All posts tagged "All Blacks"
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoAll Blacks bucked the trend of decline | Chris Hewett
For the fifth time since 1997, the Lions face a series against the reigning world champions but have they all been...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoThe Springboks are a beacon of hope in a tormented country
South African writer Daniel Gallan offers a personal view of what the Springboks mean to an economic and politically unstable country
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBlamire: I grew up in Rugby League country so scrummaging was new to me
Jon Newcombe talks to the new England cap who gave Newcastle Falcons cause for celebration this summer along with Adam Radwan
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoIbitoye on the move again after relegation | James Harrington
A relatively quiet transfer circus this year round in the Top 14, writes James Harrington
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoNew Zealand 60-13 Fiji: Reece hat-trick as All Blacks run riot
SEVU REECE scored a hattrick as the All Blacks thrashed Fiji at FMG Stadium before turning their attention to next month’s...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoThree Players Who Could Be Huge Stars In The Future
A number of the major nations are giving the opportunity to some up-and-coming, exciting players to get some experience in senior...
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Features
/ 4 years agoInjury count suggests England are too brutal | Colin Boag
Josh McNally and Ted Hill were forced to pull out of contention to face Canada this week after picking up injuries...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoPoite was plain wrong, there is no justification | Peter Jackson
The All Blacks may still hold rancour up to the next Lions tour over Romain Poite's decision to not penalise Ken...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoNew Zealand 57-23 Fiji: Four-try Coles is too much to handle for battling Fiji
Four tries from replacement hooker Dane Coles push the All Blacks ahead of fighting Fiji
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoFrance are suffering a recurring nightmare | James Harrington
A tough loss for France to deal with in Brisbane – but they've been here before, writes James Harrington
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoPivac: Pumas so much tougher
WAYNE Pivac was happy with the performance of his Wales side shorn of 12 front line players due to injury and...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWhat carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans
■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68;...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWasps beef up the pack
RUGBY SHORTS WASPS have signed All Blacks back five forward Vaea Fifita for next season and have re-signed Nizaam Carr from...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoEnglish whitewash as Wales take on the All Blacks | Peter Jackson
UNTIL yesterday, the Lions had not started a Test match without an Englishman since the end of their first tour after...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoSteffon Armitage still having his go in France | Chris Hewett
BACK in 2010, when one or two suckers for journalistic punishment were huddled together on a God-forsaken touchline in Hamilton...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSpringboks have electric backs, it won’t all be route one – Sean O’Brien
DON’T be surprised if this summer’s Lions series against South Africa turns into something more captivating than an uncompromising, physical slog....
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoRhys Webb counts cost of that Toulon pay-day | Peter Jackson
At the end of the last Lions tour when the entire cast posed for a team photograph, Rhys Webb appeared to...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe Best All Blacks Wingers of All Time
New Zealand has been famous for many years, for producing some of the best rugby players of all time. This doesn’t...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoMacGinty’s great – time his country caught up | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett believes AJ MacGinty is in the form of his life for Sale Sharks
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoO’Gara dismay over the ‘clear’ penalty call that never came
Rather than the red card to Levani Botia, O'Gara was incensed by Luke Pearce's decision not to award La Rochelle a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKieran Crowley to lead Italy at the next World Cup as FIR reshuffle coaching staff
Current head coach Franco Smith will step into a director of high performance role with the FIR
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScott Robertson is set to decide on his future at the Crusaders
The Crusaders have made an offer to in-demand head coach Scott Robertson
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions cash ‘should go to game’s grassroots’
THE Lions will be almost three times better off than their victorious predecessors in South Africa this summer despite a 25...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoTackling is important too, Quins and Wasps! | Chris Hewett
Matches of anarchy and a more balanced proportion between attack and defence can serve us two very different specatcles, equally entertaining
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Scarlets snare Argentina back row star Tomas Lezana
Currently in Australia with the Western Force, for whom he helped reach the Super Rugby AU knockout final against the Brumbies
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoAll Blacks call for red card trial system to be made law
Brodie Retallick, Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara share their views on the new laws being trialled in Super Rugby and the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI wouldn’t play rugby now, outside-halves have to tackle!
