All posts tagged "England"
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoGeorge Ford: England players must take responsibility
George Ford has got back on the international horse after a challenging season at Sale Sharks and set about doing a...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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 week agoFurbank enjoys ‘an incredible finish’
that means so much to you. It’s been a hell of a journey. I owe a lot to a lot of...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week 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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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoBristol the perfect club, says Kildunne
NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne has signed for Bristol Bears following her departure from Harlequins. Kildunne – who scored 52...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoJoe Launchbury to lead academy at Worcester Warriors following retirement
Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors have appointed Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy.
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Letters
/ 1 week agoFans first at Saracens
I WOULD like to praise my club Saracens for the decision to reduce the price of season tickets by 18 per...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: Selling the soul of the ‘greatest rivalry’
Nick Cain questions the decision to stage the final South Africa v New Zealand Test in Baltimore, USA, arguing tradition and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoSaracens vs Trailfinders: Marlie Packer out to have the final word
Having helped Saracens book their place in another PWR final, club legend Marlie Packer will be hoping to bow out next...
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Features
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Why Bath have many questions to answer
Paul Rees says Bath’s defeat to Exeter Chiefs was the biggest setback Johann van Graan has suffered since taking charge.
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Features
/ 1 week agoPeter Jackson: Paul Gustard pulls Stade Francais out of the red zone
Peter Jackson names the guilty – and not-so-guilty – when it comes to red, orange and yellow cards dished out this...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoJoe has a tough task at Worcester
WORCESTER: a blast from the past with both eyes on the future. How else to explain the appointment of a figure...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 week agoChris Hewett: Wayne Smith’s ‘new lab’ will be a revelation
Wayne Smith’s return to coaching is a welcome boost for rugby. Chris Hewett explains why the game still needs its great...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week 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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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Karl Dickson – Like most 9s, I had plenty to say to refs
Karl Dickson, the former Bedford Blues and Harlequins scrum-half turned international referee, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 1 week agoTackle height lowered
RUGBY SHORTS TACKLING above the base of the sternum will be outlawed in the grassroots game globally after World Rugby made...
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Features
/ 1 week agoGalligan goes back to Quins
WORLD Cup-winning lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens and rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season. The 28-year-old is currently...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoA special bench to remember Robinson
OVER the course of almost 400 matches for Cardiff, Ian Robinson would bust a gut and a few others to boot,...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week 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 week 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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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week 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 week 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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Latest News
/ 1 week 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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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week agoUnder 20s World Championship: England – Andy Titterrell’s troops set sights on top spot
England hope to reclaim the U20s global crown in Andy Titterrell’s first Junior World Cup in charge after an underwhelming title...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week agoUnder 20s World Championship: Ireland – Andrew Browne’s boys ready for huge test
Ireland head to the U20s World Championship after finishing Six Nations runners-up, with captain Sami Bishti leading a talented squad targeting...
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Latest News
/ 1 week 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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Latest News
/ 1 week 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 week 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 week agoDREAMTEAM
ROBBIE POVEY, THE CANADA AND FORMER COVENTRY, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, SALE FC, UTAH WARRIORS, HOUSTON SABER CATS AND TORONTO ARROWS FLY-HALF/FULLBACK, SELECTS...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoBrendan Gallagher: Exeter Chiefs’ revival an example to us all
Brendan Gallagher examines Exeter Chiefs’ remarkable revival and asks why Test coaches so often insist successful rebuilds must take years.
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoTop 14 final available to UK audience
A MAJOR late-season bonus for fans of French rugby in the UK – next Saturday’s Top 14 final will be streamed...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoHenry Pollock says he is ‘far from the finished product’ but willing to learn
Henry Pollock admits he is a work in progress but the England star is doing everything possible to accelerate his development.
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoLewis Moody privileged to ‘grab hold of the baton’ in raising money for MND
Lewis Moody says he is privileged to have “grabbed hold of the baton” from previous motor neurone disease fund-raisers Doddy Weir...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBenhard Janse van Rensburg set for England debut in France
Benhard Janse van Rensburg is poised to make his England debut off the bench in Friday’s non-cap international against a France...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoMaro Itoje again left out of Steve Borthwick’s England squad
Maro Itoje is missing once again as England named an enlarged squad to resume preparations for a summer schedule that begins...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBath 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s heroes knock out the reigning champions
Exeter Chiefs produced one of the great Prem comebacks courtesy of a herculean defensive set against Bath, surviving 40 phases with...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks agoEngland boss Steve Borthwick leads the praise for Sir Kevin Sinfield
Steve Borthwick led the congratulations for Kevin Sinfield after the England defence coach was awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints boss Phil Dowson urges joint player welfare plan
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists it’s up to both club and country to take a long-term view when it comes...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSmith quits over Alphonsi post
RFU council member Matthew Smith has resigned following his discriminatory online post about England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. Smith, who...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens’ Tom Willis is crowned Prem player of the year ahead of France move
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis leaves England for France as the Prem player of the year.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoConnor Treacey’s backing World Rugby’s tackle-height trial
England U20s captain Connor Treacey is backing World Rugby’s tackle-height trial in the forthcoming World Championship, having suffered a ‘fair few...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDREAMTEAM
LAURA DELGADO, THE FORMER DMP SHARKS, EXETER CHIEF GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY, HARLEQUINS, HAWKE’S BAY AND SPAIN PROP SELECTS THE BEST XV SHE HAS...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoSize does matter
CONSIDERING Steve Borthwick was around when power, weight and size mattered in the scrum and pack, has he lost the plot?...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: Why I’m right behind this new Nations Championship
The Nations Championship, which will be contested by the world’s top tier international teams for the first time this year, is...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoVesty: Speed of ball made the difference
DELIGHTED Northampton head coach Sam Vesty said breakdown dominance and speed of delivery was key to victory. “Our attack was fast,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester-Hartpury vs Trailfinders: Barney Maddison’s side look to upset the champions
Table toppers Gloucester-Hartpury will look to put recent setbacks behind them when they host Trailfinders today in their PWR semi-final at...
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