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Without and within: Saracens will be missed
Ye gods, we had forgotten what a sport this was. Amongst the moonshots, algorithms and trips to Barnard Castle, a few things have slipped from our collective consciousness. On Saturday afternoon, propelled by the winds whipping through the Aviva, they … Continue reading
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Tagged european champions cup, leinster, owen farrell, Saracens
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One Game at a Time – Episode 6
In Episode 6 of Rugby World Magazine’s ‘One Game at a Time’, Sam Roberts talks to one of the most popular rugby players in the world. Schalk Brits played for The Stormers, Saracens and South Africa, in a career that … Continue reading
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Tagged podcasts, rugby, Rugby union, Rugby World Cup 2019, Saracens, Schalk Brits, South African Rugby
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One Game at a Time – Episode 3
Episode 3 of Rugby World Magazine’s ‘One Game at a Time’ sees Sam Roberts talk to Premiership referee and former Harlequins and Bedford player Karl Dickson. After more than 150 top-flight appearances for Quins, Karl made the swift and challenging … Continue reading
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Tagged Gallagher Premiership, gloucester rugby, harlequins, karl dickson, premiership rugby, referees, Rugby union, Saracens
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Exeter’s Excellence
click here for the article on Rugby Pass You can usually find out a little bit more about your club side during the Six Nations. Shorn of key men, clubs can either step up or wilt. There are a couple … Continue reading
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Tagged exeter chiefs, Gallagher Premiership, rugby, Rugby union, Saracens
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Money is a terrible master
Saracens. A bastard child of rugby and business. Born from an ugly coming together. Now shamed, shunned and spat out into the wilderness. It was a partnership that had us all a little bit worried. Rugby with its need to … Continue reading
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Tagged Gallagher Premiership, premiership rugby, rugby, Rugby union, salary cap, Saracens
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You just can’t beat them
The word being used was boring. Saracens and Exeter were both called it. Curious, if you’ve ever really watched them play. Watched them do their stuff without the pull of club loyalty shutting one of your eyes. For boring, you … Continue reading
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Tagged england rugby, exeter chiefs, Gallagher Premiership, rugby, Rugby union, Saracens
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Getting stronger the more you hate them
The meek shall inherit the earth. But $4 million is a lot of money, isn’t it? You can be meek and rich, right? It is a case set to run further than any of Folau’s incisive breaks, so I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged billy vunipola, christianity, european champions cup, god, israel folau, munster, rugby australia, Rugby union, Saracens
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Worth a celebration
Ah yes, another weekend of devastating, hard-hitting, gulp-taking European Rugby. Worth a celebration? Well no, apparently not. Messrs Burns and Itoje were roundly castigated for their attempts. Probably best we keep things respectful. Leave ostentation to others. No gloating. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged bath rugby, england rugby, european champions cup, freddie burns, heineken cup, maro itoje, rugby, Rugby union, Saracens
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Return of Premiership: how will your team do?
Predictions, moi? I can tell you that this Aviva Premiership is rightfully the most anticipated in recent memory but am loathed to wager much else. There are too many good sides in England’s top flight. The quality has never been … Continue reading
Out of the pit
There are moments in sport that seem mapped out. As though the capricious nature on which the discipline has sold itself, has stepped aside. And so it was for the Aviva Premiership semi-final at Sandy Park. With just minutes on … Continue reading
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Tagged aviva premiership, bob beamon, exeter chiefs, long jump, rugby, Rugby union, Saracens
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