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2 weeks ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy
What a time for Tom Dunn to strike a blow for rugby's cherished local heroes, just as the notions of identity and belonging are under threat from a global 'travelling circus' rebel league. The 32-year-old hooker was the heart and soul of Bath's comeback win over Bristol, propelling Johann van Graan's side to Twickenham for another shot at clinching their first Premiership title since 1996.
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1 month ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy
When the pain subsides – and it won't for a while yet – Northampton will take heart from having blazed a trail for English clubs and shown that it is high time to ditch the inferiority complex and defeatism. The Saints may have lost narrowly and heroically against Bordeaux, but they once again provided a useful service, for the greater good of their league. Never again should Premiership teams send reserves to surrender against superpower sides from France and Dublin.
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1 month ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy
Northampton's new range of Hawaiian shirts had all but sold out as the 'Shoe Army' started their mass invasion of Cardiff. They have George Furbank again and they are going to have fun again. The Saints came marching into the Welsh capital - reinforced by the timely return of their England full-back - on a mission to emulate their legendary predecessors from 2000, who clinched a European conquest by beating mighty Munster at Twickenham.
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1 month ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy
At least, here it is, a global guide to help oval-ball enthusiasts plan the best places to take in a fixture – close to home or thousands of miles away. Below is a personal top 20 list of rugby venues which this observer would recommend for a visit, subject to the availability of tickets or – in most cases – the (rising) cost of the air fares. The following lineup is geographically and architecturally diverse, with quirky club grounds and towering Test arenas in all manner of far-flung locations.
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1 month ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy
The Welsh Rugby Union have reacted to the latest outbreak of chaos and turmoil in the game there by issuing what amounts to a request for bright ideas to help save their sport. Following reports that the union are considering the drastic step of scrapping one of the four professional regions, the WRU released a statement which claimed they would have 'an open mind to all constructive and realistic proposals'.
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A bashed-up, heroic, euphoric Tom Dunn was undoubtedly the striking image of last night’s Bath victory…
More than words. https://t.co/drxxroBHgy
Scenes in Bordeaux. Another French city utterly in love with rugby (with diverse support; young and old, male and female) - glorious. Wait until they bring the trophy home…
Pendant ce temps-là, à Bordeaux 📍 Moment de joie où les nombreux supporters de l’@UBBrugby ont suivi le sacre de leur équipe 🤩 #TOP14 #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/5xnIdrQv6f
Platform at Crewe station thronging with @SaintsRugby fans heading for Cardiff. Looks like the ‘Shoe Army’ are pouring in from all directions…
