All posts tagged "Fiji"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoEngland captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Maro Itoje wants England to put their Six Nations disappointment behind them and prove to Twickenham supporters they have turned a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoIreland 42-12 Argentina: Hat-trick man Hugo Keenan has Andy Farrell’s side motoring
Hugo Keenan marks his return with a hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Argentina, but Andy Farrell’s side face a sterner test...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoFrance ease past Fijians but Ntamack is ruled out
FRANCE easily beat Fiji to remain at the summit of the Northern Hemisphere table but they will be without instrumental fly-half...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoBarrell steers England to world deaf title
Top of the tree: England with the trophy ENGLAND’S men were crowned World Deaf Rugby Sevens champions after a stunning 45-5...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoDecember return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give...
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News Extra
/ 1 week agoFormer England prop opts for Ireland
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England prop Kieran Brookes has been called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A on Friday,...
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Top 14
/ 1 week agoGalthie’s call-ups causing disruption
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRENCH rugby has entered the odd period known as the ‘doublons’, when international call-ups drag on club...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTownsend delays naming his squad
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has delayed his squad announcement for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series until Monday, October 26. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMarky Mark adds to eligibility mess
THINKING ALLOWED CHRIS HEWETT On the run: Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for the Wallabies at the 2023 World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Welsh stars in Prem can strengthen national squad
The Exeter Chiefs lock believes the influx of Welsh internationals into English rugby can benefit Steve Tandy’s squad while creating opportunities...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a...
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Top 14
/ 4 weeks agoMignoni exit puts El-Abd in the shade
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN On his way: Pierre Mignoni has stepped down as Toulon director of rugby. Inset, Joe El-Abd PICTURE:...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoUgo Monye: England should give Leicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan another chance
Ugo Monye believes Adam Radwan deserves another England opportunity but admits Steve Borthwick faces a major selection headache with wingers coming...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoUnderhill injury blow
BATH flanker Sam Underhill will be sidelined for “a few months” after rupturing his biceps in the opening Prem victory at...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Alex Grove – My pride and privilege in playing for Scotland
Alex Grove, the former Scotland, Worcester Warriors, Edinburgh, Birmingham Moseley and Coventry centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBristol’s double blow
NEW Bristol signing Ethan Staddon and back Noah Heward have both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries and face long spells on...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFiji ………………..20 Netherlands ..17
VARANISESE Qoro’s last-gasp penalty completed a perfect WXV Challenger campaign for Fiji. Following a five-hour delay in Hong Kong because of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 month agoNo-go Graham
SCOTLAND’S record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn’s Nations Championship fixtures with a bicep injury. The 29-year-old Edinburgh winger,...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRevenge for Japan in Nations Cup win
By SAM JACKSON EDDIE Jones’ Japan beat Fiji 20-15 to claim the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time since 2019....
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSamoa swept aside by Spain
By SAM JACKSON Samoa ............. 21pts Tries: Savelio 44, 53, Falaniko 66 Conversions: Leiataua 45, 54, Pati Ah Cheung 66 Spain...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRampant Fiji show no mercy
By BEN MORRIS Fiji .....................54pts Tries: Nailolo 8, Qoro 11, 29; Ralivanawa 34, 39; Neivosa 36, Sorokacika 51, Duva 68 Conversions:...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDix keeps Dutch on course
By SAMANTHA EMMA Brazil................ 15pts Tries: Kochhann 5, Barth 72 Conversion: Kochhann 5 Penalty: Kochhann 53 Netherlands ... 17pts Tries: Mulling...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSpain look to kick on after Japan win
PREVIEW...Spain v Fiji Today. Kick-off 5.30am, Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong SPAIN begin the WXV Global Series Challenger campaign...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoExeter lock Linde leads Netherlands
PREVIEW... Netherlands v Samoa Today. Kick-off 12pm Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong forward África THE Netherlands and Samoa open...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoKolisi calls for NFL to help grow the game stateside
■By SAM JACKSON SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi wants NFL teams to “buy into rugby” in an effort to expand the sport...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoFin Smith: Northampton Saints must go on the front foot
Fin Smith says Northampton Saints must forget about defending their Prem crown and instead focus on improving as they target back-to-back...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJack van Poortvliet confident that Leicester Tigers can deliver Prem success next season
Jack van Poortvliet has had a whirlwind summer but is back with Leicester Tigers determined to turn last season’s semi-final heartbreak...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoCaluori played through the pain
■By SAM JACKSON SARACENS wing Noah Caluori has revealed that he spent the back half of the season playing with a...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 months agoParry to miss the big kick-off
Super Rygbi preview ■By ROB COLE THE Super Rygbi Cymru season kicks off on Saturday although missing from the action will...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoKoroibete joins Ospreys
OSPREYS have signed former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete. The 34-year-old, who won the last of his 63 Australia caps against New...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMoreno is Red Bulls’ 25th new signing
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Argentina prop Francisco Moreno on a one-year deal. The 24-year-old tight-head will join up with Pumas...
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Features
/ 2 months agoIreland ace Crowley out until 2027
NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks
Brendan Gallagher makes the case for the often-overlooked 1996 All Blacks as the greatest team he has ever seen, 30 years...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoGeorge Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England’s 2027 World Cup push
George Kruis believes Courtney Lawes could play a key role in England’s 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign after being impressed by...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNewcastle move for Fiji hooker
Strong: Zuriel Togiatama on the ball for Fijian Drua against Queensland Reds PICTURE: Getty Images NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Fiji...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoSpreading the wealth? That’s not how I see it
IT IS not necessarily Gianni Infantino’s fault that he looks suspiciously like a Bond villain, but the FIFA president’s undisputed claim...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoNick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go…
Nick Easter calls for the RFU to scrap its overseas eligibility rules, arguing England should be free to select their best...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoPeter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick
Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJames Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move
James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoWinters: I see no signs of progress
■By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER England flanker Peter Winterbottom believes Steve Borthwick’s side have shown no clear signs of progression despite recording...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoKruis helps raise funds for charity
FORMER England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record after completing a gruelling...
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Letters
/ 3 months agoPlayer welfare ignored in rugby’s dash for cash
THE July launch of rugby union’s Nations Championship proved an interesting playing success with some thrilling Test encounters obscuring a flawed...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSorry, Steve, but we can’t avoid this…
IN their eight matches to date this year, England have collected more cards than France, Scotland, Ireland and Italy combined over...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoEx-England lock George Kruis helps set Rugby Sevens world record after 28-hour challenge
Former England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record for the longest men’s...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 months agoFin Smith urges England to keep building after attacking breakthrough
Fin Smith believes England’s attack is starting to click after their Nations Championship summer but says they must keep improving when...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland & Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury
England wing Noah Caluori says he will come back “stronger than before” after undergoing wrist surgery following a breakthrough season for...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoTownsend has put Scotland on the up
SCOTLAND’S promising performances in their first three Nations Championship matches seem to have gone under the radar a little. A fine...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoYou’re quite right, Ben, that was brutal
ENGLAND’S Ben Earl is spot on when he says England’s travel schedule during the Nations Championship has been ‘brutal’. Playing three...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoLet’s see a little more action in South Seas
YES, it’s all about the money. But ask yourselves this: if you were a rugby nut living in the Pacific Islands,...
Autumn Internationals
Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Autumn Internationals
England captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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