All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: England’s aim must be 2027 World Cup final
Paul Rees says that Steve Borthwick's men must build on their series success in Argentina, and aim for glory at the...
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Features
/ 1 year agoCuts are an admission of failure
THE goings-on in Wales bring to mind the book Agatha Christie said was the one she found the most difficult to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: France v the British and Irish Lions would be a stretch
Suddenly, rugby’s 24-hour news cycle is full of chatter about a French seat at the British and Irish Lions table. Abdel...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGloucester’s all-time XV: Heroes to rock the Kingsholm
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Features
/ 1 year agoI’ve shared some of my best times with Maro
MY LIFEIN RUGBY NATHAN EARLE THE FORMER ENGLAND U20, SARACENS, HARLEQUINS, NEWCASTLE AND EALING WINGER AFTER 13 years of dodging tackles,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Wales, a once-proud nation with nothing to offer for the British and Irish Lions
When the Lions last won a series in Australia, they picked a starting team borrowed so heavily from one small country...
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Features
/ 1 year agoPeter Winterbottom: To win a series in Argentina is huge
Ben Jaycock catches up with legendary openside Peter Winterbottom to discuss his thoughts on England’s win over Argentina, the back row...
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Features
/ 1 year agoA question over Farrell selection
Well, finally the wait is over and the Lions have played their first Test match in Australia with all the pre-match...
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James Harrington
/ 1 year agoFrench Colummn: Bayonne in the fast lane for No.9 Leo Coly
It was mid-August last year – the 13th, to be precise – when Racing 92 suddenly confirmed their highly rated and,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: All Blacks dominate in big win over France
International rugby action took place for the second weekend in a row over the past few days, with the Summer Series...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks produce new controversial tactics
The second full weekend of summer rugby took place, and, as always, there were plenty of things to talk about after...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoDarcy Graham among Scottish trio called up to British and Irish Lions squad ahead of Wallabies series
The British and Irish Lions have called up Scotland trio Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham ahead of their series...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJeremy Guscott: I see too much clunk and not enough click with the British and Irish Lions
Before you get to the last two provincial matches of a Lions tour, the head coach knows what his best team...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions Tour going past in a blink of an eye for Maro Itoje
Skipper Maro Itoje has seen time fly by on the current Lions tour and the first Test match is rushing into...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: It’s mad, you lose all track of the days, says Tadhg Furlong
Three-time tourist Tadhg Furlong revealed his first Lions experience turned him into a proper rugby player and has told squad rookies...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand 43-17 France: All Blacks are too good for fragile Les Bleus
New Zealand .................43pts Tries: Roigard 13, Savea 22, Taylor 28, Vaa’i 35, Jordan 53, Ioane 61 Conversions: B Barrett 14, 36,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: It’s a free hit for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions
Australia needed the run-out against Fiji last Sunday, but an unwanted consequence was a neck injury suffered by Noah Lolesio that...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: One kick to win it… so who do you want?
Whoever it was, it couldn’t have been Carwyn James. For one thing, the most celebrated coach of all was a Welshman...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCoen calls for a big final effort
■ By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND fly-half Ben Coen says the pain of missing out on a semi-final spot at the World...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoTuipulotu hat-trick is not enough as Argentina grab the last spot
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Kepu Tuipulotu scores against Australia BATH hooker Kepu Tuipulotu scored a hat-trick as...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe time Gale was a force of nature
AUBREY Gale belonged to a rare breed, those never granted national recognition despite their rare achievements, in his case for Llanelli...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Bundee Aki takes the long road to be a British and Irish Lion
Back home amid the volcanic craters of South Auckland, a ‘very skinny kid’ would have seen Brian O’Driscoll’s reign as Lions...
