All posts tagged "France"
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoFive key talking points from the Six Nations: Steve Borthwick turns a corner
By Charlie Elliott Following another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, during which England managed to get a famous win over...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations TOTW: Fin Smith unbelievable in first Test start
The surprise of the week came at Twickenham when England managed to get a last-gasp win over France in Le Crunch, but there...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoThe Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France
From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPhil Dowson: Don’t push Premiership salary cap too hard
By Paul Rees Phil Dowson has joined Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton in questioning the Premiership salary cap increasing at a...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGeorgia’s call for stronger opposition
By Brendan McGilligan The president of the Georgian Rugby Union Soso Tkemaladze believes they have ‘outgrown’ the Rugby Europe Championship. Georgia...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe must up-speed the novices, says Henry Slade
By Adam Hathaway Henry Slade admits England have been learning on the job and it is up to older heads to...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: England ecstasy as Fin Smith seizes the day against France
By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 26pts Tries: Lawrence 36, Freeman 58, Baxter 70, Daly 79 Conversions: M Smith 36,...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: French errors open the door for England
By Paul Rees It was like Messi blazing over in front of an open goal, Virat Kohli holing out in the...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Steve Borthwick deserves credit for his brave calls in England’s win over France
By Brendan Gallagher Time to tip a hat in the direction of England coach Steve Borthwick who bit the bullet hard...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Italy hold on to leave Wales with little hope
By Brendan Gallagher Italy .................................... 22pts Try: Capuozzo 20 Conversion: Allan 21 Penalties: Allan 7, 29, 34, 61, 74 Wales ..................................15pts...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Heads must roll for Wales, if not today, then very soon…
By Peter Jackson Just when the Red Dragon Brotherhood thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse, their team duly plunged through...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations Preview – Time for Scotland to make that leap against Ireland
By Paul Rees Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm. Murrayfield It is tempting to pitch Scotland’s clash with Ireland at Murrayfield...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLukhan Salakaia-Loto’s ready to do battle with the British & Irish Lions
By Paul Rees Coach: Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has credited Northampton with resurrecting his Test career as he looks forward to...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoJeremy Guscott: Huw Jones leads way for British & Irish Lions’ early starters
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week The opening round of the 2025 Six Nations was the first opportunity...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU20s Six Nations: George Timmins turns on the power as England’s chariot gathers pace
By James Orpin England ........................... 27pts Tries: James 11, Penalty 23, Hanson 80+2 Conversions: Coen 11, 82 Penalties: Coen 30, 55...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoU20s Six Nations: Wales finally end their away day blues as Roberto Fasti fluffs his lines
By George Wellbelove Italy .......................18pts Tries: Ducros 15, Casartelli 39 Conversion: Fasti 40 Penalties: Fasti 1, 54 Wales ................... 20pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBill Sela: Afterwards, we didn’t talk – we were all drained
BILLY SELA - ENGLAND U20 & BATH TIGHTHEAD Walking onto the Rec pitch, France were staring us down so we knew...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFreddie Steward, take a tip from the best…
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoLet us permit No.8s freedom of expression
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed The great and good of World Rugby are clearly intent on turning scrum-halves into the...
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Features
/ 2 years agoEngland must keep believing
>> PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY STEVE BORTHWICK’S MEN KEEP FAILING TO GRASP THE NETTLE - AND SAYS IT IS NOTHING...
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Features
/ 2 years agoChris Lilley – I did fulfuil my dream of playing at Twickenham
My Life In Rugby - Chris Lilley, the former Bath & Somerset prop My biggest claim to fame is I got...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoUSA Rugby: The sleeping giant struggling to wake
In the US, rugby is now ready to converge with the American passion for sports to produce a major new sport...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNaval officer who was sunk by RFU
IT’S been a tad busy of late with much to discuss but the recent passing of former RFU secretary Tony Hallett...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: England need best players on in last 20
By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game An exciting time in rugby with the start of the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations Predictions League: Round Two with Brett Igoe and The Rugby Analyst
Ahead of round two, the boys from the podcast, alongside this week’s guest, Irish analyst Brett Igoe and YouTube’s Rich Isaac...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMaro Itoje rejected offers from French clubs to fulfil England ambitions
Maro Itoje has revealed that he turned down lucrative offers from French club rugby due to his unfulfilled ambitions with England....
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoFive key talking points as England prepare to host France in Six Nations
England host France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday with the aim of reigniting their Guinness Six Nations title bid after falling...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoFin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France
England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoU20s Six Nations: England vs France Match Preview
By Conor McLarnon England U20s look to continue their impressive start to their Six Nations campaign as they take on France...
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Podcast
/ 2 years agoPODCAST (S4, E21): Six Nations opening round reaction + blockbuster R2 preview with Brett Igoe
Three home wins marked the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France thrashed Wales, Scotland conquered Italy and Ireland saw...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for Six Nations clash with Italy
Wales are hopeful that back-row forward Aaron Wainwright could be fit for their crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy despite...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoEngland’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations
Cadan Murley has been ruled out of England’s clash with France on Saturday with a foot problem that could rule him...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoAntoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star
Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoGareth Thomas – A Dark Horse for the British & Irish Lions?
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports There is a lot of excitement whenever the Six Nations rolls around, but when it’s a...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Best brothers of all time
By Charlie Elliott After Tom and Ben Curry became the first set of twin brothers to play in a Six Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Biggest stock risers and fallers
By Charlie Elliott A topsy-turvy start to the 2025 Six Nations led to some surprising stars announcing themselves on the biggest stage, with some...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Five changes England need to make next weekend against France
By Charlie Elliott After a good performance in the first half, England faltered against Ireland and succumbed to a comfortable defeat, despite the...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations Team of the Week: France run riot against Wales
While the opening weekend of Six Nations action was not entirely surprising in terms of results, with all three favourites winning, the nature...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSteve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving
From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe don’t want to finish bottom of the Premiership, says Rob Baxter
By Paul Rees Rob Baxter wants Exeter to avoid an end-of-season relegation play-off on merit, not because the Championship winners do...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBrotherly advice is a big help for Tom Willis
By Adam Hathaway Tom Willis felt an outsider the first time he pitched up in England camp but now the Saracens...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations – England wilt in Dublin’s red hot furnace
By Nick Cain Ireland............................... 27pts Tries: Gibson-Park 35, Aki 52, Beirne 64, Sheehan 72 Conversions: Crowley 65, 73 Penalty: Prendergast 56...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoOnce again, England blow their chances
By Paul Rees England continue to find ways to lose. As in their previous six Tests against tier-one opposition, they led...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFin Smith looks like a starting 10 to me, with Marcus Smith on the bench
By Brendan Gallagher There is no justice in this world and, despite the magnificent efforts of the other 28 players on...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France
By Brendan Gallagher France................................ 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19,...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWales must face up to Italy challenge – Warren Gatland
Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales must front up in Rome on Saturday after crashing to a record Six Nations loss...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIn Rome, Warren Gatland will face his day of destiny
By Peter Jackson The last time Wales were reduced to a state of such pointless poignancy, they sacked their head coach....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoJeremy Guscott – France have a Grand Slam look about them
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week The 2025 Six Nations will tell us whether France are fully over...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU20s Six Nations: France run nine tries past overpowered Welsh lads
By James Harrington France................63pts Tries: Akrab 3, 40; Pacome 27, Mousques 50, 56; Brau Boirie 54, Taccola 71, Llaveria 77, Jabea...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJack Bracken: One challenge was to do some Irish dancing
Jack Bracken - England U20 & Saracens Winger With my dad being born in Dublin, it made Thursday night’s win even...
International Rugby
Maro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
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