All posts tagged "Australia"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: It’s mad, you lose all track of the days, says Tadhg Furlong
Three-time tourist Tadhg Furlong revealed his first Lions experience turned him into a proper rugby player and has told squad rookies...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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Latest News
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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Latest News
/ 7 months 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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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Final audition for the British and Irish Lions
The dust has now settled on the summer’s first weekend of international rugby, and now teams get to do it all over again. ...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoUgo Monye – Andy Farrell will either opt for all-Scottish or all-Irish centre partnership for the British and Irish Lions
As the British and Irish Lions prepare for their opening Test against Australia next Saturday in Brisbane, Ugo Monye weighed in on...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoRory 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
/ 7 months agoBritish 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
/ 7 months agoTrust 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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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoScotland 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
/ 7 months agoBlair 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
/ 7 months agoUnconvincing 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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Rugby Paper News
/ 7 months agoThe 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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U20 World Cup
/ 7 months agoU20s World Championship: Will Parkin on England’s ‘Battlezone Attack’ ahead of must-win clash against Australia
England U20s backs coach Will Parkin is clear about the task ahead. With one game remaining in the pool stages of the World Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Wales’ streak continues and George Ford makes history
With rugby‘s Summer Internationals starting throughout the weekend, there were some interesting storylines surrounding the teams and players involved. It was almost an endless...
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Summer Tours
/ 7 months agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: George Ford shows class in 100th Test appearance
The Summer Internationals started on the weekend, with plenty of northern hemisphere teams heading down south and playing against some of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoMaro Itoje: My British and Irish Lions Test place is not guaranteed
The rarified atmosphere of the Lions has driven Maro Itoje to raise his game on the current tour and made him...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoThis time, Jack Conan feels that he belongs in the British and Irish Lions squad
Jack Conan thought he gatecrashed his way into the Lions four years ago in South Africa – now he reckons he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoI’m inspired by Tartan heroes – Pierre Schoeman
Scotland's Pierre Schoeman has revealed he has been inspired by Tartan props of the past on the current Lions tour. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 21-10 Waratahs: Double for Huw Jones but Lions fail to impress
NSW Waratahs .................10pts Tries: Lancaster 34, Dobbins 41 British & Irish Lions ......21pts Tries: Jones 11, 32; Mitchell 54 Conversions: F...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoPaul Rees: No need to panic, but make every day count on the British and Irish Lions tour
Andy Farrell questioned whether the pitch had been watered ahead of the kick-off after a performance that dampened his mood. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoJac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions
Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoTadhg Beirne is making it a family affair in Australia
Tadhg Beirne, who captained the Lions yesterday against the Waratahs has no need to shell out on flights for his family...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoCheers! 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
/ 7 months agoJeremy Guscott: British and Irish Lions need to be firing from the first whistle
Maro Itoje says that he felt pressure to perform this week, but that’s just standard for a Lions tour, and even...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoChris Hewett: Elite will have no time for Los Pumas
Phil Kearns never played a game of Test rugby against the British and Irish Lions: a stranger-than-fiction fact that bears repeating....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoPaul Rees: Andy Farrell set to make the big calls for British and Irish Lions
Paul Rees says the head coach's decision to select his son Owen is controversial - but could help the cause As...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoU20s 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
/ 7 months agoU20s 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
/ 7 months agoU20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it
We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoWingers to the fore for England
Round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Racing home: Jack Bracken scoring for England against Scotland PICTURE: World Rugby ENGLAND began their U20s World...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Here’s hoping for a bit of Brumbies drama for the British and Irish Lions
The undercard, those matches away from the Test series, is usually very thin and underwhelming on a Lions tour of Australia...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoPeter Jackson: Dark day for Wales in land of rising sun
For more than an hour on Saturday in a land renowned for its courtesy, Japan overdid the welcome bit to such...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoHolmes knows what it is like to miss out
AS Europe’s supreme scrum-half of his generation, Terry Holmes had earned the right to emulate the greatest of them all as...
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Features
/ 7 months agoI was very proud to be given a testimonial
MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE NOW-RETIRED CAMBRIDGE & BEDFORD BLUES WINGER PAT TAPLEY Speedster: Pat Tapley leading the way for Bedford PICTURE:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoJeff Probyn: Once again, Andy Farrell puts his son first
It seems this trip to Australia may be a prelude to the beginning of the end for the Lions in their...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoAndy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call
Andy Farrell has urged British and Irish Lions fans to get behind his son Owen’s shock call-up to Australia in the...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoArgentina vs England Preview: Steve Borthwick says Los Pumas are ‘expected’ to beat England
Steve Borthwick has urged the new faces in his England team to prove they deserve a place at the World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
With plenty of international games on the agenda this weekend, there is set to be a good mix of household names...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 7 months agoEngland U20s vs South Africa: Jonny Weimann – We need to tire out their big pack
Northampton Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann is set to start alongside his familiar partner Ben Coen for the second straight game at...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 7 months agoClarity the key for England in U20s World Championship title defence says Ben Coen
As England U20 prepare to face South Africa in their second pool match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, Ben Coen...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoIt’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Gregor Townsend declined to be drawn into discussions about his long-term future as Scotland head coach. The 52-year-old has been in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoOwen Farrell called into the British and Irish Lions squad to replace the injured Elliot Daly
Owen Farrell is to join the British and Irish Lions‘ tour of Australia after receiving a shock call-up to replace the...
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