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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoTonga gunning for final spot as they face Japan
Pacific Nations Cup TONGA take on Japan, and defending champions Fiji face Canada in the semi-finals today in Denver. Earlier in...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoFiji too good for Samoa as they look to retain Pacific Nations Cup crown
Fiji underlined their tournament dominance with a commanding 29-15 victory over Samoa in Rotorua, securing back-to-back wins and tightening their grip...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoCanada can’t keep up with lively Japan
Pacific Nations Cup ■By BEN JAYCOCK EDDIE Jones’ Japan opened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, moving straight to...
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Featured
/ 3 months agoBest Head-to-Head Matchups of the Weekend in the Women’s World Cup and Pacific Nations Cup
This weekend’s matches are packed with high stakes and even higher intensity, as teams fight for knockout spots, World Cup qualification,...
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Featured
/ 3 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Red Roses could break World Cup record against Samoa
A busy weekend of international rugby awaits, with storylines unfolding across both hemispheres. From the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoCanada 34-20: Tyler Ardron goes over for four as Canada demolish USA in Pacific Nations Cup
Tyler Ardron scored four tries to inspire Canada to a commanding 34–20 win over 2031 World Cup hosts, the USA, in...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland’s Elite Player Squad Analysis: Eight new names including Henry Pollock and Tom Willis
Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season, marking a key...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSteve Tandy is ready to take the criticism as new Wales head coach
Steve Tandy says he is ready to deal with the criticism which will inevitably come his way as Wales head coach....
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoGladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup
England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoCanada prove too good for Ireland with clinical attacking display
Ireland..............26 Canada ............ 47 Canada produced a clinical attacking display to claim victory over Ireland at Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium yesterday, running...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland 40-6 France: Ruthless forward power drives Red Roses to victory in final World Cup warm-up
France.................. 6pts Penalties: Bourgeois 35, 43 England .............40pts Tries: Talling 3, Cokayne 15, Muir 37, Jones 47, Davies 74, 77 Conversions:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: Wallabies paid price for unprofessionalism during Lions Tour
The Lions are back on the winning trail, but the high stakes surrounding the 2025 tour, whether sporting or commercial, means...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: No return to Australia for the Lions without legal guarantees
Should Australia get the Lions back in 12 years? The answer is that Rugby Australia would have to commit to a...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Wallabies make the obvious choice with Giteau Law change
Inevitable. Had to happen. Written in the stars. Quite why the Australian rugby hierarchy spent so long umming and aaahhing about...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland 97-7 Spain: World Cup worry after Marlie Packer is sent off
England .................97pts Tries: Feaunati 5, Packer 7, Rowland 10, 27, 44; Breach 17, Bern 31, 42; Shekells 39, Campion 48, Sing...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoWallaroos dazzle as they put Wales to sword
■By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........36pts Tries: Stewart 16, Moleka 31, Amosa 40, Tuinakauvadra 45, 50; Marsters 76 Conversions: Wood 17, 32,...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoIreland 27-21 Scotland: Irish begin World Cup prep with comeback win
Ireland fought back from 14-0 down to begin their World Cup preparations in style with a five-try victory. Having lost to...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoProps who were able to go the distance
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoRees-Zammit’s US dream a bridge too far
NOW that Louis Rees-Zammit has abandoned his American dream, Jordan Mailata stands alone at 6ft 8in and 25 stone as the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSteve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres
It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSteve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach
Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSteve Borthwick hails maturity of youthful England side after sealing perfect Summer with win over USA
Steve Borthwick hailed his young England team for dealing with disruption and delay with maturity beyond their years after England rounded...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNow Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep
England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNew Zealand 29-19 France: All Blacks put on burners to down France
New Zealand ................. 29pts Tries: Jordan 21, Lienert-Brown 42, Kirifi 58, McAlister 75 Conversions: McKenzie 22, 43, 76 Penalty: McKenzie 30...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoScotland 41-12 Samoa: Scotland off to a flier as they blast past Samoa
Samoa ..............12pts Tries: Nee-Nee 51, Paia’aua 64 Conversion: Umaga 65 Scotland ..........41pts Tries: Ashman 8, Hutchinson 13, Reed 31, Steyn 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSouth Africa 55-10 Georgia: Springboks on Cloud 9 in ruthless demolition
South Africa ....55pts Tries: Venter 9, van der Merwe 14, 32, Moodie 19, van der Merwe 47, 73, Willemse 56, Arendse...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJack van Poortvliet – Love Island helps England get closer
Jack van Poortvliet has loved life on tour alongside old friend and Leicester Tigers team-mate Freddie Steward. And England’s matchwinner in...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFamily fly out to witness Arthur Clark’s England debut
Arthur Clark fulfilled a lifelong family dream when he walked out to make his debut for England in Washington DC last...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: England’s title defence is ended with a whimper
5TH-6TH PLAY-OFF England .............40pts Tries: Tuipulotu 17, Ridl 21, Williams 36, Sela 52, Knight 61, Hammick 75 Conversions: Coen 18, 22,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Italy rally past Wales as Irish edge out a dogged Spain
Italy, who were facing Wales for the third time this season, recorded their best ever placing at the tournament as they...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: South Africa down All Blacks to end 13 year wait
New Zealand ....................15pts Tries: Sa 16, Kunawave 79 Conversions: Cole 79 Penalties: Simpson 46 South Africa..................... 23pts Tries: Nyali 3, Mentoe...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place
Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship Roundup: England recover from early Streeter dismissal
Monday Roundup England dismantled Wales 51-13 on Monday to reach the fifth-place playoff final. Despite going down to 14 men after...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBilly Sela: U20s World Championship last dance is something I’ll remember
It was emotional going into yesterday’s game knowing it was the final time I would pull on an England U20 jersey....
