All posts tagged "Italy"
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoScarlets find their successor to Brad Mooar
It's an inside job at Parc y Scarlets as defence coach Glenn Delaney is set to succeed fellow Kiwi Brad Mooar
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Sean Lineen led the way for Six Nations invasion
How the trickle of Kiwis into the Six Nations started with Scotland centre Sean Lineen
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoNick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams
Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday's trip to Ireland after impressing on debut
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoTompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish
SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoHogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains
By NICK CAIN Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTompkins thanks his gran after Test dream
By JAMES CANDY Hat-trick: Josh Adams FORMER England Saxon Nick Tompkins dedicated his dream debut try to the grandmother who made...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoThere’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne
By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoAdams up there with world’s best says new boss
HAT-TRICK hero Josh Adams was labelled one of the world’s best by boss Wayne Pivac after the prolific winger followed up...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoItaly lined up Franco Smith for months to replace O’Shea
Brendan Gallagher analyses how Italy are shaping up in the wake of the World Cup with a new head coach
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWhat’s in Sunday’s Rugby Paper?
Here’s what’s in TRP #594… SIX NATIONS KICK-OFF: A big look ahead to England‘s date with France in Paris WALES v ITALY:...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGeorge Furbank to make England debut versus France
A couple of surprise moves in Eddie Jones' squad to play at the Stade de France
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match
As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac's predecessors fared in their first...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoStruggling Tigers put down by Homer’s try-double
By ALEX BYWATER TOM HOMER’S moment of brilliance lit up a turgid clash to give Bath a vital win as Taulupe...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: New Broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke with France
Brendan Gallagher writes how a new-found desire to nurture homegrown talent in the Top 14 has allowed Fabien Galthie to rewrite...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Mystery of James Hook and the Wales No.10 shirt
Peter Jackson ponders why James Hook was rarely considered to play at outside half for Wales under Warren Gatland
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoRandall bails Bristol out with try on the buzzer
By TIM LEWIS POOL 4 HARRY Randall saved Bristol’s blushes with a late try to secure a 7-7 draw against lowly...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNew broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Golden generation: Frace win the 2019 Junior World...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWales lose prop Carre
SARACENS prop Rhys Carre will miss Wales’ Six Nations opener against Italy after being banned for three weeks. Carre, 21, was...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: England game provides Sergio Parisse with perfect curtain fall
Italy's talismanic No.8 can bow out on his own terms, with a stock of flourishing back rows ready to pick up...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoZebre shock Stade’s aristos
ROUND-UP ZEBRE produced the shock of the round with a dramatic 29-24 victory over Stade Francais – only their fourth-ever win...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSqueeze is on for Pacific Island players warns Leo
By NEALE HARVEY Snared by Tier One: England No.8 Billy Vunipola PACIFIC Island players, for so long a hugely popular feature...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot
Rhys Webb's availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn't threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoCharteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready
By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: New breed of coaches take centre stage in 2020
Only Eddie Jones and Gregor Townsend remain from the World Cup as the Six Nations nears
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Six Nations excitement can light up the New Year
Jeremy Guscott lends some advice for any players set to grace the Test stage for the first time in the upcoming...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLate try by Veainu sees Tigers grab vital lifeline to beat drop
By GARY FITZGERALD TELUSA Veainu crossed for a late try as Tigers growled back from the brink to snatch what could...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Macho Makis can make their mark in Sevens
Brendan Gallagher marks Madagascar as one of rugby's growing nations who can utilise the creation of the Challenger Sevens Series
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSix Nations aim to draw £750m TV mega deal as CVC near stakeholding
Could the era of free-to-air Six Nations viewing be coming to an end?
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Features
/ 6 years agoFaiva try punishes Violi’s inaccuracy
By ADAM ELLIS BENETTON remain top dogs in Italy after edging out Zebre in horrid conditions. Hooker Hame Faiva delivered the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
FREDDIESTEWARD LEICESTER FULL-BACK Norfolk has provided a rich seam of talent to Leicester down the years with the Youngs brothers, Ben...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSurgery rules Watkins out of Wales’ Six Nations start
WALES centre Owen Watkin will miss the start of the 2020 Six Nations after having knee surgery. Watkin, 23, limped off...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEvans: World Cup blow was tough but I’ve parked it now
New man at No10: Jarrod Evans By ALEX BYWATER JARROD Evans is just 23 and has only three Test caps to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEmotions run high over death of ‘Ibou’
French rugby this week mourned 2013 Top 14 champion Ibrahim Diarra, who died on Wednesday at the age of 36. A...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPolledri takes wisdom from Italy’s old guard to hit peak for Gloucester
The Gloucester flanker reflects on his rise from Hartpury to the World Cup with Italy
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPolledri close to peak after meteoric climb
By NEALE HARVEY AFTER a meteoric rise from nowhere to starring for Italy at the World Cup, Jake Polledri now has...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWatkin in fitness race for Six Nations start
WALES centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness before the Six Nations with the prospect of a month...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Dan Cole will carry the can just like Paul Rendall
Jeff Probyn sympathises with Dan Cole for being made a scapegoat for England's capitulation at the scrum in the World Cup...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoCardiff ticket hike will raise extra £3m
No stopping him: Jonny May powers through to score his second try for Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images WALES stand to make...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work
Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales' win over the Barbarians
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoUnited nations of France are doing rugby proud
Diminishing breed: Romania No.8 Andre Gorin plays for Bayonne THE riotous Tower of Babel that is professional French club rugby has...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNot bad for one week’s work with lads, Wayne
SHANE WILLIAMS New brooms: Wayne Pivac and Sam Warburton watch the match yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Wayne Pivac summed it up...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGloucester have eye on top prop Schonert
GLOUCESTER are keen on signing Worcester Warriors tight-head Nick Schonert who is out of contract at the end of the season....
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoO’Shea takes over at RFU as Melville moves on
CONOR O’SHEA will join the RFU as director of performance to replace Nigel Melville, who leaves his position as director of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoThree years of refining Italy, Conor O’Shea got the selection wrong for Azzurri
A look at Conor O'Shea's time in charge of Italy which yielded a 23 per cent win rate in Tests
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoConor O’Shea replaces Nigel Melville in senior RFU post
The former Harlequins DoR left Italy last month after almost four years in charge of the Azzurri
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRoses thorns cut Italy to ribbons
By SAM JACKSON Try of the match: Abby Dow beats Sara Barattin to score in the corner PICTURE: Getty Images Double:...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoBlues survive scare to get the job done in Calvisano
By ROB COLE Star man: Jarrod Evans JOHN Mulvihill admitted his heart was in his mouth when Calvisano got back to...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoChampions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid
Exeter Chiefs travel to face La Rochelle this weekend in Round One of the Champions Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins have the mindset for raising the profile of the women’s game, says Rachael Burford
Harlequins are setting the bar with their Women's team set to play in Big Game 12 at Twickenham Stadium
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoResurrect the Saxons to keep the poachers away
Eligible: Callum Sheedy WHAT’S happening with England Saxons who haven’t mustered since June 2016 when, rather impressively, they won a two-match...












