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Robert Kitson
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The Guardian's rugby union correspondent. Author of Around the World in 80 Minutes: In Search of Rugby Greatness and Exe Men.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Aug 17, 2023
    No dogs this time. Just my sincere thanks to all the contributors and everyone involved at @BloomsburySport & @DLuxAssociates for helping to bring this book to life. If you like your rugby, (or know someone else who does), this is for you. Thank you. linktr.ee/80minutes
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    Robert Kitson
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    Aug 19, 2019
    Many thanks to @kearnanmyall for his honesty. Really hope his powerful words will be heeded.
    Kearnan Myall: ‘Several England players I know dread training camp’
    From theguardian.com
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    Robert Kitson
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    Dec 17, 2022
    Used to love everything about the Heineken Cup. Every point or try scored or conceded was massive, constant jeopardy, fully loaded teams. For assorted reasons, sadly, it's in real danger of losing its allure.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Mar 11, 2019
    So Gloucester trounce Quins, Danny Cips has a stormer and England add a third fly-half to their training squad. That'll be Marcus Smith, obviously...
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    Robert Kitson
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    Apr 16, 2023
    That Woodburn decision perfectly sums up the disciplinary quicksand into which rugby has sunk. Punishment does not remotely fit the 'crime', imho.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Mar 6, 2021
    They've done it! Full time: Cornish Pirates 25 Saracens 17. Thoroughly deserved and a great advert for the spirit and talent lurking in the Championship. #Properjob
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    Robert Kitson
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    Oct 8, 2021
    Ha! If Eddie Jones doesn't start Dombrandt and Smith next month there'll be riots in Twickenham.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Nov 25, 2021
    Good to see Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby apologising to Nic Berry and the other match officials after the withdrawal of their appeal against last week's verdicts. Mind you, it would have saved an awful lot of time and hassle if the apology had come four months ago.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Oct 19, 2020
    Clubs can re-title their stadiums what they like. Just don't expect anyone with an ounce of rugby soul to call it by the sponsor's name.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Dec 1, 2019
    Very generous piece in the @TheRugbyPaper but his bedroom is still a disgrace.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Feb 26, 2021
    France v NZ to kick off #RWC2023 on Friday 8 Sept in Paris. Bravo!
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    Robert Kitson
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    Dec 9, 2020
    Have gazed into many bookshop windows in my time but never imagined I'd ever see this. Happy Exe-mas and thanks to all at @Waterstones
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    Robert Kitson
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    Mar 15, 2019
    Given the desperately sad events in Christchurch I'd say a stadium roof being open is a pretty minor concern.
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    Robert Kitson
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    Feb 26, 2017
    Can't understand why England, in victory, would decry their opponents' tactical ingenuity. Last time I looked it was called sport. #6nations