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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoAll Blacks annihilate shambolic Azzurri
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand................... 96pts Tries: Jordan 6, 69; Smith 16, 26, 33; Telea 19, Savea 21, 40+2; Retallick 50,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoPollard returns as Boks go big
Preview: South Africa v Tonga (Today, 8pm) Handre Pollard will play his first Test since August 2022 when the Springboks meet...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEddie bins ace centre Kerevi
Preview: Australia v Portugal (Today, 4:45pm) Samu Kerevi has been left out of Australia’s final pool game against Portugal as Eddie...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoFarrell doesn’t get into my XV
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK AS England approach their last pool match against Samoa on Saturday, and the likelihood...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoIn Gats we trust! Old boss has new tricks
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IF THE Wales win over Australia proved anything it is that in Gats we trust!...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoFor once, Erasmus makes the wrong call
Rassie Erasmus is not known for missing many tricks when it comes to tactical thinking, whether in selection or playing mind-games....
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoIt wasn’t so easy back in Rory’s day
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED RORY Underwood. Remember him? You should. To this day, the Leicester wing stands tall – rather taller...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoAdam Hathaway’s World Cup Diary: Week Four
TRP reporter Adam Hathaway gives the lowdown on the latest inside stories at Rugby World Cup 2023 Chabal still French enforcer...
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Features
/ 2 years agoRed Roses: Claudia MacDonald
WINGER Birthplace: Epsom, Surrey, DOB: 04/01/96, Community Club: Durham University, Club: Exeter Chiefs, Red Roses Debut: USA, November 2018 Caps: 30...
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Women's International
/ 2 years agoDemolition job as Wales cut loose
Wales ..............38 USA ................... 18 Wales beat USA for the first time ever with a powerful six-try demolition job in preparation...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSix-try Scotland waltz past Spain
Scotland ........36 Spain ................. 5 SCOTLAND Women triumphed against Spain at Hive Stadium in an ideal preparation for the WXV tournament,...
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Women's International
/ 2 years agoEngland battle hard to find way past Canada
By SAM JACKSON England ..........................................29pts Tries: Packer 5, Kildunne 13, Muir 40, Reed 50, Breach 69 Conversions: Jones 40, 51 Canada...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoBattling North has history in his sights
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW REAL champions get back up even when (they think) they can’t – the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years ago24 teams would mean yet more mismatches
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS THE World Cup dominates everything in rugby at the moment surely...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJapan set up shot at quarters and send England through
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Japan……………………………………………28 Tries: Labuschagne 13, Leitch 32, Himeno 49 Conversions: Matsuda 15, 33 Penalties: Matsuda 28, 56,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWiese wants to see more from Springboks
Former South Africa second row Kobus Wiese expects the Springboks to stick with Handre Pollard going forward in the World Cup,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoUruguay roar back to deny Namibia
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Uruguay………………….36 Tries: Amaya 19, 49, Kessler 28, Arata 54, Basso 66 Conversions: Etcheverry 29, 51, 55,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 10: RWC Round 3 review with Kobus Wiese
The third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was absolutely blockbuster, with South Africa v Ireland living up to the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoClinical Wales power through and leave woeful Wallabies on the brink
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Wales…………………………………….40 Tries: Davies 3, Tompkins 48 Conversions: Biggar 4, Anscombe 49 Penalties: Anscombe 21, 29, 39,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoScotland begin comeback trail with impressive Tonga win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Scotland……………………………….45 Tries: Turner 5, van der Merwe 26, Steyn 30, Darge 40+2, Horne 54, Kinghorn 68,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFive-star Arundell sparks England
From ADAM HATHAWAY in Lille Henry Arundell gave England World Cup lift-off in Lille and was hailed the full package by...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoFord: Shades of ‘19 in this team
By GARY FITZGERALD Mike Ford is growing more and more convinced England are on the right road to a dream Final...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoEngland cough up too much ball – Ojo
By BEN JAYCOCK England fans have been left frustrated at their side’s persistent kicking, with the travelling contingent echoing a chorus...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoArundell drives England revival
By NICK CAIN England ..............................71pts Tries: Arundell 20, 30, 48, 60, 69; Dan 24, 45; Rodd 35, Smith 40, 77; Willis...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoWe are ready to shock All Blacks, says Allan
By TOM BRADSHAW Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan is warning the All Blacks: We’ve never been in a better position to spring...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAki gives Ireland reason to believe
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER South Africa .................... 8pts Tries: Kolbe 51 Penalties: Libbok 5 Ireland............................. 13pts Tries: Hansen 33 Conversions: Sexton 34...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoPortugal go so close to snatching thrilling win
By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia.............. 18pts Tries: Tabutsadze 2, Zamtaradze 78 Conversions: Abzhandadze 3 Penalties: Abzhandadze 16, 32 Portugal ............ 18pts Tries:...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoScots want to put on dancing shoes
By TOM BRADSHAW PREVIEW... Scotland v Tonga Today. Kick-off 4.45pm, Stade de Nice NEVER mind a Springbok-style Bomb Squad – Gregor...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland lack that wolf pack mentality
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK OWEN Farrell was back in the England starting line-up for Chile, and it will...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoWallabies battling to avoid early exit
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wales v Australia Today, 8pm, Parc Olympique Lyonnais Big test: Ben Donalson stars at fly-half for Australia...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoRyan’s ready to help US get back on track for 2031
By JON NEWCOMBE Paddy Ryan's career has taken off in a big way in the last few months and the Coventry...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoBiggest boots are made for winning
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED If catches win cricket matches – a fact of sporting life mischievously underscored by the recent joke...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoSure you are in the right place, Sonny Bill?
