All posts tagged "France"
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRacing all set to raid Prem in hunt for prop
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER RACING 92 are looking at the Premiership to strengthen their squad next season and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCanucks face Chile in bid for RWC 2023
BRENDAN GALLAGHER CANADIAN rugby is invariably a roller coaster and never more so than during the week of their back-to-back World...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoDominici trophy will offer clubs a respite
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon meet Stade Francais in the weekend’s final Top 14 match this evening. The Sunday night game...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPlayer power puts pressure on players!
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER By all accounts, player power had much to...
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Features
/ 4 years agoBig personalties, big performances
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools EASTBOURNE College might not always be a pre-eminent force in the...
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Features
/ 4 years agoFive tries and the chop for Lambert
ONE of the more remarkable Eastbourne College alumni was Danny Lambert, the England wing who got dropped after scoring five tries...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoFly-halves on move are talk of the town | James Harrington
Clubs’ recruitment and retention plans never stop. No sooner have they closed the book on squad hires for one season, than...
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Features
/ 4 years agoSchreuder: Falcons have laid a strong foundation
By GARY FITZGERALD LOUIS Schreuder believes Newcastle Falcons can ruffle some more high profile feathers in the new season...starting with champions...
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Features
/ 4 years agoOld Deer Park waits for the Bennett thunderclap
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 4 years agoIf we had Battle of Gnoll now we’d all be in jail!
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER LIONS, WALES, NEATH, OSPREYS, RICHMOND AND BRISTOL HOOKER BARRY WILLIAMS Good memories: Barry Williams playing...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones open to all offers post World Cup
EDDIE Jones dropped his biggest hint yet that he will be leaving his job as England coach following the 2023 World...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSnowflakes beware – Cockers is here!
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE fanfare for Richard Cockerill’s arrival in the England camp as forwards coach...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe brooding Lamaison is victim of a bar brawl
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoHarlequins wing Louis Lynagh chasing spot in France …but who for?
TWICKENHAM hero Louis Lynagh has set his ambitious sights on playing in the 2023 World Cup – the question is which...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoMaro Itoje has the credentials to be England captain | Jeremy Guscott
INTERNATIONAL rugby these days is talked about in terms of World Cup four-year rotations, with every coach building towards the next...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAmps turn set-piece power into points to clinch win
By KEVIN MILLER Ampthill ..........40 Bedford ............38 AMPTHILL recovered from a first quarter bashing to clinch this keenly contested derby between...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoRonan O’Gara’s diamonds can come up trumps | James Harrington
James Harrington previews the new Top 14 season and sees promise in La Rochell's hopes of banishing heartbreak in the final
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoI’m delighted for Cheslin Kolbe, he deserves all the riches | Jeremy Guscott
The newest member of rugby's One Millions Pounds Club, Cheslin Kolbe warrants the rich rewards for his entertaining skillset
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoSean Fitzpatrick is talking heresy and real sense | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett on Sean Fitzpatrick's comments of how rugby can lead itself to greater growth by reducing international fixtures
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe magnificent men of England’s swinging 20s
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoThreat to pro rugby in Biarritz is very real | James Harrington
On paper, there was little out of the ordinary about Friday’s preseason friendly between impending Top 14 rivals Biarritz and Bordeaux....
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoJoke isn’t on fun figure Cockerill any more | Chris Hewett
Richard Cockerill in as England's forwards coach? Chris Hewett on a bullish Midlander transitioning into coaching
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Features
/ 4 years agoTigers tie up gives kids route through
Paul Rees finds out more about Nottingham’s new partnership with Leicester Tigers Nottingham were among the leading clubs in England 30...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWith these young stars set to break through, Eddie has real options this season
Class: Tom Parton playing for England U20 TOM Parton was one of four backs who started England’s 2017 World U20 final...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 4 years agoWho Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?