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Features
/ 1 year agoClaudia Moloney-MacDonald is back in the old routine
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is the first to admit that she could not see a path back to an England spot in time...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWeekend Talking Points: Final audition for the British and Irish Lions
The dust has now settled on the summer’s first weekend of international rugby, and now teams get to do it all over again. ...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoScotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has one eye on the “bigger picture” as his side prepare to face Fiji in the...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoThe most famous rugby stadiums in the world
Rugby is a sport with a rich history and huge popularity, especially in Great Britain. Famous arenas where key matches are...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Elliot Daly Silenced the Doubters; Now It’s Time for Owen Farrell
When the British and Irish Lions squad was named in May, some people were surprised to hear Elliot Daly’s name. The...
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Summer Tours
/ 1 year agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: George Ford shows class in 100th Test appearance
The Summer Internationals started on the weekend, with plenty of northern hemisphere teams heading down south and playing against some of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions
Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell happy as they fall into step for British and Irish Lions
Jamison Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed. In...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Owen Farrell’s British and Irish Lions call-up shouldn’t cause discord
The furore surrounding Owen Farrell being brought into the Lions squad as a replacement for Elliott Daly has stirred the nepotism...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand 31-27 France: All Blacks forced to work by French
New Zealand ....... 31pts Tries: Jordan 20, 47; Vaa’i 27, Barrett 40 Conversions: Barrett 21, 27, 41, 48 Penalty: Barrett 74...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Elite will have no time for Los Pumas
Phil Kearns never played a game of Test rugby against the British and Irish Lions: a stranger-than-fiction fact that bears repeating....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoLet’s hope AUNZ Invitational XV have some bite against British and Irish Lions
The best Lions itineraries are precision instruments, their component parts pieced together with meticulous attention to detail. There should be an...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoIreland miss chance to get past Italians
POOL C ■ By SAM JACKSON Italy ....................18pts Tries: Casartelli 12, Gritti 59 Conversion: Todaro 60 Penalties: Todaro 36, 72 Ireland...............16pts...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew Zealand get off to a flier
POOL C ■By TOM RILEY New Zealand ...38pts Tries: Saunoa 15, 21; Treacy 24, Oudenryn 33, Vakasiuola 39, Kunawave 46 Conversions:...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWingers to the fore for England
Round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Racing home: Jack Bracken scoring for England against Scotland PICTURE: World Rugby ENGLAND began their U20s World...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSale Sharks’ Best Premiership XV: Jason Robinson leads a Shark attack
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Dark day for Wales in land of rising sun
For more than an hour on Saturday in a land renowned for its courtesy, Japan overdid the welcome bit to such...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHolmes knows what it is like to miss out
AS Europe’s supreme scrum-half of his generation, Terry Holmes had earned the right to emulate the greatest of them all as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoMa’a Nonu, 43, shows no sign of stopping
In other surprising – but rather more straightforward – contract news from France, it seems 43-year-old Ma’a Nonu is ready to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWeekend Talking Points: Huwipulotu get chance for British and Irish Lions
This weekend represents a real start to the summer international calendar, with countless tours set to begin. There will also be...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoIt’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Gregor Townsend declined to be drawn into discussions about his long-term future as Scotland head coach. The 52-year-old has been in...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoLawrence Dallaglio: British and Irish Lions must be wary of Joe Schmidt’s experience
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio believes Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s experience will be a major factor in the upcoming Lions tour....
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSummer Internationals: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch for each series
Plenty of international series are starting this weekend, marking the official first weekend of the summer schedule. Some nations have already...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Henry Pollock and Joe McCarthy shine against Force as Ben White called up
The British and Irish Lions have played their first game officially on tour, a 54-7 win over the Western Force in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Toulouse and Bordeaux produce all-time final
Rugby saw a great mix of international and club games being played this weekend, which provided a good variation for fans. ...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTomos Williams forced out of British and Irish Lions tour due to hamstring issue
The British and Irish Lions have suffered a hammer blow after Tomos Williams was ruled out of the rest of their...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTomos Williams a ‘shocking’ injury loss as British and Irish Lions turn to Ben White
Andy Farrell admits Tomos Williams will be a major loss for the British and Irish Lions after he was forced out...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoDasher Elliot Daly times it just right once again for British and Irish Lions
Elliot Daly has a knack of timing a run to peak form in a Lions year and has repeated the trick...
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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