All posts tagged "Final"
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoI’ve never seen so many smiles at any tournament
International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament Steve Hill reports from Pamplona in Spain about an event supported by the European Commission and...
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Features
/ 8 months agoClaudia Moloney-MacDonald is back in the old routine
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is the first to admit that she could not see a path back to an England spot in time...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoWill Muir makes the most of his sevens training for England
Will Muir’s journey to a first England cap in La Plata started on the sevens circuit and it was even where...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoMaro Itoje: My British and Irish Lions Test place is not guaranteed
The rarified atmosphere of the Lions has driven Maro Itoje to raise his game on the current tour and made him...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoJamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell happy as they fall into step for British and Irish Lions
Jamison Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed. In...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJapan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time
Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Owen Farrell’s British and Irish Lions call-up shouldn’t cause discord
The furore surrounding Owen Farrell being brought into the Lions squad as a replacement for Elliott Daly has stirred the nepotism...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoLet’s hope AUNZ Invitational XV have some bite against British and Irish Lions
The best Lions itineraries are precision instruments, their component parts pieced together with meticulous attention to detail. There should be an...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoU20s World Championship: Baby Boks comeback sees England in trouble
England ...............22pts Tries: Weimann 8, Treacey 12, Bracken 33 Conversions: Bellamy 9, Coen 12 Penalty: Coen 38 South Africa ......32pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoIreland miss chance to get past Italians
POOL C ■ By SAM JACKSON Italy ....................18pts Tries: Casartelli 12, Gritti 59 Conversion: Todaro 60 Penalties: Todaro 36, 72 Ireland...............16pts...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoU20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it
We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Jack Willis makes the best of his chances in France
Has there ever been a better or impressive redemption story than Jack Willis? Two career-threatening ACL injuries, made redundant by Wasps...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoRamos deserves place at the top
THE question has been asked down the decades whenever and wherever the game’s best place-kickers have been discussed: pick one to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 months agoMa’a Nonu, 43, shows no sign of stopping
In other surprising – but rather more straightforward – contract news from France, it seems 43-year-old Ma’a Nonu is ready to...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLeading the British and Irish Lions: Will Carling Reflects on Pressure, Pride & Performance
Will Carling OBE is one of the most iconic figures in English rugby history. Appointed England captain at just 22, he...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMaro Itoje stamps his authority on British and Irish Lions in comfortable win over Queensland Reds
Maro Itoje stamped his authority on the British and Irish Lions with a commanding display as the Queensland Reds were overwhelmed...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoTop 14: Toulouse vs Bordeaux – The best French final of all time?
Toulouse beat Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 final over the weekend, in what was one of the greatest finals France‘s top league has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Diary: Mission to capture BIL on hold for now…
Henry Pollock, at 20, the youngest Lion on tour has been entrusted with looking after BIL the tourists’ cuddly mascot for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoClergyman who guided ’38 Lions
THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBali trip helps put Jess Breach in the right mood ahead of Women’s World Cup
Jess Breach has unfinished business when it comes to World Cups, but believes she is a very different person ahead of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ
At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: Grant Fox’s boy does him proud
At Lord’s in the summer of 1937, his maternal grandfather made half-centuries in both innings for New Zealand against England. At...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoReds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge
AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMathis ready to add some sparkle
NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMcCarthy’s out to turn things around
Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoJunior Lelos are determined to prove worth
GEORGIA GEORGIA aim to make history by advancing past the pool stage for the first time. Drawn in a tough group...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 9 months agoU20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering
Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoYorkshire make it a double top at Twickenham
Division 1 final By TIM JAMES Yorkshire...........29pts Tries: Patrick 3, Tharme 13, Stones 30, Taylor 44 Conversions: Taylor 4, 31, 45...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLeicestershire are ready for Sussex
Division 3 final preview Leicestershire v Sussex Today 11am LEICESTERSHIRE reached the final thanks to a 26-22 victory over Dorset &...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoHiggins looking to scale heights
Division 2 final preview E Counties v Durham Today 5pm EASTERN Counties are hoping to harness the momentum of their dramatic...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoStradwick delight as Kent hit a hat-trick
Division 1 By GARY FITZGERALD Top dogs: Kent celebrate victory at Twickenham yesterday Kent................................... 39pts Tries: Boon 9, Duiabe 13, Davies...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBowman’s boys set for a big show
Division 2 final preview Cheshire v Devon Today 3pm CHESHIRE and Devon clash at HQ today to determine who takes the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoHerts banking on forward power
Division 3 final preview Hertfordshire v Leicestershire Today 1pm HERTFORDSHIRE director of rugby Brett Mc-Namee hailed his side’s mentality ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs
Crusaders..........16pts Chiefs.................12pts The Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christchurch as the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 months agoNepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester
Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoGallagher Premiership Final 2025 attracts highest TV audience ever
The sold-out Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025 is officially the most-watched fixture in Premiership Rugby history. Across TNT Sports and ITV1,...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSuper Rugby Americas: Peñarol fight off incredible Dogos comeback to win title
Peñarol won their third Super Rugby Americas title in four years but were made to work for their victory by 2024...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again
Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoMichael Cheika – ‘I’ve never seen refereeing like that in my life’
Dan Cole was binned for a late challenge on Finn Russell, and Michael Cheika claimed his side got no change off...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMarco Bortolami replaces Paul Deacon at Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have appointed Marco Bortolami as head coach to replace Paul Deacon, who left the club on Wednesday having been...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Argentina selection’s bad news for British & Irish Lions
The devaluing of fixtures throughout the professional game is becoming a blight, and an understrength Argentina facing the Lions on Friday...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoExeter Chiefs’ Tommy Wyatt ruled out until 2026 with knee injury
Exeter full-back Tommy Wyatt will not play until 2026 after suffering a serious knee injury which requires surgery and will keep...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoBristol Bears dismiss any Wales move for Pat Lam
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam will not be Wales’ new head coach, says club chief operating officer Tom Tainton. Lam...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoTaylor is hoping Bucks will get it right this time
Gill Burns County Championship Division One Final Preview RACHAEL Taylor is chomping at the bit as her Buckinghamshire side prepare for...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoEvans sets his sights on a Twickenham three-peat
Bill Beaumont Championship Final Preview By BEN JAYCOCK KENT are playing for a hat-trick of Division 1 titles on Saturday when...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoCrusaders set up final clash with Chiefs
■By BEN JAYCOCK WILL Jordan scored a second half brace as the Crusaders edged out reigning champions, the Blues, 21–14 to...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoOne Way to Win: The Heol-y-Cyw Way
“There is only one way to succeed at anything: to give everything.” This powerful quote, the mantra of Heol-y-Cyw at the...















