All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 weeks agoChris Hewett: The sound of silence that rocks All Blacks’ Eden Park fortress
New Zealand’s extraordinary unbeaten run in Auckland is a sporting record like few others, but why does the All Blacks’ fortress...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: England must take the shackles off their attack for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Paul Rees looks back at a Prem points fest between Northampton Saints and Bath and wonders how this could help England...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFrance can’t live with New Zealand power
New Zealand ..81 France...............12 ■By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand ran riot with 12 tries as they demolished France in Hamilton to...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Gonzalo Tiesi – I treasure my time playing for Pumas
Gonzalo Tiesi, the former Argentina, London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle, London Welsh and Stade Francais centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAll Blacks stay on the high road
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........21pts Tries: Williams 29, Wright 54, Daugunu 66 Conversions: Lonergan 30, 55; Meredith 67 New Zealand .....
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Welsh Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNewport take it out on Drovers
Super Rygbi round-up NEWPORT reclaimed top spot in Super Rygbi Cymru after bouncing back from last weekend’s hammering at RGC in...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoI’ve just got to go for both Willis brothers
DREAMTEAM HENRY CLEMENT, THE FORMER WASPS, LEICESTER LIONS AND PLYMOUTH ALBION SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DEVONPORT SERVICES, CHOOSES THE BEST...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Les Kiss puts life into refreshed Australia ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Tom Hooper is back and ready to go for Rob Baxter’s men
Tom Hooper is back in the Exeter Chiefs squad after returning from Australia international duty earlier than expected, with Rob Baxter...
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Old school know-how still proving hard to beat
Paul Rees looks at the growing number of players in their 30s who are still involved at the top level.
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Features
/ 1 month agoEngland captain Meg Jones insists Red Roses are ‘normal humans’ with extraordinary dreams
Ben Jaycock talks to Red Roses captain Meg Jones ahead of England’s clashes with Canada in the WXV Global Series.
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Features
/ 1 month agoFit-again Metcalfe ready for Japan challenge
WALES full-back Nel Metcalfe is relishing her international return after a lengthy injury absence as Sean Lynn’s side prepare for their...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoNew Zealand 50-19 Australia: Jordie Barrett leads All Black blitz against Wallabies
New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a commanding 50-19 victory over Australia at Eden Park.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Australia show the way to go for Wales
Peter Jackson reflects on Australia’s resurgence and the lessons Wales can learn as Steve Tandy prepares for next month’s Nations Championship...
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Features
/ 1 month agoWatch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again
The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDelay for Fineanganofo
ALL Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo will delay his arrival at Newcastle Red Bulls until after next year’s World Cup. The 24-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoUnderhill injury blow
BATH flanker Sam Underhill will be sidelined for “a few months” after rupturing his biceps in the opening Prem victory at...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoGood that England have competition
MARTIN Brooks makes some good points in his letter regarding the rise of Canada Women and the benefits of playing in...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Shaun Edwards is just the man for England
Jeremy Guscott believes Shaun Edwards could be useful to England head coach Steve Borthwick, with the former France defence coach now...
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News Extra
/ 1 month agoStunning win for Wallabies
NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA stunned South Africa 42-38 in Perth last Sunday despite being reduced to 11 men during the second half....
