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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoPUB TALK
Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country It was Wander Woman, not Gal Gadot,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoThis rugby’s not so Super
ONE of the benefits of playing in a Super Rugby competition in which there is no price to pay for losing...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoTownsend tenure off to a flier as Italy self-destruct
By ALEXANDER McLEMAN SCOTLAND opened their summer tour in style with a dominant performance over Italy in Singapore. Tries from Ali...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLiam bounced back in champion style
SHANE WILLIAMS Up and down week: Liam Williams PICTURES: Getty Images LIAM WILLIAMS’ week summed up life as a professional rugby...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoTe’o can fit that Gatland mould as a big No.12
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT IT was crucial for the Lions to bounce back and get the victory yesterday and it...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoWilliams relishing challenge in land of the giants
SCOTT Williams believes his PRO12 final midfield duel with Francis Saili was the ideal way to prepare for Wales’ summer tour...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoFurlong: I’ve dreamt of this since nappies
HAVING had to wait until the third game of the tour to get the ball rolling, Ireland tighthead Tadgh Furlong was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoBoring? Reality is Lions will have to chisel out the wins like ‘71
COMMENT BRENDAN GALLAGHER Happy camp followers: Lions fans When you are surrounded by hype and experts real or selfappointed – as...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoMcGeechan warned of meltdown 24 years ago
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Long before they knighted him for services to the game, Sir Ian McGeechan...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoSloppy Lions must learn their lessons – and quickly
From NICK CAIN in Auckland THE Lions snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in their second outing against an eminently...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoHalfpenny and Sexton time out
HADthe French initiative on clocking goalkickers been transferred to New Zealand, the Lions would have been in even more of a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years ago’Punch in the face’ can be blessing in disguise
CJ STANDER believes the loss to the Blues could be the “punch in the face” the tourists need to kick start...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoLife with Lions not the same without scribe Bale
FOR the first time in more than 30 years the Lions are on the road without a scribe whose knowledge and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoI’m restless as ever to achieve says Haskell. I’m not here to drink coffee
Nick Cain talks to James Haskell abut his ambition that burns so intensely to succeed for the Lions. Nick Cain JAMES...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoCruden ‘likely to be fit’ after medial strain
By SAM JACKSON Aaron Cruden in action against Hurricanes AARON Cruden will likely be available for the All Blacks Tests against...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoPlay hard and party hard… the Maori way is so exciting!
Brendan Gallagher traces the history of the great Maori team the British Lions will face on Saturday. New Zealand Maori take...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoAll Time Maori XV
1. Billy Bush William Kingita Te Pohe to give the Napier and Canterbury prop his full name. Wild looking, heavily bearded...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoREPORT: Lions suffer 22-16 defeat against the Blues at Eden Park
The Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of New Zealand as a late Ihaia West try handed the Blues...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoVermeulen meets with specialist ahead of series opener against France
South Africa number 8 Duane Vermeulen will not play a part in the three-Test home series against France this month. Vermeulen...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoBig doubts over Dane Coles’ chances of featuring in Lions series
Dane Coles appears unlikely to feature for All Blacks during the British & Irish Lions tour, claims Hurricanes assistant coach John...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoHartley is focused on England not Lions SOS
Captain Dylan Hartley will lead England out against Argentina on Saturday fully focused on the job at hand claiming missing out...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years ago‘If people can’t put it behind them they never will’ says Umaga on 2005 BOD spear tackle
Twelve years on from the spear tackle which ended Brian O’Driscoll’s Lions tour to New Zealand, Blues head coach Tana Umaga...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years ago…but booze and travelling took toll in Auckland
Meanwhile, on the North Island, Lions’ wounds were often self-inflicted reveals Brendan Gallagher Hero: Ronan O’Gara’s late penalty saved the Lions...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoMurray has a mental edge after Soldier Field mugging
NICK CAIN finds Conor Murray in battle mode as the All Blacks tormentor looks to make his mark CONOR Murray is...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoGardener Sam makes Lions look weedy in tour opener
From NICK CAIN at Toll Stadium, Whangarei Pick of the pack: Taulupe Faletau charges forward FIRED-UP country boys, home town referees,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoFaletau’s the clear pick of a sub-standard side
Physical: Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S LIONS RATINGS 1. JOE MARLER Did not seize the initiative in the scrum...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoHow come the back row didn’t suffer jet-lag?
