All posts tagged "First Test"
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoSuperman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword
THE scrum battle in the first two Tests of the series between South Africa and New Zealand has been fascinating, as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoBlack Ferns run riot as South Africa taken apart
■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand continued their impressive form with an eight-try victory in their first Test meeting on South African...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoCardiff find their feet to edge out Worcester
■By BILL JENNINGS Worcester ........26pts Tries: Antsee 31, Miell 40, Reed 60, Taylor 79 Conversions: Reed 40, 60; Twelvetrees 79 Cardiff...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener
Will Jordan’s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea’s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoAnother blow for Rennie as Clarke ruled out of Test series
■By HARRY ROBINSON NEW Zealand have been rocked by another tour casualty as they prepare for the first Test against South...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoJapan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight all the way by Brave Blossoms
Les Kiss began his reign as Australia head coach with a hard-fought victory in Osaka as the Wallabies survived Japan’s late...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoJapan 15-42 France: Les Bleus overcome the Cherry Blossoms to lead the way for the north
France secured top spot in the Northern Hemisphere pool with a commanding six-try victory over Japan as Maxime Lamothe and Matthieu...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoArgentina 35-21 Wales: Pumas hold firm to keep the Welsh at bay
Argentina produced a clinical attacking display to beat Wales in San Juan, with Joaquin Oviedo scoring twice as the Pumas secured...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoGalthie is banking on energy
FRANCE HEAD coach Fabien Galthie is without players from the Top 14 finalists, Toulouse and Montpellier, for the opening match against...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 months agoScotland 28-69 France: The French demolish Scots to set up grand finale
France powered into a title decider against England after running in 11 tries in a ruthless victory in Edinburgh.
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoIreland 33-12 Wales: Power of the Irish is too much for the Welsh
Ireland’s forward dominance told as a peerless Aoife Wafer steered Scott Bemand’s side to a commanding victory over Wales.
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Aussies musn’t waste the Lions windfall
The Lions have bailed-out Australian rugby again, with the hugely profitable 2025 tour by the British & Irish outfit last summer...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoLions NZ tour dates confirmed
THE British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women’s tour to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 months agoFrance 48-33 Australia: The French take their time to get into right gear
France took their time getting going, but they put on their best performance of the autumn, condemning Australia to a 10th...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoNew Zealand 33-24 Australia: Cam Roigard steps up to lead All Blacks home
New Zealand made it 24 wins in a row over Australia at Eden Park to regain the Bledisloe Cup for yet...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoRecapping the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia
The British and Irish Lions returned to Australia for the first time since 2013 — and once again, they came away...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAustralia 38-22 South Africa: Springboks stunned by Wallabies fightback
South Africa ................22pts Australia .................... 38pts Tries: Arendse 4, Esterhuizen 13, Kolisi 18 Conversions: Libbok 5, 19 Penalty: Libbok 9 Tries:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoI want to be there for the 2029 Lions tour – Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan has been one of the stars of the Lions tour which finished yesterday in Sydney – and has already...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoAs we all well know, history is set in stone
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year ago‘The job isn’t done’ says John Dalziel as British and Irish Lions target a whitewash
The British and Irish Lions are aiming to sign off their Australia tour in style by delivering a series whitewash through...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoSione Tuipulotu: Andy Farrell gets it just right for the Lions
Sione Tuipulotu missed out on his Melbourne homecoming yesterday because of a hamstring injury but is still living the dream down...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPraise for Garry Ringrose after he withdraws from British and Irish Lions Test squad
Garry Ringrose made the biggest decision of his career on Thursday but proved health is more important than caps. The centre...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoHarry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions
Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoOwen Farrell named on bench for British and Irish Lions’ second Test against Wallabies
Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions‘ attempt at completing a series victory over...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTommy Freeman returns to scene of England debut in Lions Test opener
Tommy Freeman returned to the scene of his England debut yesterday as a Lion but admitted he never thought he would...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoLions Tour like a World Cup on steroids, says Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan finally climbed off the Lions start-of-tour treadmill at the beginning of the week as the tourists took a breath...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Richard Wigglesworth glad to work with Johnny Sexton
Lions assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has seen another side of Johnny Sexton on this Lions tour to Australia after years of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoMarcus Smith: Owen Farrell is a great help
Marcus Smith could have feared the worst when Owen Farrell pitched up in Australia as a Lions replacement – but claims...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoLiving with the British and Irish Lions: What really happens on tour
Sky Sports has released a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary that takes fans deep inside player preparations for the British & Irish Lions tour....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJamie George in as British and Irish Lions hit by double injury blow
Andy Farrell’s Lions suffered a savage double injury blow with hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie set to miss Saturday’s first Test and centre...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Felipe Contepomi committed selection hara-kiri against England
England deserved most of the plaudits lavished on them after their comprehensive four try 35-12 dismantling of Argentina last weekend. Fin...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions hoping Blair Kinghorn can resume training next week ahead of first Test
Blair Kinghorn faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions‘ first Test against Australia because...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoGeorge Ford joins 100 club in England victory over Argentina
George Ford became the eighth man to make 100 Test appearances for England in last night’s First Test victory against Argentina....
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoIreland 34-5 Georgia: Tommy O’Brien is quick to take charge for Ireland
Georgia ................ 5pts Try: Jalagonia 45 Ireland.............. 34pts Tries: T O’Brien 2, 8; Casey 41, Timoney 70 Conversions: Prendergast 3, 9,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSouth Africa 42-24 Italy: Italians make Springboks sweat
South Africa were made to work hard for this first Test triumph as Italy delivered a much improved second half performance...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: England must concentrate on a power game against Argentina
We are about to find out about the depth in England’s playing resources, and whether the Premiership produces enough players ready...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: How flanker Jacques Gasc enjoyed his moment in the spotlight
Jacques Gasc has died aged 75 and, although I am guessing it’s a name that will mean little to you, I’ve...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoAndy Farrell reads the riot act after ‘unacceptable’ British and Irish performance against Argentina
Bundee Aki revealed boss Andy Farrell read the Lions the riot act in the wake of Friday’s 28-24 defeat to Argentina...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan dies, aged 83
British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. McLauchlan earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’ for...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFamily day out for Graham Price
Graham Price and Ian ‘Ikey’ Stephens last joined forces on the international stage in the New Zealand winter of 1983, propping...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoIreland will be missing King as they face up to Wales
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Wales v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm, Rodney Parade IRELAND head to Wales today without star flanker Erin...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour
The British and Irish Lions will face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, Rugby Australia has...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKing’s rally to take the honours
by Tom Jeffreys King’s Glouc......29 King Edward’s..16 KING’S School, Gloucester staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat King Edward’s School, Birmingham...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEasterby keeps faith with Prendergast at fly-half
■ By PAUL REES IRELAND have kept faith with outside-half Sam Prendergast who will make his first Test appearance outside Dublin...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven
Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands....
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBen 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...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe 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 agoEverything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway
By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland is still my target – Ben Spencer
By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRed Roses show who’s No.1 with win over Black Ferns
By William Gupwell England women’s head coach John Mitchell says his side will take valuable lessons from the 24-12 win over...
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