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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 years ago

Whitelock makes sure for Crusaders

SUPER RUGBY ROUND-UP By CAMERON STEPHENS The Crusaders outlasted the Blues 34-28 in an electric re-match of last year’s final as...

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England can still win World Cup – Robinson

By Nick Powell Andy Robinson believes that England can still win the World Cup, but must solve the question of who...

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Scotland 7-22 Ireland: Player ratings from Murrayfield

By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Murrayfield Despite a valiant first half performance from hosts Scotland, Ireland underlined their Grand Slam...

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Ireland pull away to maintain Grand Slam charge

By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Murrayfield Scotland………………………………..7 Tries: Jones 16 Conversions: Russell 17 Ireland………………………………….22 Tries: Hansen 27, Lowe 56, Conan...

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England’s historic humbling

By GARY FITZGERALD at Twickenham Ellis Genge attempted desperately to rally England‘s battered, bowed and bewildered troops after being taught a...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Cueto: Farrell’s the man for World Cup

By NICK POWELL Mark Cueto believes England have mistimed their transition from Owen Farrell to Marcus Smith at fly-half, backing the...

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Magnificent France run riot to destroy dreadful England

By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England .............................. 10pts Tries: Steward 48 Conversions: Smith 49 Penalties: Smith 34 France................................ 53pts Tries: Ramos...

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There’s no quick fix for England’s woes

PAUL REES England picked a team to pull France from one side of the field to the other and so tire...

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At last! Webb steps up to give Wales something to celebrate

By PETER JACKSON Italy..................................... 17pts Tries: Negri 42, Brex 67 Conversions: Allan 43, 67 Penalties: Allan 15 Wales................................. 29pts Tries: Dyer...

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Ford backing Hogg to race past his record

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm, Murrayfield Scotland's most capped men’s player Ross Ford has backed Stuart...

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This is the best Scottish team I have faced – Sexton

By PAUL REES Johnny Sexton’s travelling in the Six Nations started in Paris 13 years ago and it is set to...

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Crowley deserves the credit for Azzurri surge

NICK CAIN It is a travesty that Italy were fighting to avoid retaining the Wooden Spoon against Wales, because this Azzurri...

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Wales left frustrated by another near miss

By NICK POWELL Italy....................29pts Tries: Gesi 10, Penalty 25, Gallorini 44, Aminu 56, Artuso 64 Conversions: Sante 65 Wales.................25pts Tries: Hughes...

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England get lesson in control from France

By BEN JAYCOCK England ................ 7pts Tries: Harris 56 Conversions: Harris 57 France.................42pts Tries: Conversions: Drouet 35, Gailleton 50, Penverne 63,...

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12-try Irish crush Scots to remain on course

By SAM JACKSON Scotland ............. 7pts Tries: Tait 46 Conversions: Townsend 47 Ireland...............82pts Tries: Osborne 2, Barrett 6, 15; Quinn 20,...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 years ago

Japan Rugby League One: Round 11

Two of the traditional titans of the Japanese domestic game meet when Match Day 11 of Japan Rugby League One kicks...

By Nick Powell

“Risky” to play with all-out flair against France – Cueto

Mark Cueto believes England have a tough balance to strike between playing a pragmatic or expansive game as they host France...

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Smith gets call over Captain Farrell for Le Crunch

Marcus Smith has been named ahead of skipper Owen Farrell to start at fly-half as England take on France in the...

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Webb back in as Wales head to Rome

Rhys Webb makes his first Wales start in three years as they travel to Rome for a crucial game against Italy....

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Series 2 Episode 9 – Looking ahead to Six Nations Round 4 with Fran Cotton

Three difficult fixtures to call this weekend as England and Scotland bear home advantage in their challenges against France and Ireland,...

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Lawrence will take the blows

By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Lawrence is prepared to enter his special inner “dark place” against France knowing his body will have...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Cotton: I can’t see Welsh win

By PETER JACKSON One of England’s all time greats has delivered a withering verdict on Wales as they struggle to stop...

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‘Lewis’s drive has got him to the top’

By BEN JAYCOCK Following his standout performance in England’s win in Cardiff last weekend, Lewis Ludlam’s former youth coach Andy Howe...

