International Rugby
Rory Darge eager to test himself against Fiji’s ‘benchmark for physicality’
Scotland captain Rory Darge is relishing the prospect of flexing his muscles against the famed Fijian pack in the first Test of their Pacific islands tour...
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoScotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has one eye on the “bigger picture” as his side prepare to face Fiji in the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 days agoHenry Slade pulls out of England’s tour of Argentina and the USA through injury
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat Henry Slade has been ruled out of the remainder of England‘s tour of Argentina and the USA...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoGeorge Ford joins 100 club in England victory over Argentina
George Ford became the eighth man to make 100 Test appearances for England in last night’s First Test victory against Argentina....
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoEngland 35-12 Argentina: Centurion George Ford leads the way
Argentina...............12pts Tries: Matera 52, Rubiolo 61 Conversions: Carreras 62 England...............35pts Tries: Roebuck 42, 47; Steward 45, Murley 75 Conversions: Ford 45,...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoWill Muir makes the most of his sevens training for England
Will Muir’s journey to a first England cap in La Plata started on the sevens circuit and it was even where...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 days agoMaro Itoje: My British and Irish Lions Test place is not guaranteed
The rarified atmosphere of the Lions has driven Maro Itoje to raise his game on the current tour and made him...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 days agoThis time, Jack Conan feels that he belongs in the British and Irish Lions squad
Jack Conan thought he gatecrashed his way into the Lions four years ago in South Africa – now he reckons he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 days agoI’m inspired by Tartan heroes – Pierre Schoeman
Scotland's Pierre Schoeman has revealed he has been inspired by Tartan props of the past on the current Lions tour. The...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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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International Rugby
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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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International Rugby
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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
/ 6 days 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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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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
/ 1 week 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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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSteve Borthwick: Argentina a tough challenge
England will need to show that they cope with Argentina’s transition game if they are to succeed away to Los Pumas,...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: England must concentrate on a power game against Argentina
We are about to find out about the depth in England’s playing resources, and whether the Premiership produces enough players ready...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoFin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England
Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: Let’s hope Wallace Sititi can return to his best
So he’s crocked again, which is sad to the point of depressing. Like every other attention-craving spectator sport engaged in the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland’s 36-man squad for tour to Argentina and USA
FORWARDS: Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps), Arthur Clark (Gloucester, uncapped), Alex Coles (Northampton, 7 caps), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps), Ben...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s search for players with the X-factor
Paul Rees looks at the names who might emerge during England's tour of Argentina and trials down under When the big...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: France’s locks have that international feel
France have given the All Blacks due notice of something new heading their way, a pair of locks imported from the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Battling England get ready to turn up the heat on Scotland
England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 2.30pm. Verona England U20s begin the defence of their World Championship crown this afternoon, taking on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoFord gets the nod at No.10 for Wales
POOL B Argentina v Wales Today. 7.30pm DRAGONS fly-half Harri Ford has been handed the No.10 jersey for Wales’ Wales opener...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge
Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNew Zealand present a severe opener for hosts
POOL C Italy v New Zealand Today. 7.30pm HOSTS Italy kick off with a high-profile clash against New Zealand in Calvisano....
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoThese players must think fast and play what’s in front of them
Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20s pathway coach and former Sale, Gloucester and Leeds hooker Andy Titterrell, ahead of...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoTyler Offiah’s talks with Mark Mapletoft inspired him to work hard
Tyler Offiah is aiming to cap a dream debut season at Bath by helping England Under-20s to World Championship glory. The...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones’ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoCharlie Elliott: A breakdown of each international squad for the Summer Tests
With most domestic leagues finishing their seasons in the past few weeks, the attention is being turned to the international rugby...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoCharlie Elliott: Winners and Losers from Steve Borthwick’s England squad selection for Argentina & USA
Steve Borthwick has named his side to travel to the Americas this summer, ahead of their two Tests against Argentina and...
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