PAUL REES talks to Lions great Barry John on the 50th anniversary of his star role in New Zealand Fifty years...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Laumape makes his All Blacks case
Ngani Laumape was simply unstoppable for the Hurricanes in their 41-22 win over the Highlanders
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoPreview: Bok flyer Rhule has found his second wind in French Alps
Daniel Gallan preview Sunday's clash between La Rochelle and Leinster with a place in the final awaiting the victor
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoMost discussed Rugby players of 2021
Rugby is a game enjoyed by all! Every year many new players join rugby clubs and the national team and many...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Last-gasp McKenzie is match-winner
By BEN JAYCOCK DAMIAN McKenzie’s 83rd minute match winning penalty put Chiefs into pole position to make the Aotearoa final with...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoCardiff date with Wales worth £1.5m to All Blacks
THE All Blacks are finalising negotiations for a Test against Wales in Cardiff this year worth up to £1.5m for 80...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHope the Lions do John Dawes proud | Shane Williams
I’D LIKE to send my condolences to the family of John Dawes after the sad news of his death. John was...
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Features
/ 5 years agoKruis’ Lions experience will keep him in the conversation
THERE are unlikely to be many bolters from the blue, if any, in the Lions squad for the tour to South...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGreen light for Pacific Islanders’ inclusion
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON PACIFIC islands teams Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEnjoy the game was John Dawes’ golden rule
A striking captain whose nerve held up in the chaos of a frantic Test match, Peter Jackson pays tribute to John...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTop League: Rocket man Alex Goode burns off Freddie
Matt McIlraith reports on the elimination play-offs in Japan's Top League, as Goode's NEC Green Rockets advance over Freddie Burns' Shokki...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYoung Guns: London Irish hooker Joe Vajner
The captain of London Irish U18 talks to Adam Ellis about his hopes of representing England at age-grade level this summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGenia blown away by O’Connor transformation
Mature: James O’Connor FORMER Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia has taken a lot of pleasure in watching James O’Connor come back from...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Damian McKenzie’s golden boot decides clash in Dunedin
DAMIAN McKenzie’s ‘golden point’ penalty dramatically secured three straight wins for the Chiefs to keep their Aotearoa final hopes alive. McKenzie...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarlets plan to prosper through New Zealand link
The Scarlets stand to net gains as part of the deal to let Brad Mooar return to New Zealand
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoWayne Smith may spark new Kiwi dominance | Chris Hewett
Wayne Smith played a bigger role in the 2015 All Blacks side than you may think, writes Chris Hewett
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Jordie Barrett full house sparks Hurricanes
A Jordie Barrett hat-trick pushed the Hurricanes past the Highlanders in round five of Super Rugby Aotearoa
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoOh no, the Beast has made a twit of himself! | Chris Hewett
Rugby has a new law – as if the game needed another one – and the way things are going, it...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLions need jokers to entertain the pack | Brendan Gallagher
This summer's Lions tour looks set to miss out of its traditions of old – so what will remain?
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Features
/ 5 years agoDusautoir feels the pain of World Cup failure
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful I conic...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLions turned hoses on Bevan and Gibson
MY LIFE IN RUGBY ALLAN MARTIN THE FORMER WALES, LIONS AND ABERAVON LOCK Mixing it: They nicknamed Allan Martin ‘Panther’ for his lineout...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoEngland’s Lions hopefuls hit skids with Triple Frown | Brendan Gallagher verdict
Critics have raised the alarm bell over England's slump, so why hasn't Eddie listened? Brendan Gallagher's verdict on the loss to...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAll Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams announces retirement from rugby in both codes
One of few players to hit superstardom in both union and league has hung up his boots to resurrect his boxing...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSonja’s tears shame odious oafs on Twitter
COLIN BOAG Target of abuse: Sonia Mclaughlan’s tweets after she was trolled following her interview with Owen Farrell What’s happening to rugby?After...