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Ugo Monye interview – Can Harlequins bounce back? England’s wing battle + closing the gap
Ugo Monye joins Ben Jaycock to discuss whether Harlequins can bounce back from last season, England’s wing battle, Noah Caluori’s Test...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMeg Jones: Back-to-back battles with the world’s best will make England stronger
England captain Meg Jones believes being pushed to the limit by Canada and New Zealand will prove invaluable as the Red...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks 24-34 Bristol Bears: Pat Lam’s side make it a hard road back for Courtney Lawes
Bristol Bears made an early statement in the Prem as Louis Rees-Zammit and Harry Randall both scored twice in a bonus-point...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoThe NZ/Baa-Baas game in ’73 shows what we’re missing
Letters THIS is a concurrence with John Edwards letter in last week’s edition with reference to brute-force and ignorance regarding the...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: Afolabi Fasogbon’s England omission a puzzle
Nick Cain questions Afolabi Fasogbon’s England omission, believing the Gloucester tighthead has shown the physical maturity and resilience to compete at...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoKiwi coach: We showed some amazing moments
NEW Zealand’s coach Whitney Hansen was left disappointed by missed opportunities but proud of a performance which demonstrated how little separates...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEngland 26-19 New Zealand: Zoe Harrison seizes the day for Red Roses
Zoe Harrison’s late interception try preserved England’s unbeaten record against a resurgent New Zealand, who pushed the Red Roses to the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoWallaroos cash in after Scots fail to take chances
■By ALEX RILEY THE Wallaroos ended a six-match losing streak with a comprehensive victory at the Hive to head home on...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees’ 2027 Rugby World Cup countdown – A year out and all to play for
Paul Rees charts the state of the nations ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on October 1st,...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Jessica Watkins swaps rugby for a mission to the stars
Peter Jackson charts Jessica Watkins’ extraordinary journey from USA rugby international to NASA astronaut as she prepares to take command of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSuaalii starts on wing for Wallabies
JOSEPH-Aukuso Suaalii starts on the wing for Australia in what will be a major examination against world champions South Africa in...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoGalthie calls up the new Edwards
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FOLLOWING the drawn-out departure of Shaun Edwards – now working as a consultant with the Red Roses...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoNo-go Graham
SCOTLAND’S record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn’s Nations Championship fixtures with a bicep injury. The 29-year-old Edinburgh winger,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoMaro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
Maro Itoje says he would welcome the chance to lead England in a Six Nations match in the United States, despite...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoArchie McParland reveals injury agony after Northampton Saints Prem title win
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland on the thigh injury that ruled him out of England’s summer tour and left him watching...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEngland held by Canada in ‘real arm wrestle’ as winning run comes to a halt
John Mitchell praised Canada’s challenge after England’s four-year winning run was halted by a hard-fought 26-26 draw in Exeter.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoAnthony Watson: Don’t rule George Ford out of England No.10 race for 2027 World Cup
Anthony Watson has backed George Ford to remain firmly in England’s World Cup plans, praising the fly-half’s rugby intelligence and leadership...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoUp front, Amy is the complete e competitor
FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND UNITED STATES BACK ROW KATE ZACKARY CHOOSES OSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoScotland 14-66 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too good for Scots
Scotland were swept aside by a rampant New Zealand side at Hive Stadium, with the Black Ferns running in 10 tries...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick failed to hit the mark with England central contract deals
Nick Cain questions whether Steve Borthwick’s England central-contract choices have given the clearest indication of how he plans to build towards...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have plenty in reserve
Peter Jackson examines South Africa’s extraordinary depth and dominance under Rassie Erasmus, with the Springboks’ remarkable try-scoring record underlining their strength...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeeds Tykes 57-10 London Scottish: Matt Salisbury is a shining light as Tykes impress
Leeds Tykes produced a devastating second-half display to thrash London Scottish 57-10, with Matt Salisbury completing a hat-trick as the hosts...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoO’Gara’s staying until 2031
LA Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has signed a contract extension until 2031. O’Gara arrived at the club in 2019 after...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style
Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: England need all their best players available
Nick Cain revisits the debate over England’s overseas selection policy after contrasting views from Rob Baxter and Courtney Lawes have reignited...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup
Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoIreland have no plans to play 6N in US
IRELAND say there are “currently no plans or discussions” about playing a Six Nations match in the United States. World Rugby’s...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoQuirke has his sights on England
SCRUM-HALF Raffi Quirke hopes his move to Newcastle will help him force his way back into the England reckoning. Quirke says...
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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