All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMako: I can still play a part in England’s Six Nations title defence
Neale Harvey talks to the England & Lions prop about whether his rehabilitation from an achilles injury will be completed in...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams
Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMunster 10-13 Leinster: Sexton worry as Larmour seals the win
Jonathan Sexton deals Ireland an injury scare on eve of Six Nations, as Leinster come from behind to beat arch-rivals Munster
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarlets 10-13 Cardiff Blues: Ace Jarrod Evans pushes his case for Wales
Fly-half Jarrod Evans inspires Blues to narrow win at Parc y Scarlets
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPivac feels the need for speed in his 9-10 combo | Nick Cain
Nick Cain analyses Wayne Pivac's Wales squad selection for the 2021 Six Nations
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN Alldritt’s out of running for Italy with knee injury Blow: Gregory Alldritt must await test results La Rochelle put...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain
Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoFans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa
The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Kevin Maggs: Connolly and Foley ruined my Bath team
The Bristol, Bath, Ulster and Ireland centre discusses his career which had plenty of twists and bends
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoNewcastle show the importance of the Championship, says Pirates’ O’Meara
Alex O'Meara believes Newcastle's time in the Championship has served them well for their strong return to the Premiership
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN French pick squad as Six Nations gets the OK Medical joker: Gabriel Ibitoye has finally proved rumours right by...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRhys Patchell is out for the entire Six Nations for Wales
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is set to name his squad for the 2021 Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoQuins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel
Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season
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Features
/ 5 years agoBring back old guard to steady the ship | Shane Williams
A number of Dragons players can hold a big value in Wayne Pivac's Six Nations plans, writes Shane Williams
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSteve Phillips isn’t right man for the top WRU job insists Moffett
Current WRU chief executive doesn't hold the acumen to turn things around in the long-term, according to ex-Welsh rugby boss
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLet the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott
As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGeorgian giant joins Wasps
WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPaul O’Connell joins Ireland coaching group ahead of the Six Nations
Ireland and Munster great Paul O'Connell will work with forwards coach Simon Easterby
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoIf Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams
Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoShane Lewis Hughes battling to stay ahead of the pack
HE MAY have ended 2020 on a high by winning three Welsh caps, but the first priority in the New Year...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJalibert in box seat to replace injured Ntamack | James Harrington
James Harrington reviews the week that was in French rugby, as Fabien Galthie faces up to being without star fly-half Romain...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoBritish & Irish Lions board promise 2021 tour decision is imminent
THE British and Irish Lions say they will make an early decision whether this year’s tour of South Africa can go...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN Jalibert in box seat to replace Ntamack Blow: Romain Ntamack broke his jaw playing for Toulouse on Boxing Day...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWhat Are the Rugby Union Tournaments Bettors Can Look Forward to in 2021?
What’s not to love about rugby? The aggression? The excitement? The gentlemanly conduct that you don’t see in other sports? It...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLloyd Williams excited to learn off Wales ace Dwayne Peel
The pending arrival of skills coach Peel at Cardiff Blues can only push the club forward, says scrum-half Williams
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United Rugby Championship
/ 6 years agoMurphy: First 20 minutes crucial if we are to end poor record at Sportsground
Ulster seek to go unbeaten after being dealt the news that Marcell Coetzee will be departing home to South Africa
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoSurgeons ‘can do no more’ for Wales star Gareth Anscombe
Peter Jackson reports on the fitness of Gareth Anscombe and his long-awaited comeback from a serious knee injury sustained in the...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoFurious Lam spurs his Bears into the mood
By GARY FITZGERALD Momentum: Dan Thomas scores Bristol’s first try despite the efforts of Marcus Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Doubling up:...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSquirrels go hunting for nuts in winter
THE Australians have a name for it, squirrel-gripping. Charlie Rorke was found guilty of the offence on debut for Stade Francais...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Breakdown clearouts have made risks worse Change of tactics: Jonah Lomu didn’t run round...
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Peter Jackson
/ 6 years agoThis is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist
Dr Barry O'Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby's trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoEngland can learn from exciting French revival | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott points out the weaknesses in England's armour exposed by France in the Autumn Nations Cup final
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoRacing 92 v Connacht: Andy Friend goes on offensive looking for major upset
Head coach Andy Friend summarises the giant task facing Connacht as they travel to La Défense Arena
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Richmond scrum-half Luc Jones
Jones, formerly of Neath, Dragons and Harlequins, chooses a best XV based on those he has played alongside or faced as...
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Features
/ 6 years agoOti inspires victory…and a new England tradition
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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWhatever the criteria, Maro Itoje makes my best XV
Brendan Gallagher analyses the World Rugby Team of the Decade and argues Maro Itoje was a glaring omission
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Features
/ 6 years agoDavies demands fair share of funding to save game
■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDavies demands fair share of funding to save game
■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPredictably same old Scots story
I SHALL now predict the Six Nations for Scotland 2021, perhaps best to imagine it in Eddie Butler’s voice... Opening weekend...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoNigel Owens announces international retirement after hitting 100-Test landmark
Welsh referee Nigel Owens ends his Test career at the age of 49 after hitting an unprecedented record in the Autumn...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoDow provides sting as Wasps surge past Lightning
BY NATHAN ROCHE Star turn: Abby Dow WASPS moved above Loughborough Lightning in the Premier 15s standings by recording a three-try victory...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSebastien is France’s unsung strategist
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON Architect of success: Sebastien Piqueronies coaching the U20s Sebastien Piqueronies is not a name many will instantly think...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoAnthony Watson the only change made by England for Autumn Nations Cup final
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face France at Twickenham this Sunday
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGlasgow Warriors back row Matt Fagerson inspired by brother’s Scotland rise
The Warriors No.8 is intent on cementing himself as a starter under Gregor Townsend in the national side
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Featured
/ 6 years agoJohnny Sexton says there is ‘no reason’ why he can’t play at RWC2023
Johnny Sexton is on 94 caps for Ireland and insists there is still plenty of aspirations he would like to realise...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHarrington column: Top 14 clubs pay respects to France icon ‘Domi’
French rugby expert James Harrington recaps how French rugby paid tribute to Christophe Dominici following his tragic death
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Please can we have more Ali and less Mayweather
Jeremy Guscott weighs into criticism of the style of rugby played in the Autumn Nations Cup which centres on low-risk play
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoMyth-busting Pumas show Lions the way
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points PERHAPS it’s the boredom of lockdown but I’ve...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoGive Tier 2 countries big games more often
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the finals next weekend, the Autumn Nations Cup is all but...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLoader looks to build rock solid case
By NEALE HARVEY Hot-stepper: London Irish wing Ben Loader PICTURE: Getty Images INSPIRED by the dazzling deeds of England’s Jonny May,...
Junior International Rugby
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