All posts tagged "Japan"
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoClunky Samoa fail to impress
By PAUL REES Samoa ................................ 43pts Tries: Paia’aua 40, Taumateine 41, Lee 46, Malolo 51, 80 Conversions: Leali’ifano 40, 52, Sopoaga...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoGreat to see the spine of a new team emerge
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND JOB DONE . . . just! Five vital points to Wales, but many of the...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoEngland must up the tempo and go at Japan
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE reality of the Argentina game was that England managed to dig deep and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFiji miss chance to see off Wales
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales.............................. 32pts Tries: Adams 7, North 29, Rees-Zammit 48, Dee 66 Tries: Conversions: Nayacalevu 13, Tagitagivalu 17, Josua...
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Features
/ 3 years agoReviving the lost art of the drop goal
Paul Rees sees George Ford join an impressive list of players whose quick thinking has made the difference GEORGE Ford resurrected...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoPJ keeps on rolling, against all the odds
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE rain hadn’t long stopped sheeting down when the Grand Old Man of...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoAdam Hathaway’s World Cup Diary: Week Two
TRP reporter Adam Hathaway gives the lowdown on the latest inside stories at Rugby World Cup 2023 The Times nearly keep...
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Rugby Matters
/ 3 years agoWallabies benefit from Fiji brilliance
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER NATIONALITY is a pretty fluid concept in the...
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National League 2E
/ 3 years agoFord keeps winning in the family at St Edmunds
By BEN JAYCOCK After his Bury St Edmunds side secured back-to-back victories to kickstart their National Two East season, Jacob Ford...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoChance for Ford to prove he’s No1
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WHAT a start to this World Cup with host France beating the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 17/09/23
Last weekend saw a thrilling start to the Rugby World Cup, and you can find all the action from the latest...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBrilliant Ford has the drop on Pumas
From ADAM HATHAWAY England, down to 14 men within three minutes of the kick-off, put in a performance of guts, determination...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRaiwalui has transformed Fiji, says old mate Gough
By ROB COLE IF Fiji get off to a flyer at the World Cup and beat Wales in Bordeaux today, then...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years ago27-point Ford helps England rediscover their soul
From NICK CAIN at Stade de Marseille England ............................. 27pts Penalties: Ford 10, 46, 54, 59, 66, 75 Drop-goals: Ford 27,...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoWhere does this leave Farrell?
PAUL REES Steve Borthwick tore up his playbook with the team he selected to face Argentina and his boldness saw a...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoCipriani’s spat more suited to Colosseum
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ONE of these fine days, with the grace of God and a following wind, a World Cup...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoIt’s time for islanders to prove their worth
Analysis >> Paul Rees says Bill Beaumont's slow but steady approach as chairman of World Rugby is seeing its reward WORLD...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoJeffrey: This Scottish side the best ever
WHEN the Scotland squad arrived in Nice last week, they were greeted by John Jeffrey, a flanker who was part of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoRetired? No, I’m available, says Cipriani
BY NEIL FISSLER Danny Cipriani will consider any offers to continue his playing career despite not pulling on his boots for...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 10/09/23
And we’re off! The Rugby World Cup finally gets started on Friday, and you can find action from France vs New...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoVan Rensburg ready to rumble for Bristol
By PAUL REES When Benhard Janse van Rensburg became available after London Irish folded in June, Pat Lam wasted no time...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFlying Fijians ready to take on the world
By NICK POWELL Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are not feeling any pressure as they prepare for their critical...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoWhen Deans & Co enjoyed free beer
When the Scottish and Welsh pioneers landed in New Zealand for the first World Cup, they saw an advertisement that made...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoMiracle worker Capuozzo can make difference
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER ITALY Coach: Kieran Crowley Captain: Michele Lamaro Resurgent Italy may have landed the toughest of groups but they...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoDupont’s in mood to prove he is the best
By JAMES HARRINGTON FRANCE Coach: Fabien Galthie Captain: Antoine Dupont Fly-half Romain Ntamack, loosehead Cyril Baille, centre Jonathan Danty and, now,...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoMillions set to enjoy all of the razzmatazz
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK RUGBY World Cups are an exciting time because they are the biggest shop-window for...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoFarrell’s men on edge of history
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER IRELAND Coach: Andy Farrell Captain: Johnny Sexton IF not now, when? Not only are Ireland the number one...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoShot Clock at the World Cup Warm-Ups! Pools to Change!
The upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up matches will feature several innovations to enhance the game and the viewer experience for those...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoBeer talk: Eddie happy to stay in the headlines
Paul Rees on how the Aussie coach is creating the news - again - by talking to his old mate EDDIE...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSarries fight to keep hold of big stars
BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens are looking to head off potential interest in some of their big-name stars out of contract at...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoBig beasts need to set the right mood
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points SO where did the last four years go?...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIn The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 27/08/23
It’s the final weekend of World Cup warm-up matches, and you can find coverage from all of Saturday’s games in The...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoVunipola out of Argentina with ban
Billy Vunipola has joined Saracens teammate Owen Farrell with a ban that will rule him out of playing against Argentina in...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland captain Farrell banned for Argentina and Japan matches at World Cup
Owen Farrell will miss England‘s first two World Cup games after a World Rugby appeal successfully overturned the Independent Judicial Committee...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoCan the Springboks Win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
All rugby fans around the world are counting down the days until the beginning of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. All...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years ago‘I’m backing England to reach last four’
Andy Robinson backs England to defy the doom mongers and at least reach the World Cup semi-finals. England, ranked as fifth...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoGatland’s men get lesson in finishing
By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 16pts Tries: Parry 72 Conversions: Evans 72 Penalties: Costelow 9, 21, 25 South Africa .................... 52pts Tries:...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoEngland must get the ball to the wide men
FOR four years, Sir Clive Woodward in his matchday analysis in his newspaper column always states that the coaches pick the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoNew twist in Farrell tackle saga as World Rugby launch appeal
World Rugby have lodged an appeal against Tuesday’s independent judicial committee (IJC) decision to rescind Owen Farrell‘s red card for a...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoCountdown to the Rugby World Cup – More switches & NO 20 min Red Card
Despite recent reports and speculation, the “20-minute red card” law variation, also known as the “orange card,” will not be implemented...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoFord puts England on the front foot
PAUL REES There was a moment six minutes into the second-half which summed up England. Courtney Lawes stole a lineout near...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoAt last! The old hands finally agree to come to the party
BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fired up: Jamie George found his second wind when England were on the ropes I THINK it’s the Buddists...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoGolden oldies make decent team
PETER JACKSON Johnny Sexton will not be the oldest player on starting grid when the chequered flag goes up on the...
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Features
/ 3 years agoBorthwick prepares to make final calls
PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE OPTIONS AS ENGLAND’S HEAD COACH GETS READY TO ANNOUNCE WORLD CUP SQUAD TOMORROW STEVE Borthwick has never...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoCipriani gets ready for life in the jungle
ON THE BLINDSIDE Danny Cipriani is set to thrust himself back into the spotlight after signing a six-figure deal to join...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBurns has his eye on media
ON THE BLINDSIDE Freddie Burns says he would love to move into the media if he calls time on his career...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Gary Pearce: ‘All Blacks victory left me needing plastic surgery’
The former England and Northampton prop talks about his life in the game Knackering Fran Cotton’s knee in a training session...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoThe Rainbow Nation enjoys day of history
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the players who shone on the biggest stage Rugby World Cup has spawned many iconic moments...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoJapan host great party as Boks snatch the glory
Japan, having been thwarted at the death in their efforts to stage RWC2011, finally achieved their aim in 2019 and made...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoOnline Casinos Invested in Rugby Fans: Here’s How
With online casinos and bookmakers expanding into sports sponsorship, rugby teams are not being left in the dust. Instead, these platforms...
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