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January 24, 2021

Sanderson has ability to make Sharks big fish

THERE is a temptation to think that any new director of rugby, like Alex Sanderson at Sale Sharks, will have all the time he needs to get everything he wants to across.

5 mins

Falcons' camaraderie reminds me of Quins

Jon Newcombe talks to Nick Easter about his new job as Falcons defence coach

3 mins

Ace Evans pushes his case for Wales

JARROD Evans gave watching Wales coach Wayne Pivac a firm nudge by producing the only moment of class in a dour derby which saw Blues seal a quickfire double over their rivals.

3 mins

Dan's the man to turn Wales into contenders

THE 2021 Six Nations will be an interesting study in contrasting styles and it will be fascinating to see how the contest plays out.

5 mins

Don't stop us, we're only getting started

Daniel Gallan talks to Ealing captain Rayn Smid after last week’s landmark victory

3 mins

Time to stop humiliating sides at the World Cup

World Cups produce non-playing “villains” as well as rogues of the on-field variety.

4 mins

Cov's array of talent just freakish for 1970s

MENTION in this column last week of the passing of former Coventry and England lock John Barton called to mind that famous picture of eleven England internationals lining up for Coventry just before the start of their 1973-74 season.

3 mins

Alun Wyn looks set to eclipse Willie John

Willie John McBride has been sitting all alone at the top of a mountainous pile since belatedly calling it a day almost half a century ago.

3 mins

To be fair, Saracens should stay down another season

As much as I believe we should all understand the work and efforts of those who are running and funding the Premiership clubs, I can’t help think that there should be a more level playing field for all our clubs.

4 mins

Alldritt's out of running for Italy with knee injury

La Rochelle put their recent coronavirus outbreak behind them and briefly moved to the head of the Top 14 with a six-try 40-3 demolition of Bayonne at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Friday evening.

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