All posts tagged "France"
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 year agoGreen is glad to be back at Quins
SCRUM-HALF Max Green has returned to Harlequins on a season-long loan as injury cover. The 29-year-old spent the 2023-24 season at...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 year agoU18s face triple challenge in South Africa
ENGLAND U18s start their summer tour of South Africa on Friday against Georgia. Jonathan Pendlebury’s side then take on France and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoThe Best Bookies to use for Betting on Rugby Betting
Despite not being as popular as football or horse racing, rugby betting is still a prominent attraction to punters and whatever...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoEngland’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain
England flanker Abi Burton will make her first Test start in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against Spain in Leicester. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoQuestioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia‘s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: Top Five most controversial endings in rugby history
There have been countless times where a game of rugby has ended in controversial fashion, with one side feeling hard done...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not
Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...
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Features
/ 1 year agoIan Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top
My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake
I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...
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James Harrington
/ 1 year agoFrench Column: Ten players who could hit the spot in ProD2
It's high summer in France – not that you’d necessarily know it given the weather over recent days, which has been...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoEmily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups
England centre Emily Scarratt will become the first Red Roses player to take part in five World Cups after she was...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoZoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby
England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry prove doubters wrong for British and Irish Lions
One of rugby’s biggest events returned this weekend, with the British and Irish Lions playing out their first Test against Australia...
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Summer Tours
/ 1 year agoEngland 40-5 USA: Steve Borthwick’s side seal Summer Series sweep in lightning-affected contest
England battled delays and disruption to round off a summer tour clean sweep with a commanding 40-5 win over the USA...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle
After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand 29-19 France: All Blacks put on burners to down France
New Zealand ................. 29pts Tries: Jordan 21, Lienert-Brown 42, Kirifi 58, McAlister 75 Conversions: McKenzie 22, 43, 76 Penalty: McKenzie 30...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place
Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship Roundup: England recover from early Streeter dismissal
Monday Roundup England dismantled Wales 51-13 on Monday to reach the fifth-place playoff final. Despite going down to 14 men after...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: England’s aim must be 2027 World Cup final
Paul Rees says that Steve Borthwick's men must build on their series success in Argentina, and aim for glory at the...
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Features
/ 1 year agoCuts are an admission of failure
THE goings-on in Wales bring to mind the book Agatha Christie said was the one she found the most difficult to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBordeaux get a hard start against the Bulls
Champions: Bordeaux Begles celebrate CHAMPIONS Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: France v the British and Irish Lions would be a stretch
Suddenly, rugby’s 24-hour news cycle is full of chatter about a French seat at the British and Irish Lions table. Abdel...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTier Two nations given second-class care
IMAGINE, if you have nothing better to do, a top-of-the-bill catchweight bout between recent world champion Tyson Fury – a favourite...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGloucester’s all-time XV: Heroes to rock the Kingsholm
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Wales, a once-proud nation with nothing to offer for the British and Irish Lions
When the Lions last won a series in Australia, they picked a starting team borrowed so heavily from one small country...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoA class act from old Tiger Bay
CARL Smith arrived in Cardiff from St Kitts as a boy and survived the culture shock to make a name for...
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Features
/ 1 year agoPeter Winterbottom: To win a series in Argentina is huge
Ben Jaycock catches up with legendary openside Peter Winterbottom to discuss his thoughts on England’s win over Argentina, the back row...
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James Harrington
/ 1 year agoFrench Colummn: Bayonne in the fast lane for No.9 Leo Coly
It was mid-August last year – the 13th, to be precise – when Racing 92 suddenly confirmed their highly rated and,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFrance unbeaten after overcoming England
By BEN JAYCOCK FRANCE U20 finished unbeaten for the second year running in the Six Nations Summer Series after a pulsating...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: Were the Springboks tactics against Italy genius or too far?
South Africa have split opinions this past weekend with a couple of new tactics implemented, that push the limits of what...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: All Blacks dominate in big win over France
International rugby action took place for the second weekend in a row over the past few days, with the Summer Series...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTaniela Tupou makes most of Joe Schmidt’s message ahead of British and Irish Lions Tests
Taniela Tupou revealed a message from Joe Schmidt sparked the recovery that saw him named in the Wallabies squad for the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt may force British and Irish Lions to move on
Joe Schmidt will be hailed as a miracle man if the Wallabies succeed in blindsiding the Lions to edge the forthcoming...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand 43-17 France: All Blacks are too good for fragile Les Bleus
New Zealand .................43pts Tries: Roigard 13, Savea 22, Taylor 28, Vaa’i 35, Jordan 53, Ioane 61 Conversions: B Barrett 14, 36,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: No more talking, it’s time for the British and Irish Lions to roar…
Paul Rees says that, unless Joe Schmidt has been cultivating a banana tree, the Lions are unlikely to slip up The...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNewcastle’s Best XV: Falcons set to rule the roost
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCoen calls for a big final effort
■ By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND fly-half Ben Coen says the pain of missing out on a semi-final spot at the World...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoTuipulotu hat-trick is not enough as Argentina grab the last spot
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Kepu Tuipulotu scores against Australia BATH hooker Kepu Tuipulotu scored a hat-trick as...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Northampton Saints paid the price for battling on two fronts
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Northampton Northampton Saints finished two...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWorcester set to return with Coventry derby clash
WORCESTER Warriors’ first game back in professional rugby will be a derby at home against Coventry on the opening day of...
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Features
/ 1 year agoJeff Probyn: Steve Borthwick has to rethink his England squad
Last week the England rugby team showed some character in their game against Argentina that has been missing in many of...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoFrench Column: Top c14 lubs getting back in the swing
The Top 14 final brought the curtain down on the 2024/25 French rugby season just 15 days ago, with Toulouse lifting...
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Features
/ 1 year 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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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoBen Stevenson is the latest to leave Newcastle Falcons
Wing Ben Stevenson is the latest player to leave Newcastle Falcons after agreeing a two-year deal at RC Vannes in France,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDavid double leads the way for England
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a remarkable second-half comeback to maintain their unbeaten record in the U20 Women’s Six Nations Summer...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
Following some big games last week, teams playing in series now have a good gauge on their opponents, and those touring will have acclimatised to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWeekend Talking Points: Final audition for the British and Irish Lions
The dust has now settled on the summer’s first weekend of international rugby, and now teams get to do it all over again. ...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoThe most famous rugby stadiums in the world
Rugby is a sport with a rich history and huge popularity, especially in Great Britain. Famous arenas where key matches are...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Wales’ streak continues and George Ford makes history
With rugby’s Summer Internationals starting throughout the weekend, there were some interesting storylines surrounding the teams and players involved. It was almost an endless...
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Summer Tours
/ 1 year agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: George Ford shows class in 100th Test appearance
The Summer Internationals started on the weekend, with plenty of northern hemisphere teams heading down south and playing against some of...
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