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/ 5 years agoToyota’s star imports Michael Hooper and Kieran Read back Japan to be world leader
MICHAEL Hooper and Kieran Read have backed Japan to become the next major player in world rugby, as the Top League...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 5 years agoMcKeever aims to put Stormers back on map
THE Stormers will travel to Kimberley to take on the Griquas in the Franchise Cup on Tuesday, amid possible off-the-field changes...
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/ 5 years agoSione Tuipulotu targets Scotland World Cup squad
Could the current Top League player be Scotland's next centre?
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby AU: Ryan Lonergan missile torpedoes Rebels
And yet more trouble for the Waratahs...
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Jona Nareki treble sparks Highlanders win
Ben Jaycock reports on Jona Nareki inspiring the Highlanders to victory over the Chiefs, in Tony Brown's first win since his...
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/ 5 years agoGalthie in clear but French day trips forbidden – Laporte
FRENCH federation boss Bernard Laporte says there was no wrongdoing by the France squad before a coronavirus outbreak caused the postponement...
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/ 5 years agoWales hit by Kieran Hardy Six Nations injury blow
Hardy will return to the Scarlets to receive treatment on the hamstring injury which forced him to be replaced late on...
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/ 5 years agoUncapped Northampton lock David Ribbans drafted in by England
Courtney Lawes was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations for England, requiring a new call-up for David Ribbans
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/ 5 years agoWomen’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand set to be pushed back to 2022
The New Zealand government points to its awareness of recent Covid-19 cases behind suggesting the tournament's postponement to World Rugby
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/ 5 years agoReferee Pascal Gauzere ‘recognises’ errors in Wales-England Six Nations match
World Rugby referees' manager Joel Jutge has spoken to Pascal Gauzere about his two decisions which aided Welsh tries against England
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/ 5 years agoMarcus Smith says No to Tokyo Olympics tilt with GB Sevens
The Harlequins fly-half was offered the chance to be included in the GB Sevens set-up announced earlier this week, but turned...
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/ 5 years agoAttwood: Saxons tours show if you can make it at top level
DAVE Attwood, still going great guns in the Bristol second row, was the victorious captain on the Saxons last assignment –...
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/ 5 years agoTop League: Hurricane Williams wins battle of Britain
Matt McIlraith rounds up the action from Japan as Owen Williams, Alex Goode and Beauden Barrett all took to the field
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/ 5 years agoEddie: I’ll be fined if I tell you what I think about the ref
All the fallout from England's 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff, with Pascal Gauzere's performance a source of frustration for Eddie
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/ 5 years agoWales 40-24 England: Don’t blame the ref, this was English indiscipline
Nick Cain reports from the Principality Stadium where Wales claimed the Triple Crown against an improved, but indisciplined, England
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/ 5 years agoTime to sub the ref as well as players | David Flatman
Yes, England were prone to daft penalties against Wales but the refeering certainly aided their opponents
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby AU: Penney under pressure as Tahs taken to cleaners again
The Waratahs have now suffered the heaviest-ever defeats to Australian opposition in their history within two weeks of each other
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/ 5 years agoItaly 10-48 Ireland: Now Sexton sets sights on Scots and English
Ireland are one step of the way to achieving Andy Farrell's goal of winning all three remaining Six Nations games
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Champions Crusaders off to bonus point flyer
TOM COVENTRY’S Blues and reigning champions Crusaders made strong starts to their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaigns with bonus point, away victories....
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/ 5 years agoSwanepoel’s no slouch in giving Lions a solid platform
IT WAS a mixed bag for two of South Africa’s franchise heavyweights as they began preparations for the Rainbow Cup, launching...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLooks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions
THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as...
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/ 5 years agoFab five return to hunt gold in Tokyo
FIVE of Team GB’s silver medallists from Rio 2016 are included in Tony Roques’ initial training squad for the Tokyo Olympics....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoHead coach Warren Gatland explores British & Irish Lions base on Jersey
The state of the art facility Gatland has surveyed this week that could suggest the Lions tour will be held in...
