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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoQuesada set to take over Stade from Meyer
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Who’d be a Top 14 coach? French domestic rugby took a break for the start of the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup lights up as Japan give Irish Bok shock
■By ADAM HATHAWAY Taking the lead: Kenki Fukuoka dives over for Japan’s crucial try PICTURES: Getty Images Early promise: Garry Ringrose...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoFord-Farrell combo will dependonManudefence
JEREMY GUSCOTT Big question: Manu Tuilagi is an explosive attacking force but defence can win World Cups PICTURE: Getty Images YOU...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCaptain Brits lifts spirits but brave Namibia fall flat
■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Star man: Schalk Brits goes over to score South Africa’s ninth try IT’S A LONGway from Ibiza to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCourage impresses Davies
FORMER Saracens hooker Schalk Brits will probably be back on the bench for South Africa’s next match against Italy but he...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMemories for Marler
ENGLANDare in Tokyo ahead of next weekend’s third Pool match against Argentina and it will bring back bad memories for prop...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoFans can’t get enough World Cup souvenirs
HIGH prices for official merchandise have not put off punters shelling out their cash. World Rugby say that more replica shirts,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThe Wales shirts are top sellers
WALES have sold the most replica shirts of any World Cup team in Japan. Warren Gatland’s side are leading the way...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoTV viewing’s thirsty work
THEWorld Cup might be on free-to-air TV in the UK but Japanese fans have been forced to subscribe to see the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWorld Cupdiary
AUSTRALIAN mascot Wally has been on the missing list since being given to teenage fullback Jordan Petaia to look after but...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoNow Robshaw’s Japan’s poster boy
LAST week’s lead story about Sam Burgess featuring on World Cup promotional posters has had a follow-up. Chris Robshaw is the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s Manic as Jamie takes stage
Jamming: Jamie Roberts JAMIE Roberts showed off his musical talent once again as he took to the stage with the Manic...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoTomos gets back in trim
TOMOS Williams got more than he bargained for when he popped out for a haircut in Tokyo. The Wales replacement scrum-half...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoBeard’s such a beefcake
ADAM Beard was a late arrival after having surgery to remove his appendix and has been put through double sessions since...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoBravo Japan…now give us World Cup for Tier 2
NICK CAIN JAPAN have done it again, giving the 2019 World Cup much-needed lift-off with their brilliant 19-12 victory over Ireland,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLet refs decide if tackles are malicious
THE idea that you can sanitise a fast physical contact sport like Rugby Union to the extent that you can totally...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDragons ready for lift up with Sam Davies at the controls
How are the four Welsh regions shaping up ahead of the start of the PRO14 season this weekend?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup winner Woodman can’t wait to see Mako Vunipola back
Woodman also says England can take inspiration from their core of Saracens players
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWasps appoint first female matchday announcer for upcoming clash
Verity Brown will take up microphone duties in lieu of long-term announcer Pete Nuttall's temporary absence
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTe’o exit will make Worcester more cohesive says Ryan Mills
Mills was in great form for Worcester last season and says the Warriors backline can function even better with Te'o not...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGallagher column: Tonga and Samoa should have a base in Auckland
Brendan Gallagher's focusses on the lineage of Tonga, Samoa and Fiji's squads, most of whom are based in New Zealand and...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers send head of recruitment shopping for players in Australia
Tigers already have an eye on the 2020-21 season and are targeting some Wallabies
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLine-out king Stephan Lewies set to give Harlequins tactical edge
The South African talks to TRP after his arrival at The Stoop this summer
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Japan gets its sense of proportion just right
Nick Cain looks at how Japan is embracing its role as host nation of the World Cup in its own unique...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoSaracens can be history makers, says Alex Goode
Alex Goode signed a three-year extension at the Premiership and European champions
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Phil Davies is admired as a glutton for punishment
