All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers fend off interest for another international in their backline
After losing Jonny May to Gloucester, Tigers face another fight to keep hold of winger
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: The hustings buzz with the promises of Agustin Pichot
Nick Cain says the campaign to become World Rugby chairman is verging on ageism
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ex-Canada, Sale, London Welsh and Esher utility back Phil MacKenzie
Three relegations haven't dampened the Canadian's outlook on his time in English club rugby
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMunster prop James Cronin given one-month doping ban after pharmacy mix-up
Wrong medication leads to Cronin testing positive for two prohibited substances
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby’s finest rushed to the battlefront and died heroes with VCs
FOR three decades or more before 1914 the young men of Britain and its extended Empire had been fighting generally good...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoCVC £300m investment into Six Nations put on ice
Deal between CVC and Six Nations put on hold until Test calendar becomes clear
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEllis is living proof of the old 80-minute rule
By PETER JACKS0N Going the distance: Ellis Genge played the full 80 for England against Wales during the World Cup warm-up...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoAxed star Larter still doesn’t know why
Even now after all these years Peter Larter still stands alone, the one English Lion who took a stand against terrorism...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThis test of strength can sway the series
2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION THIS WEEK... TIGHTHEAD Rock of ages:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWakefield leads charge as England claim four Grand Slams in the 20s
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union In the immediate aftermath of World War...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoQUINS DOMINATE THE NEW MIDDLESEX SEVENS COMPETITION
A MAJOR development in the 1920s was the establishment of the end-of-season Middlesex Sevens which were organised by a London Scot...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoUSA are shock star turn at two Olympics
IN THE early 1920s the USA proved the unlikely winners of two Olympic rugby titles, beating France on both occasions. In...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 6 years agoGatland’s plan for Lions to play at Twickenham ‘nonsense’, says Willie-John McBride
"I think it’s scandalous that the Premiership clubs in England are dictating the future of the sport" - Lions legend McBride
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCoventry were just half an hour from closure
Future looks good: Peter Rossborough watches his beloved club A s a supporter, player, captain, coach and leading club official, Peter Rossborough...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGibbs makes his mark and Lions take series
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
/ 6 years agoLions Tour contenders RANKED – England’s No.1 Joe Marler can stymie Malherbe
Ireland prop Cian Healy does not make the list of looseheads...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoQ&A: Gareth Steenson – I don’t know why there aren’t many Exeter players in the England squad
Read our in-depth interview with the Exeter Chiefs stalwart, who doesn't know if he'll be at Sandy Park next season
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNewcastle Falcons Test star to leave despite promotion back to Premiership
Mulling over his options after playing his last game for the Falcons
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTen months of rehab left Sean O’Brien wanting to prove everything to no-one but himself
The London Irish flanker goes into detail about how risky his hip surgery was to his career
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Earn your wedge, Eddie by enthusing Joe Marler to carry on
Eddie Jones will have to make it a priority to keep Joe Marler around
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGallaher drilled his touring team like a fighting machine
Brendan Gallagher recalls the early and outstanding All Blacks and Australian tours It’s more than a little ironic that the All...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoFORMER LEADING WELSH REFEREE ALUN WYN BEVAN TESTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE
RUGBY QUIZ Who’s this Scottish try-scorer from Q4? 1. Name the two outside halves who played for the British and Irish Lions...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSale ace De Jager open to 6 Nations switch
By JON NEWCOMBE Lock star: Lood de Jager WORLD CUP-winning lock Lood de Jager is openminded about South Africa moving away...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Wallabies great Michael Lynagh
Former Queensland, Benetton and Saracens fly-half recalls the most entertaining Test he played in
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 6 years agoSaracens star concedes he will have to leave to keep Lions dream alive
Nick Tompkins doesn't want to leave Saracens but a shot at the Lions tour can't be passed up
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Kenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ’em!
You're a rugby writer in a Paris hotel room at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and you call Kenny Rogers...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: All our yesterdays come gloriously alive again
Brendan Gallagher has found himself looking at the treasure trove of rugby videos on Youtube...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former Ulster and Northampton No.8 Roger Wilson
A 15-year rugby career saw the back row play for Ulster, Northampton and Ireland
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoKenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ‘em!
THE death of Kenny Rogers earlier this week may have gone somewhat unnoticed in rugby circles but your columnist fondly recalls...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoI wanted to make French proud. I hope I’ve done that
NEALE HARVEY talks to France defence coach Shaun Edwards about his role across the Channel and life under lockdown Calling the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRugby tours the world but at home there is North v South open revolt
Brendan Gallagher contiues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union FOLLOWING the first international between England and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWarrior Weir glad to be in from the cold
By NEALE HARVEY Recall: Duncan Weir playing for Scotland against France PICTURES: Getty Images FRESH from winning his first Test...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoKurtley Beale set to switch hemispheres and move north
The former Wasps full-back has agreed a deal with Racing 92, according to reports
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Features
/ 6 years ago15 Kings of the North – Nick Cain’s team of the Six Nations 2020
Some nailed-on selections and some choice which may create debate
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 6 years agoWill Greenwood picks more Scots in Lions 2021 XV than Welsh or Ireland
The shockingly low number of Scotland players to have started a Test for the Lions since 1997
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMichael Cheika opens up on rollercoaster ride with Wallabies
Michael Cheika has reflected on his five-year tenure with the Wallabies, saying the shortcomings of 2019 still 'hurts'
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Why have flying 10s like Dan Carter disappeared?
Jeremy Guscott takes a special look at how the evolution of the role of centres has changed things for fly-halves
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Features
/ 6 years agoFrustrating to win only the one cap
MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROGER WILSON THE FORMER IRELAND, ULSTER AND NORTHAMPTON No.8 AS a Belfast schoolboy, going to Ulster matches at...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRugby players in Ireland agree to IRFU pay cuts
Cuts ranging from 10 to 50 per cent will take effect among the Irish player base
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI want to be the Bristol No.10 of the future, says Ioan Lloyd
"Pat will reward you on your performances" - Ioan Lloyd on reaping the benefits of Pat Lam's player management
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWhen Fran Cotton folded Paper, England’s Grand Slam was on
Brendan Gallagher recalls England's triumphant Five Nations Grand Slam in 1980
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSean O’Brien can take the Premiership by storm, says London Irish coach
Exiles forwards coach George Skivington also tips prop Harry Elrington to push for an England place in Japan
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Llandow disaster turned triumph into tragedy
Brendan Gallagher recalls the tragedy of the Llandow Air Disaster
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Cut subs to put the emphasis on attack
The number of replacements permissible allows coaches to make like-for-like changes. That needs to end, writes Jeremy Guscott
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoThe Scotland players NOT named Stuart Hogg who Jim Telfer believes should go on the Lions tour
Telfer sees two players in the Scotland team who can help the Lions against the might of the Springbok pack
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Features
/ 6 years agoWhen Fran folded Paper, Slam was on
Brendan Gallagher looks back exactly 40 years to England’s great Grand Slam of 1980 Europe’s best: The 1980 England squad and,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoCut the subs to put the emphasis back on attack
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Spectacular: Justin Tipuric scores the stunning try for Wales against England PICTURE: Getty Images...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWales versus Scotland called off four hours after WRU said match would be played
WRU perform U-turn and decide to call Six Nations clash with Scotland off
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPRO14 suspended indefinitely in response to coronavirus pandemic
The PRO14 final was set to be played at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 20
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: England’s win over Wales leaves regret over Paris
Jeremy Guscott's reaction to England claiming the Triple Crown in beating Wales
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