All posts tagged "Australia"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 hours agoEngland rocked by injury crisis as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss rest of Nations Championship
The explosive Exeter Chiefs back sustained the injury to his right leg in the first half at Twickenham and limped on...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoSteve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Steve Borthwick reveals how advice from his predecessors helped him shut out the criticism, while Henry Pollock’s two-try display provided another...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland 45-22 Australia: Henry Pollock stars as Red Rose claim record victory against Wallabies
Seven tries were engineered in a show of unity from England’s players towards head coach Steve Borthwick.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoBill Sweeney wants more stars like Henry Pollock to transform English rugby’s profile
RFU chief executive believes rugby must learn from Australian sports and work more closely with the Prem to develop a new...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoEngland star Ben Earl insists players should have a say in rugby law changes
Ben Earl believes players should have a greater voice in rugby law changes, after his research found none of the international...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoWales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Louis Rees-Zammit shines for Wales against Japan, but a lack of support from his team-mates leaves Steve Tandy with plenty to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Maro Itoje wants England to put their Six Nations disappointment behind them and prove to Twickenham supporters they have turned a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean
Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoFormer captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia
Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...
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/ 2 days agoFly-half Smith fit to take on Wallabies
FLY-HALF Fin Smith starts for England having recovered from a calf injury. The 24-year-old, who has started England’s past five matches...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland vs Australia: Harry Wilson confident Wallabies can stay in the fight
Australia captain Harry Wilson backs his side to withstand England’s powerful bench and avoid a repeat of last year’s Twickenham defeat.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoNick Cain: It was a mistake to extend Steve Borthwick’s England contract before Australia clash
Nick Cain questions the timing of Steve Borthwick’s England contract extension, warning Bill Sweeney’s decision has fuelled discontent ahead of the...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoGive Mayne the VC he truly deserves
WITH another Armistice Day upon us and military matters to the fore we await with growing impatience the verdict on whether...
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/ 2 days agoBarrell steers England to world deaf title
Top of the tree: England with the trophy ENGLAND’S men were crowned World Deaf Rugby Sevens champions after a stunning 45-5...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes
Fin Smith starts at fly-half against the Wallabies after coming through Friday’s final training session.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 days agoEngland scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury and Archie McParland’s calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options, with Ben Spencer and Harry Randall...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 days agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoSteve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The England boss has also outlined the qualities he wants in his final squad, while positional flexibility could open up opportunities...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMitchell adds to England injury woe
By ADAM HATHAWAY Flying in: George Hendy scores for Northampton in their victory over Gloucester PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX Mitchell handed...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoHardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup
WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had...
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/ 1 week agoScotland turn to Leatherbarrow
NEWCASTLE’S Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up by Scotland for the first time for the home Nations Championship fixtures against New...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick has had plenty of time to prepare England
Nick Cain questions Steve Borthwick’s claims of limited preparation time, pointing to the experience within his England squad and the need...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoPhil’s word to the wise
IMMORTALITY is a strange thing. That very fine Ireland prop Phil O’Callaghan, who died last week aged 83, won 21 Ireland...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 week agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad
Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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/ 2 weeks agoEx England U20 player gets Ireland call
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell, below, has called up Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney for the first time ahead...
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/ 2 weeks agoTownsend delays naming his squad
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has delayed his squad announcement for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series until Monday, October 26. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMalcolm’s brave Scots fall short in Canberra
By ALEX WOODS Australia ...........38pts Tries: Whitaker 3, Stewart 12, Moleka 44, Duck 51, Palu Sekona 61 Conversions: Wood 4, 12,...
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/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain’s Rugby World Cup bid must come first for 2035 – then Argentina in 2039
Brendan Gallagher examines the key voting rules and political hurdles facing Spain’s bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup, and why...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoEvans ‘proud’ of his time as chair of Lions
IEUAN Evans has stood down as chair of the British and Irish Lions after almost four years in the role. The...
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/ 2 weeks agoScotland arrange All Blacks warm up
SCOTLAND are set to play the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 27 years ahead of next...
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/ 2 weeks agoWallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson
EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...
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Top 14
/ 2 weeks agoWard’s in as Galthie
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON France’s men’s rugby side, it is safe to say, is fairly well blessed with centres. Nicolas Depoortere,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMax Llewellyn: Gloucester are genuine Prem title contenders
Wales centre Max Llewellyn backs Gloucester to maintain their strong start in the Prem as they prepare for a fierce West...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoTigers move for Samoa ace Asiata
LEICESTER have signed Samoan international hooker Richie Asiata. The 30-year-old has played more than 50 times in Super Rugby with Queensland...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoInjury rules Thomas out for Wales
WALES centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the start of the Nations Championship with a calf injury. Wales face Japan...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 weeks agoChris Hewett: The sound of silence that rocks All Blacks’ Eden Park fortress
New Zealand’s extraordinary unbeaten run in Auckland is a sporting record like few others, but why does the All Blacks’ fortress...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoOur mindset was wrong, says Scotland coach
Australia ..........56 Scotland ..........12 SCOTLAND suffered their eighth successive Test defeat as Australia ran in eight tries to secure a commanding...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoTight-head Stockton signs up for Raiders
NEWSEXTRA GUERNSEY Raiders have added young tight-head Bryce Stockton to their squad. He previously made several appearances for National Two East...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAll Blacks stay on the high road
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........21pts Tries: Williams 29, Wright 54, Daugunu 66 Conversions: Lonergan 30, 55; Meredith 67 New Zealand .....
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSpain launch bid to host 2035 World Cup
SPAIN are bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035 with Barcelona’s Nou Camp the choice of venue for the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Les Kiss puts life into refreshed Australia ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies...
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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