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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPride in the jersey the key – Gatland
Warren Gatland feels that his transition into the Welsh set-up will be smooth, but is determined to make sure his players...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoGatland replaces Pivac as Wales boss
Wayne Pivac has left his job as head coach of Wales and been replaced by his predecessor Warren Gatland, who is...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWRU set to decide on Pivac
By PETER JACKSON Wales will decide this week whether to sack Wayne Pivac and re-appoint Warren Gatland through to the World...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRFU to decide on Jones’ future by Tuesday
The RFU will decide whether to continue with Eddie Jones as the England coach by Tuesday 6 December, according to PA...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBrooke shock as Edwards agrees France deal
By NEIL FISSLER Legend: Zinzan Brooke Zinzan Brooke cannot believe the RFU have let Shaun Edwards slip through their grasp again...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoWhy the South Seas need to feel the love
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST When Western Samoa surprised Wales by beating them in Cardiff during the pool stage of the 1991...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJohnson’s inspiring battle cry
By ADAM HATHAWAY Martin Johnson won one World Cup with England and could have a hand in another triumph after a...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: Which Northern hemisphere team will go all the way?
A year from now we’ll know the identity of the two teams that will do battle in the Rugby World Cup...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSix changes for Scots as Hooper returns
Scotland have made six changes as to face an Australian team that welcomes the return of captain Michael Hooper. Hooper elected...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoIt’s a big year for Fiji, says Matavesi
By PAUL REES Sam Matavesi used to drive dumper trucks for a living – now he dumps defenders and last weekend...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJoe Marler to return for The Barbarians
One of the most popular Barbarians of recent years is set to make a stunning return in the Black and White...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoTuipulotu skippers strong All Blacks XV
Auckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSamoa’s All Blacks
Former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen are eligible to play for Samoa in their upcoming tour of Europe to...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWilliams injury doubt for Wales
Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRemember these rugby moments from Six Nations
The Guinness Six Nations, or Six Nations, is the most well-known competition in men’s rugby worldwide. This monumental annual event gathers...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBack: Ireland are there to be shot at
By GARY FITZGERALD Andy Farrell and his Ireland stars head into a vital autumn campaign on top of the world –...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones will be looking for instant impact
Quite how the US Navy SEALS’ mission to obliterate Osama Bin Laden can be related to the green fields of France...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBundee’s on a ban for Ireland
Bundee Aki looks set to miss Ireland‘s autumn internationals after being banned for eight weeks. The centre was sent off in...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWales set to take on SA again
By PETER JACKSON The Rugby Paper can reveal that the Springboks will be back in Cardiff on August 19 for what...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPorter out to keep playing for England
By PAUL REES Guy Porter was celebrating Leicester’s Premiership final victory over Saracens at Twickenham in June when he received a...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPolledri looks to fast-track way back with Italy
By TOM BRADSHAW Fit-again Jake Polledri met with Italy boss Kieran Crowley this week as the Gloucester loose forward seeks a...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoOwens in line for Baa-Baas challenge
By PETER JACKSON Ken Owens is to be offered the chance of breaking new ground on his long-overdue return to the...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoAdams: Wales are going the right way
By STEFFAN THOMAS Match winner: Liam Williams, right, congratulates Josh Adams after his try in the second Test against South Africa...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJapan………………….29 Ireland ………………..10
■By MARK DOCHERTY JAPAN stepped up their World Cup preparations with a win over Ireland to tie the series in Tokyo....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoAustralia …………….14 New Zealand ……..22
■By MICK WILSON WALLAROOS coach Jay Tregonning has set his team the goal of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoScotland …………….17 USA ……………………..21
■By DANNY WARD DESPITE an encouraging display against the fifth ranked side in the world, Chloe Rollie’s last minute try-saving tackle...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoUK rugby teams rise as All Blacks plummet
