All posts tagged "Australia"
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Los Pumas stun British and Irish Lions
The summer period is well and truly upon us, meaning that rugby is now shifting its focus to international fixtures. While...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoJoe Schmidt rejects British and Irish Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina: We will learn and get better, says Maro Itoje after Lions fall short
British & Irish Lions ..... 24pts Tries: Aki 18, Penalty 45, Beirne 52 Conversions: F Smith 19, 53 Penalty: F Smith...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoPaul Rees: British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell sticks to his guns for future gains
The Lions may have lost to Argentina, but as an indicator of what is to come Down Under it does not...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 months agoBrendan Gallagher: After this, the British and Irish Lions MUST tour Argentina
As somebody who fretted and occasionally yawned his way through proceedings at the Millennium Stadium 20 years ago when these two...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title
You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoPeter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards
Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoPeter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption
Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 11 months agoU20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity
Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoU20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa
Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoReds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge
AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoMiranda looking for big step up
ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar
The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTrevett following in Genge footsteps
By ROB COLE IF Hartpury College was the launch-pad for Ellis Genge’s career, then Clifton College has proved to be the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoTommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’
The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoDanny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour
Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoThat’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs
Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoAndy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top
Andy Farrell‘s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoBath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again
Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoWorld Cup winner Ben Kay backing Will Stuart for starting British and Irish Lions role
The door to possible legendary Lions status has opened wide in front of England’s Will Stuart, and 2003 World Cup winner...
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Premiership
/ 11 months agoBath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top
Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeremy Guscott: Time for Henry Arundell to prove his worth
Before Henry Arundell left for France he was the talk of the town. His tries were all over social media and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoNick Cain: Argentina selection’s bad news for British & Irish Lions
The devaluing of fixtures throughout the professional game is becoming a blight, and an understrength Argentina facing the Lions on Friday...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 11 months agoJames O’Connor looks likely to replace Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers
Crusaders and Australia fly-half James O’Connor looks set to join Leicester on a one-year deal after turning down an offer from...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoChris Hewett: Questions at No.3 are key for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions
Prop forwards of the tighthead variety were not put on this earth to be like everyone else, and by and large...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoLos Pumas will be out to take down British and Irish Lions
Joe Santamaria looks back on Argentina’s draw with the Lions in 2005 and the challenges they will face on Friday It...
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Premiership
/ 11 months agoOwen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season
Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal. Speculation has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoNo Backward Step: Jac Morgan’s Bid for a British and Irish Lions Test Shirt
We are just over a month away from the first British and Irish Lions vs Australia Test of 2025. The squad...
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Premiership
/ 11 months agoFinal Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt
An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...
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Summer Tours
/ 11 months agoBack in Welsh Colours: Josh Macleod’s Road to Japan
There is something about Wales producing top-quality talent in the back row—the likes of Sam Warburton, Dan Lydiate, and Justin Tipuric...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeremy Guscott: Now R360 has to put meat on the bone
The R360 plan is a disruption, but the good thing about disruptions is that they cause conversations, and it’s always good...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoPremiership Awards: Tomos Williams is named as Player of the Season
Gloucester scrum-half Tomos Williams has been named Premiership Player of the Season. The 30-year-old, capped 65 times for Wales, joined from...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoIt’s brilliant to be back with England, says Nick Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe was a 19-year-old barely out of school last time England toured Argentina in 2017 – and he has overcome...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoNick Cain: Brute forces which could do the game great harm
Rugby Union has reached a critical crossroads in which the future of our sport is in the balance, particularly in England,...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoNick Cain: Wallabies need to find some form – and sharpish
Australia's whole will have to be much greater than the sum of its parts to win the imminent Lions series if...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoPaul Rees: Big names are hitting the jackpot at No.10
It pays to be an outside-half in the Premiership. The recently published salary cap report for the 2023-24 campaign saw the...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoPaul Rees: R360 would have to find a new audience
The build-up to the Premiership play-offs was hijacked by a global franchise competition that is being planned for next year. It...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTime for ‘Sir Kev’ to make history
Impressive: Kevin Sinfield is arguably the most admired figure in British sport PICTURE: Getty Images IN A table reserved exclusively for...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoJimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins
For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...
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Features
/ 11 months agoLeon Brown’s Life in Rugby: Named in the Pro 12 Dream Team? Happy days…
It was only when my mate Norm introduced me to rugby that I first became properly aware of the sport as...
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Features
/ 11 months agoEaster welcomes Worcester return
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoEngland in talks to host Fijians in Nations Cup
England look set to kick off their inaugural Nations Cup campaign with fixtures against Fiji, South Africa and Argentina next summer....
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Features
/ 11 months agoYoung Guns – George Knowles
Gloucester hooker George Knowles is one of the brightest young front rowers coming through the England age-grade system – and he’s...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 11 months agoOllie Streeter and Joe Davis on England U20s’ World Championship defence
England‘s U20s will head to Italy later this month for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship, drawn in a challenging pool...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Ellis Genge misses key Bristol Bears game due to injury
With less than three weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions play their first warm-up game against Argentina in...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoAlex Dombrandt hoping for Harlequins link
Alex Dombrandt would relish the chance to play alongside his team-mates in an all-Harlequins England back row this summer.
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British and Irish Lions
/ 12 months agoGeorge Ford deserves to be a British and Irish Lion, says Alex Sanderson
Alex Sanderson claims it would be a “travesty” if George Ford fails to experience what it feels like to be a...
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