CHRIS HEWETT There are still those of us, generally of “a certain age”, who continue to defend the BBC as though...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoMinnows beginning to prove their worth
Paul Rees reports on how World Rugby's investment below decks has started to make a difference THE Adelaide Oval is arguably...
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Features
/ 2 years agoRed Roses: Lark Atkin-Davies
HOOKER Birthplace: Ludlow, Shropshire DOB: 03/03/95 Position: Hooker Community Club: Luctonians RFC Club: Bristol Bears Red Roses Debut: USA, June 2015...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoFord does not need escort to guide England
Joe Marler likes to say it as it is. The England prop is not one to cloak his words in euphemism...
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Women's International
/ 2 years agoClassy Kildunne fires up England
By MARK STEVENS England ...................... 50pts Tries: Rowland 2, 68; M Packer 6, Carson 14, Kildunne 25, 55; L Packer 30,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoMacron’s winning ways with Shaun
PETER JACKSON Shaun Edwards has been winning friends and admirers all his rugby life. Now he has a new one who...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoThe double agents who have enjoyed two lives
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW "We can have no 50-50 allegiance in this country. Either a man is...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoAdam Hathaway’s World Cup Diary: Week Three
TRP reporter Adam Hathaway gives the lowdown on the latest inside stories at Rugby World Cup 2023 How much? And there’s...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoJust in time, England seem to be improving
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL, who would have thought it? After the dismal performances in the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBoffelli puts Pumas back on track in scrappy Samoa win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Argentina…………………………………………..19 Tries: Boffelli 9 Conversions: Boffelli 10 Penalties: Boffelli 25, 34 54; Sanchez 80 Samoa………………………………………………..10 Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFarrell returns with Smith at full-back as England face Chile
Captain Owen Farrell will make his return from suspension at fly-half with Marcus Smith starting at full-back as England face Chile....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDupont injured in France’s 14-try demolition of Namibia
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor France…………………………………….96 Tries: Penaud 6, 21, 55; Danty 9, 26; Ollivon 18, 68; Flament 33, Dupont 38, Bielle-Biarrey 41, 64;...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoItaly stay on knockout track with inspired fightback against Uruguay
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Nice Italy…………………………….38 Tries: Pani 7, Lamaro 46, Ioane 52, Cannone 56, Brex 61...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland grab late bonus point in Japan win
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Stade de Nice England………………………………34 Tries: Ludlam 24, Lawes 56, Steward 66, Marchant 80+1 Conversions: Ford...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPlayer ratings from England’s win against Japan
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Nice England found their form in the last 25 minutes to beat Japan...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoFiji edge Australia to keep knockout hopes alive
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Australia………………..15 Tries: Nawaqanitawase 23, Suli Vunivalu 68 Conversion: Donaldson 70 Penalties: Donaldson 3 Fiji…………………………..22 Tries: Tuisova 43 Conversion: Kuruvoli...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoReinach’s rapid treble sparks Springbok demolition
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor South Africa……………………..76 Tries: Reinach 3, 9, 24; Mapimpi 7, 64, 68; Willemse 12, Fourie 43, Williams 55, 62, Le...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoItoje: We are here to win, not entertain
By ADAM HATHAWAY Maro Itoje insists he is not worried by England’s World Cup try famine – as long as the...
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