All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 22 hours agoEngland rocked by injury crisis as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss rest of Nations Championship
The explosive Exeter Chiefs back sustained the injury to his right leg in the first half at Twickenham and limped on...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoEngland captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Maro Itoje wants England to put their Six Nations disappointment behind them and prove to Twickenham supporters they have turned a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 days agoBrendan Gallagher: Give Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne the VC he truly deserves
Brendan Gallagher renews the campaign for former Ireland and British Lions forward Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne to receive the Victoria Cross, arguing...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoWales not ruthless enough – Tandy
By ROGER PANTING LOUIS Rees-Zammit starred as Wales just about got the job done against Japan to claim a fourth win...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoFormer captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia
Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoFly-half Smith fit to take on Wallabies
FLY-HALF Fin Smith starts for England having recovered from a calf injury. The 24-year-old, who has started England’s past five matches...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoLack of discipline cost us – Towsend
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend lamented his side’s indiscipline and inaccuracy as their long losing streak against New Zealand continued. “We’re...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoScotland 21-43 New Zealand: Scots blown away by ruthless All Blacks
Scotland’s hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand suffer another setback as the ruthless All Blacks run in seven tries...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoIreland 42-12 Argentina: Hat-trick man Hugo Keenan has Andy Farrell’s side motoring
Hugo Keenan marks his return with a hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Argentina, but Andy Farrell’s side face a sterner test...
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Columnists
/ 3 days agoJeremy Guscott: Steve Borthwick should let England have a go… the time is right
Jeremy Guscott urges Steve Borthwick to unleash England’s attacking talent against Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaching.
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoWinning ABs could lose out
I AM pleased that Peter Jackson pointed out in last week’s paper a glaring flaw in the Nations Championship highlighting that...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 days agoJames Thompson backs Leicester Tigers to build on winning momentum
James Thompson says Leicester Tigers are ready to turn up the intensity as they target a strong finish to the year...
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Columnists
/ 3 days agoNick Cain: It was a mistake to extend Steve Borthwick’s England contract before Australia clash
Nick Cain questions the timing of Steve Borthwick’s England contract extension, warning Bill Sweeney’s decision has fuelled discontent ahead of the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoPaul Rees: It’s right time for England boss Steve Borthwick to show he’s a true leader
Paul Rees says England need to use their heads against Australia at Twickenham ahead of the Nations Championship clash this afternoon.
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoBattling armed intruders – with a cup of tea
THAT very fine Rosslyn Park and England wing John Ranson has died, aged 88, but, despite a career that garnered nine...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoEngland scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury and Archie McParland’s calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options, with Ben Spencer and Harry Randall...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for England’s backs to prove their worth
Jeremy Guscott weighs up England’s midfield and backline options, urging Steve Borthwick to unleash his exciting attacking centres and reward their...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoMark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England
The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoOlsen-Baker named the best in the world
NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoScotland turn to Leatherbarrow
NEWCASTLE’S Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up by Scotland for the first time for the home Nations Championship fixtures against New...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Easter: Steve Borthwick must decide on his best England team and give them a chance to run
The former England No.8 wants Steve Borthwick to settle on his strongest combination, with Henry Pollock given a regular starting role...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick has had plenty of time to prepare England
Nick Cain questions Steve Borthwick’s claims of limited preparation time, pointing to the experience within his England squad and the need...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Europe eye 2027 Rugby World Cup prize as Nations Championship returns
Paul Rees looks ahead to the Nations Championship restart and what it could mean for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Jonathan Joseph – My try for England against Wales changed everything
Jonathan Joseph, the former England, British & Irish Lions, Bath, Biarritz and London Irish centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBlack Ferns on the march
■By PAUL SEDDON New Zealand 36 France................ 7 NEW Zealand completed a clean sweep of their WXV Global Series against France...
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News Extra
/ 1 week agoFormer England prop opts for Ireland
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England prop Kieran Brookes has been called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A on Friday,...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks poised to lose a winning battle in the Nations Championship
Peter Jackson questions the Nations Championship format which could see the All Blacks win every match but miss out on a...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick faces England reckoning as Prem defensive flaws exposed
Nick Cain argues England’s Prem clubs are not preparing players adequately for international rugby, leaving Steve Borthwick facing major questions over...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoEx England U20 player gets Ireland call
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell, below, has called up Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney for the first time ahead...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoO’Driscoll and Mauger a devastating pairing
DREAMTEAM ALEX GROVE, THE FORMER SCOTLAND, WORCESTER WARRIORS, EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND COVENTRY CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoGrass is greener in Ireland for Ulster new boy Benson
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON Jamie Benson playing for Ulster PICTURES: Getty Images JAMIE Benson signed off at...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Cavaliers and Roundheads – rugby’s battle between driving mauls and high-scoring games
Paul Rees investigates the big divide splitting the game: high-scoring romps or a feast of driving mauls.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoBraxton stars for Black Ferns
By KATE RILEY France ..............12 New Zealand.. 31 TEENAGER Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a stunning solo try as New Zealand celebrated their...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoVicky Macqueen: Losing now could be best thing for England
Former England and Saracens full-back and ex-Leicester Tigers head coach Vicky Macqueen MBE explains why losing to Canada could be the...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain’s Rugby World Cup bid must come first for 2035 – then Argentina in 2039
Brendan Gallagher examines the key voting rules and political hurdles facing Spain’s bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup, and why...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoEvans ‘proud’ of his time as chair of Lions
IEUAN Evans has stood down as chair of the British and Irish Lions after almost four years in the role. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoScotland arrange All Blacks warm up
SCOTLAND are set to play the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 27 years ahead of next...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMalan fights back from freak accident
By SIMON THOMAS AS he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMax Llewellyn: Gloucester are genuine Prem title contenders
Wales centre Max Llewellyn backs Gloucester to maintain their strong start in the Prem as they prepare for a fierce West...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoCanada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs
Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoTigers move for Samoa ace Asiata
LEICESTER have signed Samoan international hooker Richie Asiata. The 30-year-old has played more than 50 times in Super Rugby with Queensland...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoInjury rules Thomas out for Wales
WALES centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the start of the Nations Championship with a calf injury. Wales face Japan...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoHistoric Lions day for women
THE British and Irish Lions will play a historic first women’s fixture when they face France – ranked fourth in the...
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
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