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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Diary: Props set up a secret society
TRP can report an early split in the Lions camp which has been instigated by Ireland tighthead Finlay Bealham. Bealham has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoCheers! British and Irish Lions supporters can drink until 2am in Canberra
The good news for Lions fans heading to Canberra for the game against the Brumbies is that bars have been given...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBlair Kinghorn: Let British and Irish Lions run loose in France
Blair Kinghorn arrived on tour in Brisbane on Monday fresh from Toulouse’s Top 14 win and epic celebrations and joined the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJeremy Guscott: British and Irish Lions need to be firing from the first whistle
Maro Itoje says that he felt pressure to perform this week, but that’s just standard for a Lions tour, and even...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds: Maro Itoje proves he is the right man for the job
Queensland Reds ...........12pts Tries: Toomaga-Allen 8, Flook 26s Conversion: McLaughlin-Phillips 9 British & Irish Lions ..... 52pts Tries: Freeman 20, 60;...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell happy as they fall into step for British and Irish Lions
Jamison Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed. In...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Drop Maro Itoje? There’s no chance that will happen
Immediately after the Western Force game, when Joe McCarthy was brilliant all night and Ollie Chessum excellent off the bench, I...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoIreland 34-5 Georgia: Tommy O’Brien is quick to take charge for Ireland
Georgia ................ 5pts Try: Jalagonia 45 Ireland.............. 34pts Tries: T O’Brien 2, 8; Casey 41, Timoney 70 Conversions: Prendergast 3, 9,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time
Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Jack Willis deserves to be part of this British and Irish Lions party
It is one of the biggest travesties in this sport that Jack Willis could be destined to never pull on a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Owen Farrell’s British and Irish Lions call-up shouldn’t cause discord
The furore surrounding Owen Farrell being brought into the Lions squad as a replacement for Elliott Daly has stirred the nepotism...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNew Zealand 31-27 France: All Blacks forced to work by French
New Zealand ....... 31pts Tries: Jordan 20, 47; Vaa’i 27, Barrett 40 Conversions: Barrett 21, 27, 41, 48 Penalty: Barrett 74...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoScotland 29-26 NZ Māori: Scots hold on to deny brave Māori
NZ Maori ...........26pts Tries: Nock 1, Walker-Leawere 31, Eklund 56, Wrampling 62 Conversions: Reihana 32, 57; Trask 63 Scotland ...........29pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSouth Africa 42-24 Italy: Italians make Springboks sweat
South Africa were made to work hard for this first Test triumph as Italy delivered a much improved second half performance...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 months agoChris Hewett: Elite will have no time for Los Pumas
Phil Kearns never played a game of Test rugby against the British and Irish Lions: a stranger-than-fiction fact that bears repeating....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLet’s hope AUNZ Invitational XV have some bite against British and Irish Lions
The best Lions itineraries are precision instruments, their component parts pieced together with meticulous attention to detail. There should be an...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: Andy Farrell set to make the big calls for British and Irish Lions
Paul Rees says the head coach's decision to select his son Owen is controversial - but could help the cause As...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Late Australia tries prove too much for Scotland
Scotland .......... 24pts Tries: Douglas 13, Duncan 22, 62; Findlay 45 Conversions: Urwin 46, Coates 63 Australia .......... 34pts Tries: Martens...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Baby Boks comeback sees England in trouble
England ...............22pts Tries: Weimann 8, Treacey 12, Bracken 33 Conversions: Bellamy 9, Coen 12 Penalty: Coen 38 South Africa ......32pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSpain push Argentina all the way
POOL B ■By TOM RILEY Argentina .........33pts Tries: Penalty 24, Otano 50, 59; Coll 55; Galvan 65 Conversions: Senillosa 56, 60,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFrance take their time to put moves together
POOL B ■By BEN JAYCOCK Wales .................21pts Tries: Scott 9, Bowen 14, Woods 17 Conversions: Wilde 9, 15, 18 France................35pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoIreland miss chance to get past Italians
POOL C ■ By SAM JACKSON Italy ....................18pts Tries: Casartelli 12, Gritti 59 Conversion: Todaro 60 Penalties: Todaro 36, 72 Ireland...............16pts...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNew Zealand get off to a flier
POOL C ■By TOM RILEY New Zealand ...38pts Tries: Saunoa 15, 21; Treacy 24, Oudenryn 33, Vakasiuola 39, Kunawave 46 Conversions:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it
We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWingers to the fore for England
Round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Racing home: Jack Bracken scoring for England against Scotland PICTURE: World Rugby ENGLAND began their U20s World...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Here’s hoping for a bit of Brumbies drama for the British and Irish Lions
