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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years ago2023 Rugby World Cup Pool Stages Preview
With the final pool stages being confirmed for the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup, betting sites around the globe have started...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRFU right to get rid of Jones – Cotton
By PETER JACKSON One of England’s all-time greats has backed the RFU over Eddie Jones with one reservation – that they...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoScots short up front after Fagerson injury
By BRYN PALMER Big loss: Injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson Zander Fagerson’s likely absence for the start of Scotland’s Six Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years ago‘South Africa a step from Six Nations’
By PAUL REES South Africa’s involvement in the Heineken Champions Cup this season is a step to the Springboks joining the...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSteward is everyone’s pick at 15 for England
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK You get a good measure of a player in their day-to-day club environment, and...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSelection maze the big test for Borthwick
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick’s brave new world, launched on Monday when he was confirmed as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGatland likely to target Gustard
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has emerged as a target for Wales chief Warren Gatland...
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Guest columnists
/ 3 years agoWe must keep building on World Cup success
ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER AS women’s rugby ripped through the world this autumn, and New Zealand were crowned world...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBorthwick prioritises passion over style
Steve Borthwick wants to create an England team who fight for each other and give supporters something to be proud of....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago“I’m incredibly excited to be here” – Borthwick revels in new role
By Imogen Ainsworth Steve Borthwick is determined to restore the England roar as he takes on the head coach role. “I...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland confirm Borthwick as new head coach
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones‘ successor. Borthwick, 43, was the Australian’s forwards coach between...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMoody: We can rescue our World Cup dream
By GARY FITZGERALD England's World Cup dreams can still be salvaged if the new head coach keeps an “open mind” over...
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Women's International
/ 3 years agoScotland offer pro contracts to 28
Scottish Rugby have announced 11-month professional contracts for 28 female players. Jade Konkel-Roberts, 29, became the organisation’s first professional female player...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoBorthwick just won’t talk about England
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick gave the clearest public hint afterwards that he could be on the way to join England very...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapanese League One round-up: Champions fight for opening win
By BEN JAYCOCK Champions Saitama Wild Knights kicked off their title defence with a gritty 22-19 comeback win over Brave Lupus...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoDallaglio: Ditch this World Cup obsession
By GARY FITZGERALD Lawrence Dallaglio insists England are now “unlikely” to win a second World Cup because they have fallen too...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoSix Nations agony for Anscombe
By PETER JACKSON Gareth Anscombe will miss the entire Six Nations tournament for the third time in four seasons. The full...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJVP: I will always be thankful to Eddie
By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones’ tenure as England head coach may have ended but Jack van Poortvliet will always be grateful...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoCrowley still hoping Odogwu will play for Italy
By JON NEWCOMBE Wanted: Paolo Odogwu and Kieran Crowley, below Italy head coach Kieran Crowley hasn’t yet conceded defeat in his...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 3 years agoPichardie determined to get Spain back on track
By BEN JAYCOCK Mario Pichardie enjoyed a dream international debut as he was awarded player of the match in Spain’s recent...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoThe five defeats that proved costly for Eddie Jones
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Eddie Jones seven-year stint as England coach came to an end on Tuesday morning as he...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEddie Jones sacked as England coach
Eddie Jones has been sacked after seven years at the helm of England. It comes after a year where England have...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPride in the jersey the key – Gatland
Warren Gatland feels that his transition into the Welsh set-up will be smooth, but is determined to make sure his players...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoGatland replaces Pivac as Wales boss
Wayne Pivac has left his job as head coach of Wales and been replaced by his predecessor Warren Gatland, who is...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWRU set to decide on Pivac
