All posts tagged "France"
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSummer Internationals: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch for each series
Plenty of international series are starting this weekend, marking the official first weekend of the summer schedule. Some nations have already...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Henry Pollock and Joe McCarthy shine against Force as Ben White called up
The British and Irish Lions have played their first game officially on tour, a 54-7 win over the Western Force in...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSteve Borthwick: Argentina a tough challenge
England will need to show that they cope with Argentina’s transition game if they are to succeed away to Los Pumas,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoDasher Elliot Daly times it just right once again for British and Irish Lions
Elliot Daly has a knack of timing a run to peak form in a Lions year and has repeated the trick...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Some things to work on but, overall, lots of pluses for the British and Irish Lions
And so, without further ado, we should plunge straight into the Lions selection game trying to second-guess the starting line-up for...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso waiting in the wings for British and Irish Lions
It might be mid-summer and nearly 11 months into a never-ending season but, as England go to work in Buenos Aires...
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Features
/ 5 months agoFin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England
Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...
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Features
/ 5 months agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 months agoChris Hewett: Let’s hope Wallace Sititi can return to his best
So he’s crocked again, which is sad to the point of depressing. Like every other attention-craving spectator sport engaged in the...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPeter Jackson: Dazzling French duo, Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrye are creating history
Peter Jackson looks at the figures and reports that Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey are rewriting the record books Now that...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain get helping hand from French
There will be no quarter asked or given in Verona this evening at the Payanini Stadium when France – who have...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: How flanker Jacques Gasc enjoyed his moment in the spotlight
Jacques Gasc has died aged 75 and, although I am guessing it’s a name that will mean little to you, I’ve...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Fabian Holland poised for All Blacks debut
Is the suitably named Fabian Holland about to follow Tim Visser and Frans Ten Bos as a Dutchman playing top-level rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s search for players with the X-factor
Paul Rees looks at the names who might emerge during England's tour of Argentina and trials down under When the big...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoPeter Jackson: France’s locks have that international feel
France have given the All Blacks due notice of something new heading their way, a pair of locks imported from the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoHarlequins Best XV: A stylish team of the ages…
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 agoU20s World Championship: Battling England get ready to turn up the heat on Scotland
England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 2.30pm. Verona England U20s begin the defence of their World Championship crown this afternoon, taking on...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge
Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJeff Probyn: Building trust will be vital for Andy Farrell in the British and Irish Lions squad
As the Lions settle in Australia having played their first warm up game against Western Force, it has given head coach...
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Features
/ 5 months agoYoung Guns – Max Knight
Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoSteve Diamond’s call: Newcastle Falcons need to invest in boots on the ground
Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, starting with the bottom club Newcastle Falcons Newcastle finished bottom of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 months agoLeicester Tigers move for James O’Connor
Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoJames Harrington: Fabien Galthie’s squad will need to step up in New Zealand
After all the fuss from players and New Zealand Rugby, after the negotiations between union and league bosses, after the hints...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones‘ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoCharlie Elliott: Winners and Losers from Steve Borthwick’s England squad selection for Argentina & USA
Steve Borthwick has named his side to travel to the Americas this summer, ahead of their two Tests against Argentina and...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Los Pumas stun British and Irish Lions
The summer period is well and truly upon us, meaning that rugby is now shifting its focus to international fixtures. While...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso’s red card anguish in England loss to France
Steve Borthwick defended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after the wing saw red at Twickenham yesterday as England crashed to an agonising loss to...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoTom Willis can’t wait for Argentina challenge
It has been three years since Tom Willis had his rugby career and life turned upside down, but the England No.8...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoBath won’t be one-hit wonders, says Ted Hill
Ted Hill made his peace with beaten Leicester opponents when he marched into England camp last Monday and warned Bath are...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways
England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoI won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford
George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Don’t let Joe Schmidt take British and Irish Lions for a ride
The Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Contrary to the assurance given by Phil Waugh, the...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards
Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption
Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams
It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 6 months agoU20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time
England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoWe don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoMiranda looking for big step up
ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoMathis ready to add some sparkle
NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...
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Features
/ 6 months agoYoung Guns – Luke Griffiths
England U19s second row Luke Griffiths’ professional rugby career started with a bold LinkedIn message and a leap of faith to...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoJeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar
The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSam Matavesi’s delight as he returns to Camborne
In a moment rich with emotion and legacy, Camborne Rugby Club have secured the return of one of its own –...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 months agoNepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester
Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoAlex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina
Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTrevett following in Genge footsteps
By ROB COLE IF Hartpury College was the launch-pad for Ellis Genge’s career, then Clifton College has proved to be the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoCharlie Elliott: Analysing England’s debutants for France XV clash
This weekend’s England XV versus France XV match at Twickenham will be an important occasion for a number of reasons. One of the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details
This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoCharlie Elliott: The new Premiership rebrand – All of the details
The Premiership is set to rebrand itself to simply the ‘Prem’ from next season, as part of a plan to make...












