All posts tagged "Ireland"
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International Rugby
/ 2 days 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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Columnists
/ 2 days agoJeremy Guscott: Les Kiss puts life into refreshed Australia ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoUlster grab a share of spoils
Ulster ..............26 Munster ..........26 ■By JACK JONES IRELAND centre Stuart McCloskey scored at the death to earn Ulster a share of...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBruce out for a World Cup bonus
■By CHRIS COLLYER Focused: Coventry fly-half Bruce Houston COVENTRY fly-half Bruce Houston has set his sights on facing England at the...
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Features
/ 6 days 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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Latest News
/ 1 week 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 week 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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Jeremy Guscott
/ 1 week 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 week 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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Latest News
/ 1 week agoFrawley double is just the job
By MARK RICHARDSON Benetton ........19 Connacht ........22 CIARÁN Frawley marked his Connacht debut with two tries, including a dramatic late winner,...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week 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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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoSaracens pay for Venter’s silence
IT can be only a matter of time before Brendan Venter’s vow of silence prompts speculation of his having been spotted...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoEngland A add Ireland and Chile to fixture list
ENGLAND ‘A’ have added two more fixtures to the 2026-27 season, hosting Ireland XV at Exeter’s Sandy Park and Chile at...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Cracking America looks like a massive task ahead of 2031 Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain questions whether World Rugby has done enough to set the 2031 Rugby World Cup up for success in the...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoIreland look to get back on track
Ireland v Japan Today. 12.45pm IRELAND have made six changes for today’s clash with Japan as Scott Bemand’s side look to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWales 24-26 USA: Freda Tafuna power show too much for the Welsh
Freda Tafuna’s hat-trick proved decisive as the United States fought back to edge past Wales in a thrilling encounter.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks 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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Latest News
/ 2 weeks ago600 enjoy veterans day at Tynedale Park
TYNEDALE welcomed more than 600 players to Wooden Spoon’s annual Vets Fest yesterday. Teams from Britain and Ireland took part in...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFlanker Verling makes Ireland debut
Preview Ireland v USA Today, 1.45pm By BEN JAYCOCK IRELAND will hand Jemima Adams Verling her Test debut when they open...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoEight-try Italy take charge early on to cruise past Japan
By HOLLY DAISY Italy ....................55pts Tries: Muzzo 3, 79; Frangipani 7, D’Inca 24, Vecchini 28, Duca 31, Minuzzi 46, Sgorbini 60,...
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Features
/ 3 weeks 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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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoMajority of Americans just don’t rate rugby
WORLD Rugby’s suggestion that Ireland and Italy take their Six Nations fixture trans-Atlantic fell on predictably deaf ears in Dublin and...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRossi times it well to make the difference for Grenoble
THERE are numerous better-known players in French rugby’s second-tier ProD2 than Grenoble’s 28-year-old squad hooker Lilian Rossi, who has played 95...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoO’Gara’s staying until 2031
LA Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has signed a contract extension until 2031. O’Gara arrived at the club in 2019 after...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style
Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead...
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Features
/ 4 weeks 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.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoIreland have no plans to play 6N in US
IRELAND say there are “currently no plans or discussions” about playing a Six Nations match in the United States. World Rugby’s...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoQuirke has his sights on England
SCRUM-HALF Raffi Quirke hopes his move to Newcastle will help him force his way back into the England reckoning. Quirke says...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoA-team set to tackle Pumas
ENGLAND A will return to action in November, with Mark Mapletoft’s side set to take on an Argentina XV at the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRFU to extend England boss Steve Borthwick’s deal to 2028 ahead of World Cup
Head coach Steve Borthwick will have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations to avoid uncertainty around his future...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 weeks ago“If England attack like they did against France they can take it to any opposition”
It’s also fair to say that Australia and Argentina are better in some positions than England. On their best day, England...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoIreland targeting a clean sweep
FIONA Tuite-O’Sullivan believes inspiration provided by Ireland’s leading female athletes can help drive Scott Bemand’s side into a new era as...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
JACKLEWIS NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FLANKER NORTHAMPTON Saints flanker Jack Lewis has no intention of allowing his age to slow him down as...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoRuck cleaners must have a clear mission
Olivier Klemenczak is needed to protect the ball from the Leinster poachers Ireland just about secure ruck ball. However, it is...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 weeks agoHunt sets sights on Lions tour
ENGLAND scrum-half Natasha Hunt is back from injury and desperate to prove she deserves to become a Lion next autumn on...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: South Africa and New Zealand in a class of their own? I don’t think so…
Jeremy Guscott rejects the idea that South Africa and New Zealand are in a class of their own, while praising their...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 month agoMadness of World Cup draw
THE idea of a 2027 World Cup in which the two leading teams in the world, South Africa and New Zealand,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoHansen impresses as Connacht cruise past Ealing
■By PETER CLARKE Connacht ..........26pts Tries: Van Wyk, Moose, de Buitlear, Treacy Conversions: Naughton (2) E Trailfinders ..14pts Tries: Hyde (2)...
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National League One
/ 1 month agoGreen hat-trick highlights Sale’s title aspirations
■By RICHARD ASHTON Rams ........................22 Sale FC.....................50 SALE signalled note of their League aspirations with an eight-try victory at Rams. The...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoEnglish rugby is all the poorer for destroying dreams
THERE has been much rejoicing of late in a little place called Spiesen-Elversberg over the football team’s sensational debut in Germany’s...
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Feature
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBath’s scratch side impress in defeat
By WILLIAM BULL Perpignan.......53 Bath.................. 42 BATH showed their strength in depth despite opening their pre-season campaign with a hard-fought defeat...
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Features
/ 1 month agoIreland ace Crowley out until 2027
NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoHansberry completes IRFU team
THE IRFU has completed its provincial coach line-up within the women’s national talent squad programme, appointing Craig Hansberry at Connacht, Matt...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary – I was so proud to be captain of my country
Kate Zackary, the former Exeter Chiefs, Trailfinders and USA back rower, reflects on her life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDjougang back on board
IRELAND IRELAND have welcomed back 57-cap prop Linda Djougang into their centrally contracted programme as Scott Bemand continues to build depth...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoKieran Marmion predicts big things for Bristol Bears next season
Kieran Marmion believes Bristol Bears can challenge for the Premiership title after injuries hampered their campaign last season, with the scrum-half...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoHenderson to miss start of season after hip surgery
ULSTER captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the new season following hip surgery. The 34-year-old missed the end of...
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Feature
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa
Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.
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