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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoO’Shea: Offloads put us on the rack
CONOR O’Shea admitted his Italy side could not cope with the offloading skills of France as they slumped to their fourth...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 9 years agoNot enough, but Tier Two extra cash is right move
THE idea that English Premiership clubs have rejected the ‘buddy’ initiative with Championship clubs because they feared they were in danger...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoKurtley can finish in blaze of Euro glory
KURTLEY Beale’s decision to return to Australia after one season in the Premiership, or forfeit his chances of playing for the...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoMercer’s men stay focused on Slam
By LUKE JARMYN A bonus point try by No.8 Zach Mercer sealed the Championship for England U20s as they continue their...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoClinical French keep Italy at bay
FRANCE U20s resisted a second half comeback to claim their second win of the Six Nations at the Stadio Santa Rosa...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIreland dream shattered by Williams masterclass
WALES U20s edged a highscoring affair as they beat Ireland at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay. The bonus-point success saw the...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoSeventh heaven for record-breaker Kay
By SAM JACKSON KAY Wilson scored a record-breaking seven tries as England humiliated Scotland to line up a Grand Slam decider...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoFrance ring changes for battle in Rome
FRANCE’S hopes to retain their Six Nations crown took a tumble in Donnybrook two weeks ago but they are determined to...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoTyrrell sets up Grand Slam decider
IRELANDedged Wales out at the Arms Park yesterday to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive ahead of their clash against England....
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoImmortality beckons for England’s history men
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham JONATHAN Joseph scored a scintillating hat-trick of tries to spearhead an England win which left Scotland’s...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoEagles take the title after draw with Argentina
AMERICAS CUP By SAM JACKSON THEUS Eagles scored four tries in a 27-27 draw with Argentina XV last week to win...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoThe Scots looked lost and confused, the Irish won’t be
GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMY Unstoppable: Billy Vunipola escapes the challenge of Scotland’s Hamish Watson PICTURE: Getty Images A fine...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoBrodie barges over to keep Chiefs in control
By NICK VERDIER All-rounder: Damian McKenzie added an off-loading game to his 16 points for Chiefs PICTURE: Getty Images THE Chiefs...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoDream debut for Cobden as Oaks’ run gathers pace
Debut try: Jack Cobden touches down RUGBY EUROPE CHAMPIONSHIP By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER Nottingham player Jack Cobden enjoyed a dream international...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoFarrell and Ford were piping hot again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT The definition of a gentleman is famously somebody who can play the bagpipes but doesn’t. Mark Twain in...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIrish dogs of war must soldier on to rescue season
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT SUDDENLY Soldiers Field seems a long time ago and a million miles away. The slayers of New Zealand...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoNorth’s a wrecking ball again but bonus point would have been good
From PETER JACKSON at the Principality Stadium WHEN the forensic experts screen the findings of their video dissection tomorrow morning, Wales...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoAdvantage Webb in battle for Lions jersey
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THIS was much more like it from Wales and in George North and Rhys Webb,...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoGeorge: Public hurt drove me to world class show
GEORGE North revealed the hurt of recent criticism inspired him to his two-try display against Ireland. Wales coach Rob Howley hailed...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoO’Mahony: We won’t be lacking motivation
IRELAND flanker Peter O’Mahony says Joe Schmidt’s side won’t be short on motivation against England, despite seeing their Six Nations hopes...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoBiggar: No sulking, we’ve got to shape up for Irish
Dan Biggar insists Wales won’t be lacking motivation when they face Ireland on Friday, despite having only pride to play for...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoDestroyer Hamish on mission at Twickenham
Hamish Watson felt he had a point to prove to Vern Cotter when he came off the bench to star against...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoNo need for motivation when we face Scots says Youngs
Ben Youngs happily fanned the Calcutta Cup flames that threaten to burn red hot in the build-up to the latest crunch...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoOaks looking strong after Rose strolls home to claim the late bonus in Sochi
By JON NEWCOMBE RUGBY EUROPE CHAMPIONSHIP JODY ROSE scored an intercept try deep into stoppage time to earn Romania the bonus...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoBoys from Brazil stun Canada
