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Autumn Internationals

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150th party nearly ends in tears for sloppy Irish

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland............................... 22pts Tries: van der Flier 23, Doris 49, G McCarthy 73 Conversions: Prendergast 50, Crowley 74 Penalty:...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Good to see the Eagles soaring again

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points - By Brendan Gallagher That's a wrap for the autumn...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

GB face Spain in Dubai quarters

NEWS EXTRA GREAT Britain men will face Spain in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens, the first leg of the 2024-25...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Williams ruled out

GLOUCESTER will be without Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams for the next few weeks after he injured his shoulder during the Autumn...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick needs to sort out defence

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Promising: It would be good for Asher Opoku-Fordjour to gain more experience...

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Autumn Internationals

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Ireland vs Australia – Autumn Nations Series Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Ireland prepares to host Australia this Saturday, both teams are coming off contrasting results. Under...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

England vs Japan – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England, currently on a five-game losing streak, is in a crucial position as they prepare to...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Scotland vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Australia head to Murrayfield in pursuit of a clean sweep in the autumn series, both...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Fiji cave in as Ireland find some firepower

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland............................... 52pts Tries: Doris 4, Van der Flier 14, 29; Hansen 40, 67; Aki 46, McCarthy 63, Kelleher...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Handle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully

PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

England need spark, says Nadolo

Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Wales vs Springboks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Wales? Daffodils, Dylan Thomas,...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Ireland vs Fiji – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Ireland are set to host Fiji at the Aviva Stadium for their third game of the...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Is James Botham the answer for Wales’ blindside flanker issues?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Even though Welsh rugby has endured some very dark days, many players are currently showing promising...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

A defiant Warren Gatland says he “absolutely” has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach. Speculation continues...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

S4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world

Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

James Botham: We have to stay positive

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run....

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International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

We are ready for a brusing encounter, admits Schmidt

Recalled: Samu Kerevi AUSTRALIA head coach Joe Schmidt feels that Wales will be “incredibly hard to beat” at the Principality Stadium...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Bears swoop for Jordan

BRISTOL Bears have signed Scotland’s Tom Jordan from Glasgow Warriors for next season. The 26-year-old was instrumental in Glasgow’s United Rugby...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Wales vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Nothing beats a crisp autumn afternoon in the Welsh capital, especially when Wales takes to the...

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International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Gregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol Bears

Gregor Townsend backed Tom Jordan to keep going from strength to strength after the new Scotland recruit agreed to join Bristol...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Warren Gatland ‘didn’t think there’d be this much pain’ in Wales rebuild process

Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure”...

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Podcast

/ 2 years ago

S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again

It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Joseph Sua’ali’i bursts onto the scene

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action has been dominated by teams from the Southern Hemisphere, with...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ioan Cunningham quits Wales

Ioan Cunningham has resigned from his role as Wales women head coach after three years at the helm. Wales won only...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Townsend: We’ll have to be at our very best

■By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v South Africa Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Murrayfield GREGOR Townsend may have several wins over South Africa...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

‘My school tour to SA changed me’ – Christ Tshiunza

Simon Thomas talks to Christ Tshiunza about his personal journey from Africa to Wales From Kinshasa to Cardiff, from Exeter to...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

The one-man choir whose class shone like a beacon

STEVE Bale had more, far more than a voice worthy of the Albert Hall on the Last Night of the Proms...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Cuthbert: Wales have to deliver

Podcast By CHARLIE ELLIOTT ALEX Cuthbert says the pressure on Wales is huge ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series game...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Wales vs Fiji – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports All eyes will be on the Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Wales kick off their autumn...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

France vs Japan – Match Preview

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Gareth Anscombe says Wales will be wary of Fiji’s firepower

Gareth Anscombe has underlined the challenge facing Wales when they look to open their Autumn Nations Series campaign with victory over...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Darcy Graham ruled out of Scotland’s clash with South Africa with head injury

Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Scotland’s showdown with South Africa on Sunday after failing to pass head injury protocols....

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine

By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of...

By Charlie Elliott