All posts tagged "England"
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoFrance must wait for Meafou
Remember last year’s Patrick Schickerling incident? When Exeter’s Namibian front row thought he had qualified to play for England through residency,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoVunipola out and Farrell captain for Borthwick’s first squad
Steve Borthwick has omitted Billy Vunipola and kept Owen Farrell as captain as he named his first England squad as coach...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones in sensational Australia appointment
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTownsend in line to take over at Tigers
By NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers have held talks with Scotland boss Gregor Townsend about taking over at Welford Road next season....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFail at the World Cup and that’s it, Gatland
By PETER JACKSON Warren Gatland’s second coming will be in danger of an early going should Wales flop at the World...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSkivington quiet on Farrell’s high tackle
By PAUL REES George Skivington has put the controversy of the defeat to Saracens in the last Premiership round behind him,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoForshaw and King sign for Gatland’s Wales
By SAM JACKSON Signing up: Mike Forshaw Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEaster is backing new-look England
By BEN JAYCOCK Impressed: Nick Easter Nick Easter believes England’s new coaching team led by Steve Borthwick is the right blend...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoDaly shows his class as Saracens run riot
By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens .......................... 48pts Tries: Lozowski 10, Daly 16, 18, 23; Riccioni 32, Christie 35, Earl 80 Conversions: Goode...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoGatland will want players on edge
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Main man: Dan Biggar is in line to be captain PICTURES: Getty Images IT is...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDombrandt glad to see Smith return
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Racing 92 v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, La Defense Arena ALEX Dombrandt expects the return of Marcus...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoChawatama: London Irish have the talent to overcome Stormers
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... London Irish v Stormers TO coin an often-used sporting phrase, Lovejoy Chawatama can talk the talk and...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoWarriors hit Perpignan for six
By BRYN PALMER Perpignan .....26 Glasgow ..........40 GLASGOW maintained their 100 per cent record in the European Challenge Cup pool stages...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoSmith’s my choice at 10 for England, says Moody
By CAMERON STEPHENS Lewis Moody has backed Marcus Smith to take the reigns at fly-half for England ahead of their Six...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoTwelvetrees and Reid set to sign for Ealing
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ealing Trailfinders are lining up a double swoop on Gloucester for former England centre Billy...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: London Irish hooker Calum Scott
YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH HOOKER Calum Scott was this week called up to England’s U20s Six Nations squad and the London...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSuntory on the up after win against Steelers
By BEN JAYCOCK SUNTORY Sungoliath climbed up to second in Japan Rugby League One after beating Kobe Steelers 39-19. Ex-England head...
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News Extra
/ 3 years agoMeadows take reins of Women’s U20s
LOU Meadows has been appointed the new head coach of England women’s U20s team. Meadows re-joins England from Ealing Trailfinders, where...
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National League 2E
/ 3 years agoEducation links pay dividends for North Walsham
By BEN JAYCOCK National Two East side North Walsham have developed strong local educational links in recent years and are starting...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoTriple top! Galthie has tough ‘to-do’ list
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Delight: Fabien Galthie celebrates beating England to secure the 2022 Grand Slam PICTURE: Getty Images FRANCE coach...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup Friday and Saturday preview
It’s an incredibly busy Friday and Saturday in the Heineken Champions Cup, with nine fixtures over the next two days as...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMoody defiant in battle against brain tumours
Lewis Moody shared the inspiration and goals of his charity as they continue their goal of raising awareness in the fight...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoDavidson makes history in Scarlets vs Cheetahs
Scotland‘s Hollie Davidson is set to lead the first ever all-female officiating team in a men’s European rugby match this Friday....
