All posts tagged "Championship"
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Junior International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoGeorgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory
Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoFrance 45-15 Fiji: Gabin Garault storms to a hat-trick to keep the Fijians at bay
Six Nations champions France opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a commanding bonus-point victory over Fiji at the AIA...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoNations Championship: Ireland – Andy Farrell’s plans are disrupted by injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell’s plans have been rocked by injury ahead of their summer Tests against Australia, Japan, and New...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoSavea: It’s an honour to lead
NEW ZEALAND INSPIRATIONAL back rower Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand into a new era under head coach Dave Rennie, his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoNations Championship: Scotland – Gregor Townsend insists it will be one of their toughest tours
Scotland face a gruelling summer itinerary against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji, and head coach Gregor Townsend is again leaning heavily...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoStruggling to raise a crowd
APART from the Covid-ravaged Six Nations of 2021, Wales have not played an international in Cardiff in front of 20,000 or...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
Feature GLASGOW WARRIORS PROP JAKESHEARER SCOTLAND U20s graduate Jake Shearer has set his sights on making his Glasgow Warriors debut next...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoWill Genia: Henry Pollock’s approach is so good for the game – I love it, he creates excitement
Ben Jaycock speaks to former Australia scrum-half Will Genia ahead of the Nations Championship
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 weeks agoThe new boys who showed the way
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Looking good: Junior Kpoku in Champions Cup action for Toulon against Glasgow PICTURES: Getty Images showed the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoEngland’s Marcus Smith opens up on ‘sleepless nights’ as he embraces changing role
Marcus Smith reflects on his England career, the “sleepless nights” caused by mistakes and adapting to a changing role under Steve...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Final summary: Pampas end Dogos hoodoo to lift maiden title
Pampas overcame the odds to claim their first Super Rugby Americas title with an impressive 26-17 victory over bitter rivals Dogos.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: England should give Maro Itoje a break – and no argument
Jeremy Guscott argues England should end the uncertainty and give Maro Itoje a summer rest after a demanding year for club...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: England still making the same mistakes
Nick Cain says England’s drab defeat to France exposed the same flaws that derailed their Six Nations campaign, leaving Steve Borthwick...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoExeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade catches England boss Steve Borthwick’s eye
Steve Borthwick has been monitoring the progress of Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs all season and their resurgence could be good news...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAdam Radwan back in England contention after Leicester Tigers revival
Adam Radwan has put himself back in England contention after an impressive season for Leicester Tigers reignited hopes of adding to...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoBlow for Ireland as Caelan Doris forced to miss Nations Championship tour
Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July’s Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoInjured Doris glad to see team-mates ‘turn the page’
LEINSTER captain Caelan Doris, forced off after just six minutes with a foot injury which has ruled him out of this...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoFrance XV 35-19 England XV: Steve Borthwick’s side still lack that final flourish
England’s second string weren’t lacking for endeavour at the end of a long season when they lost to their French counterparts...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoKyran Bracken: My view on the Prem? Absolutely outstanding
Former England and Saracens scrum-half Kyran Bracken believes the Prem is in the healthiest position it has been for years, with...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBok champions will fight hard to defend their title
Top team: South Africa celebrate last year’s success SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH Africa arrive in Georgia carrying the weight of expectation after...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoUnder 20s World Championship: Wales – We can take the heat, says Richard Whiffin
Wales head to Georgia looking to build on the progress made under Richard Whiffin.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoAzzurrini looking to make impact
ITALY ITALY will believe they can make a significant impact after a promising build-up and one of the most impressive warm-up...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agobaby Blacks out to make it a super 7
NEW ZEALAND NEW Zealand are one of the favourites to challenge for what would be a seventh title after another strong...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoUnder 20s World Championship: Scotland – Fergus Pringle’s Scots ready to compete
Scotland will be determined to continue their resurgence on the global stage after securing promotion back to the top tier and...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoMizutani putting his faith in speed
JAPAN JAPAN have built their reputation on speed, skill and technical precision rather than brute force, and head coach Yoshitake Mizutani...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPumitas gunning for their first title
ARGENTINA FOLLOWING last year’s bronze medal, Argentina will be hoping to secure a maiden age-grade title but they are in a...