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Delight for Grady after Xbox fantasy became reality

By ROB COLE Mason Grady has admitted he loved swapping video game idols George North and Taulupe Faletau for real live...

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Care puts his faith in Smith to return

By PAUL REES Danny Care is backing Marcus Smith to win his England place back and help the side become successful...

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Italian fire is starting to burn brightly

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I used to love playing against Italy. Nine tries in nine games! But I also...

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Ireland star Molloy keen for women’s Lions tour

By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland back row Claire Molloy feels a potential British and Irish Lions tour will massively boost the sport...

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Hunter and Packer to be joint captains

By BEN JAYCOCK Back row duo, No.8 Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer, will co-captain Simon Middleton’s final England Six Nations...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 years ago

Dominant Knights make it 43 games unbeaten League One round-up

JAPAN ROUND-UP The Panasonic Wild Knights increased their incredible 43-match unbeaten run with a 30-15 victory over Kubota Spears. Robbie Deans’...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 years ago

Savea faces ban after throat-slitting gesture

By CAMERON STEPHENS Ardie Savea was at the centre of controversy in the Hurricanes’ fiery 39-33 win over the Melbourne Rebels...

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The Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E8 – The Ukraine war and Six Nations round-up with James Waterhouse

During the third round of the 2023 Six Nations, a minute’s silence was held before each game to commemorate the anniversary...

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Fantastic Fickou ends Scottish slam hopes

By Nick Powell, Online Editor France……………………..32 Tries: Ntamack 4, Dumortier 8, Ramos 19, Fickou 80 Conversions: Ramos 5, 20, Penalties: Ramos...

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Watson: Get ready for more

By ADAM HATHAWAY IN CARDIFF Anthony Watson continued his scoring spree against Wales in England’s 20-10 win in Cardiff yesterday then...

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I’m proud we fronted up, says Wales captain Owens

Wales skipper Ken Owens refused to hide behind the turmoil of last week after his side’s 20-10 defeat to England in...

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Lewis: I’d love to play for England with my brother

By BEN JAYCOCK The Chessums hope to emulate their childhood heroes, the Youngs brothers, by starring alongside each other for both...

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Steward rises to the occasion and puts England on right road

By NICK CAIN Wales.................................. 10pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 41 Conversions: Halfpenny 42 Penalties: Halfpenny 22 England ..............................20pts Tries: Watson 19, Sinckler 45,...

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Paul Rees

/ 3 years ago

Plenty of effort but not much speed or sizzle

PAUL REES COMMENT A week that started with Wales’s players threatening to go on strike because of the way they were...

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Shane Williams

/ 3 years ago

It’s do-or-die in Italy so we must pull together

SHANE WILLIAMS I know exactly how the Welsh players are feeling at the moment because I’ve been there. I came back...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Gutsy Italy give Irish a Grand Slam scare

By BEN JAYCOCK Italy.....................................20pts Tries: Varney 7, Bruno 41 Conversions: Garbisi 8, 42 Penalties: Garbisi 19, 56 Ireland............................... 34pts Tries: Ryan...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

We gave everything, says Lamaro, but we must work on the details

Italy captain Michele Lamaro was frustrated by their defeat to Ireland but insists his players gave their all. “We’ve been talking...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Townsend: Gray in the form of his life

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... France v Scotland Today. 3pm, Stade de France, Paris SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend believes Richie Gray is...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

France looking to return to best

Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship....

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Sensational Prendergast does it again for Ireland

By CAM STEPHENS Italy....................27pts Tries: Quattrini 13, Botturi 47, Mey 59, Gasperini 70 Conversions: Sante 48, 60 Penalties: Sante 24 Ireland.................

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Ruthless French have far too much in the tank for Scotland

By SAM JACKSON France............... 54pts Tries: Ferte 8, Mathiron 20, Carbonneau 24, Nouchi 34, 39, Jegou 54, Affane 63, Penalty 77...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

England make their hopes of fast start to keep Grand Slam alive

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales..................................................... 21pts Tries: Andrew 25, 58, Penalty 40 Conversions: Edwards 27, 59 England ...............................................37pts Tries: Hathaway 14, Woodward...

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