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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoAre England’s problems all down to Jones?
England have endured another unsuccessful Guinness Six Nations campaign, failing to muster a significant improvement on their 2021 effort when they...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoDay a little man stood tall in land of the giants
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Little magician: Ange Capuozzo beats Kieran Hardy on his way to setting up the try...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoDupont flair puts France in the mood to celebrate
By NICK CAIN France ................25pts Tries: Fickou 14, Cros 39, Dupont 59 Conversions: Jaminet 40, 60 Penalties: Jaminet 8, 23 England...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoToo many red marks on Eddie’s report card
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT SO where are we with Eddie Jones and England at the end of his sixth Six Nations in...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoGibson-Park guides Irish to Triple Crown
By PAUL REES Ireland ..............26pts Tries: Sheehan 16, Healy 27, Van der Flier 59, Murray 78 Conversions: Sexton 17, 28, 60...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years ago‘There’s plenty more in team’
IRELAND hooker Dan Sheehan caught the eye and went over in the 16th minute to open the scoring for the hosts....
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoMighty Atom stuns Wales with last-minute dash to victory
By PETER JACKSON Wales..................21pts Tries: Watkin 28, Lake 51, Adams 69 Conversions: Biggar 28, 52, 69 Italy ....................22pts Tries: Padovani 79...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seven with Scotland and Lions legend Gavin Hastings
Gavin Hastings joins host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain on Episode Seven of The Rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland focused on having their own party
Eddie Jones urged his troops to remain focused on the job, not the occasion, as he made five changes for their...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJones makes bold call as Furbank returns for Le Crunch
George Furbank starts at full-back in a surprise tactical switch for England‘s Six Nations finale with Grand Slam chasing France. Leicester‘s...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoOut of form Russell dropped for Ireland Clash
Scotland fly half Finn Russell has been dropped to the bench with Blair Kinghorn taking over the 10 jersey for their...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoMax Malins dropped from the England squad for France finale
Despite starting England‘s first four Six Nations games, winger Max Malins has been dropped from Eddie Jones‘ 28-player squad for the...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJack Willis’ return met with open arms
Sam Simmonds has sympathised with Jack Willis’ lengthy recovery from a knee injury and says it’s amazing to see him back...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones proud of England’s performance despite Ireland defeat
Eddie Jones took "enormous pride" from England's performance in Saturday's 15-32 defeat to Ireland at Twickenham. Despite Charlie Ewels being sent...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWasps flanker Jack Willis returns to England squad
Wasps flanker Jack Willis has joined the England squad for the final Six Nations fixture with France in Paris on Saturday...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoWales must learn to nail crucial moments
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Letting it slip: Antoine Dupont of France steals the ball off Jonathan Davies of Wales...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland’s resistance can’t hide limitations
From NICK CAIN at TWICKENHAM England ..............15pts Penalties: Smith 18, 33, 41, 53, 61 Ireland ..............32pts Tries: Lowe 6, Keenan 37,...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFarrell’s lads passed test with flying colours
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT I think we have all watched enough rugby in the professional era to know that when a team...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoItaly find some style but Scots too strong
By PAUL REES Italy ....................22pts Tries: Braley 29, Capuozzo 66, 80 Conversions: Garbisi 30, 67 Penalties: Garbisi 4 Scotland ............33pts Tries:...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFirst 50 pleases Gregor
HEAD coach Gregor Townsend said Scotland will “take confidence” from the win despite a ragged finish in Rome. “We’re delighted with...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoChartered Physiotherapist Needed
Rochford Hundred RFC are currently looking for a Head Physiotherapist to lead the Medical Team for the 2022-23 season and beyond....
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales left rueing their chance to bust French
By PETER JACKSON Wales ....................9pts Penalties: Biggar 4, 16, 39 France ................13pts Tries: Jelonch 9 Conversions: Jaminet 10 Penalties: Jaminet 2,...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoCaptain Jones fit to resume service against Azzurri
ALUN Wyn Jones will be available for Wales’ final Six Nations match against Italy next Saturday after making his latest stunning...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWALES v ITALY GUINNESS SIX NATIONS TICKETS TO BE WON
WIN a pair of tickets to Wales v Italy courtesy of Dove Men+Care! Wales and Italy kick off ‘Super Saturday’ in...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoShane Williams: Louis Rees-Zammit has 100 Wales caps to come
Legendary Wales wing Shane Williams has shown his support for young Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit after the 21-year-old wing was left...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFrance sprinkled with stardust, says Shane Williams
Legendary Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams has said that France are “sprinkled with stardust” as Wales look to end France’s...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales v France preview: Can Wales end French Grand Slam dreams?
