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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLions 2025 schedule released including game against Australia-New Zealand XV
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed their schedule for their 2025 tour of Australia, including a match against a joint...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSexton escapes World Cup punishment in hearing
Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for his conduct after the European Champions Cup Final but will be available...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoItoje: We can go all the way
By ADAM HATHAWAY MARO Itoje insists England have buried their Six Nations nightmare and are ready to be a force at...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJones back on job market after success with U20s
By ROB COLE Mark Jones earned a lot of plaudits for the way he turned around the Wales team at the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoKiss agrees terms with Reds
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish head coach Les Kiss will be working in Super Rugby next season...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMo’unga in control as All Blacks look in the mood for World Cup
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand................... 35pts Tries: Smith 4, Frizzell 15, Jordan 68, Mounga 76 Conversions: Mo’unga 4, 16, 69 Penalties:...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 2 years ago‘Any win over SA is special’
NEW Zealand coach Ian Foster said it was another step forward as his side held off the second-half fightback to seal...
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World
/ 2 years agoAnother title for the Black Ferns
Undefeated New Zealand were crowned World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2023 champions yesterday. The Black Ferns, who beat England last autumn...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMisery for Jones as Argentina snatch it
By PAUL REES Australia............................31pts Tries: Ikitau 4, White 52, Kerevi 71, Nawaqaniawase 75 Conversions: Cooper 5, 53, 72, 76 Penalties: Cooper...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoEddie: There’s going to be pain
EDDIE Jones insists his winless Australia can get themselves back on track against unbeaten New Zealand in Melbourne at the end...
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World
/ 2 years agoTongans send out a warning
Tonga sent out a message to their Pool B rivals at the World Cup with victory over Australia A. With Israel...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoWales leave it too late as Wallabies cruise home
By SAM JACKSON Wales.................33pts Tries: Lloyd 24, Morgan 47, 66; Woodman 70, H Williams 79 Conversions: Edwards 47, 66, 71; Wilde...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoFantastic France demolish Ireland
By NICK POWELL Ireland........................... 14pts Tries: Gunne 4, Devine 31 Conversions: Prendergast 4, 33 France............................ 50pts Tries: Ferté 14, 69; Julien...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoWe made too many mistakes, admits Chessum
By NICK POWELL South Africa ....22pts Tries: Sieberhagen 11, Beets 18, Else 39 Conversions: Smith 12, 19 Penalties: Smith 21 England...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoBaby Blacks end with victory
Georgia .............26 New Zealand ..50 New Zealand ended their difficult campaign with victory against Georgia, whose eighth place finish was still...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoPumitas end with winning record
Argentina ...... 43 Fiji .....................22 Argentina finished the tournament with more wins than defeats as they comfortably beat Fiji to secure...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoAzzurrini survive at Japan’s expense
Italy ................. 45 Japan ...............27 Italy condemned Japan to relegation from the World Rugby U20 Championship as Dewi Passarella scored a...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoIreland take charge to find their way to final
By NICK POWELL Ireland............... 31pts Tries: Nicholson 37, 59; Gleeson 49, Berman 68 Conversions: Prendergast 38, 50, 61, 66 Penalties: Prendergast...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoFrench firepower subdues England
By NICK POWELL France............................ 52pts Tries: Ferté 16, Costes 24, Penalty 46, Nouchi 53, Gazzotti 56, Jegou 64, Reus 73 Conversions:...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoHow Habana put the Rainbow Nation back on right course
World Cup Icons: 2007 - Brendan Gallagher looks back at the players who shone on the biggest stage South African Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoEngland don’t panic but fall at the final hurdle
Rugby World Cup 2007 was a big-time tournament with a big-time feel with massive storylines to match. France were superb hosts...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoScotland cruise past Zimbabwe
By SAM JACKSON Scotland ran in 10 tries to beat Zimbabwe 64-33 in their opening Pool A game of the World...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHaskell: We must be tough
By BEN JAYCOCK England's World Cup hopes rest on building an aggressive, physical spine of ‘tough guys’ to intimidate their opposition....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHigh life suits Wales as they prepare for World Cup assault
By ROB COLE Wales team manager Martyn Williams is hoping the that two weeks spent at altitude in the Swiss Alps...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoWe need to see some steel, says Dallaglio
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick needs to conjure up some summer camp steel and fighting spirit within his squad if England...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoGatland calls up uncapped Plumtree
Uncapped back row Taine Plumtree, who Scarlets last week unveiled as a new signing, has been called up to the Wales...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoArendse piles the misery on Jones
By BEN JAYCOCK South Africa .................... 43pts Tries: Arendse 16, 30, 51, Penalty 54, 68, PS du Toit Conversions: Libbok 17,...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 2 years ago‘We just got beaten to the punch all day’
Australian coach Eddie Jones admitted his side were second best in most areas in their heavy defeat to South Africa. He...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoPatchell’s switch
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell who was thought to be heading to France after being released by The Scarlets...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoKiss favourite for Reds
ON THE BLINDSIDE NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish boss Les Kiss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace former All...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago‘I wanted to keep on working with Steve’
By ADAM HATHAWAY Richard Wigglesworth admits staying close to head coach Steve Borthwick was one of his biggest motivations to take...