Peter Jackson journeys back to 1987 when Wales and Phil Davies met the All Blacks
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs won’t be the last club to establish women’s team
Premiership side Sale Sharks and Championship favourites Newcastle Falcons are also looking to form a team for the Premier 15s
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRobinson: England can win the trophy and Tom Curry will be key
"Eddie has a squad that have learned from 2015 and now they're ready to deliver" - Robinson
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRefereeing levels have been sub-standard, World Rugby admits
There have been a number of controversial decisions made so far at the World Cup
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland make ten changes for USA as Slade misses out
Henry Slade's knee injury leaves England threadbare for cover at fly-half
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Expect a reaction from Wales after Rob Howley’s departure
Shane Williams backs Jonathan Davies to provide a big impact for Wales in their World Cup opener with Georgia
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Eddie Jones will find Tonga give focus to his men
There is a huge gulf in resource between Tonga and England
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWe’ll fight Tongan fire with fire says Eddie
By SAM JACKSON Upbeat: Eddie Jones EDDIE Jones wants to send a clear message to England’s World Cup rivals that they...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoGatland: Let’s make the country proud of us
WARREN Gatland declared Wales battle hardened and ready to bid for World Cup glory after a week of hell dominated by...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s going to get physical against Island warrior kings
Nick Cain previews England’s confrontation with Tonga in Sapporo today, kick off 11.15 Tongan heritage: Billy Vunipola. Below, Manu Tuilagi PICTURES:...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoSleeping giants? We’re wide awake
Captain: Blane Scully THE Yanks are coming! That is the message being broadcast from the USA camp ahead of their clash...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoRobinson: This is how England can win the trophy
By EUAN REEDIE Excited: Andy Robinson ANDY ROBINSON has backed England for 2019 Rugby World Cup glory – as long as...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoProud Parisse hopes for the best
SERGIO Parisse will start his record-equaling fifth World Cup by leading Italy out against Namibia. The 36-year-old No.8 will join his...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAlun Wyn: We’re like athletes on the blocks
By ALEX BYWATER Controversy: Rob Howley Best of all time in Welsh colours? Alun Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images IN WHAT...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThese Georgians are powerful men warns Tipuric
Game plan: Justin Tipuric JUSTIN Tipuric insists Wales will have to find a middle ground between playing too loosely and getting...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s party time as Japan tame the growly Bear
By NICK CAIN Hero: Kotaro Matsushima completes his hat-trick for Japan A HAT-TRICK of tries by dashing wing Kotaro Matsushima put...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoPressure got to us–Joseph
JAPANare targeting a firstever quarter-final but coach Jamie Joseph knows their aerial weakness must be addressed ahead of their match against...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCome on Samoa, let’s have one big upset!
BRENDAN GALLAGHER recalls the glory of Samoa and asks when will it return at the World Cup? Talent: Chris Vui Right:...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoExpect a reaction after Rob’s departure
Leader: Jonathan Davies has stepped up to help shape the attack in Rob Howley’s absence PICTURE: Getty Images THIS Welsh squad...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWoodman: Mako is key to success
By NEALE HARVEY Crucial he’s fit: Mako Vunipola. Right: Trevor Woodman TREVOR Woodman says the fitness of powerhouse loosehead Mako Vunipola...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFarrell can be the star attraction in Japan – Robshaw
By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Robshaw has tipped Owen Farrell to be “the biggest star in Japan” and believes the current England...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBetting warning sent to all
WORLD Rugby posted a stark ‘you’ll-be-caught’ warning to coaches and players before Wales sent Rob Howley home over alleged illegal betting....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTigers man sent shopping in Oz
BY NEILFISSLER LEICESTER look set to spend some Aussie dollars in a bid to improve their squad ahead of the 2020-21...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPrivate Ratu goes on manouvres
In the army: Ratu Naulago FIJIAN flyer Ratu Naulago is eying a cross-code switch from Super League side Hull FC to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDragons ready for lift off
SteffanThomas looks at the Welsh challenge as the PRO14 nears kick-off time With all eyes in the rugby world fixed on...
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