All posts tagged "France"
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoFrance can’t live with New Zealand power
New Zealand ..81 France...............12 ■By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand ran riot with 12 tries as they demolished France in Hamilton to...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Northampton Saints-Bath points fest failed my tea test!
The 18-try thriller at Franklin’s Gardens was undeniably spectacular, but did Saints’ 71-48 win offer too much entertainment and too little...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Gonzalo Tiesi – I treasure my time playing for Pumas
Gonzalo Tiesi, the former Argentina, London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle, London Welsh and Stade Francais centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoSanti Carreras inspired by his Bath dream of Champions Cup glory
Santi Carreras has dreamed of lifting European rugby’s biggest prize since watching the Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina, and...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoTribute to Foley
MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoTuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level,...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoI’ve just got to go for both Willis brothers
DREAMTEAM HENRY CLEMENT, THE FORMER WASPS, LEICESTER LIONS AND PLYMOUTH ALBION SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DEVONPORT SERVICES, CHOOSES THE BEST...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoRFU leaves Edwards with no other choice
SHAUN Edwards’ time as a consultant to the England Women’s world champions, which finishes at the end of this month after...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBruce Houston targets 2027 Rugby World Cup showdown against England after Coventry return
Coventry fly-half Bruce Houston has his sights set on facing England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup representing Zimbabwe.
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Old school know-how still proving hard to beat
Paul Rees looks at the growing number of players in their 30s who are still involved at the top level.
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Features
/ 1 month agoFit-again Metcalfe ready for Japan challenge
WALES full-back Nel Metcalfe is relishing her international return after a lengthy injury absence as Sean Lynn’s side prepare for their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: My road trip to France that opened up a new life
Brendan Gallagher revisits his European Cup road trip to Pau and Brive that sparked a 20-year love affair with French rugby,...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Rob Lewis – Promotion with London Welsh was ‘special’
Rob Lewis, the former London Welsh, Cardiff Blues and Birmingham Moseley scrum-half, who is now Luctonians director of rugby, reflects on...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoIt’s hard to make friends up north
THE seasons come and go in what used to be the Premiership now called The Prem, an abbreviation which can be...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoEdwards as far away as ever
SHAUN Edwards will be 60 next weekend. It is hard to believe that he had barely turned 40 when the RFU...
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Top 14
/ 1 month agoMignoni exit puts El-Abd in the shade
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN On his way: Pierre Mignoni has stepped down as Toulon director of rugby. Inset, Joe El-Abd PICTURE:...
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Features
/ 1 month agoWatch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again
The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRevealed: What Prem directors of rugby really think about the 2026-27 season ahead
Paul Rees reports on a Prem survey which asks what the top men at all 10 clubs think the 2026-27 season...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFerguson returns to coach England women
FORMER Northampton and Harlequins coach Matt Ferguson has returned to the England women’s set up in charge of the scrum and...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoWillis is voted the best in France
JACK Willis has retained his award as the best player in France, becoming only the second player to do so after...
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/ 1 month agoDelay for Fineanganofo
ALL Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo will delay his arrival at Newcastle Red Bulls until after next year’s World Cup. The 24-year-old...
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/ 1 month agoIosefa-Scott’s France link
EXETER Chiefs prop Josh Iosefa-Scott will likely move to France when his contract ends next summer. The 30-year-old tight-head has been...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Shaun Edwards is just the man for England
Jeremy Guscott believes Shaun Edwards could be useful to England head coach Steve Borthwick, with the former France defence coach now...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: It’s time for England to access all areas
Nick Cain takes the overseas eligibility debate a step further, arguing England should find a way to bring Jack and Tom...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoLawrence Dallaglio: Watch out for the South African teams in this season’s Champions Cup
James Harrington looks ahead to the new Champions Cup campaign and hears the former Wasps star Lawrence Dallaglio predict better things...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoWatson is pinball wizard at Castres
EVERYONE at Castres already loves Hamish Watson. The 59-cap Scotland international, swiped on a one-season deal by the Top 14 side...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks 24-34 Bristol Bears: Pat Lam’s side make it a hard road back for Courtney Lawes
Bristol Bears made an early statement in the Prem as Louis Rees-Zammit and Harry Randall both scored twice in a bonus-point...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEngland role for Edwards
SHAUN Edwards began his short-term coaching consultancy role with England women yesterday. The 59-year-old will work with current Red Roses defence...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoGreat to see Shaun
I COULD not be happier to see Shaun Edwards where he should have been many years ago – helping coach an...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: We need more action around elite club game
Jeremy Guscott wants more action around the elite club game, with a bigger and more competitive Prem needed to match the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoBoulard double ignites France
■By JESSICA SMALL France..............21 Canada .............. 5 EMILIE Boulard scored once in each half as a much-improved France beat the number...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Old dogs with bite find room in my Prem XV to watch
Brendan Gallagher picks the 15 players he’ll be keeping a particularly close eye on in the Prem this season, from old...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees’ 2027 Rugby World Cup countdown – A year out and all to play for
Paul Rees charts the state of the nations ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on October 1st,...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Jessica Watkins swaps rugby for a mission to the stars
Peter Jackson charts Jessica Watkins’ extraordinary journey from USA rugby international to NASA astronaut as she prepares to take command of...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Henry Clement – At Wasps, I felt like an imposter
Henry Clement, the former Wasps, Leicester Lions and Plymouth Albion scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoGalthie calls up the new Edwards
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FOLLOWING the drawn-out departure of Shaun Edwards – now working as a consultant with the Red Roses...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoNo-go Graham
SCOTLAND’S record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn’s Nations Championship fixtures with a bicep injury. The 29-year-old Edinburgh winger,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLions vs Leinster preview: Leo Cullen hands new faces chance to shine ahead of URC opener
Leinster open their URC campaign against the Lions as Leo Cullen begins his final season in charge.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoMaro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
Maro Itoje says he would welcome the chance to lead England in a Six Nations match in the United States, despite...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks’ Joe Marchant eyes up England return ahead of 2027 World Cup
Joe Marchant is determined to force his way back into Steve Borthwick’s England plans after returning to the Prem with Sale...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoUp front, Amy is the complete e competitor
FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND UNITED STATES BACK ROW KATE ZACKARY CHOOSES OSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: England boss Steve Borthwick in need of a plan at No.10 ahead of World Cup
Jeremy Guscott looks at England’s No.10 dilemma and why Steve Borthwick needs a clear plan ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoChaos rules as France snatch win in final minutes
By LISA THOMAS France...............29pts Tries: Grando 39, Boulard 43, Bourdon Sansus 55, Riffonneau 68, Feleu 74 Conversions: Arbez 44, Queyroi 68...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoScotland 14-66 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too good for Scots
Scotland were swept aside by a rampant New Zealand side at Hive Stadium, with the Black Ferns running in 10 tries...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoMy memo to RFU: Go and get Edwards
SHAUN Edwards is officially available to join England’s coaching set up for the 2027 Six Nations, and the World Cup. Edwards...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Brett Herron – I am proud I can call myself a Prem champ
Brett Herron, the former Ulster, Jersey Reds, Harlequins, Biarritz and Colomiers fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: England need all their best players available
Nick Cain revisits the debate over England’s overseas selection policy after contrasting views from Rob Baxter and Courtney Lawes have reignited...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup
Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.
Autumn Internationals
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Autumn Internationals
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