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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoEngland 22-17 Argentina: Last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet snatches it for England
Argentina ........................17pts Tries: Cinti 26, Mendy 41 Conversions: Carreras 27, 42 Penalty: Carreras 9 England ........................... 22pts Tries: Atkinson 4, Steward...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSouth Africa 45-0 Italy: Century for Willie Le Roux as Springboks power past Italy
South Africa .............. 45pts Tries: Williams 8, Van der Merwe 15, 30, Moodie 37, Marx 50, Mapimpi 72, Wessels 80 Conversions:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt may force British and Irish Lions to move on
Joe Schmidt will be hailed as a miracle man if the Wallabies succeed in blindsiding the Lions to edge the forthcoming...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Felipe Contepomi committed selection hara-kiri against England
England deserved most of the plaudits lavished on them after their comprehensive four try 35-12 dismantling of Argentina last weekend. Fin...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoIreland 106-7 Portugal: Humiliation for Os Lobos as Irish go on rampage
Portugal .............. 7pts Try: Martins 52 Conversion: Aubry 53 Ireland.............106pts Tries: McCloskey 1, Gavin 8, 41, O’Brien 10, 23, Bolton 12,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWales 31-22 Japan: Dan Edwards has last word to snap historic losing streak
Japan ..................... 22pts Tries: Takeuchi 40, Dearns 58, Riley 61 Conversions: Lee 40, 61 Penalty: Lee 23 Wales ......................31pts Tries: Adams...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand 43-17 France: All Blacks are too good for fragile Les Bleus
New Zealand .................43pts Tries: Roigard 13, Savea 22, Taylor 28, Vaa’i 35, Jordan 53, Ioane 61 Conversions: B Barrett 14, 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoFiji 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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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: No more talking, it’s time for the British and Irish Lions to roar…
Paul Rees says that, unless Joe Schmidt has been cultivating a banana tree, the Lions are unlikely to slip up The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: It’s a free hit for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions
Australia needed the run-out against Fiji last Sunday, but an unwanted consequence was a neck injury suffered by Noah Lolesio that...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoMakeen Alikhan taking on his old Harlequins pals for USA against England
Makeen Alikhan could come face-to-face with some of his former Harlequins team-mates when the USA host England in Washington on Saturday,...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream 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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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: One kick to win it… so who do you want?
Whoever it was, it couldn’t have been Carwyn James. For one thing, the most celebrated coach of all was a Welshman...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Ensure a record is worth breaking
Most people would have seized the opportunity without thinking twice, but Wiann Mulder is clearly not like most people. A mere...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNewcastle’s Best XV: Falcons set to rule the roost
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCoen 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
/ 1 year agoTuipulotu 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
/ 1 year agoWe’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
/ 1 year agoMy 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
/ 1 year agoThe 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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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Bundee Aki takes the long road to be a British and Irish Lion
Back home amid the volcanic craters of South Auckland, a ‘very skinny kid’ would have seen Brian O’Driscoll’s reign as Lions...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Northampton Saints paid the price for battling on two fronts
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Northampton Northampton Saints finished two...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWorcester 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
/ 1 year agoLet’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
/ 1 year agoThe 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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Features
/ 1 year agoJeff Probyn: Steve Borthwick has to rethink his England squad
Last week the England rugby team showed some character in their game against Argentina that has been missing in many of...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns: Asa Stewart-Harris
Boyhood supporter Asa Stewart-Harris is already making waves at Saracens, with a sharp pass, a keen rugby brain, and a love...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRidge’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
/ 1 year agoI’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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Columnists
/ 1 year agoFrench Column: Top c14 lubs getting back in the swing
The Top 14 final brought the curtain down on the 2024/25 French rugby season just 15 days ago, with Toulouse lifting...
