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: England’s aim must be 2027 World Cup final
Paul Rees says that Steve Borthwick's men must build on their series success in Argentina, and aim for glory at the...
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Features
/ 5 months agoPeter Winterbottom: To win a series in Argentina is huge
Ben Jaycock catches up with legendary openside Peter Winterbottom to discuss his thoughts on England’s win over Argentina, the back row...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoCharlie Elliott: Were the Springboks tactics against Italy genius or too far?
South Africa have split opinions this past weekend with a couple of new tactics implemented, that push the limits of what...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: All Blacks dominate in big win over France
International rugby action took place for the second weekend in a row over the past few days, with the Summer Series...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks produce new controversial tactics
The second full weekend of summer rugby took place, and, as always, there were plenty of things to talk about after...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJack van Poortvliet – Argentina series shows the quality of depth in England
Patience was the watchword for Jack van Poortvliet and England as they completed a 2-0 series win over Argentina in the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoEngland snatch victory with late Jack van Poortvliet try to take series sweep in Argentina
Jack van Poortvliet scored a last-gasp try as England secured a 2-0 series win in Argentina. Steve Borthwick’s side will head...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoKevin Sinfield is backing Seb Atkinson to make 12 shirt his own for England
England arrived in Argentina with Steve Borthwick looking for young players to make a statement and prove they could cut it...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoEngland 22-17 Argentina: Last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet snatches it for England
Argentina ........................17pts Tries: Cinti 26, Mendy 41 Conversions: Carreras 27, 42 Penalty: Carreras 9 England ........................... 22pts Tries: Atkinson 4, Steward...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSouth Africa 45-0 Italy: Century for Willie Le Roux as Springboks power past Italy
South Africa .............. 45pts Tries: Williams 8, Van der Merwe 15, 30, Moodie 37, Marx 50, Mapimpi 72, Wessels 80 Conversions:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt may force British and Irish Lions to move on
Joe Schmidt will be hailed as a miracle man if the Wallabies succeed in blindsiding the Lions to edge the forthcoming...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Felipe Contepomi committed selection hara-kiri against England
England deserved most of the plaudits lavished on them after their comprehensive four try 35-12 dismantling of Argentina last weekend. Fin...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoIreland 106-7 Portugal: Humiliation for Os Lobos as Irish go on rampage
Portugal .............. 7pts Try: Martins 52 Conversion: Aubry 53 Ireland.............106pts Tries: McCloskey 1, Gavin 8, 41, O’Brien 10, 23, Bolton 12,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWales 31-22 Japan: Dan Edwards has last word to snap historic losing streak
Japan ..................... 22pts Tries: Takeuchi 40, Dearns 58, Riley 61 Conversions: Lee 40, 61 Penalty: Lee 23 Wales ......................31pts Tries: Adams...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNew Zealand 43-17 France: All Blacks are too good for fragile Les Bleus
New Zealand .................43pts Tries: Roigard 13, Savea 22, Taylor 28, Vaa’i 35, Jordan 53, Ioane 61 Conversions: B Barrett 14, 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFiji 29-14 Scotland: Fijians on front foot as Darcy Graham red ends Scottish hopes
Fiji ......................29pts Tries: Ikanivere 35, Ravouvou 39, Wainiqolo 58, Penalty 66 Conversions: Muntz 40, 59 Penalty: Muntz 20 Scotland ..........14pts Tries:...
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