The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRichard Cockerill now in frame to replace Eddie Jones
Set to become England's forwards coach this week, where does Richard Cockerill's arrival leave England's plan for post-RWC2023
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Features
/ 4 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Jeremy Davidson: Beating the Boks was pinnacle of my career
Now running things up at Brive, Jeremy Davidson reflects on his time as a Lion
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Features
/ 4 years agoBelvedere specialise in producing truly greats
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby‘s great schools BELVEDERE College, like all Leinster schools, have always operated in the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years ago‘I want to compete with Marcus’, says Harlequins signing Tommy Allan
The Italy fly-half discusses his arrival at Harlequins this summer and the competition that awaits against Marcus Smith
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoCouncil steps in to take care of Beziers after Emirati takeover collapse | James Harrington
Thirteen months ago, you probably recall, a proposed mega-money takeover of French ProD2 side Béziers dominated the rugby headlines on the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNew Zealand 57-22 Australia: Rampant All Blacks race to record score
Ben Jaycock reports on the All Blacks claiming the Bledisloe Cup for another year
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoExeter Chiefs add two new signings to tight five
Exeter have confirmed the signings of overseas players Ryan McCauley from Australia and Sam Nixon from the Top 14
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoUnion game is on a hiding in Australia | Nick Cain
AUSTRALIAN rugby will always be measured against that of their closest neighbours – which unluckily for them happens to be New...
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Dream Team
/ 4 years agoDream Team: Former England scrum-half Dewi Morris
Former British & Irish Lions, England, Orrell and Sale scrum-half Dewi Morris chooses the best XV he has played with or...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoErasmus rant warps rugby’s core values, says top ref
By PAUL REES A TEAM of lawyers is preparing to defend Rassie Erasmus who faces a misconduct hearing after South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Premiership clubs in stand-off over players’ agent fees
Neil Fissler exclusively reports on a new feud developing between Premiership clubs and players' agents
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/ 4 years agoAdamson back at Blues from France
WINGER Dean Adamson, 28, has returned to Bedfo rd Blues following a year away at French ProD2 side Rouen, where he...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoBrookes in to power up Toulon set-piece | James Harrington
A Toulouse-like revival at Toulon doesn't look set to happen this season on paper
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoCan Jones Cultivate Winning Mentality with England?
England have put their faith in Eddie Jones to steer them towards the 2023 World Cup, despite their poor campaign in...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe Biggest Free Agents This Summer
Very few players remain with the same team for their whole career. When they do, they usually become legends. Players are...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoRassie Erasmus’ blunderbuss blasts all moving targets | Nick Cain
Rassie Erasmus' video was a clear indication of the effects severe pressure can have on national hero status, writes Nick Cain
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Room 101
/ 4 years agoCAMERON MITCHELL
ROOM 101 THE RICHMOND CAPTAIN AND OUT- SIDE CENTRE TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoTop 14 is favourite destination for Argentina’s Olympic star Marcos Moneta
Moneta was key to Argentina Sevens winning the bronze medal in Tokyo
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNow head analyst quits Eddie Jones staff
John Mitchell will be followed out the door by England head analyst Joe Lewis
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoPau-bound Daniel Ikpefan braves the crossover | James Harrington
After falling out of favour at Toulon, Ikpefan gets a shot at starring elsewhere in the Top 14 at Pau
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Features
/ 4 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Geoff Evans: Poisoned anchovies sabotaged my tour
Former British & Irish Lions centre Geoff Evans details a hellish night at the team hotel in 1974
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoRugby Matters: Wolves poised for World Cup return
Portugal appear to be on the brink of qualifying for their first Rugby World Cup since 2007
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoChile pay for lack of global standard
The state of rugby in Chile after they shocked Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying phase
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoAll Blacks tell Wales: We’re still coming OK
A major boost for the WRU as the All Blacks reiterate their commitment to the autumn Test at the Principality
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoFiji favourites but anything can happen
Jon Newcombe looks ahead to the men’s rugby Sevens competition at the Olympic Games which gets underway in Tokyo on Monday,...
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