All posts tagged "Japan"
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWorld Cup downer helped to raise my game says Reinach
By NEALE HARVEY New Saint: South African No.9 Cobus Reinach PICTURES: Getty Images COBUS Reinach has revealed how his disillusionment with...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoRhys Webb makes switch to Toulon to cast doubts over Wales selection
By Adam Ellis Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb will leave the PRO14 side at the end of the season after agreeing a...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoHalfpenny will be the one to pay if Gatland experiments with Steff Evans
By Peter Jackson Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they named...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHalfpenny could pay for Wales’ new-look
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAtmosphere at Gardens hits right note for Horne
By NEALE HARVEY ROB Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSpringboks want Willie to go home
WASPS could lose their second marquee signing in as many seasons with Willie Le Roux under pressure to return to South...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 8 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Philadelphia is next stop on rugby’s world tour
Globalisation is one of the modern day buzzwords and although sometimes I’m not exactly sure what it means the fact that...
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Features
/ 8 years agoPhiladelphia is next stop on rugby’s world tour
Brendan Gallagher takes a look at how club rugby has spread around the world since 2011 Globalisation is one of the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCrossword
ACROSS 1. Gloucester’s Kiwi-born scrum-half in England’s 2017 training squads (5) 3. US Eagles back-row man released by Cardiff Blues this...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoPeter Jackson: North must show he is still worth his place
Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Fearns in Les Bleus? C’est un outrage!
The thought of Carl Fearns becoming a surrogate Frenchman fills me with dread. This is not so much because the Lyon-based...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoNorth must show he is still worth his place
Struggling: George North looks dejected after the Lions’ 31-all draw against the Hurricanes PICTURE: Getty Images Ever since the early days...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoRed Roses wilt against Black Ferns onslaught
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER NEW ZEALAND, shocked at their failure to reach the 2014 final, finally erased that stain from their memories...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMorahan happy Bristol match his ambitions
By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Wallabies star Luke Morahan reckons Bristol’s signing of former All Black Charles Piutau has reinforced his decision...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Quest for Autumn success starts now
The Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. Its brilliant rugby, played in great conditions and it involves some...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 8 years agoJeff Probyn: Jones must show courage of convictions this autumn
There is that certain ‘something’ about the last remaining days before a new season that always brings a feeling of anticipation...
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Guest columnists
/ 8 years agoCatherine Spencer: Stop judging us by the scorelines, men’s game had mismatches, too
In front of a not-so full crowd (arguably due to tournament format) England secured a fairly straightforward ten-try victory over Spain....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMeehan glad to be clear of ‘shocking’ Aussie mess
Livewire London Irish scrum-half Ben Meehan has set his heart on impressing England boss Eddie Jones after escaping the “disgraceful” events...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoGive Manu new chance – O’Driscoll urges Jones
Brian O’Driscoll reckons “world-beater” Manu Tuilagi is too good to go on England‘s black list just yet. But the Irish legend...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoGive Manu new chance O’Driscoll urges Jones
By NICK VERDIER Rampant: Mitch Eadie on the attack for Northampton in their pre-season match against Dragons PICTURE: Andy Taylor BRIAN...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoQuest for Autumn success starts now
Bogey team: Australia have Kurtley Beale back PICTURE: Getty Images THE Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. It’s...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoInternational Sio signs for Nottingham
Nottingham have announced the capture of Samoan international prop Aniseko Sio on a one-year deal. The 24-year old loosehead had been...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoMolloy takes charge after Ireland hit by Briggs withdrawal
New skipper: Claire Molloy Ireland CLAIRE Molloy will have the honour of leading Ireland at their home World Cup following the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWorld Rugby may fast-track Pacific franchise says Ryan
By NEALE HARVEY WORLD rugby could be revolutionised by the introduction of a Super Rugby franchise in the Pacific islands as...
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Features
/ 8 years agoNew-fangled PRO 14 is disaster waiting to happen
COLIN BOAG There is no shortage of top-class rugby players, but my goodness the game seems to be very light on...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoUnderdogs Wales to unleash teenage sensation George
Wales WALES face a huge battle to get out of their pool but head coach Rowland Phillips is desperate to put...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoConfidence is booming after beating world’s best
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND will be the team with a target on their back following their successful tour of New Zealand,...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoTuilagi returns to England squad
Manu Tuilagi has been named in the England training squad for their camp at the Lensbury Hotel later this week. The...
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Latest News
/ 8 years ago8 reasons why it’s worth betting on rugby
The year 2017 places rugby second only to football regarding global popularity. The game with a rich and occasionally controversial history...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoBreak the bank to keep Dan at Ospreys
Key man at Ospreys: Dan Biggar PICTURE: Getty Images HERE’S MY message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try...
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Features
/ 8 years agoJones wants Tour to help England go the distance
Rupert Guinness, rugby writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, finds the England coach in the Alps Eddie Jones is back at...
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Features
/ 8 years agoMcMahon set to miss World Cup
HIGHLY-RATED Wallaby back row Sean McMahon has signed a ‘lucrative’ two-year contract to play for an unnamed club in Japan. The...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoO’Connor: Sale culture can get me back to top
By JON NEWCOMBE Trust: Steve Diamond STAR signing James O’Connor says he wants to follow in the footsteps of good mate...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Baxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed
One of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBaxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed
ONE of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is...
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Features
/ 8 years agoIt’s folly to block investment … but we do need Euro wage cap
Q&A MARTIN ST QUINTON ON THE RECORD Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton tells NEALE HARVEY why he believes Premiership Rugby’s rejection...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoGatland switches focus to going out on top in Japan
By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland says he’s already planning for the 2019 World Cup with Wales after leading the Lions to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoWray seems out of touch with the fans
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email:newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I READ the Nigel Wray...
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Features
/ 8 years agoProud Aussie but I’d love to keep working with England!
NEALE HARVEY talks to Australian backline guru Glen Ella about his recent England experiences and how Eddie Jones has inspired a...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoNeil de Kock Q&A: I only planned to stay two years, but the love shown by Saracens meant I stayed for 11!
Scrum-half Neil de Kock returns to South Africa later this summer after 11 years in England, safe in the knowledge that...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoWales must start planning for life after Gatland now
By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBlink and you’d have missed these eight Test debutants
THE Lions having been the only game in town since the end of the domestic season, it would have been nigh...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 8 years agoSunwolves end season on a high as Keino binned
By ADAM ELLIS THE Sunwolves rounded off their second year in Super Rugby with a maiden win over New Zealand opposition,...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSeniloli try treble sends Tonga into RWC
By SAM JACKSON Samoa 16 Fiji 38 TONGA qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan without having to play...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWallaby win shows Scots way forward
Gregor Townsend turned down the opportunity to help coach the Lions to ensure he was available to start his career in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoI suspect Gatland feared the Lions would lose this one
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Tough call: Jerome Kaino wraps up Alun Wyn Jones after catching him...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoCaptain Horwill humbled to be leading charge for silverware
Q&A JAMES HORWILL ON THE RECORD Quins’ lion kings: Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler PICTURES: Getty Images New Harlequins captain James...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLionhearted Saracens won’t buckle
By JON NEWCOMBE Saracens Six: Super Maro Itoje and insets Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, George Kruis and new signing...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoVolavola secures Fiji’s place in Japan
FIJI qualified for the 2019 World Cup in Japan with a second-half rally to beat Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cup...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Lions should have taken 45 players in first place
Replacement strategies are becoming the bane of Lions tours, as the furore around the ‘Geography Six’ – the late call-ups to...
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