All posts tagged "Ireland"
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/ 2 days agoBrookes signs for Munster
FORMER England tight-head Kieran Brookes has signed a two-year deal with Munster after two seasons with Top 14 side Perpignan. Stoke-born...
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Features
/ 2 days agoPaul Rees: England put on a show to take the heat off Steve Borthwick – for now
England produced a ruthless 11-try display to ease the pressure on Steve Borthwick, but Paul Rees warns the head coach’s problems...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoJapan 20-36 Ireland: Relief for Andy Farrell as the Irish get home
Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try and player-of-the-match display as Andy Farrell’s side overcame Japan to maintain their...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBeirne rues set-piece errors
WITH Dan Sheehan rested before next week’s match against New Zealand in Auckland, Tadhg Beirne captained Ireland for the first time...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoSouth Africa 42-28 Scotland: The Scots make Springboks fight all the way
South Africa withstood a stirring Scotland comeback to claim a hard-fought 42-28 victory at Loftus Versfeld and maintain their unbeaten start...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoMain issue is Borthwick’s selection
AFTER last week’s very predictable result and performance against South Africa, it’s noticeable that some rugby commentators (mostly former players) and...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 days agoSouth Africa vs England: Red Rose stick with winning formula
England face unbeaten South Africa for a place in the World Rugby U20 Championship final after naming an unchanged side for...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 days agoFrance vs New Zealand: Les Bleuets will be a big test, says Baby Blacks coach
New Zealand have made five changes for their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against unbeaten France as both sides bid to...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoUSA and Japan chase first victory
By JEAN BULL 13th PLACE SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW... Japan v USA Today. 5.30pm JAPAN have made eight changes for today’s 13thplace semi-final...
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/ 2 days agoIreland get late Molony boost
9th PLACESEMI-FINALPREVIEW... Ireland v Fiji Moday, July 13. 5.30pm IRELAND will look to finish their campaign on a positive note when...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoArgentina will be tough – Pringle
By SAM JACKSON Argentina v Scotland 5th PLACE SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 3pm, Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi FRESH from an impressive victory...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoIreland close on a high as classy backs run riot
By SKYE HOLLAND Ireland.............73 USA.....................22 POOL C CHARLIE O’Shea and Sean Walsh both grabbed hat-tricks as Ireland finished strong to claim...
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/ 2 days agoFiji keep their nerve to quell Spain revival
By SKYE HOLLAND POOL D FIJI U20 pulled off a comeback win over Spain to secure a first pool stage victory...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoEngland’s pool of talent is huge
Ex-Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi, below, tells Ben Jaycock that he believes England are failing to get the best out of one...
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Features
/ 2 days agoYOUNG GUNS
ALANPOKU SARACENS & ENGLAND U20 PROP Alan Poku admits he was shocked by his selection for the World U20 Championship but...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoAndy Farrell’s selection for Japan-Ireland Nations Championship clash shows one eye on the future
Andy Farrell has handed four players Ireland debuts for the Nations Championship clash with Japan as he looks to build for...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week agoEngland U20s ready for Argentina decider in Junior World Cup
England U20 are gearing up for a winner-takes-all clash against Argentina to book their place in the Junior World Cup semi-finals.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoAustralia 31-33 Ireland: Sam Prendergast seals Irish comeback
Ireland launched their Nations Championship campaign with a dramatic victory over Australia in Sydney after Thomas Clarkson’s late try and Sam...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoJapan 27-10 Italy: Japan have too much in reserve despite Eddie Jones absence
Japan saw off Italy in Tokyo despite head coach Eddie Jones being absent through suspension.
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/ 1 week agoIreland’s win was down to Goose
FORMER Ireland coach Philip Doyle, who died last week aged 61, was responsible for masterminding the biggest upset result in the...
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/ 1 week agoIreland make too many mistakes as Los Pumitas rule
■By BEN JAYCOCK In charge: Simon Pfister scores for Argentina POOL C ARGENTINA seized control of Pool C after overpowering an...
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/ 1 week agoArgentina next for England in decider
ENGLAND made it two wins from two at the World Junior Championship with a high-scoring victory over USA in Tbilisi, setting...
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Features
/ 1 week agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACFINCHSARACENS & ENGLAND U20 WING Saracens wing Zac Finch believes England have everything required to reclaim the World U20 Championship this...
