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October 01, 2023

This is no way to run a pro sport Halliday

SIMON Halliday says the decision of Jersey Reds to go into administration, while criticising the RFU leadership for a lack of support, has resulted in a growing sense of turmoil and discord in English club rugby.

2 mins

Despair and anger as Jersey collapse

PLAYERS and staff at Jersey Reds have reacted with despair and anger at the news that the Championship club has ceased training due to unsustainable debt.

3 mins

24-team World Cup would suit MacGinty

AJ MACGINTY is pumped to fire Bristol’s potent back division this season, but after having a rare full pre-season this summer admits he has been watching the World Cup with mixed feelings.

3 mins

Georgia make Fiji battle to the end

FRANK Lomani came off the bench to fire flat Fiji and take them to within a point of a likely quarter-final against England, but they nearly lost it at the death as Georgia remained defiant to the end.

2 mins

Scotland set up an Ireland decider

JOB done Scotland's task of qualifying from Pool B has always been herculean and almost every scenario involved them beating Ireland in their final pool game and this bonus point victory over Romania duly set that up.

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Los Teros fight back to deny Namibia

NAMIBIA’S 24-year wait for a World Cup win continues as Uruguay fought back with a dominant second half display in Lyon to secure their first win of the tournament with a bonus point.

2 mins

The Tank ready to roll for Bath

THOMAS du Toit remains on standby for the Springboks but, for now, his focus is on quickly learning the ropes at Bath.

3 mins

Lam moves quickly to sign up Vakatawa

PAT Lam has re-established the French connection to the Premiership by signing powerful centre Virimi Vakatawa following a chance conversation in August.

2 mins

Pepper: I like to cause some chaos

DOMINIC Cummings would definitely have needed his eyes testing had he gone to Barnard Castle and not seen the potential of Guy Pepper.

3 mins

Vintcent looking good for Exeter

THERE’S long been a rich tradition of Exeter Chiefs unearthing hidden gems to don the famous No.8 jersey at Sandy Park.

2 mins

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