Friday night rugby returns to the Principality Stadium as Wales make four changes, looking to produce the upset of the tournament...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoMaro Itoje relishing Ireland clash
Maro Itoje says that England have placed an emphasis on togetherness as they aim to make the most of their less-experienced...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland’s attack is progressing, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones feels England's attack has been progressing through the Six Nations despite scoring one try against each of Scotland and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSam Simmonds starts as England name team for Ireland clash
Sam Simmonds starts at number 8 for England in their crunch Six Nations fixture against Ireland at Twickenham. Courtney Lawes will...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJohnny Sexton starts for Ireland at Twickenham
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been recalled to the starting XV for Saturday's visit to Twickenham to face England. Prop Cian...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWayne Pivac plots way to stop ‘world class’ Antoine Dupont
Wayne Pivac has heaped praise on France scrum-half Antoine Dupont ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff. Grand Slam chasing...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoCharlie Ewels: England will never have Ireland’s level of cohesion
Charlie Ewels believes England will never have the levels of cohesion Ireland have ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations tie. England head...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJoe Marler ready for a brawl
Animated as ever, Joe Marler is looksing forward to a physical test against Ireland this Saturday. Former Ireland head coach Eddie...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSexton announces retirement plans
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSexton signs on for the next World Cup
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a new contract extension with the IRFU up until the end of the 2023 World...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSam Underhill returns to England 36-player squad for Ireland clash
Sam Underhill returns to the England set-up following concussion as Eddie Jones names a 36-player England squad ahead of this weekend’s...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoDepleted Irish host Warriors without England call ups
In-form London Irish host Worcester Warriors at the Brentford Community Stadium having had to let go of two key names for...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJack Nowell credits Eddie Jones honesty for his England recall
Jack Nowell has spoken in the past of the positive impact of Eddie Jones' harsh truths on his development. Speaking about...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoLoss of leader Luke Cowan-Dickie is disappointing, says Richard Cockerill
Following a knee injury to Luke Cowan-Dickie last weekend against Wales, Jamie George is set to be the first-choice hooker for...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoLuke Cowan-Dickie and Manu Tuilagi absent from England training camp
England pair Luke Cowan-Dickie and Manu Tuilagi are notable absentees from Eddie Jones‘ 25-player squad for a training camp in Bristol....
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoShane Williams: Winning the Grand Slam was one of my highest achievements
What else is there to say about Shane Williams. Having achieved more than most in the rugby world, Shane has undoubtedly...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSmith keeps England on course after Wales scare
By NICK CAIN at TWICKENHAM England ............23pts Tries: Dombrandt 43 Penalties: Smith 3, 6, 31, 42, 68, 72 Wales..................19pts Tries: Adams...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoThree tries but Wales pay price for slow start
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Running the show: England fly-half Marcus Smith Where was the Welsh side of the second...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoBoth of these late blooming skippers are now national treasures
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT THERE was plenty to absorb and digest at Twickenham, not least the sight of a packed HQ enjoying...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWomen’s Head Coach
Barnes Rugby Club would like to appoint a new Women’s head coach for the 22/23 season as our current head coach...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoItaly desperate for improvement to silence doubters
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Ireland v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium Bright spark: Monty Ioane offers a threat out wide...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFrance still gunning for the Slam as Scots fail to take their chances
By PAUL REES Scotland ............17pts Tries: Darge 29, Van der Merwe 80 Conversions: Russell 30, Hogg 80 Penalties: Russell 11 France...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales look to spoil Twickenham return as England face tough test
Eddie Jones‘ new-look England face what is perhaps their most pressurised challenge so far this Saturday with the visit of still...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoScotland attempt to end France’s Grand Slam
Scotland host France as they attempt to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Wales in round three of the Guinness...
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