All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoErnst van Rhyn: Alex Sanderson can give Sale Sharks bite
After a seventh-place finish last term, Sale Sharks have strengthened their squad.
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSouth Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Springboks in control to level Greatest Rivalry series
South Africa bounced back from their Ellis Park defeat with a dominant physical display to level the Greatest Rivalry series against...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoPeter Jackson: Sir Billy Boston’s legacy will last a lifetime
Peter Jackson pays tribute to Sir Billy Boston, reflecting on the dual-code legend’s remarkable career, trailblazing impact and lasting legacy.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoKoroibete joins Ospreys
OSPREYS have signed former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete. The 34-year-old, who won the last of his 63 Australia caps against New...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBurns lands Tigers role
FREDDIE Burns has returned to Leicester Tigers as kicking coach. The 36-year-old recently retired from a glittering playing career which took...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 weeks agoAll Blacks gave hope to rest of chasing pack
Strategy: Fabian Holland in action against South Africa NEW Zealand against South Africa last weekend was one of the best Test...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBlackadder leads great escape in Lions den
■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand produced a remarkable second-half comeback to escape with a win over the Lions, having trailed by...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 weeks agoChris Hewett: France’s Antoine Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost
Chris Hewett considers whether Antoine Dupont can return to his best after a succession of injuries, and argues the France superstar...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoGavin Fitzgerald on making ‘Lomu’ – an intimate study of rugby’s first truly global superstar
Ahead of the release of LOMU on September 7, director Gavin Fitzgerald, below, speaks to Ben Jaycock about bringing Jonah Lomu’s...
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Feature
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoSpringbok Deon comes of age
DEON Fourie of the Cape Town Stormers hit the history books in Durban yesterday like a tornado. Four weeks short of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 weeks agoAll Stars XV: Bedford Blues – Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style
Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest-ever Bedford Blues XV, featuring club legends such as Budge Rogers, Mike Rayer, James Pritchard and Martin...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoIreland ace Crowley out until 2027
NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Core question is – why were protocols relaxed?
Brendan Gallagher examines rugby’s long history of concussion awareness and questions the suggestion that players were unaware of the potential dangers,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoRampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener
Will Jordan’s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea’s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.
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Feature
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: England back rower Henry Pollock’s mission – To smash it like Jonah Lomu
Paul Rees examines Henry Pollock’s growing profile, his potential to become rugby’s next superstar and the lessons the England back rower...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDavies leaves Tigers to join Wales coaching team
ALEX Davies is leaving Leicester Tigers to become a kicking coach for Wales. Steve Tandy has appointed the 40-year-old after being...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoMitchell call-ups
ENGLAND head coach John Mitchell has called Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen into the Red Roses’ training camp ahead of the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoSouth Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan’s double hit puts Springboks on the floor
New Zealand produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to overwhelm the world champions, with Will Jordan’s two tries completing a stunning victory...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoMuddled Aussies have no answer
New Zealand ..66 Australia ..........19 ■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand women maintained their perfect Test record against Australia with a thumping...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoA compelling series
THE excitement surrounding South Africa’s series against New Zealand shows exactly what international rugby has been missing. We constantly hear about...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Touring is back! But let’s see the best take on the best
Chris Hewett welcomes the return of touring rugby between South Africa and New Zealand but questions why the best provincial players...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoRamos calls his own tune
Senior service: Thomas Ramos playing for Toulouse PICTURES: Getty Images WHEN asked about his impending relocation from New Zealand to France...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoVicky Macqueen: Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for the women’s game
Vicky Macqueen MBE reflects on England’s continued dominance, the impact of WXV on the women’s game and the changes shaping the...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary – I was so proud to be captain of my country
Kate Zackary, the former Exeter Chiefs, Trailfinders and USA back rower, reflects on her life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPWR Ins and Outs – Ellie Kildunne and Ruby Tui head the big-name moves as clubs get ready for blast-off
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Premiership Women’s Rugby season with a major All Black star looking to give Trailfinders a...
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Feature
/ 1 month agoDan Cottrell: Some simple drills for complex skills
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how ball carriers and support players can use simple skills, smart movement and...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSinckler could be back for England
IN long-term recruitment news that may well prick up the ears of England boss Steve Borthwick, Clermont’s international tighthead prop –...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJonathan Davies: WRU board must go now
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has backed growing calls for change at the Welsh Rugby Union, urging the organisation to appoint...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach
Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoAnother blow for Rennie as Clarke ruled out of Test series
■By HARRY ROBINSON NEW Zealand have been rocked by another tour casualty as they prepare for the first Test against South...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoJohn Mitchell: WXV Global Series will be a World Cup audition for Red Roses
John Mitchell has challenged England to use the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoMalcolm returns as captain
SCOTLAND INTERIM head coach Dave Butcher has named a 32-player squad for the upcoming WXV series, which features four uncapped players...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNeil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge
Neil de Kock believes the All Blacks are finding their rhythm ahead of their mouth-watering series against South Africa, but expects...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoGloucester rule out Villa plan
GLOUCESTER have shelved plans to again stage next season’s Prem match against Leicester Tigers at Villa Park. The club’s home Slater...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoAustralia 56-17 Japan: Front row leads the way as Wallabies run riot
Massimo De Lutiis marked his historic Test debut with a try as Australia overcame a spirited Japan before pulling away after...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoBulls 19-50 New Zealand: Hosts overpowered by the men in black
Dave Rennie’s side ran in eight tries in Pretoria, with Josh Moorby and Codie Taylor both scoring twice as the All...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoEight-try All Blacks tear Sharks to pieces
■By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks ................. 0pts New Zealand .. 54pts Tries: Fineanganofo 18, 53; McKenzie 23, Clarke 46, Barrett 60, Preston...
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Feature
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa
Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks great Beauden Barrett is hanging on for his final hurrah
Peter Jackson examines Beauden Barrett’s fight to secure a place at next year’s World Cup as the All Blacks great faces...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAll Stars XV: Worcester Warriors – The legends standing loud and proud
From Chris Pennell and Andy Goode to Ollie Lawrence and Matt Kvesic, Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest All Stars-XV to pull...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks
Brendan Gallagher makes the case for the often-overlooked 1996 All Blacks as the greatest team he has ever seen, 30 years...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoNational League 1 Ins and Outs – Plymouth Albion are ready to take on all-comers
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the National League 1 season where Plymouth Albion have been recruiting well but will face no...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBurns to call time
FREDDIE Burns is to retire from rugby later this year. The 36-year-old fly-half, who is playing for Dinamo Bucuresti, represented Gloucester,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoMa’a Nonu responds to All Blacks haka in dramatic and respectful fashion
Chris Collyer looks at Ma’a Nonu’s remarkable response to the All Blacks haka as the former New Zealand centre showed his...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen
Chris Collyer looks at how Leinster’s summer departures could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever, with Connacht among those strengthened...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Richie Mo’unga returns & Ma’a Nonu’s haka + All Blacks v Springboks rivalry
The Rugby Paper Roundup returns to dissect the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry, Ma’a Nonu’s haka, Richie Mo’unga’s potential return and New Zealand’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoLondon Breeze film festival to host UK Premiere of Jonah Lomu documentary
London Breeze is thrilled to be partnering with Dogwoof and Cinema in the Power Station for the London premiere of LOMU
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