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/ 3 weeks agoUp front, Amy is the complete e competitor
FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND UNITED STATES BACK ROW KATE ZACKARY CHOOSES OSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: England boss Steve Borthwick in need of a plan at No.10 ahead of World Cup
Jeremy Guscott looks at England’s No.10 dilemma and why Steve Borthwick needs a clear plan ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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/ 3 weeks agoEngland 26-26 Canada: It’s over! Red Roses’ winning run ends in draw against Canada
England’s four-year winning run came to an end as Canada held the Red Roses to a thrilling 26-26 draw in Exeter,...
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/ 3 weeks agoFlanker Verling makes Ireland debut
Preview Ireland v USA Today, 1.45pm By BEN JAYCOCK IRELAND will hand Jemima Adams Verling her Test debut when they open...
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/ 3 weeks agoChaos rules as France snatch win in final minutes
By LISA THOMAS France...............29pts Tries: Grando 39, Boulard 43, Bourdon Sansus 55, Riffonneau 68, Feleu 74 Conversions: Arbez 44, Queyroi 68...
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/ 3 weeks agoWales 50-19 South Africa: Sean Lynn’s side on a high as hard work pays off
Wales produced a statement performance at Cardiff Arms Park, scoring eight tries to beat South Africa 50-19 and claim their first...
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/ 3 weeks agoEight-try Italy take charge early on to cruise past Japan
By HOLLY DAISY Italy ....................55pts Tries: Muzzo 3, 79; Frangipani 7, D’Inca 24, Vecchini 28, Duca 31, Minuzzi 46, Sgorbini 60,...
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/ 3 weeks agoScotland 14-66 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too good for Scots
Scotland were swept aside by a rampant New Zealand side at Hive Stadium, with the Black Ferns running in 10 tries...
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/ 3 weeks agoSamoa swept aside by Spain
By SAM JACKSON Samoa ............. 21pts Tries: Savelio 44, 53, Falaniko 66 Conversions: Leiataua 45, 54, Pati Ah Cheung 66 Spain...
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/ 3 weeks agoRampant Fiji show no mercy
By BEN MORRIS Fiji .....................54pts Tries: Nailolo 8, Qoro 11, 29; Ralivanawa 34, 39; Neivosa 36, Sorokacika 51, Duva 68 Conversions:...
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/ 3 weeks agoDix keeps Dutch on course
By SAMANTHA EMMA Brazil................ 15pts Tries: Kochhann 5, Barth 72 Conversion: Kochhann 5 Penalty: Kochhann 53 Netherlands ... 17pts Tries: Mulling...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 weeks agoSchools rugby looks in fine fettle
THE appetite to watch good schools rugby is alive and well judging by the 2,000-strong crowd that watched Bedford School play...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 weeks agoMy memo to RFU: Go and get Edwards
SHAUN Edwards is officially available to join England’s coaching set up for the 2027 Six Nations, and the World Cup. Edwards...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick failed to hit the mark with England central contract deals
Nick Cain questions whether Steve Borthwick’s England central-contract choices have given the clearest indication of how he plans to build towards...
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/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Bath – Johann van Graan will be looking to sharpen attack
Bath will look to sharpen their attack after last season’s semi-final disappointments, with Johann van Graan’s side aiming to rediscover the...
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/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Bristol Bears – Louis Rees-Zammit can put the zip back into Pat Lam’s side
Bristol Bears need greater consistency to turn their strong attacking game into a top-four challenge, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Pat Lam...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Exeter Chiefs – Rob Baxter is happy to put his faith in young guns
Exeter Chiefs head into the new Prem season looking to build on last term’s remarkable run to the final, with Rob...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Gloucester – Dynamic Welsh duo ready to get the Shed roaring
Gloucester head into the new Prem season with a strengthened pack and renewed ambition after a difficult start to last campaign,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test
Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Leicester Tigers – Aaron Wainwright sure to give Geoff Parling’s side a cutting edge
Leicester Tigers will look to challenge for the play-offs again after last season’s semi-final defeat, with Aaron Wainwright and Mako Vunipola...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Northampton Saints – Phil Dowson’s men will count on team spirit to defend their title
Northampton Saints begin the defence of their Prem title with Phil Dowson’s men relying on squad spirit and stability despite several...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Sale Sharks – Alex Sanderson will want Courtney Lawes to set the standard
Sale Sharks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign, with Courtney Lawes and a host of experienced recruits tasked...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Saracens – Brendan Venter plans to make the most of George Martin’s power
Brendan Venter returns to the Saracens hot seat as director of rugby, with George Martin, Alfie Barbeary and Tomos Williams among...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoURC preview: Leinster aim to defend their crown as Welsh clubs face a fight for survival
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with Leinster aiming to make it three in a row.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
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/ 3 weeks agoFreeman and Hendy lead the Saints party
Northampton......... 93pts Black Lions............. 10pts NORTHAMPTON Saints warmed up for their Prem opener against Newcastle on Friday with a 15-try victory...
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/ 3 weeks agoCarreras hits the ground running for Bath
Glasgow........ 5pts Bath..............53pts BATH put nine tries past a youthful Glasgow side to build momentum ahead of their Prem opener at...
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/ 3 weeks agoExeter get into their groove to push past Cardiff
Cardiff.........28pts Exeter..........33pts EXETER came from behind to secure a final pre-season victory at Cardiff Arms Park. Cardiff raced into a two-try...
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/ 3 weeks agoFurbank forced off after a minute
Harlequins............. 33pts Edinburgh................19pts GEORGE Furbank lasted only a minute on his Quins debut on Friday night in the pre-season win against...