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News Extra
/ 1 week agoSchmidt has no desire to be head coach again
AUSTRALIA boss Joe Schmidt says he has no desire to be a head coach again when he leaves his current position...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoCullen on his way out at Leinster
LEO Cullen will leave his role as Leinster head coach at the end of next season. The former Ireland lock will...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoTim Hoyt backs Fiji to spring Nations Championship shocks ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Fiji prop Tim Hoyt believes his side can pull off a few upsets in the new Nations Championship and do the...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGeorgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory
Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland 34-27 Ireland: Red Rose take time to get into top gear
England opened their account with a hard-fought win over Ireland after finding themselves two tries down inside six minutes.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoScrum will be key for Pumas
ARGENTINA RANKED fifth in the world, Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina aim to build on the progress made in recent seasons while also...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSchmidt preparing the way for Kiss
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA face one of the most significant years in their recent history, with a coaching handover already scheduled midway through...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoIt’s a UK base for Botia and Co
FIJI FIJI have high hopes of proving they belong among rugby’s heavyweights, but unlike every other team in the competition they...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoNations Championship: Ireland – Andy Farrell’s plans are disrupted by injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell’s plans have been rocked by injury ahead of their summer Tests against Australia, Japan, and New...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSavea: It’s an honour to lead
NEW ZEALAND INSPIRATIONAL back rower Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand into a new era under head coach Dave Rennie, his...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoChosoku style is the one for Eddie
JAPAN HEAD coach Eddie Jones is determined to implement his trademark high-tempo style against the world’s elite. Japan face a demanding...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoNations Championship: Scotland – Gregor Townsend insists it will be one of their toughest tours
Scotland face a gruelling summer itinerary against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji, and head coach Gregor Townsend is again leaning heavily...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWill Genia: Henry Pollock’s approach is so good for the game – I love it, he creates excitement
Ben Jaycock speaks to former Australia scrum-half Will Genia ahead of the Nations Championship
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland’s Marcus Smith opens up on ‘sleepless nights’ as he embraces changing role
Marcus Smith reflects on his England career, the “sleepless nights” caused by mistakes and adapting to a changing role under Steve...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: England should give Maro Itoje a break – and no argument
Jeremy Guscott argues England should end the uncertainty and give Maro Itoje a summer rest after a demanding year for club...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: It was a fitting end to James Lowe’s Ireland odyssey
Peter Jackson reflects on James Lowe’s emotional Leinster farewell, the contract dispute that ended his Ireland career and the challenge of...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBlow for Ireland as Caelan Doris forced to miss Nations Championship tour
Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July’s Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoTackle height lowered
RUGBY SHORTS TACKLING above the base of the sternum will be outlawed in the grassroots game globally after World Rugby made...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoUnder 20s World Championship: Wales – We can take the heat, says Richard Whiffin
Wales head to Georgia looking to build on the progress made under Richard Whiffin.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoPumitas gunning for their first title
ARGENTINA FOLLOWING last year’s bronze medal, Argentina will be hoping to secure a maiden age-grade title but they are in a...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoHill facing daunting task
USA THE United States return to the Championship for the first time in 13 years determined to prove they belong back...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Exeter Chiefs’ revival an example to us all
Brendan Gallagher examines Exeter Chiefs’ remarkable revival and asks why Test coaches so often insist successful rebuilds must take years.
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 weeks agoTop 14 final available to UK audience
A MAJOR late-season bonus for fans of French rugby in the UK – next Saturday’s Top 14 final will be streamed...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 weeks agoSlipper is back – at 37!
EXTRA NEWS AUSTRALIA prop James Slipper will come out of international retirment for the Nations Championship – and could keep going...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoLeinster vs Bulls preview: Evenly poised matchup takes Grand Final stage
Once again, the home of the GAA opens its doors to the Grand Final of the United Rugby Championship as the...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBath are stunned as Exeter Chiefs head to the Prem final
Exeter Chiefs stunned defending champions Bath 27-26 with a brilliant second-half fightback yesterday to reach their first Prem final since 2021.
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoNick Cain: ‘Project Shaun Edwards’ must be activated
In the last week, in the absence of any formal statement from the French Federation de Rugby (FFR), or France head...
Junior International Rugby
Lucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge
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Tuima signs for Tigers
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Paul Rees: England’s headless chickens end up getting roasted
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England U20s ready for Argentina decider in Junior World Cup
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