 Referee shows two players,…
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