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August 09, 2020

Attwood: Radradra's the best I've seen

SEMI Radradra’s array of wondrous talents has galvanised Bristol’s squad into believing a first Premiership title can be theirs, says experienced lock Dave Attwood.

4 mins

I've Got To Win Back My England Place Says Billy

Billy Vunipola admits he is ‘no longer in the driving seat’ for England selection as fierce competition and Saracens’ relegation to the Championship combine to threaten his Test future.

3 mins

Vesty Can Help Fraser Maintain England Bid

Centre Fraser Dingwall credits the impact of Northampton’s highly-rated backs coach Sam Vesty for taking him to the brink of a first England cap.

3 mins

I'm thrilled rugby's back – but I want it fast and open

NOTHING will ever quell my excitement at good rugby played at pace by smart, talented players, although I must admit that before lockdown I was tired with the lack of action being taken to improve some aspects of the game.

5 mins

Pollard is Bath's first-choice with Goosen back-up

BATH are attempting to lure World Cup-winning fly-half, Handre Pollard, to the Rec even though the move appears to be doomed to failure.

1 min

Cuthbert aims to seal double glory for new baby Harrison

ALEX Cuthbert says Exeter are ready to finish what they started as they prepare to bid for double glory when rugby returns this week.

3 mins

BAFTA got it right – ITV were spot on

ONE of the marvels of modern-day rugby is how ITV, essentially starting from scratch every four years, do such a fine job of covering the Rugby World Cup.

4 mins

Booth: Wyn Jones is starting all over again

ALUN Wyn Jones is only just getting started according to his new Ospreys head coach Toby Booth in what amounts to a huge boost for both him and Wales boss Wayne Pivac.

1 min

Diego bent it like Beckham and almost never missed

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

4 mins

Jokers at the ready to cover Test calls

Forget a week – the last five days has been a long time in French rugby. Less than a month before the season is due to kick-off, and less than a week before the pre-season friendly calendar begins, there has been plenty to keep watchers of the game in water-cooler conversation.

4 mins

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