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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoScotland unable to capitalise on Italian indiscipline
Scotland W …7 Italy W …28 ITALY opened their campaign with a bonus point away win on Friday night, battling in...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoX-factor will make Josh world star
ALEX BYWATER on the remarkable progress of Wales wing Josh Adams Ganging up: Josh Adams is tackled by Wesley Fofana and...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSt Andre: We have no chance at Twickenham
■By NEALE HARVEY Realist: Philippe St Andre FRANCE’S brittle confidence makes it almost impossible for them to storm England’s citadel and...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoUnderdogs? England are the big dogs of Dublin now
■From NICK CAIN at the Aviva Stadium Roar: Cian Healy scores Ireland’s first try Speed merchant: Henry Slade wins the race...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoMurray: Slow start and soft tries were the killers
IRELAND scrum-half Conor Murray said their sluggish start cost them dearly. “We started slow and gave gave up a couple of...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoBlitzbokke lie in wait for England
■By LUKE JARMYN SYDNEY SEVENS TWO tries by Dan Norton in a man of the match display against Japan set up...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoI’m excited about what this team can achieve
CHARLIE HODGSON Winning the aerial battle: Jonny May “Not only was the line speed relentless, but the quality of the tackles...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoFiji on top as England earn consolation prize
WELLINGTON WRAP ENGLANDwon the second tier Challenge Trophy in the New Zealand Sevens last weekend with a 36-7 success over Kenya....
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoBrutal and brilliant, this was England at their best
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Confrontational: Manu Tuilagi showed how much he has been missed “England didn’t dip in their intensity...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoCan we beat the record v England?
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Outstanding: Justin Tipuric showed why he’s one of the best flankers in the world PICTURE:...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFrench need Clouseau to detect how Wales could steal this one
■By PETER JACKSON Interception: George North beats the tackle of France’s Yoann Huget to score Wales’ third try Looking good: Yoann...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoKinghorn’s hat-trick lights up Murrayfield
■By NEALE HARVEY Irrepressible: Blair Kinghorn dives over for his second try PICTURES: Getty Images Battling on: Jayden Hayward makes a...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoAlun Wyn: No panic, we knew what we had to do
WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones revealed a half-time decision to go back to basics prompted his side’s dramatic opening night win...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWe had a virus reveals O’Shea
ITALY boss Conor O’Shea praised his side in adversity. He said: “We had quite a few guys affected by a virus...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoDon’t rush to rubbish World Lge, we need it!
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK “The international game is treading water from one World Cup cycle to the...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoShocker for Scots as Trulla’s late score seals it
■By GARY HEATLY Scotland U20…22 Italy U20 …32 JACOPOTrulla’s try sealed a brilliant opening victory for Italy as Scotland mounted a...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFoley’s late snipe seals bonus point for Ireland
■By BARRY MURPHY Early lead: Tom Willis celebrates his try Ireland’s hero: Replacement No.9 Cormac Foley scores the late winner PICTURES:...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWales without star centre Tiaan as they tackle the champions
■By ALEX BYWATER WALES head coach Gareth Williams has been dealt a blow with Tiaan Thomas- Wheeler unavailable. The Ospreys centre...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRoses warm up for French test
■By RONAN O’NEILL Supergirl: England’s Zoe Harrison scores the sixth try PICTURE: Inpho ENGLANDhead coach Simon Middleton says attention will quickly...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFrench show they’re a class apart
France Women 52 Wales Women …3 THE French Grand Slammers of last season made Wales suffer on the opening day of...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWe’re good because of the level of scrutiny Joe Schmidt pays to preparation, says Ireland captain Best
"We know that it is preparation that wins games"
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWales announce team to take on France in Six Nations
Team news is in...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTe’o blow increases likelihood Manu Tuilagi starts for England in Dublin
England retain 25 players for Six Nations opener against Grand Slam champions
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoI have got huge respect for the noise the Irish fans make, says Jamie George
Not long to go until the 2019 Six Nations kicks off
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoCurrie Cup winner Nick Easter to join Sharks for Super Rugby
Nick Easter has found his calling in South Africa
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoEnter the gladiators for a mighty dust-up
The Rugby Paper’s brains trust reconvened for the annual Six Nations debate to thrash out all the top talking points ahead...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoPros and cons having Premiership big guns
NEALE HARVEY gets the lowdown on an England squad bristling with talent Under 20s Big game experience: Ted Hill, left, and...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoPreparation is secret of our success says Best
GARY FITZGERALD talks to Rory Best about the growing confidence in the Irish camp Ireland Grand Slammers: Ireland with the trophy...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoReffell returns to lead the charge for France
Wales WALES coach Gareth Williams has named 19 players in his 32-man squad who have not previously appeared at this level....
