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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Fiji 29-14 Scotland: Fijians on front foot as Darcy Graham red ends Scottish hopes

Fiji ......................29pts Tries: Ikanivere 35, Ravouvou 39, Wainiqolo 58, Penalty 66 Conversions: Muntz 40, 59 Penalty: Muntz 20 Scotland ..........14pts Tries:...

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Dream Team

/ 9 months ago

Dream Team – Joe Craggs

Joe Craggs, the Darlington MP and former Newcastle Falcons and England U18s second row, chooses the best XV he has played...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Coen calls for a big final effort

■ By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND fly-half Ben Coen says the pain of missing out on a semi-final spot at the World...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Tuipulotu hat-trick is not enough as Argentina grab the last spot

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Kepu Tuipulotu scores against Australia BATH hooker Kepu Tuipulotu scored a hat-trick as...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

We’re gutted not to be in the semi-final

CONNOR TREACEY ENGLAND U20 & BATH BACK ROW WE’RE gutted not to be in the semi-finals. We set our sights high,...

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Features

/ 9 months ago

My proudest moment was to lead England out

MY LIFEIN RUGBY JOSH BEAUMONT THE FORMER ENGLAND XV, SALE SHARKS & FYLDE LOCK IPLAYED 196 games for Sale, and it...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

The time Gale was a force of nature

AUBREY Gale belonged to a rare breed, those never granted national recognition despite their rare achievements, in his case for Llanelli...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Worcester set to return with Coventry derby clash

WORCESTER Warriors’ first game back in professional rugby will be a derby at home against Coventry on the opening day of...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Let’s go back to amateur status from Level 5

Steve Hill talks to David Warwick, below, head coach at Wigton RUFC who play in Counties 1 Cumbria What is your...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

The Champ fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ROUND 1 Friday October 3 Nottingham v Doncaster (7.45pm)...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Ridge’s buzzing to take on challenge at Chinnor

■ By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING a standout season with Tonbridge Juddians, 21-year-old Isaac Ridge is looking forward to testing himself in...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

I’ve never seen so many smiles at any tournament

International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament Steve Hill reports from Pamplona in Spain about an event supported by the European Commission and...

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Features

/ 9 months ago

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is back in the old routine

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is the first to admit that she could not see a path back to an England spot in time...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 9 months ago

Ben Stevenson is the latest to leave Newcastle Falcons

Wing Ben Stevenson is the latest player to leave Newcastle Falcons after agreeing a two-year deal at RC Vannes in France,...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

David double leads the way for England

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a remarkable second-half comeback to maintain their unbeaten record in the U20 Women’s Six Nations Summer...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Rory Darge eager to test himself against Fiji’s ‘benchmark for physicality’

Scotland captain Rory Darge is relishing the prospect of flexing his muscles against the famed Fijian pack in the first Test...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

British and Irish Lions hoping Blair Kinghorn can resume training next week ahead of first Test

Blair Kinghorn faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions‘ first Test against Australia because...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Trust me, he’s gonna be fine – Ben Earl backs Owen Farrell to roar for British and Irish Lions

Owen Farrell is being backed to make an impact on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia despite the adversity...

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Guest Blogs

/ 9 months ago

The best online slots on the theme of rugby

If you’re into big tackles, roaring crowds, and that adrenaline rush you only get when your team’s seconds away from a...

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Guest Blogs

/ 9 months ago

The Biggest Upsets in International Rugby History

Despite being dominated by a handful of nations, rugby is a sport full of surprises. Underdog teams have shocked the sport’s...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has one eye on the “bigger picture” as his side prepare to face Fiji in the...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Blair Kinghorn could feature in British and Irish Lions tour despite knee injury

Blair Kinghorn could yet be involved in the British and Irish Lions‘ series against Australia after a scan revealed the Scotland...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Unconvincing British and Irish Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

The British and Irish Lions failed to deliver the statement performance expected from their Test team in waiting as they laboured...

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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Charlie Hodgson: From Premiership Points King to Leadership Coach

As one of the UK’s most sought-after rugby speakers, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. As England‘s all-time leading...

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Rugby Paper News

/ 9 months ago

The most famous rugby stadiums in the world

Rugby is a sport with a rich history and huge popularity, especially in Great Britain. Famous arenas where key matches are...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

British and Irish Lions: Elliot Daly Silenced the Doubters; Now It’s Time for Owen Farrell

When the British and Irish Lions squad was named in May, some people were surprised to hear Elliot Daly’s name. The...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Henry Slade pulls out of England’s tour of Argentina and the USA through injury

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat Henry Slade has been ruled out of the remainder of England‘s tour of Argentina and the USA...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

George Ford joins 100 club in England victory over Argentina

George Ford became the eighth man to make 100 Test appearances for England in last night’s First Test victory against Argentina....

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

England 35-12 Argentina: Centurion George Ford leads the way

Argentina...............12pts Tries: Matera 52, Rubiolo 61 Conversions: Carreras 62 England...............35pts Tries: Roebuck 42, 47; Steward 45, Murley 75 Conversions: Ford 45,...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Will Muir makes the most of his sevens training for England

Will Muir’s journey to a first England cap in La Plata started on the sevens circuit and it was even where...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Cheers! British and Irish Lions supporters can drink until 2am in Canberra

The good news for Lions fans heading to Canberra for the game against the Brumbies is that bars have been given...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Blair Kinghorn: Let British and Irish Lions run loose in France

Blair Kinghorn arrived on tour in Brisbane on Monday fresh from Toulouse’s Top 14 win and epic celebrations and joined the...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell happy as they fall into step for British and Irish Lions

Jamison Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed. In...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Japan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time

Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Scotland 29-26 NZ Māori: Scots hold on to deny brave Māori

NZ Maori ...........26pts Tries: Nock 1, Walker-Leawere 31, Eklund 56, Wrampling 62 Conversions: Reihana 32, 57; Trask 63 Scotland ...........29pts Tries:...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

South Africa 42-24 Italy: Italians make Springboks sweat

South Africa were made to work hard for this first Test triumph as Italy delivered a much improved second half performance...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Let’s hope AUNZ Invitational XV have some bite against British and Irish Lions

The best Lions itineraries are precision instruments, their component parts pieced together with meticulous attention to detail. There should be an...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Late Australia tries prove too much for Scotland

Scotland .......... 24pts Tries: Douglas 13, Duncan 22, 62; Findlay 45 Conversions: Urwin 46, Coates 63 Australia .......... 34pts Tries: Martens...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Baby Boks comeback sees England in trouble

England ...............22pts Tries: Weimann 8, Treacey 12, Bracken 33 Conversions: Bellamy 9, Coen 12 Penalty: Coen 38 South Africa ......32pts Tries:...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Spain push Argentina all the way

POOL B ■By TOM RILEY Argentina .........33pts Tries: Penalty 24, Otano 50, 59; Coll 55; Galvan 65 Conversions: Senillosa 56, 60,...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

France take their time to put moves together

POOL B ■By BEN JAYCOCK Wales .................21pts Tries: Scott 9, Bowen 14, Woods 17 Conversions: Wilde 9, 15, 18 France................35pts Tries:...

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International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Ireland miss chance to get past Italians

POOL C ■ By SAM JACKSON Italy ....................18pts Tries: Casartelli 12, Gritti 59 Conversion: Todaro 60 Penalties: Todaro 36, 72 Ireland...............16pts...

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