All posts tagged "Championship"
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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Features
/ 1 year agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain get helping hand from French
There will be no quarter asked or given in Verona this evening at the Payanini Stadium when France – who have...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Battling England get ready to turn up the heat on Scotland
England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 2.30pm. Verona England U20s begin the defence of their World Championship crown this afternoon, taking on...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoFord gets the nod at No.10 for Wales
POOL B Argentina v Wales Today. 7.30pm DRAGONS fly-half Harri Ford has been handed the No.10 jersey for Wales’ Wales opener...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge
Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand present a severe opener for hosts
POOL C Italy v New Zealand Today. 7.30pm HOSTS Italy kick off with a high-profile clash against New Zealand in Calvisano....
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoTyler Offiah’s talks with Mark Mapletoft inspired him to work hard
Tyler Offiah is aiming to cap a dream debut season at Bath by helping England Under-20s to World Championship glory. The...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns – Max Knight
Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...
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Features
/ 1 year agoI played against my twin brother – and with him
MYLIFE INRUGBY 'LEE FORTEY THE FORMER GLOUCESTER, MOSELEY, NEWPORT, PERTEMPS BEES & WORCESTER PROP, WHO NOW COACHES LYDNEY AND GIBRALTAR I...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoHenry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first...
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Features
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 year 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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/ 1 year 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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/ 1 year 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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/ 1 year agoMcNamee gets the call
Pool B SPAIN SPAIN have a promising blend of experience and emerging talent. Eleven players return from last year’s championship squad,...
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/ 1 year agoWe don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...
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/ 1 year agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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/ 1 year 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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/ 1 year agoMathis ready to add some sparkle
NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...
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/ 1 year agoMcCarthy’s out to turn things around
Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering
Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFord quits Knights for chance at Sale
SALE Sharks have appointed Doncaster Knights head coach Joe Ford as the club’s new attack coach. The 35-yearold former Sharks, Leicester...
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/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year agoTeam News – Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions for first time against Argentina
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team – Kayde Sylvester
Kayde Sylvester, the Cambridge and former Northampton Saints second row, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1....
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoWorcester Warriors will be Championship contenders, says new man Roma Zheng
Worcester Warriors signing Roma Zheng is hoping to help his new side return to the Premiership, with the hungry flyer the...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoEaling Trailfinders gunning to make it three Championship titles in succession
Reuben Bird-Tulloch has found a new lease of life at Ealing Trailfinders and is looking forward to pursuing a hat-trick of...
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/ 1 year agoTaylor is hoping Bucks will get it right this time
Gill Burns County Championship Division One Final Preview RACHAEL Taylor is chomping at the bit as her Buckinghamshire side prepare for...
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/ 1 year agoEvans sets his sights on a Twickenham three-peat
Bill Beaumont Championship Final Preview By BEN JAYCOCK KENT are playing for a hat-trick of Division 1 titles on Saturday when...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year agoBest Individual Matchups in the Premiership and URC Finals
Finals weekend is coming up in both the Premiership and the United Rugby Championship (URC). Bath play Leicester Tigers at Twickenham...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoLeinster vs Bulls: Big URC Final Preview
Leinster hosts the Vodacom Bulls in the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC) this weekend. The game will be held...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoBack-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped 2026 Women’s Six Nations
A revamped Guinness Women’s Six Nations will feature back-to-back matches on a single day in each round during the 2026 tournament....
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoDan Sheehan – “There is absolutely no way the Bulls will be hungrier than Leinster”
Leinster and Ireland star Hooker Dan Sheehan insists that there is absolutely no way a team will be hungrier than Leinster...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoOne of the Ravens: Luke Price’s Rugby Career
“Rugby has obviously been massive for me, even from an early age. I used to go out and watch my brother...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Without jeopardy, the game is nothing
The journey time between the sublime and the ridiculous can be speed-of-sound short: Clement Poitrenaud, the quintessence of French rugby cool...
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/ 1 year 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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/ 1 year 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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: It’s great to see Aurillac defy the odds again
Last August, I suggested that a fly-on-the-wall team might be well rewarded if they spent a season with lowly Aurillac, the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHarlequins’ Roma Zheng on the fast road to success
Roma Zheng’s rugby journey has been far from conventional, and he admits it’s had its challenges. The Harlequins winger, who has...
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Features
/ 1 year agoR360 plans a threat to the England team
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Sticking together: Saracen players were still selected by England despite spending the...
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/ 1 year agoEastern Counties set sights on Twickenham
Gill Burns County Championship ■ By BEN JAYCOCK EASTERN Counties head coach Tom Harding says his players are fired up ahead...
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/ 1 year agoEngland take their time to get going
U20s RUGBY ■ By HARRY TOVEY England U20... 47 Wales U20........14 ENGLAND kicked off their preparations for their U20 World Championship...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year 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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