The undercard, those matches away from the Test series, is usually very thin and underwhelming on a Lions tour of Australia...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Jack Willis makes the best of his chances in France
Has there ever been a better or impressive redemption story than Jack Willis? Two career-threatening ACL injuries, made redundant by Wasps...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoSale Sharks’ Best Premiership XV: Jason Robinson leads a Shark attack
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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English Championship
/ 5 months agoToby Saysell bows out after hitting his century at Richmond
After signing off with 100 appearances at Richmond, Toby Saysell is excited to be one of the fans next season. In...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPeter Jackson: Dark day for Wales in land of rising sun
For more than an hour on Saturday in a land renowned for its courtesy, Japan overdid the welcome bit to such...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJeff Probyn: Once again, Andy Farrell puts his son first
It seems this trip to Australia may be a prelude to the beginning of the end for the Lions in their...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoExeter Chiefs decide to go Down Under as they begin their rebuilding exercise
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs Exeter quickly became...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoFrench Column: Mystery surronds Uzair Cassiem’s future
One-time Scarlets and Springbok back row Uzair Cassiem is at the centre of a transfer storm in France. The 35-year-old knew...
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Features
/ 5 months agoWomen’s World Cup: I’m here to learn, says Lilli Ives Campion
Lilli Ives Campion is just 21 years old but she knows that the opportunity to play at World Cup on home...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBecoming an England centurion just ‘another day at the office’ for George Ford
George Ford is not one for excessive sentiment so even the occasion of his 100th cap for England is just ‘another day...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoAndy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call
Andy Farrell has urged British and Irish Lions fans to get behind his son Owen’s shock call-up to Australia in the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoArgentina vs England Preview: Steve Borthwick says Los Pumas are ‘expected’ to beat England
Steve Borthwick has urged the new faces in his England team to prove they deserve a place at the World Cup...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Huwipulotu get chance for British and Irish Lions
This weekend represents a real start to the summer international calendar, with countless tours set to begin. There will also be...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 5 months agoEngland U20s vs South Africa: Jonny Weimann – We need to tire out their big pack
Northampton Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann is set to start alongside his familiar partner Ben Coen for the second straight game at...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 5 months agoClarity the key for England in U20s World Championship title defence says Ben Coen
As England U20 prepare to face South Africa in their second pool match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, Ben Coen...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoIt’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Gregor Townsend declined to be drawn into discussions about his long-term future as Scotland head coach. The 52-year-old has been in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoOwen Farrell called into the British and Irish Lions squad to replace the injured Elliot Daly
Owen Farrell is to join the British and Irish Lions‘ tour of Australia after receiving a shock call-up to replace the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoGreasy ball will test Wales in Japanese heat – Matt Sherratt
Matt Sherratt says he is more concerned by the prospect of a greasy match ball than the sweltering conditions facing Wales...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoAndy Farrell plays down full-back concerns as Elliot Daly faces X-ray on forearm
Elliot Daly is to undergo an X-ray for a possible broken forearm after being forced off in the second half of...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSummer Internationals: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch for each series
Plenty of international series are starting this weekend, marking the official first weekend of the summer schedule. Some nations have already...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Henry Pollock and Joe McCarthy shine against Force as Ben White called up
The British and Irish Lions have played their first game officially on tour, a 54-7 win over the Western Force in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoTomos Williams forced out of British and Irish Lions tour due to hamstring issue
The British and Irish Lions have suffered a hammer blow after Tomos Williams was ruled out of the rest of their...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoTomos Williams a ‘shocking’ injury loss as British and Irish Lions turn to Ben White
Andy Farrell admits Tomos Williams will be a major loss for the British and Irish Lions after he was forced out...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLift-off for British and Irish Lions as Henry Pollock runs riot
Lions boss Andy Farrell refused to go overboard after another episode of the Henry Pollock Show in his side’s 54-7 win...