Although there is always a bit of ebb and flow to the world rugby rankings, the one constant throughout history has...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘England must opt for Smith or Farrell’ – Winterbottom
By BEN JAYCOCK Peter Winterbottom says England must select either Owen Farrell or Marcus Smith at fly-half as selecting both “limits...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRFU chief Sweeney challenges Jones to build on Aussie tour
Bill Sweeney has challenged Eddie Jones and his England players to build on their success Down Under and exorcise some Six...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFrance finish with a flourish against flat Georgia
Georgia U20s 17 (10) Tries: Kuntelia 8, Tsikhistavi 54Conversions: Khutsishvili 9, 55Penalties: Khutsishvili 23 France U20s 44 (17) Tries: Masse 27,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCare and Chessum come in for England in decider at SCG
Danny Care returns to the England starting line-up and Ollie Chessum makes his first start as England head to the Sydney...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSam’s the man with late winner for Ireland
By NICK POWELL Ireland ..............37pts Tries: Gibbons 10, McCormick 17, Penalty 23, McLoughlin 36 Conversions: Prendergast 11, 18, 37 Penalties: Prendergast...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWelsh resurgence all about mindset
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER My experience over many decades is that Welsh rugby is rarely in as bad a state as...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEales urges England to stick with Jones
■By STEFFAN THOMAS Eddie Jones’ position as England head coach may be under scrutiny but Australian legend John Eales insists the...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCourageous Wales go so close to beating world champs in a thriller
■By PETER JACKSON South Africa ....32pts Tries: Mbonambi 46, Marx 51, Kolbe 65, Penalty 74 Conversions: Willemse 48, 67 Penalties: Jantjies...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRichards keeps England on course
■By BEN JAYCOCK France ................20pts Tries: Montgaillard 33, Penalty 63 Conversions: Auriac 34 Penalties: Auriac 29, 50 England ............29pts Tries: Richards...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCrosbie handed maiden start as Watson misses out on first test for Argentina
Edinburgh‘s Luke Crosbie will make his first start for Scotland in the first test against Argentina on Saturday evening. Crosbie, 25,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘Proven’ Reffell makes first Wales start in tour opener
Wayne Pivac praised the form of debut starter Tommy Reffell as he named his squad for the first test of their...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFolau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut
Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones admits Owen Farrell ‘very unhappy’ about losing captaincy
Eddie Jones has admitted that Owen Farrell was "very unhappy" when the coach informed him he would lose the England captaincy...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoLawes captains England for Australia opener
Courtney Lawes has been named England captain ahead of Owen Farrell, with the latter starting for the first time since November....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoMaori All Blacks hammer Ireland in opener
Maori All Blacks 32-17 Ireland XV Ireland's tour of New Zealand got off to a poor start as they were convincingly...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland vulnerable off back of winning run – Proudfoot
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has drawn inspiration from the recent State of Origin Rugby League series to explain why he...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSpain lose appeal and will not play in World Cup
Spain’s hopes of playing in their first Rugby World Cup since 1999 came to an end after they lost their appeal...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSchmidt to assist All Blacks in Foster’s absence
Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been called in to assist New Zealand for their first test against Ireland, with head...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCoach Foster among positive New Zealand Covid-19 tests
Head Coach Ian Foster was one of four key New Zealand individuals who tested positive for Covid-19, just five days before...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoGeorge calls on England to repeat the triumph of 2016
From ADAM HATHAWAY in Perth Jamie George has urged England to turn back time and repeat the heroics of 2016 when...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPivac: I can’t wait to take on Boks
By STEFFAN THOMAS Most of Wales will be hiding behind the sofa on Saturday but Wayne Pivac can’t wait to take...
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Columnists
/ 3 years agoEngland need to rewrite the script quickly
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The roll call for England’s three-Test tour of Australia reads as follows: two...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoDazzling French too strong for battling Irish
By BEN JAYCOCK France ..............42pts Tries: Labarthe 16, Gailleton 18, Depoortere 47, Montgaillard 70, 78 Conversions: Auriac 18, 18, 46, 48...
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