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoIreland and France – Top Favorites to win the 2023 Six Nations
The annual rugby competition known as Six Nations gathers more and more interest among sports fans. The six participating nations –...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoSeason 2 Episode 1 – Picking an England XV with Lewis Moody
Happy new year! The Rugby Paper Podcast is back for its second season, and at the turn of World Cup year,...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoWhat to expect from Guinness Six Nations hospitality experiences at Twickenham Stadium
The 2023 Guinness Six Nations is a historic tournament globally recognised for its rivalries and passionate supporters. It is hard to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoSix Nations 2023: England with a point to prove under Borthwick
England head into the 2023 Six Nations tournament with a major point to prove ahead of their bid to win the...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFarrell’s Six Nations in jeopardy after citing
Owen Farrell‘s hopes of playing an influential role in this year’s Six Nations are in jeopardy after he was cited for...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSanderson backing Ford for England
By JON NEWCOMBE On form: George Ford scoring a try for England against Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images Alex Sanderson is confident...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoMaunder: French leavers a big blow
By JON NEWCOMBE Exeter scrum-half Sam Maunder admits the departure of their England stars at the end of the season will...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoNew Year honour for chairman Rowe
Exeter chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoMarler seems like a dinosaur in our modern game
I CAN’T help wondering after watching the Harlequins versus Bristol match what Joe Marler has to do before a serious punishment,...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Paul Hill
Paul Hill, the Northampton Saints, England and former Leeds prop, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoGatland must find new blood up front
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WARREN Gatland has been very successful throughout his coaching career, and it would be...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoRuthless Chiefs are too sharp for Saints
By PAUL REES Exeter ................................ 35pts Tries: S Simmonds 2, Woodburn 15, Cowan-Dickie 28, 44; Slade 56 Conversions: J Simmonds 3,...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHooker’s injury a scare for England
Luke Cowan-Dickie gave Steve Borthwick an early injury worry when he limped off in the second-half after rolling his ankle. “I...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBorthwick sees the two sides of Farrell
By TOM BRADSHAW Gloucester ........................ 16pts Tries: Thorley 16 Conversions: Carreras 17 Penalties: Carreras 36, 45, 73 Saracens ........................... 19pts Tries:...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoEngland need scrum firing on all cylinders
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Here is a New Year prediction. The scrum will be hugely influential in...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFarrell back to his best as Sarries ease past Chiefs
Saracens ..........35pts Tries: Christie 9, Maitland 22, Riccioni 39, Lewington 71, Tompkins 80 Conversions: Farrell 10, 40 Penalties: Farrell 44, 49...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoWe want to hear that Twickenham roar
Paul Rees talks to England's new defence coach Kevin Sinfield and finds out what drives him When Eddie Jones took over...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Will Hooley: Rollercoaster ride full of cool stuff along the way
The US Eagles, San Diego Legion and former Exeter, Northampton, Saracens & Bedford fly-half talks about his career in the game...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoThrilling finish in ‘73 never to be repeated
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER What with Italy looking more competitive, the 2023...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: Wales U18 fly-half Jacob Symes
Welsh rugby’s latest young talented fly-half Jacob Symes departs for Australia in February to play for Eastern Suburbs in the highly...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoScotland star Jade blazing trail for next generation
By CAMERON STEPHENS Leading by example: Jade Konkel-Roberts ‘Trailblazer’ Jade Konkel-Roberts believes the task for the current crop of Scotland players...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 3 years agoLightning hope England stars strike
PREVIEW Loughborough L v Wasps By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 12pm LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning director of rugby Rhys Edwards is hoping for...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoReducing Marler’s ban sends wrong message
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME ONCE again Joe Marler seems to have pushed the barriers of what...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoAre the Springboks on course to defend their World Cup crown in 2023?
As 2022 draws to an end, we’ve seen significant changes take place in international rugby, and with a World Cup on...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoNo return for Howley in Gatland’s new Wales
By PETER JACKSON Wales have decided against making any formal move towards renewing Rob Howley’s Grand Slam-winning alliance with Warren Gatland....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMarler faces long ban for insulting opponent
Joe Marler faces a lengthy ban and possibly the end of his England career after he insulted an opponent’s hospital-bound mother...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBorthwick will stick with captain Farrell – Moody
By GARY FITZGERALD Former England flanker Lewis Moody believes Steve Borthwick will show faith in Owen Farrell by retaining him as...