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoEngland must find form of 2016… and then go some
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Game-changer: Eddie Jones’ new wing weapon Joe Cokanasiga PICTURE: Getty Images IF you look for...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoExeter’s internationals putting Street on right path
Hat-trick: Marcus Street PROP star Marcus Street aims to bring his leadership qualities to bear after learning at the shoulder of...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWales fancy chances but Alyn-Wyn’s indispensable
ALEX BYWATER finds Warren Gatland in confident mood ahead of his last Six Nations Wales Can’t get injured: Wales skipper Alun-Wyn...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoAmps fall short of bonus to drop off the top
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge 11 Ampthill 22 AMPTHILL, top of the table outright before kickoff, failed to turn possession and territory...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWarren can borrow from Blues to beat Les Bleus
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Sniping threat: Cardiff scrum-half Tomos Williams PICTURE: Getty Images CARDIFF Blues haven’t been the best...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoBrilliant backs set the tone in rout
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s S 47 Chinnor 10 CHINNOR started strongly but faded as Bishop’s Stortford got a big win. It...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHave a year off then help us bash the Boks
WARREN Gatland is undoubtedly the best Wales coach of all time. For me it would be a shame if his huge...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoJacques on hand to snatch a draw
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlin’ton MP 17 Birm’am Mos…17 AFTER a dour game on a gloomy day in the North East, a...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHard-wired Farrell is too much of a risk as the captain
Nick Cain looks at problems England may cause themselves with leadership decision England Unique: Phil Bennett is the only fly-half to...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoMalins staking long-term claim at Sarries
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FIRED-UP fly-half Max Malins knows it is time to shine and prove there is life beyond...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSingleton: I’m ready to take my chance
By NEALE HARVEY In the thick of it: Jack Singleton WORCESTER hooker Jack Singleton aims to pile pressure on Jamie George...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoTownsend can cash in on his clubs’ Cup form
STEFFAN THOMAS finds Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw daring to dream big Scotland Winning mindset: Laidlaw Key man: Glasgow Warriors full-back Stuart...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoLosing can become a habit warns Guirado
GARY FITZGERALD asks whether France can finally rise from her slumbers France Curtain call: Wesley Fofana is retiring from international rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWales aiming to collect for their overtime
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Endurance test: France’s No.8 Damien Chouly celebrates his winning try in 2017 The...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWhen Eddie’s Aussie moles undermined the Lions
WHAT Eddie Jones had to say about the art of espionage can be interpreted as a tacit admission that Martin Johnson’s...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHow Owen got a D-I-Y move to Halifax
GARFIELDO wen had broken into the Wales team during the second half of the Fifties when a report in the Daily...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoAzzurri camp desperate to break their O’Shea duck
Sergio Parisse tells STEFFAN THOMAS Italy must get a win to show progress Italy Last win: Italy beat Scotland in the...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoLes Bleues favourites in this two-horse race
CATHERINE SPENCER THE FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN Returning from Sevens: Emily Scarratt is back for England PICTURE: Getty Images In 2008, after...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWomen’s squads
England Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Jo Brown, Rowena Burnfield, Shaunagh Brown, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Amy Cokayne,...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHenry Slade on the battle for England’s 13 shirt
Slade faces competition from Manu Tuilagi and Elliot Daly for the starting slot at outside centre
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWesley Fofana announces international retirement date
Clermont Auvergne centre set to retire from France duty after the World Cup in Japan
Autumn Internationals
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Henry Pollock misses out as England name unchanged side for Argentina clash
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