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BOOTH UNCONVINCED AS IRISH GO TOP

By Andrew Baldock, PA Sport Rugby Union Correspondent London Irish boss Toby Booth has urged his players to "kick on" after taking over top spot in the Guinness Premiership. The Exiles edged out bottom club Bristol 18-13,...

Harlequins have last laugh as Bath lose unbeaten away record at the Stoop

Catch me if you can: Harlequins' Seb Stegmann avoids a tackle at the Stoop Photo: GETTY IMAGES Bath's unbeaten away record was ended in their fifth game on the road with two tries in seven minutes from an inspired Harlequins,...

Racing: Butch James has Wellington Cup as major goal

Trainer Adrian Bull is in line to win a another major Wellington trophy at Trentham this season after the win of Butch James in the Wanganui Cup on Saturday. Butch James went into the $75,000 open class handicap over 2040m at...

Sean Fitzpatrick: Emphasis on clubs sees international rugby suffering

There can be no doubt that the number of foreigners playing at premiership level in Europe has diluted international rugby up here. The northern hemisphere is investing money into a very strong club scene. The Premiership and...

Preview: Harlequins v Bath

Although Bath Rugby are still top of the Guinness Premiership table, the team needs to use the disappointment of the 28-28 draw against Northampton Saints last weekend to spur them on for a win against Harlequins this Sunday."

All Blacks: Kiwi imports hurting English game says Henry

LONDON- Former Hurricanes and Wellington utility Riki Flutey's rise through English rugby ranks is symptomatic of the problems facing the sport in England, All Blacks coach Graham Henry said today. Henry and legendary former...

Praising pivotal Pienaar

Bok Coach Peter de Villiers says that Ruan Pienaar is a real gem and has the potential to become the best No.10 in world rugby and South Africa’s answer to Matt Giteau. Bok skipper John Smit and manager Arthob Petersen have...

Jubilant Boks Keep Lions Tour in Focus

South Africa: Jubilant Boks Keep Lions Tour in Focus Posted to the web 24 November 2008 Zeena Isaacs Johannesburg SPRINGBOK captain John Smit yesterday cast aside his soft nature and hit back at his team's critics following...

Northampton bemoan missing James Downey 'try' as Bath escape again

Northampton may have preserved an unbeaten home record that now runs to 22 matches but they had good reason to drown their sorrows at Franklin's Gardens. Escapology appears to be the in-thing so far as Bath are concerned, the...

Meehan is grateful for the draw

Bath coach Steve Meehan admitted his side were fortunate to claim a draw after the GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP leaders survived a stirring fightback by Northampton at Franklin's Gardens. A late try by flanker Jonny Faamatuainu,...

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