All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses selection! Six Nations 2026 + PWR insights ft Claire Thomas
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TNT Sports and BBC Radio...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoRFU: Cash will keep on coming in despite England slump
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney insists England’s current dismal form has not hit the union in the pocket and he is...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoLouie Hennessey: Wales are ‘dark horses’ for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Louie Hennessey has warned England to watch out for Wales in next year’s World Cup.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoSale Sharks vs Bath: Alex Sanderson wants his side to ‘put noses out of joint’
Sale Sharks’ title hopes may have evaporated but Alex Sanderson wants his players to “put a few noses out of joint”...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: RFU ‘whitewash’ is already under way
As a broadcast pundit, Chris Ashton provides many sharp insights on back play, but often, like many former internationals now in...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWomen’s Six Nations 2026: Meg Jones – There’s a lot more to come from England
Meg Jones will have an extra spring in her stride and bigger smile on her face when she walks proudly out...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPendlebury’s seeing signs of progress
TRP Hewett: Tandy has reasons to be more cheerful than Borthwick By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND men’s U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: 70,000 fans for Red Roses opener! Meg Jones captaincy + Women’s Six Nations ft Victoria Rush
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by No Woman No Try director...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 months agoWhat is the Nations Championship? Format, fixtures and how rugby’s new tournament works
The Autumn Nations Series is dead. Whether you think that is a positive or not, or even if you didn’t really...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoJeremy Guscott: Now is the time for England to learn to be streetwise
It’s been hailed as the best ever Six Nations because of its topsy-turvy nature, unpredictability, and exciting edge-of-the-seat stuff, as well...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoJohn Mitchell: Meg Jones is my choice for England captain for the Women’s Six Nations
Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after lock Zoe Stratford, who led the side to World Cup glory...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: Resolute Thomas Ramos shows England how to do it
The only team to go backwards in the 2026 Six Nations was England. Where every other nation had something positive to...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPeter Jackson: Louis Bielle-Biarrey has another record in sight
For his next exercise in shredding the Six Nations try book from A-Z, Louis Bielle-Biarrey will attempt to do something nobody...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPeter Jackson: 2026 Six Nations was terrific but, for my money, 2015 still best there has been
The stampede to acclaim the 2026 version as ‘the greatest’ Six Nations of all raises a pertinent question over the collective...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher: The rise of Italy lifted the whole Six Nations
You can make a decent case for 2026 being the best Six Nations ever – whatever ‘best’ means – but it...
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National League 2E
/ 4 months agoMaddison backing his girls to find a big finish
NEWS EXTRA ■By BEN JAYCOCK TRAILFINDERS boss Barney Maddison says his side are embracing the pressure of the PWR playoff race...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoEngland settle for third as France take title
U20S SIXNATIONS By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a spirited comeback but fell just short in a 31-28 defeat to Grand Slam...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoAfter three rounds, it all looked so easy…
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN WELL, that was a remarkable end to what turned out to be an utterly astonishing Six Nations,...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Best Six Nations ever? How does rugby crack America?
Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby analyst Sam Larner on this week’s Rugby Paper Roundup to reflect on what...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months ago2026 Six Nations analysis: What we learned from this year’s tournament
And breathe. After a whirlwind six weeks, the 2026 Six Nations has come and gone just like that.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoHeartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSix Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSix Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoToby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoFrance 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory
England climbed their way out of an abyss in Paris last night to come within a whisker of scuppering France’s chances...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPaul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish
The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoJeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats
Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoIreland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland
Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoDoris praises his big-match players
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoWales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again
After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoThis result means everything to the players, says Lake
AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 4 months agoWales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 4 months agoIreland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations
Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 4 months agoFrance U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoFast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected
THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they...
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Letters
/ 4 months agoWe need to select a ball-carrying 12
THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might...
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Letters
/ 4 months agoThis is why I fear for England’s weak underbelly
THE build-up to this Six Nations and how it as unravelled seems reminiscent of the 2015 RWC and, like the group...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Another one right in the eye for TMOs
It does not take an unusually sardonic soul, let alone a satirist measuring 9.5 on the Evelyn Waugh Scale of Savagery,...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoJansen leads way to down Scarlets
■By SIMON THOMAS Connacht ..........31pts Scarlets ............14pts Tries: Jansen 16, 38; Aungier 46, Barrett 57, De Buitlear 69 Conversions: Naughton 17,...
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Features
/ 4 months agoYOUNG GUNS
GEORGENEWMAN POSITION AND TEAM Exeter Chiefs and England U20s scrum-half George Newman possesses devastating speed – a trait that has quickly...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoJonathan Davies questions England training intensity after Six Nations defensive lapses
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSix Nations analysis: Can Scotland finally end their Dublin hoodoo? Or will Ireland prevail?
The general expectation amongst most Irish rugby fans before the first kick-off of the 2026 Six Nations was to see improvements...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Wales rising, England declining? Super Saturday Preview ft. Jonathan Davies!
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Wales and British &...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months ago2026 Six Nations analysis: Who takes the crown in this Saturday’s finale?
Three games, three teams in contention, but only one winner of the Six Nations. That is the prospect of this year’s...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months ago2026 Six Nations analysis: Where do England go from here after historic defeat to Italy?
It is not an overstatement to say that Saturday was one of the darkest days in recent English rugby history.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSteve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy
Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoScotland set up Six Nations nail-biter after electrifying victory over France
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match winning...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoAll off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on England’s Six Nations slide after another defeat
England set their sights on the Grand Slam but could end up with the wooden spoon.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoChris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style
New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must “modify” their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoDarcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title
Darcy Graham is confident his Scotland side can head to Dublin on Saturday and go home with the Six Nations title.
Junior International Rugby
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