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How Southport v Preston clash finished 0-0 – in Rugby!

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Rugby Union is a game of point scoring. Five points for a try - potentially seven with the conversion - as three points via penalty kicks or drop-goals. It's a sport set up for a points fest. But not when Southport met Preston Grasshoppers!
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Inspiring 21-year-old retires rugby after being diagnosed with cancer

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A Liverpool student has been forced to stop playing rugby after he was diagnosed with stage 4 salivary gland cancer. Jago Ford, 21, was diagnosed in March, and has played rugby since the age of six. He moved to Merseyside...
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Caldy RFC promoted to RFU Championship for first time

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Caldy RFC beat Sale FC 13-9 to clinch the National League 1 title to be promoted to the RFU Championship for the first time in their history. It was a tough game for Caldy but they prevailed late on. The 2nd team also featured before hand winning infatically 68-0.

England stun Australia to progress to semi-final

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If the Rugby World Cup is meant to showcase the biggest teams in the biggest games, then England vs Australia was a fixture that surly wouldn’t disappoint. With England topping their group and Australia finishing second, you think Eddie Jones’s...

Liverpool Collegiate captain concern over new tackle laws

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The Captain of Liverpool Collegiate has hit out at moves to try and make the game safer, saying it goes against the very traditions of the game. In the bid to reduce the risk of concussion, from July this year,...

PREVIEW: England vs Australia

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Two of rugby’s greatest rivals will clash on Saturday when England take on Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Following a perfect campaign so far, Eddie Jones’ men arguably face their first real challenge in the Wallabies,...

England reach World Cup final with stunning victory over All Blacks

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It was ecstasy for England as they secured a 19-7 victory over tournament favourites New Zealand to reach the World Cup final. It was the biggest game of their lives for most of these England players as they looked to...

Saracens will not appeal salary cap sanctions

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Premiership Champions Saracens have announced that they will not be appealing their fine and point deduction after breaching the salary cap. The ‘Sarries’ have received a 35-point deduction and have been fined £5.36m. The deduction leaves the Rugby giants on...
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One of Merseyside’s most unique rugby teams celebrates 60 years

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The Merseyside Police rugby team will celebrate 60 years since their re-establishment this year. But despite celebrating their 60th anniversary, records show origins of police rugby in Merseyside stretch as far back as the 1930s.

Wales suffer heartache as South Africa reach World Cup final

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South Africa defeated Wales 19-16 and secure a place in the World Cup final against England next Saturday. The first half was a tentative one with no real try threatening chances. The kicking game however, was faultless. South Africa number...

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