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June 13, 2021

Hungry Harry is the epitome of Borthwick's new Tigers

HARRY Wells has enjoyed his breakthrough season at the age of 27, an almost ever-present in an improving Leicester side the second row has come to personify through his dogged determination, will power, strength and nuisance value.

5 mins

Big Joe must seize his England chance this time

JOE Cokanasiga on top form is quite simply a lethal rugby player. That is why it is so good to see him back in the provisional England squad for this summer’s matches against Scotland A, followed by the internationals against the USA and Canada in July.

4 mins

14-man Chiefs secure semi-final advantage

EXETER booked their sixth Premiership home play-off on the trot but the reigning champions had to dig deep against a Sale side who threw down the gauntlet early on and were nearly rewarded for their audacity.

2 mins

Influencer White's got Sale in rhythm

A product of the St John Fisher College in Wigan, like Shaun Edwards, White’s innovative thinking and ability to bring the best out of sportsmen has aligned perfectly with the transition of Sale’s culture into a people-first environment under DoR Alex Sanderson.

3 mins

Touchline fiasco should never have happened

THE touchline row between Steve Borthwick and Pat Lam in the clash between Leicester and Bristol at Welford Road last weekend was a savage indictment of the Premiership in terms of professional standards.

4 mins

O'Brien Urges Ireland To Blood Players In Prem

Sean O’Brien believes Ireland should relax their rule which all but bars players being selected for the national squad if they move outside the country and use leagues like the Premiership to develop players.

4 mins

Wayne's got a way to put Wales out in front

IN the northern hemisphere we have always been one or two steps behind teams in the south. That’s just a fact and it applies to both club and Test rugby. Teams like New Zealand and South Africa constantly bring something new to the table despite the immense success they’ve had over long periods of time.

5 mins

Inspirational Bentos puts Lions on road to glory

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

4 mins

Mount are on the climb again under Campbell

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools

5 mins

‘Robin Hood' rides to Nottingham's call

I ONLY ever intended to go to Nottingham for six months back in 2001 and I ended up staying for a dozen or so years. Now, after nine years away coaching in Hong Kong, I’m going back, as head coach. Nottingham is a special place for me and my wife and I wouldn’t have left my job with the Hong Kong RU for any other role. Our three kids were all born in Nottingham and we’re all excited about what lies ahead.

4 mins

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