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/ 1 month agoHill facing daunting task
USA THE United States return to the Championship for the first time in 13 years determined to prove they belong back...
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/ 1 month agoKouo key for Les Bleuets
FRANCE FRANCE will be among the favourites to lift the title and continue a remarkable era of success at age-grade level....
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/ 1 month agoLos Leones looking to roar
SPAIN SPAIN return to the World Championship looking to continue their rise among the game’s emerging nations after establishing themselves at...
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/ 1 month agoFlair mixed with force
FIJI FIJI will aim to re-establish themselves among the leading nations in age-grade rugby after returning to an expanded 16-team Championship....
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/ 1 month agojunior Wallabies ready to rise
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA will be hoping to challenge for their first U20 Championship title next month. The Junior Wallabies have twice reached...
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Features
/ 1 month agoRORYMcKNIGHT
YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U20 FORWARD Rory McKnight believes the growing profile of BUCS Super Rugby is helping prepare young...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoOnce again, Tier 2 nations have nothing to play for
I CAN’T get remotely excited about the Nations Championship which seems very artificial and frankly unnecessary – designed purely to perpetuate...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 month agoSlipper is back – at 37!
EXTRA NEWS AUSTRALIA prop James Slipper will come out of international retirment for the Nations Championship – and could keep going...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeinster vs Bulls preview: Evenly poised matchup takes Grand Final stage
Once again, the home of the GAA opens its doors to the Grand Final of the United Rugby Championship as the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSummer break could be ‘right thing to do’ for Maro Itoje
Steve Borthwick will rest England captain Maro Itoje this summer unless injury strikes in the second row over the weekend.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoNorthampton Saints 45-31 Leicester Tigers: George Furbank says his farewell with a final flourish
Northampton Saints booked their place in Saturday’s Twickenham showdown with an exhilarating performance against rivals Leicester Tigers to lift the spirits...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoPhil Morrow: England would love players to take a break
Phil Morrow, England’s head of performance, would love to mimic New Zealand’s sabbatical model – but admits it is a non-runner.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRugby World Cup 2027: James Ramm sets his sights on making the Australia squad
James Ramm is returning to Australia at the end of the season after four years with Northampton Saints to put himself...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoScotland boss Gregor Townsend calls up two uncapped hookers for the Nations Championship
Gregor Townsend has called up two uncapped hookers in Scotland’s 36-man squad for the Nations Championship with George Turner and Dave...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoMackenzie Martin keen to take up new Beziers challenge
Beziers-bound back rower Mackenzie Martin feels it is the right time to leave his comfort zone and embrace a new culture...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPivac’s new role
FORMER Wales coach Wayne Pivac takes charge of Benetton next week and has brought in former Scarlets and Wales fly-half Rhys...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeinster vs Bulls: James Lowe leaves with parting tribute to club
James Lowe aims to sign off in style by helping Leinster defend their URC crown before he departs after nine years...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: It could be a golden age for our best refs in World Rugby
Good news from the shop window: rugby is doing right by its referees by picking the right referees.
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 1 month agoKyle Moyle: Don’t let county rugby die
Cornwall’s Kyle Moyle revelled in bowing out from rugby by hoisting the Bill Beaumont Division 1 title at Twickenham.
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Peter Jackson
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: From death row to a born-again belief for the Ospreys
A sporting city which witnessed a team composed almost entirely of local cricketers beat Australia, not once but twice in the...
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Features
/ 1 month agoWhat the Warriors have achieved this season has been incredibly special
Worcester Warriors captain Matt Kvesic admits he never imagined he would be lifting silverware with the club again after its collapse...
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Features
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
HARRYWRIGHT GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U20 PROP Harry Wright is targeting selection for England’s World Championship squad after making rapid strides this...
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Top 14
/ 1 month agoGalthie’s handed selection present
FABIEN Galthie is expected to unveil an initial list of 28 players on Monday, after this weekend’s ‘barrage round’ play-off matches...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoMaro Itoje left out of England squad for latest training camp
Maro Itoje misses England’s latest training squad as uncertainty continues over his involvement in next month’s Nations Championship.
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