All posts tagged "France"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoEngland vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean
Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoPeter Jackson: The men who gave their todays for our tomorrows
“When you go home, tell them of us and say: For your tomorrow we gave our today.” – John Maxwell Edmonds,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoFormer captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia
Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...
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Latest News
/ 4 days 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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Columnists
/ 4 days agoJeremy Guscott: Steve Borthwick should let England have a go… the time is right
Jeremy Guscott urges Steve Borthwick to unleash England’s attacking talent against Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaching.
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoGeorgia in command as Canada blown apart
■By BEN JAYCOCK GEORGIA maintained their unbeaten record in the inaugural Nations Cup with a commanding 59-14 victory over Canada in...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoEngland said no to me – Edwards
DEFENCE coach Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year’s Rugby World Cup was turned down by...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoEngland must curb card fever
ENGLAND try again at Twickeham this afternoon to cure their chronic habit of leaving referees no alternative other than to reach...
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Features
/ 4 days agoMy Life in Rugby: Gary Graham – Scotland debut was ‘incredible’
Gary Graham, the former Jersey Reds, Newcastle, Carcassonne and Scotland flanker, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Top 14
/ 4 days agoCentres are the focus of attention
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE voracious French rugby recruitment rumour mill – as we all well know – never really stops,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJoe Marchant ready to fight for his England place after Sale Sharks return
The Sale Sharks centre is relishing the challenge of competing with Henry Slade and Will Joseph for a spot in England’s...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for England’s backs to prove their worth
Jeremy Guscott weighs up England’s midfield and backline options, urging Steve Borthwick to unleash his exciting attacking centres and reward their...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Easter: Steve Borthwick must decide on his best England team and give them a chance to run
The former England No.8 wants Steve Borthwick to settle on his strongest combination, with Henry Pollock given a regular starting role...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick has had plenty of time to prepare England
Nick Cain questions Steve Borthwick’s claims of limited preparation time, pointing to the experience within his England squad and the need...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoBlack Ferns on the march
■By PAUL SEDDON New Zealand 36 France................ 7 NEW Zealand completed a clean sweep of their WXV Global Series against France...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACJONES GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF ZAC Jones admits rugby was never his first love, but the Gloucester youngster is now...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks poised to lose a winning battle in the Nations Championship
Peter Jackson questions the Nations Championship format which could see the All Blacks win every match but miss out on a...
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Top 14
/ 2 weeks 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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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: The importance of Prem ‘marquee’ players is clear for all to see
Jeremy Guscott explains why the Prem’s marquee players justify their status, from Finn Russell’s influence at Bath to the value of...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick faces England reckoning as Prem defensive flaws exposed
Nick Cain argues England’s Prem clubs are not preparing players adequately for international rugby, leaving Steve Borthwick facing major questions over...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSaracens keen to keep Itoje on board
SARACENS are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at the StoneX. Midi Olympique claims European champions...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBilly Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers
The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: Champions Cup has lost its winning formula
Peter Jackson argues the Champions Cup has lost the magic that made it rugby’s premier club competition, with weakened pool stages,...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoGrass is greener in Ireland for Ulster new boy Benson
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON Jamie Benson playing for Ulster PICTURES: Getty Images JAMIE Benson signed off at...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBraxton stars for Black Ferns
By KATE RILEY France ..............12 New Zealand.. 31 TEENAGER Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a stunning solo try as New Zealand celebrated their...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoCanada 31-22 England: Sophie de Goede leads the way as Red Roses lose again
Sophie de Goede’s hat-trick helped Canada seal a historic series win as England’s attacking struggles and defensive frailties were exposed again.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoVicky Macqueen: Losing now could be best thing for England
Former England and Saracens full-back and ex-Leicester Tigers head coach Vicky Macqueen MBE explains why losing to Canada could be the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain’s Rugby World Cup bid must come first for 2035 – then Argentina in 2039
Brendan Gallagher examines the key voting rules and political hurdles facing Spain’s bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup, and why...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRichard Barrington hails Ampthill’s attacking start but warns toughest Champ tests lie ahead
The former Saracens prop believes Ampthill’s attacking game and set-piece have laid the foundations for a successful campaign, but insists their...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoTom Varndell: Christian Wade’s try-scoring feats in the Prem are so impressive
Tom Varndell reflects on Christian Wade equalling the Prem all-time try-scoring record, the evolution of the competition and the challenges facing...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoScotland arrange All Blacks warm up
SCOTLAND are set to play the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 27 years ahead of next...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
DOMHANSON SALE & ENGLAND U20 SCRUM-HALF DOM Hanson’s journey from the sidelines to scoring on his England Under-20s debut against France...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoWallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson
EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...
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Top 14
/ 3 weeks agoWard’s in as Galthie
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON France’s men’s rugby side, it is safe to say, is fairly well blessed with centres. Nicolas Depoortere,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview
Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 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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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: High-scoring Prem games are great – as long as they’re competitive
Jeremy Guscott weighs up the debate around attack and defence in the Prem, arguing that high-scoring games are good for rugby.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoGloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux
Chris Boyd admits Gloucester let a golden opportunity slip after drawing 36-36 with back-to-back European champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoLa Rochelle and Lions fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews
La Rochelle and Lions united in tribute to former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly in France on Friday...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoHistoric Lions day for women
THE British and Irish Lions will play a historic first women’s fixture when they face France – ranked fourth in the...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoPrendergast leads the Leinster fightback
■By TOM CLEMENT SAM Prendergast inspired Leinster to a commanding bonus-point victory over Clermont with a spectacular individual try as the...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoGloucester 36-36 Bordeaux: Cherry & Whites’ brave warriors hold off the champions
Will Trenholm scored twice off the bench as Gloucester matched the reigning European champions, with a late turnover helping the Cherry...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks ago‘We had chances to win that one’
GEORGE Skivinton admitted he was slightly disappointed that his side couldn’t hang on to secure a statement victory against the back-to-back...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 weeks agoBrilliant Jaminet denies Edinburgh
■By PAUL ROGERS Edinburgh .......17 Toulon .............27 MELVYN Jaminet scored 22 points as Toulon saw off Edinburgh on Friday night. Edinburgh,...
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
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