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Women's International
/ 2 years agoMiddleton keen to help Japan move up a notch
Simon Middleton has taken on a new role as high performance adviser to the Japan national women’s 15s team. Named World...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSpirited England out for revenge
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW...England v France (Today, Kick-off 6pm) England U20s have the opportunity to make amends for their dismal defeat...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoIreland ready for tough challenge as SA look for sprint finish
PREVIEW...Ireland v South Africa (Today, Kick-off 3.30pm) Richie Murphy's Grand Slam winners Ireland face their biggest challenge yet as they meet...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoBaby Blacks set for Aussie clash
Preview: New Zealand v Australia (Today, 1pm) New Zealand have had to settle for a fifth-place semi-final against arch rivals Australia...
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World
/ 2 years agoWales in the mood to rumble
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW...Wales v Georgia (Today, Kick-off 3pm) Wales U20s defence coach Craig Everett says his side are ‘chomping at...
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World
/ 2 years agoJapan keen to break their duck
Preview: Argentina v Japan (Today, 12.30pm) Japan head coach Rob Penney has made 11 changes for this afternoon’s ninth-place semi-final against...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoThe day Jonny saved his best until the final play of the game
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the players who shone on the biggest stage Johnno or Jonny? Who was the iconic English...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoWhen Johnno’s Dad’s Army had one last hurrah
There are those, and I would be one, who still consider RWC2003 the best run and most enjoyable tournament to date...
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Olympic & Commonwealth Games
/ 2 years agoDupont is looking to take a sabbatical
Antoine Dupont could take a sabbatical year after the 2024 Olympic Games, reports in France suggest. The France captain, 26, is...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoRichardson keen on Scotland role
By GRANT SHUB When Dylan Richardson was called up to play for Scotland against Japan at Murrayfield in 2021, the South...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU20s World Cup: France, Ireland, South Africa and England through, New Zealand and Wales out
Reigning champions France topped the seeds heading into the semi-finals of the U20s World Cup with England, Ireland and South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland edge through despite Australia stalemate
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia……….. 22pts Tries: Talataina 30, Craig 40, McLaughlin-Phillips 79 Conversions: Bowen 31, 40 Penalties: Bowen 19 England ……………………....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGlobal tournament to kick off in 2026
By SAM JACKSON The global season is taking shape with a biennial competition featuring all 10 teams from the Six Nations...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoThe eyes have it! Marler sees Borthwick’s serious
By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick revealed he had to eyeball Joe Marler to persuade the prop to return to international rugby...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoCowan-Dickie ruled out
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will miss this autumn’s World Cup in France with a shoulder injury. Newcastle’s Jamie Blamire and Saracens...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoLively Japan make Wales battle hard
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales................... 41pts Tries: Hughes 17, Lloyd 41, Florence 66, Edwards 76, Bradley 77, Hennessey 80 Conversions: Edwards 18,...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoBaby Blacks crash to a record defeat
By DAN COUCH France ...... 35pts New Zealand ...14pts Posolo Tuilagi scored a brace as France dominated New Zealand to hand...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoRuthless McCarthy makes sure for Ireland
By SAM JACKSON Australia........... 10pts Tries: O’Donnell 24 Conversions: Bowen 25 Penalties: Bowen 27 Ireland...............30pts Tries: Nicholson 32, Gleeson 53, McCarthy...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoEngland run in eight to leave Fiji in pieces
By BEN JAYCOCK England ......................... 53pts Tries: Cleaves 15, Penalty 27, Jibulu 33, Thomas 47, Thame 50, Michelow 54, Woodman 67,...












