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Newcastle Falcons 3-24 Bristol Bears: Pat Lam’s men open their season with a five-point win

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A great defensive performance from Falcons wasn’t enough to keep them in the game, as Bristol put 4 tries past them. James Williams, Siva Naulago and Max Malins all scored…

Friday, Sep 20

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REPORT: Premiership clubs face fines of up to £250,000 following failures

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Premiership rugby clubs will be fined up to £250,000 if they fail to meet a new quota for fielding England-qualified players (EQPs) during the 2024-25 season. This move is part…

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Danny Care says England replacement is ‘world-class’, he immediately delivered

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Harlequins’ scrum-half Danny Care has named Bath’s Ben Spencer as his ideal long-term replacement after retiring from international rugby following the 2024 Six Nations. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get…

Exiled England winger Joe Cokanasiga sends message to Steve Borthwick with try after five minutes

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Joe Cokanasiga kicked off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season in spectacular fashion, scoring a try just five minutes into Bath’s clash with reigning champions Northampton Saints at The Rec. A…

Fans fear for England star after he gets smashed by Ellis Genge

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Bristol Bears prop Ellis Genge made history by becoming the first player to sport NFL-style boots in their Premiership opener against Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community…

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Stuart Hogg likely won’t be playing for Scotland again anytime soon

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Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has made his return to rugby with Montpellier, but any hopes of rejoining the national team appear remote due to ongoing legal issues. Townsend’s Initial…

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Former referee Wayne Barnes reveals the one international star that scared him

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Record-breaking rugby referee Wayne Barnes has ranked some of the trickier players he had to run the rule over down the years. Barnes has taken charge of a record 111…

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The reason why Marcus Smith has been BENCHED by Harlequins for Premiership opener

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Harlequins have named their matchday squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership season opener against Sale Sharks at the Salford Community Stadium (KO 15:00 – live on TNT Sports). The squad boasts…

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URC Supercomputer: Leinster predicted to be 2024/25 URC champions ahead of Irish rivals Munster

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Leinster are projected to be crowned league champions for the first time in the United Rugby Championship era, according to predictions from a new Supercomputer. The boffins at Grosvenor Sport have given…

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Bath have made five exciting new signings for the 2024/25 Premiership season

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Bath’s recent spending spree shows no sign of slowing down with the black, blue and whites having already confirmed four signings for the 2024/25 season. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and…

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England fly-half was sacked by Leicester Tigers over a Nando’s

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Freddie Burns was 18 months into his initial contract with Leicester Tigers when he received unexpected news: he was being transferred to another club. The announcement came in what was…

South African-born Premiership star makes himself available to England and Steve Borthwick

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England boss Steve Borthwick reportedly has his eye on these four South African Premiership stars who soon qualify for the men in white on residency. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and…

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Gallagher Premiership predictions: Opening weekend loss for Quins

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As the new Premiership season kicks off, it’s time for Premiership predictions. Excitement is mounting ahead of tonight’s opening round of fixtures, where teams are eager to set the tone…

James Haskell’s new training partner is stunning blonde former Olympian

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Former England flanker James Haskell has embarked on a transformative fitness journey under the guidance of triple Olympian Sarah Lindsey. The ex-rugby star has been working with Lindsey, a renowned…

Thursday, Sep 19

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Statement: Harlequins confirms the appointment of Scottish coach Laidlaw

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Harlequins are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Laidlaw as Assistant Coach, specialising in defence for Harlequins Women ahead of the 2024/25 PWR season. Laidlaw joins Quins from the…

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Richie McCaw walked away from rugby for completely new career in 2015

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Once the captain of the All Blacks, leading them to consecutive World Cup victories and a plethora of other accolades, Richie McCaw now lives a vastly different life. Despite being…

England prop Joe Marler ranks rugby’s three biggest sh**houses

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Whether he’s grabbing Alun Wyn Jones by the family jewels or redoing his shoelace, Joe Marler has established himself as the master of mind games down the years. “I love…

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Legendary actor Hugh Laurie has gone viral for his tweet about iconic rugby moment

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On this day in 2015, Japan pulled off one of the most unforgettable upsets in Rugby World Cup history, defeating South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. The…

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“Limited Edition” – Canterbury of New Zealand unveil 150 Year Anniversary Ireland kit

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Heritage rugby brand and partners of Irish Rugby Football Union, Canterbury of New Zealand, have today unveiled a limited edition Ireland kit, celebrating 150 years of rugby in Ireland. The…

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Fans Are Remembering BBC’s Infamous Banned Six Nations TV Advert

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With the 2024/25 rugby season kicking off this weekend, fans have started talking about a memorable advert that was pulled from our screens. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the…

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“Saints Finish Top Again” – Supercomputer Predicts 2024/25 Premiership season

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A Supercomputer has predicted that Northampton Saints will finish top of the Gallagher Premiership this season, with a narrow campaign only separated on points difference ahead of second placed Saracens.…

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“2 Uncapped Players” – Red Roses squad announced for 2024 WXV1

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Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has confirmed his 30-player squad to travel toCanada for the 2024 WXV 1 tournament. A total of 1,145 caps makes up the travelling contingent…

Joe Marler didn’t speak to England teammate for 18 months, they just didn’t get on

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England prop Joe Marler is never afraid of sharing an opinion or two – especially when it’s about someone he doesn’t particularly like. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the…

The six tallest rugby union stars of all-time, named and ranked

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Winning the World Cup may seem like a tall order for some sides but what if “tall” was the order of the day? Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the…

“Embracing the Challenge” – Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith excited for season as defending URC Champions

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Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions. Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the…

“I’m glad he’s gone now!” – Wales and Ospreys centre Owen Watkin names former All Black Sonny Bill Williams as his toughest opponent

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Ospreys centre Owen Watkin is relishing his new found defensive responsibility for club and country, as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. Watkin started both Tests on…

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Richie McCaw’s all-time rugby dream team is something special

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Richie McCaw’s selection of players he has either played alongside or faced on the rugby field could rival any team from any era in the sport. Delving into historical records,…

Wednesday, Sep 18

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Maro Itoje responds to Eddie Jones’ claims he is not suited to England captaincy

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Maro Itoje has responded to claims made by former England head coach Eddie Jones, who questioned his suitability for Test captaincy, calling the remarks inaccurate. Itoje made his comments after…

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England star set to join Six Nations rivals following lengthy international exile

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Former Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has revealed he spoke to Saracens back Alex Lozowski ahead of the 2022 Six Nations about a potential switch of allegiance, but the player…

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Wayne Barnes has responded to All Blacks Rugby World Cup final complaints

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It was widely reported that the All Blacks have filed a complaint with the authorities over the officiating in the Rugby World Cup final. According to Planet Rugby, Ian Foster’s…