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International Rugby
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoConcern for England as Baby Boks take charge
By BEN JAYCOCK England ............22pts Tries: Stewart 9, Ilione 58, Oresanya 79 Conversions: Smith 10, 59 Penalties: Smith 50 South Africa...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoQuestion is: Where are Wales mentally?
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND The first moment of truth of the summer for Welsh rugby comes at Loftus Versfeld...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoCrowley set to enjoy Italy’s ‘Blue summer’
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points After that brilliant last-minute win over Wales in...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland suffer setback as Jonny May tests positive for Covid-19
England have suffered a setback upon arriving in Australia for their three-Test tour after winger Jonny May tested positive for Covid-19....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWales prepared for anything on tour in South Africa – Kieran Hardy
Kieran Hardy has said that Wales preparation has left them “ready for everything” as they face the world champions this Summer....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoAdam Beard: Veteran Jones ‘leading the enthusiasm’
Alun Wyn Jones’ second row colleague Adam Beard has said the 150-capped legend is providing plenty of motivation in training ahead...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoThompson hoping Scottish summer can re-ignite form after Warriors woes
Glasgow Warriors fly-half Ross Thompson is hoping that Scotland’s tour to South America can re-ignite his early season form, after a...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoCare will not overthink chance to make history
Danny Care is looking to make the most of his return to the England set up after nearly four years away,...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years ago‘Write anyone off at your peril’ – Pivac quietly confident of Wales success
Wales boss Wayne Pivac was in optimistic mood ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa, whilst recognising the huge task...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoPivac hands uncapped O’Connor place on South Africa Tour
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has handed uncapped prop Harri O’Connor a call up for the July Tour to South Africa. O’Connor...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoJones urges England to ‘go after’ Aussies on tour
Eddie Jones has called for England to match the ‘aggressive’ environment the Australians will provide for his players as they prepare...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s final display clinched spot in squad
Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones sees positives despite thumping defeat
Eddie Jones praised England‘s ‘intent’ despite their 52-21 hammering at the hands of the Barbarians on Sunday. Though England were well...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoCare and Vunipola set to return for Australia tour
Danny Care and Billy Vunipola moved in line for first capped appearances since November 2018 and March 2021 respectively, after they...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoDanny Care told he has World Cup chance if he proves himself against Barbarians
Danny Care has been told by England that he could figure in their plans for next year’s World Cup if he...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoUlster and Ireland flyer misses New Zealand tour
Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune has been ruled out of Ireland‘s tour of New Zealand through injury as Andy Farrell reveals his...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland spring surprise with Danny Care recalled for non-cap international
England have sprung a surprise by naming Danny Care in their training squad for Sunday’s non-cap international against the Barbarians at...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoHenry Arundell: Nerves over entering England’s big dog zone eased in pub session
Henry Arundell has revealed that his nerves over entering England‘s “big dog zone” were eased during a pub session with Ellis...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoHarry Randall enjoying ‘massive challenge’ as England target Australia whitewash
Harry Randall has urged England to deliver another series whitewash of Australia during next month’s tour. Eddie Jones has overseen eight...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoStuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Kyle Steyn rested for Argentina and Chile tour
Gregor Townsend has left Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, and Kyle Steyn out of his 40-player squad for the summer tour of...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoJonny May returns to 35-player England training squad
Jonny May returns to the England set-up as Eddie Jones names a 35-player training squad for a three-day camp in Teddington....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoTuilagi misses tour of Australia due to knee surgery
England and Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi will miss this summer’s tour of Australia to have surgery on a knee problem....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoIsrael Folau set for international return after Tonga switch
Israel Folau is set to return to international rugby with Tonga – three years after having his contract with Australia terminated....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoExeter’s Sam Simmonds unlikely to be fit for England’s summer tour of Australia
England look set to be without Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds for the summer tour of Australia. Exeter boss Rob Baxter...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones: The RFU’s potential contenders to replace England head coach
Eddie Jones is expected to step down after the 2023 Rugby World Cup as England coach. However, there are questions whether...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSpain removed from the World Cup
Spain have been kicked out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup due to an ineligible player playing in two qualification games....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoYoung English players who could break into the national team before the 2023 World Cup
The 2023 World Cup is now less than 18 months away, and after a lacklustre Six Nations performance, England head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSexton announces retirement plans
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland to host Barbarians at Twickenham
England will play Barbarian F.C. at Twickenham Stadium this summer. Ahead of their summer tour to Australia, Eddie Jones‘ side will...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWales to travel to South Africa for three match summer series
Wales will travel to South Africa to play a three-Test series this summer. The world champions will host Wales in Pretoria...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEight-try Ireland make up for that shock Italy defeat
By SAM JACKSON Ireland ..53pts Tries: Mullins 13, 51, Devine 22, Morrissey 33, Crothers 41, McNabney 44, McCormick 60, Brownlee 79...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoArundell’s pace puts frighteners on Scots
By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland............24pts Tries: Leatherbarrow 13, 31; Melville 45, Hiddleston 80+3 Conversions: Townsend 33, 85 England..............41pts Tries: Arundell 23, Knight...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoMarksman Auriac gets France on the target
France ....41pts Tries: Reybier 14, Dayral 24, Bevla 29, Auriac 72 Conversions: Auriac 15, 26, 73 Penalties: Auriac 21, 48, 53,...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland are favourites for a rare repeat
By BEN JAYCOCK Team to beat: England win the title last summer THE U20 Six Nations kicks off on Friday with...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoAleki Lutui: Tonga must welcome in Folau
Former Tonga captain Aleki Lutui believes Israel Folau should be welcomed into the Tongan rugby union set up. Folau has not...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland U20s announce 2022 squad
Ahead of the U20 Six Nations, England have selected their 32-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) for 2022. Head coach Alan Dickens...
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