All posts tagged "France"
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoRugby Championship 2025 Australia Preview: British and Irish Lions experience to benefit the Wallabies?
Australia go into this year’s Rugby Championship campaign with a fair bit of confidence after a strong series against the British...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: British and Irish Lions end Tour with a whimper
The British and Irish Lions finished their tour of Australia with a defeat against the Wallabies in Sydney, which meant that...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoWorld Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoMaro Itoje: These Lions tours shouldn’t work – but they do
Maro Itoje was a relieved man as he reflected on the Lions series win in Australia because he knew it might...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt’s bogus words jeopardise Lions’ future
There was a chance of three whitewashes taking place this weekend. The first was whether the Lions would claim a 3-0...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: This triple lock will give the British and Irish Lions longer life
Paul Rees looks into whether the Lions should stick with visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Who would have thought...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoEngland 97-7 Spain: World Cup worry after Marlie Packer is sent off
England .................97pts Tries: Feaunati 5, Packer 7, Rowland 10, 27, 44; Breach 17, Bern 31, 42; Shekells 39, Campion 48, Sing...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoRees-Zammit’s US dream a bridge too far
NOW that Louis Rees-Zammit has abandoned his American dream, Jordan Mailata stands alone at 6ft 8in and 25 stone as the...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoCharles Rylands: We need to build interest in Champ Rugby
With the announcement this week of the Prem Cup fixtures, I was gutted to learn that teams from the second division...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoHoney is happy to travel 500 miles for Scottish
By BEN JAYCOCK Long-distance player: Fraser Honey has joined the Exiles FRASER Honey admits the chance to step up to the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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...