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Will and commitment: Ross Moriarty THE post-match interviews from Warren Gatland and his players were just...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoAs dress rehearsels go, this was far better than mob of 1971
BRENDAN GALLAGHER BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Oustanding condition: Kyle Sinckler The opening matches of Lions tours are hurdles to be cleared not...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoChampions cut loose to launch title defence in emphatic style
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND began the defence of their world crown in Georgia by scoring almost a point a minute in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoEngland prepared for Welsh backlash
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND U20s eased into their World Cup defence against Samoa but fly-half Max Malins is expecting to be...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoPUB TALK
Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country Across the country yesterday, they arrived in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoPerese score denies Wales
Wales U20s …17 Australia U20s…24 WALES’ challenge for Junior World Cup glory took an early tumble as they suffered a last-gasp...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoHogg didn’t shine, now Liam must have a go
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS THE FIRST game of this Lions tour was always going to be a challenge, but...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoCioffi breaks Irish hearts
A LATE converted try from Massimo Cioffi helped Italy cause the upset of the Junior World Cup’s opening round on Wednesday...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoFaletau refusing to take the bait from Zinzan criticism
Advice: Dad Kuli LIONS No.8 Taulupe Faletau says he will listen to only the few opinions that count after Kiwi legend...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoIrish make changes after Italy shocker
PREVIEW… Ireland v Scotland Today. Kick-off 1pm, AIA Arena Kutaisi PETER Malone has urged his Ireland side not to dwell on...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoNow I’m backing dad says Gatland junior
BRYN GATLAND reckons the Provincial Barbarians earned the Lions’ respect after pushing them close in the tour opener yesterday. The fly-half,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoHat-trick for wing king Tima
Scotland U20s…20 New Zealand U20s…42 A HAT-TRICKfrom winger Tima Faingaanuku helped New Zealand beat Scotland on Wednesday and make a winning...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoWe made All Blacks respect us, here’s hoping Gatland’s men can do the same
1971 legend John Taylor returns to NZ for The Rugby Paper Aggression: John Taylor attacks the All Blacks in 1971 The...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoLast-gasp Augustus salvages a draw for Boks
GROUP C ROUND-UP A TRY in the final minute from No.8 Juarno Augustus and a successful conversion by fly-half Curwin Bosch...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoWhen brutality stalked Lions in Canterbury
Brendan Gallagher hopes that the Crusaders opt not to follow the thuggish style of their forebears In the thick of it:...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoJames Haskell on track for a Hollywood ending!
Lions tours usually include a fairytale story along the way and Welsh legend Scott Quinnell reckons the 2017 version will have...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoFarrell is Lions’ key man, not Sexton
Permutations for the Lions back line are pretty extensive but Owen Farrell must be given a jersey regardless of the number,...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoEddie’s in need of a big rethink says Lamb
France-bound fly-half Ryan Lamb says Eddie Jones‘ decision to exclude Freddie Burns, Danny Cipriani and Christian Wade from the tour to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoBotham can’t wait for crack at Aussies
SIR Ian Botham produced some of his most famous cricketing displays against Australia. Now, the former all-rounder’s grandson Jim is hoping...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoPool B
INJURIES have robbed Ireland of a number of players but Peter Malone is still hoping his side can rise to the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoEarl puts injury time to good use with life as gym monkey
By NICK VERDIER IT MIGHT not have felt like it at the time but Ben Earl reckons the knee injury that...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoVass: Loss of Premiership stars no obstacle
By NEALE HARVEY MONTPELLIER-bound England U20s attack coach Ian Vass is convinced his side can overcome the loss of five key...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoPool C
BRUISES will be on the menu in this pool with big-hitters South Africa, Argentina, France and hosts Georgia battling it out....
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoSopoaga in box seat as Highlanders extend run
By NICK VERDIER THE HIGHLANDERS recorded their ninth consecutive victory of the season to keep momentum building in the pursuit of...
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