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Lions bolters for 2017: Who will be Warren Gatland’s surprise packages?

With Warren Gatland already intimating that a number of players are already on the plane, the next few months will see if any bolters come to the foreOn a wing and a prayer: Christian Wade's match-winning qualities could see him pickedAs the new year dawns, we move into the second half of the 2016-17 northern hemisphere season, a season that …Continue reading »

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Rugby’s new tackle laws confusing coaches at all levels

Directors of rugby around the Premiership are confused about the incoming tackle laws and how they are going to be refereedTackle lottery: New tackle laws are seeing a rash of cards being brandishedRichard Cockerill, the director of rugby at Leicester, has been around the block a bit, and most things that rugby …Continue reading »

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Aviva Premiership: Who is on every club’s Christmas wish list?

With Christmas fast-approaching RW ponders who will be at the top of the present list for each club as new signings and departures are expected in the coming weeksMoving on: Speculation is rife that George Ford is moving back up North with SaleBy Alex Shaw The 12 Aviva Premiership clubs will be writing their letters to Santa Claus this week packed with …Continue reading »

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Stuart Lancaster finds redemption over the Irish Sea

Stuart Lancaster is on the other side of the water after walking the plank with England last year and has got a smile on his face againThe smile is back: Stuart Lancaster is enjoying life with LeinsterJust over a year ago Stuart Lancaster’s world fell apart and judging by his expression as England exited their own …Continue reading »

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