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/ 5 years agoJack Nowell on the comeback trail for Exeter after ninth operation
The Chiefs wing is set to return to action for Exeter next month and is not short of achievements he wants...
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/ 5 years agoGeorge North is massively undervalued in Wales says Owens
Hooker Ken Owens delves into George North's standing within the Wales cap ahead of his 100th cap
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/ 5 years agoGeorge Martin in line for England debut against Wales in the Six Nations
A surprise selection by England head coach Eddie Jones for the clash in Cardiff
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/ 5 years agoFrance clash with Scotland now cancelled – reports
Two outlets in France say Sunday's Six Nations fixture is off after France had one more player test positive for Covid-19
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English Championship
/ 5 years ago‘I’ve been playing rubbish’ says England No.8 Billy Vunipola
The Saracens star opens up on how fatigue has led to his slump in form in an England shirt this Six...
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/ 5 years agoLockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...
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/ 5 years agoOptimism for France-Scotland as FFR announce all-clear
France have recorded no new positive cases on Covid-19 screening results published on Tuesday
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/ 5 years agoBigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind
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/ 5 years agoA dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones' overlooking of players clearly in form isn't exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway
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/ 5 years agoNick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations
After Conor O'Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former...
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby AU wrap – Round One: Izaia Perese card sees the Reds run free
Adam Ellis wraps up the opening round action to the 2021 Super Rugby AU kick-off
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa preview: Big test for Blues without Beauden
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next weekend's Super Rugby Aotearoa kick-off – can anyone stop the Crusaders?
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/ 5 years agoEngland’s pack must power up against the Welsh | Jeremy Guscott
England's forwards must cut out the penalties in pursuit of victory over unbeaten Wales when they return to action from the...
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/ 5 years agoSorry Leigh, Liam Williams goes full-back to get Josh in team | Shane Williams
Shane Williams casts his expert eye over who Wayne Pivac should select to give Wales their best shot of beating England
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/ 5 years agoWales optimistic Leigh Halfpenny will return for England
Peter Jackson reports on the fitness of Wales' first-choice goalkicker ahead of England's visit to the Principality Stadium
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/ 5 years agoScots’ success hinges on Paris performance
Brendan Gallagher looks at key issues Gregor Townsend must address PREVIEW… France v Scotland February 28. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France...
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/ 5 years agoIreland head coach Andy Farrell expects three wins starting with Italy
Brendan Gallagher previews Ireland's trip to Italy in the Six Nations after going winless against Wales and France
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRelocating the tour to Australia tour will raise £10m for British & Irish Lions
THE Wallabies are prepared to reinforce their British & Irish Lions offer by making the summer tour pay to the...
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/ 5 years agoJonny May gears up for head to head with Louis Rees-Zammit
The Gloucester teammates could face-off in Cardiff this weekend when England battle Wales in the Six Nations
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/ 5 years agoPhil Vickery calls for greater variety from England against Wales
The World Cup winner questions whether Eddie Jones will move away from his blueprint to fully utilise his England stars
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/ 5 years agoAll Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38
The three-time World Rugby Men's Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby
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/ 5 years agoReds 41-7 Waratahs: Brad Thorn’s boys come out all guns blazing
Video highlights from a convincing round 1 win for the Super Rugby AU contenders
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/ 5 years agoSANZAAR say no Super Rugby competition will be broadcast in the UK
Super Rugby AU nor Super Rugby Aotearoa will be shown on UK television
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/ 5 years agoProgressive Rugby: James Haskell and Jamie Cudmore launch new lobby group
Newly-formed player welfare group sends letter to World Rugby urging action to gain deeper understanding and minimising of neurological health risks
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/ 5 years agoFrance add three to squad ready for Scotland
Covid-hit France have named their squad for the visit of Scotland to the Stade de France next Sunday
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/ 5 years agoSpringboks captain Siya Kolisi makes switch to Sharks
Siya Kolisi will remain in South African rugby, but switch from the Stormers to the Sharks
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/ 5 years agoBongi Mbonambi tells Premiership club he’s staying in Cape Town
Harlequins are looking at the South African hooker as a replacement for Scott Baldwin
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