All posts tagged "Japan"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations
After Conor O'Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa preview: Big test for Blues without Beauden
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next weekend's Super Rugby Aotearoa kick-off – can anyone stop the Crusaders?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAll Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38
The three-time World Rugby Men's Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby
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Features
/ 5 years agoWorld class talent raises stakes in rugby’s IPL
Matt McIlraith sets the scene ahead of next weekend’s Top League kick-off in Japan
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAustralia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain
With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams
Which statistic is going to light you up most - that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales have plenty to replace me – Hadleigh Parkes
For so long Hadleigh Parkes was a reliable piece in Wales' backline, so it has been no surprise to see his...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoRob Howley back to Rugby Canada after betting ban
After an arduous 9 months-long ban, Robert Howley recently secured his return to the world of rugby by bagging the coveted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here
A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTito gets ready for his big Tigers’ moment
■ By JON NEWCOMBE WHENEVER Leicester decide to hand Pumas international Juaquin Diaz Bonilla his first league start, they can be...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Lance Bradley: League place is no concern, George is key to our plans
Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley discusses the exit of Danny Cipriani mid-season and why he has total faith in George Skivington
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoTime to stop humiliating teams at World Cups | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how some of the Tier 2 nations have a tall ask of progressing from World Cup pool...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHold the smiles Eddie, give us Grand Slam joy instead
Nick Cain explores the fault line in England's undoing at the 2019 World Cup and the prospects of a Six Nations...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoThe Boks are all deserting their barren rugby land | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett bemoans the overloading of South African talent across European teams, and the effects on rugby in South Africa itself
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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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Latest News
/ 5 years agoChris Ashton could join the exodus to Japan
Neil Fissler reports on the future of Harlequins and former England wing Chris Ashton
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoHougaard’s off, so Worcester headhunt replacement at Bath
Neil Fissler reports on Worcester's plans at scrum-half, with Francois Hougaard destined to return home to South Africa
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Columnists
/ 5 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
/ 5 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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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFestive fun as Henson overcomes Fearns KO | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett offers a digest of Christmas stories to warm the cockles
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN My team of 2020…and nearly all are French! Try time: Cheslin Kolbe was in top form for Toulouse ■...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGB Sevens funded for Olympics
ENGLAND, Scotland and Wales will unite to field a combined GB Sevens team for the 2021 season ahead of the Olympics...
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Premiership
/ 5 years ago‘No hurry’ as Cipriani decides to take a break
What are the next steps for Danny Cipriani after his exit at Gloucester early in the season?
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs
The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league's structure as a new club. Neale Harvey...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJapan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPETER JACKSON
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Wales miss out on the great SA invasion Welsh Kiwi: Hadleigh Parke PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJackals can swing series Lions’ way
Steffan Thomas talks to former Springbok coach Gary Gold about the Lions tour and PRO14 expansion NO one is more qualified...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoLipman’s concussion diary shows the problem
JACKSON PETER THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW By his own admission, Michael Lipman estimates to have been knocked out 30 times...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBeauden’s star is on the wane as he jets off to Japan
IT was meant to be the stage on which Beauden Barrett was crowned the best of his generation. Instead, the two-time...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBrett Gosper to leave World Rugby for senior NFL post in 2021
Brett Gosper will become the head of NFL Europe and UK in early 2021
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: The control freaks will stifle rugby fans’ interest
Nick Cain responds to Eddie Jones' calls for an end to the 'archaic' rule of naming a squad 48 hours before...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoThe Lone Ranger rides again with Gorgadze
CHRIS HEWETT Watching Beka Gorgadze play England and Wales on his own was an interesting experience, the young Georgian No.8’s carrying...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBotham puts his beef into giving Pivac hope of a better future
By PETER JACKSON Wales........................18pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 25, Webb 76 Conversions: Sheedy 26 Penalties: Sheedy 9, 51 Georgia........................0pts WITHIN half an hour...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMontpellier put Mercer in their to-watch file
Career decision: Zach Mercer MONTPELLIER are interested in sounding out England back row Zach Mercer about a potential move to the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoForwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBig Billy was like a pig in muck again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLet’s blood the newcomers against Georgia
Nick Cain suggests the team that England head coach Eddie Jones should test against the Lelos
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches
Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent
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Featured
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December
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Features
/ 5 years agoLet’s blood wannabees and see if they cope
NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoFranco: Italy must fight with new pride
DANIEL GALLAN talks to Franco Smith the coach charged with making Italy competitive again Moment of hope: Jake Polledri scores against...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoJapan are a perfect choice
THE political posturing over player release for the Lions fixture against Japan is such a shame, with PRL taking the position...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSorry, world no longer revolves around Lions
COLIN BOAG Emotional attachment: Sam Warburton leads out 2017 British and Irish Lions During the week we saw just how huge...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI was called a traitor for switching allegiance!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoThe Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team
Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoThere won’t be an asterisk next to this superb team
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Fired up: Jack Willis is mobbed by his Wasps teammates after thwarting an Exeter attack with a turnover...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoIt’s time to stop them all walking over the Lions
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THERE are times when you wonder whether the current generation of administrators are...
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