By JOSE NUNEZ AMERICAS CUP MOISÉS Duque kicked a last-gasp conversion as Brazil made history again by defeating Canada 24-23 on...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoNorton on a roll for England in Vegas
Las Vegas By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND took on the USA in a pool-decider last night after winning their opening two games...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
MARC JONES, THE BRISTOL AND FORMER SALE SHARKS HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Eifion...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoEddie must get England playing at a higher tempo
Threat: Ben Te’o would add go-forward between Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly PICTURE: Getty Images SCOTLAND have good cause to feel...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoCounties gain revenge with second-half surge
Impressive: Ampthill fly-half Joe Tarrant PICTURE: TRP photographer TEAMS ENGLAND COUNTIES: Mike Wilcox (Hartpury); Leo Fielding (Blackheath), Markus Burcham (Blackheath), Steve...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoEngland must be aiming to score 60 points at least
Rapier speed: Elliot Daly could get a late run at full-back PICTURE: Getty Images EDDIE Jones avoided the total reboot of...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoSecond half blitz sees USA home in Chile
AMERICAS CUP By TOM RILEY SIX tries in the second half propelled the US Eagles to a 57-9 win in Chile...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoFleet-footed Vicky stars with hat-trick
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Central figure: Vicky Fleetwood is congratulated on her hat-trick PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS ENGLAND: McKenna; Wilson- Hardy, Scarratt,...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoDeadly Kvirikashvili brings up the ton in style
RUGBY EUROPE CHAMPIONSHIP By NICK VERDIER GEORGIAsecured back-toback bonus point victories to top the standings in the Rugby Europe Championship after...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIreland will be tested without Sevens stars
PREVIEW… Ireland v France Today. Kick-off 12.45pm IRELAND’S unbeaten record will be tested to the full today with head coach Tom...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoToo high a price for ‘fame’ but it’s not the game’s fault
Tragic loss: Wallaby star Dan Vickerman PICTURE: Getty Images Writing this article every week often makes me think and reflect over...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoLaw steps up to seal historic victory
Scotland W 15 Wales W 14 SARAH Law kicked a late penalty to see Scotland beat Wales and secure their first...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoFalcons swoop for Scarlets’ finishing king to fill Watson void
TRANSFER WRAP By ED HUTSON MARCUS Watson will leave Newcastle at the end of the season after the Olympic silver medallist...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoZach leads from front as England power on
By SAM JACKSON Captain fantastic: Zach Mercer, left, celebrates scoring his try PICTURE: Getty Images England U20 46pts Italy U20 0pts...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoBath pair banned for two weeks
RUGBY SHORTS BATH’S Kahn Fotuali’i and Francois Louw have been banned for two weeks following the club’s 22-12 Premiership win over...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIrish survive late flurry to keep alive Slam hopes
Ireland U20 27 France U20 22 IRELAND U20s resisted a second-half fight back to beat France and keep their Grand Slam...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoFacundo free to link with Lyon
ARGENTINAand Jaguares No.8 Facundo Isa has had the final year of his contract paid off, leaving him free to move to...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoWales hit back with record victory in Scotland
Scotland U20 34pts Tries: Dobb 36, Renwick 38, Hunter-Hill 46, Simmers 58, Nairn 69, 80 Conversions: Eastgate 39, Henderson 59 Wales...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoCarrick set for Sahara challenge
PREMIERSHIP assistant referee Nigel Carrick is in training to take on the gruelling Marathon des Sables ‘ultra-marathon’ for the Matt Hampson...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoFarrell’s burst through that world class barrier
OWEN Farrell was part of an England squad that, a year ago, Eddie Jones believed did not have a single world-class...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoVickerman tragedy is a warning to all of rugby
DAN Vickerman’s death at the age of 37 is a reminder that being an admired and highly successful professional rugby player...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoMissed chances again, now let Giles try and take them
SHANE WILLIAMS Despair: A dejected Sam Warburton and the Welsh team walk off the pitch PICTURES: Getty Images WALES AND LIONS...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoThis Scotland team are a serious item
PETER JACKSON VERDICT Scotland reaffirmed their status as title contenders yesterday by treating the faithful to something they had not witnessed...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIrish ride out the early storm with half-back pairing back in groove
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER IRELAND, guided by the old firm of Connor Murray and Johnny Sexton at half-back, beat France without undue...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoChris Cracknell battling to avoid the scrapheap
Former Fiji 7s coach Chris Cracknell fears he may have to quit rugby after failing to find work following last August’s...
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