All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years ago150th party nearly ends in tears for sloppy Irish
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland............................... 22pts Tries: van der Flier 23, Doris 49, G McCarthy 73 Conversions: Prendergast 50, Crowley 74 Penalty:...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSpringboks going to need a bigger trophy cabinet …
Peter Jackson looks back on a season where, once again, South Africa proved to be the best team on the planet...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe can’t compete with the big dogs, admits Steve Diamond
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond will be putting young players on long-term contracts to protect Newcastle from the greater spending power...
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Features
/ 2 years agoTime for big guns to deliver in the Six Nations
PAUL REES ASSESSES THE FORM OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, WALES AND ITALY IN THE BUILDUP TO THE SIX NATIONS ENGLAND Result:...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoGood to see the Eagles soaring again
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points - By Brendan Gallagher That's a wrap for the autumn...
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/ 2 years agoGB face Spain in Dubai quarters
NEWS EXTRA GREAT Britain men will face Spain in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens, the first leg of the 2024-25...
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/ 2 years agoRowland is gearing up for world cup challenge
■ By MARK STEVENS Triumph: England celebrate with the WXV1 trophy PICTURES: Getty Images HELENA Rowland believes England Women have been...
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/ 2 years agoI can’t wait to prove what I can do, says fit-again Tua
■ By MARK STEVENS TAMATI Tua is looking to make up for lost time after finally getting his chance to shine...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland vs Australia – Autumn Nations Series Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Ireland prepares to host Australia this Saturday, both teams are coming off contrasting results. Under...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoBrackla RFC: A hidden gem in Bridgend‘s vast rugby landscape.
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports “The fact of being an underdog changes people in ways that we often fail to appreciate....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoThe most surprising results of the Autumn Nations Series
By Charlie Elliott A combination of strong teams underperforming and perceived ‘weaker’ teams overperforming has resulted in a lot of shocks...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAutumn Nations Series: Biggest Stock Risers and Fallers
By Charlie Elliott This Autumn Nations Series there have been plenty of moments and performances which are enough to define a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAutumn Nations Series Team of the Week: England trio impress in final game of disappointing campaign
By Charlie Elliott England managed to salvage some dignity in their final game against Japan, while Australia failed to continue their form over the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland vs Japan – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England, currently on a five-game losing streak, is in a crucial position as they prepare to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBristol Bears’ fitness not in question – Pat Lam
By Jon Newcombe Bristol boss Pat Lam has absolutely no concerns over the fitness of his players in the wake of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoNic White: We’ll make it hard for the Lions
By Mark Stevens On the rise: Nic White in action for Australia PICTURES: Getty Images Nic White believes Australia have sent...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoShadow of Eddie Jones still hangs over Steve Borthwick – England vs Japan Preview
By Adam Hathaway PREVIEW... England v Japan Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick is in the ultimate no-win situation...
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/ 2 years agoGeorge calls on Twickenham crowd to show Jones some respect
By ADAM HATHAWAY Leading from the front: Captain Jamie George JAMIE George has urged the Twickenham crowd to give a little...
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/ 2 years agoLawrence is working hard to stay in step with Smith
OLLIE Lawrence admits playing with Marcus Smith takes some getting used to but the Bath centre insists the link-up is moving...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland have bullets but not the right gun
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK I WAS optimistic about England’s chances at the start of the autumn series, given...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoWales are battered by force of Storm Sprinbok
By Simon Thomas Wales .................................. 12pts Tries: Dyer 40, Botham 80 Conversion: B Thomas 80 South Africa .................... 45pts Tries: Mostert...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoSione Tuipulotu: This is where I’m supposed to be – Scotland vs Australia Preview
By Bryn Palmer PREVIEW... Scotland v Australia Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Murrayfield Sione Tuipulotu’s journey from the suburbs of Melbourne to the...
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/ 2 years agoAll Blacks prove too strong for feisty Italy
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Italy .................... 11pts Try: Menoncello 76 Penalties: Garbisi 12, 16 New Zealand ...29pts Tries: Roigard 24, Jordan 39,...
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/ 2 years agoOllivon proves point (whatever he says)
By JAMES HARRINGTON France.................... 37pts Tries: Flament 9, Villiere 33, Penalty 36, Bielle-Biarrey 58 Conversions: Ramos 9, 33, 58 Penalties: Ramos...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoSteve Borthwick can’t afford another run of failure
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week When it comes to “jam tomorrow” England teams have produced more...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoParisse deserves place in pantheon
TALKING of “modern greats” – no, we’re not referring to the Oxford University degree course of the same name, which sporting...
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Features
/ 2 years agoIf someone thinks I’m an a***, they can switch off
Paul Rees talks to James Haskell, the former England flanker, about being part of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby...
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/ 2 years agoDan’s learning a lot from top pair
By PAUL EDDISON FOR Theo Dan, every trip to Allianz Stadium is special and for good reason. After all, it was...
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/ 2 years agoIt’s not looking good for Lions from Wales
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY once in the last 100 years have the Lions chosen to play...
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Features
/ 2 years agoFor England, it’s a mind game
PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT BEFORE the start...
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/ 2 years agoHandle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully
PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...
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/ 2 years agoRubiolo to join Bristol
NEWCASTLE’S Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol next summer on a “long-term deal”. The 21-year-old, who has 19 caps for...
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Features
/ 2 years agoBeing a Lion was the highlight of my career
MY LIFEIN RUGBY BOB HILLER THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, ENGLAND, SURREY AND HARLEQUINS FULL-BACK IPLAYED 19 games and scored...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoEngland can find a little bit of cheer
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...
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Features
/ 2 years agoYOUNG GUNS
FRANKLINMcMILLAN HARLEQUINS CENTRE Franklin McMillan only started taking rugby seriously at 14 but feels his fast development is down to spending...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSadourny gets nod to replace Davidson
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April...
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/ 2 years agoEngland need spark, says Nadolo
Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoFive times head coaches have faced their former side
By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoTop Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoItaly vs All Blacks – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The All Blacks, led by Scott Robertson, are set to take on Italy in Turin under...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland vs Fiji – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Ireland are set to host Fiji at the Aviva Stadium for their third game of the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji
Uncapped duo Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu have been named in Ireland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series match against...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoFrance vs Argentina – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports France will continue its impressive autumn campaign by welcoming Argentina under the lights on Friday night....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk
England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoWorld Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment
By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAutumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV
By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoCheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England
By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland are being outsmarted too often
PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoWhy does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?
By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoBattling Argentina make it tough for Ireland
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland...............22pts Tries: Crowley 3, Hansen 5, McCarthy 31 Conversions: Crowley 3, 32 Drop goal: Crowley 21 Argentina .........19pts...
International Rugby
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