By PETER JACKSON Wales will decide this week whether to sack Wayne Pivac and re-appoint Warren Gatland through to the World...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoDavies wants to win his Wales place back
By STEFFAN THOMAS Gareth Davies had no arguments at being left out of Wales’ autumn squad, but he is hoping to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoDevoid of ideas and drained of belief
Paul Rees sees problems ahead for England and Wales as France and Ireland set the agenda After two international windows this...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRFU to decide on Jones’ future by Tuesday
The RFU will decide whether to continue with Eddie Jones as the England coach by Tuesday 6 December, according to PA...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBlame me, says Jones as England fall apart
Tuilagi: Defeat will make us even tighter By GARY FITZGERALD Manu Tuilagi came out fighting after a hefty defeat to the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoWRU set to send SOS to Gatland
Wayne Pivac remains adamant he will take Wales to the World Cup but the Welsh Rugby Union are lining up a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoSouth Africa’s power machine crushes England into submission
By NICK CAIN England............................... 13pts Tries: Slade 72 Conversions: Farrell 73 Penalties: Farrell 14, 46 South Africa..................... 27pts Tries: Arendse 33,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago11 months out and Jones has it all to do
PAUL REES England finished their worst year since 2008 in terms of results by becoming the only Six Nations team not...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoAnother collapse leaves Pivac on the edge
By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 34pts Tries: Morgan 10, 47; Faletau 22, Dyer 52 Conversions: Anscombe 11, 23, 48, 53 Penalties: Anscombe...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoTime’s up for Pivac, bring back Gatland
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Wayne Pivac looked a dejected man at the end of the defeat to Australia even...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoTop two in right place to rule at World Cup
Paul Rees sees Ireland and France consolidate their position as leaders of the North Ireland and France were the only two...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoCollins treble seals win for Northampton
Northampton..........45 Barbarians..............39 A second-half hattrick from Tom Collins helped Northampton edge out the Barbarians in an entertaining exhibition match at Franklin’s...
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World
/ 3 years agoVan der Flier voted world’s best player
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men’s player of the year at the World Rugby awards last Sunday. New...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap
Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoHawkins makes debut and Jones returns in defining game for Pivac
Ospreys youngster Joe Hawkins will make his Wales debut and veteran Alun Wyn Jones has been recalled to the starting line-up...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoFreeman in for England’s final bow of 2022
Tommy Freeman is one of four England players to come in as they prepare for their final match of the calendar...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoMarcus Smith makes battle cry as England prepare for New Zealand test
England have a mouth-watering collision to look forward to as they take on New Zealand in the latest instalment of the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoJones hails England’s incredible fightback
Jones: It will be a great game v the Boks By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones hailed his “pulverised” prize fighters as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoPressure on Pivac as Wales humbled
Pivac: I’m focused on building towards World Cup Wayne Pivac remains confident he is still the man to lead Wales to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoWe’re improving each time, says centurion Farrell
An emotional Owen Farrell spoke of his real pride at the amazing fightback which transformed his 100th cap from being a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBurrell honoured to play for Barbarians
By PAUL REES Luther Burrell had no hesitation in accepting an invitation to play for the Barbarians this month and on...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBrooke shock as Edwards agrees France deal
By NEIL FISSLER Legend: Zinzan Brooke Zinzan Brooke cannot believe the RFU have let Shaun Edwards slip through their grasp again...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoMacGinty close to tears as Portugal stun USA
USA captain AJ Mac-Ginty was almost in tears after the Eagles missed out on the final qualification place to Portugal on...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoTwo-try Stuart leads England’s great escape to stun All Blacks
By NICK CAIN England.............................. 25pts Tries: Stuart 72, 79; Steward 74 Conversions: Smith 75, 80 Penalties: Farrell 25, Smith 42 New...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago15 minutes that had Twickenham rocking
BRENDAN GALLAGHER WHY LESS CAN MEAN MORE WHEN IT COMES TO INTERNATIONALS Hard man: Will Stuart powers over PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBarrett’s yellow card let Smith and Youngs engineer revival
PAUL REES COMMENT Early strike: Ioane goes over for the All Blacks A FEATUREof the All Blacks over the years has...
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