All posts tagged "New Zealand"
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: New Broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke with France
Brendan Gallagher writes how a new-found desire to nurture homegrown talent in the Top 14 has allowed Fabien Galthie to rewrite...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Wayne Pivac has shocked a few and I am glad
Shane Williams praises the shrewd picks of Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands in the Wales squad for the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Simon Amor can get England to be more instinctive
From Wisemantel to Amor, England's fast-paced attack play can become more expressive
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoBayonne hit for six as Toulon turn on the style
ROUND-UP TOULON completed a clean sweep of six victories with a 50-6 triumph over Bayonne in Pool 2. They struggled to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPivac has shocked a few and I’m glad
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Warren Gatland constantly surprised the Welsh rugby public with his selections throughout his 12 years...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNo big-match jitters for strongman John
By STEFFAN THOMAS Rave reviews: WillGriff John is hoping to impress the Wales selectors PICTURES: Getty Images ON the eve of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNew broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Golden generation: Frace win the 2019 Junior World...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoEastmond: Ford still has best years ahead of him
By NEALE HARVEY KYLE Eastmond believes George Ford’s best form in England’s No.10 shirt is yet to come – and expects...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Club culture is what sets Saracens and Exeter apart
Jeremy Guscott on the methods which have held Mark McCall and Rob Baxter in good stead
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Features
/ 6 years agoBoyd keen for Brad to rejoin him at Saints
Reunion: Brad Shields NORTHAMPTON Saints boss Chris Boyd is planning a reunion with England flanker Brad Shields when his Wasps contract...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWinger Lam on the list for Tigers
LEICESTER TIGERS are keen on landing Hurricanes winger Ben Lam, the nephew of Bristol Bears boss Pat. The Tigers have put...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoBeattie calls time at 34
RUGBY SHORTS FORMERScotland No.8 Johnnie Beattie has retired from rugby. The 34-year-old ex-Glasgow Warriors, Montpellier and Castres forward finished his career...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER NEW ZEALAND, BLUES, CHIEFS, WORCESTER, MUNSTER, SALE SHARKS AND COVENTRY CENTRE. SAM TUITUPOU WINNING Super Rugby in 2003 as...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSqueeze is on for Pacific Island players warns Leo
By NEALE HARVEY Snared by Tier One: England No.8 Billy Vunipola PACIFIC Island players, for so long a hugely popular feature...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWales set to play in Japan
WALES will return to Japan as well as facing New Zealand in two Tests on their 2020 summer tour. Wayne Pivac’s...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNorthampton’s restoration under Chris Boyd owes much to freedom of youth
The Northampton Saints director of rugby hasn't been afraid to offer opportunity to the club's brighest academy prospects
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoClassy Jacob Umaga has the genes to succeed, says Wasps teammate Fekitoa
Wasps centre Malakai Fekitoa sees a bright future for starlet fly-half Jacob Umaga
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWasps fly-half Billy Searle to switch to Worcester Warriors
"I'll continue to give my all to the jersey till the end of the season" - Billy Searle
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot
Rhys Webb's availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn't threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland World Cup star George Kruis set to exit Saracens
A big name departure could be on the cards for Saracens and the England lock department
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJordan Taufua urges Crusaders boss to follow him north
The Leicester Tigers flanker believes head coach Scott Robertson can boost his All Blacks aspirations by gracing the Premiership
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Champions will be wary of wounded Ospreys
Peter Jackson previews how the Ospreys will be seeking to ignite their season against Saracens this weekend
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoEngland boast host of starters for ten
RUGBY MATTERS Stellar: Exeter’s Joe Simmonds is one of several prospects at fly-half PICTURES: Getty Images Jacob Umaga James Grayson Max...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBoyd reaping rewards of letting kids off the leash
Exceptional: Full-back George Furbank impressed at 10 against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty images World Cup ace: Lewis Ludlam Scotland call: Rory Hutchinson...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Six Nations excitement can light up the New Year
Jeremy Guscott lends some advice for any players set to grace the Test stage for the first time in the upcoming...
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Features
/ 6 years agoUnions should concentrate on amateur side of game
COLIN BOAG Last week’s Rugby Paper gave fuel to those who want to claim that the game is in rude health,...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSix Nations excitement can light up the New Year
MY wish list for the New Year starts with the teams competing for the 2020 Six Nations title to either play...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
MIKE McCARTHY FORMER IRELAND, WASPS, NEWCASTLE, CONNACHT & LEINSTER LOOSE FORWARD IWAS a late bloomer with Ireland. I thought that ship...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLet’s hear it for my winners of 2019!
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Silent assassin: Danny Cipriani has heard nothing from Eddie jones. Inset left: Sebastien...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRainbow nation got its colour from Chester
Obituaries: BRENDAN GALLAGHER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT PLAYERS WHO DIED IN Star player: Chester Williams on the way to a...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMan of steel who nurtured Baa-Baas
Grand master: President Micky Steele-Bodger visits the Barbarians dressing room after the Killick Cup match with Argentina last year MICKY STEELE-BODGER...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLochore brought true style on and off the field
SIR BRIAN LOCHORE (Wairarapa-Bush and New Zealand) Died August 3, aged 78 ALL BLACKnumber 637. One of the New Zealand greats...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Slade sidelined after double ankle injury EXETER and England centre Henry Slade is set for a spell on the sidelines with...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCoaches take centre stage in the New Year
Challenge: Franco Smith has taken over the Italian national team Insets: Fabian Galthie, right Andy Farrell, below PICTURES: Getty Images Making...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts
The two-time Lions tourist is eager to play a role for Bath to ease the pressure on Stuart Hooper
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Macho Makis can make their mark in Sevens
Brendan Gallagher marks Madagascar as one of rugby's growing nations who can utilise the creation of the Challenger Sevens Series
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Featured
/ 6 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s team of the 2010s
Brendan Gallagher has watched a lot - and we mean, a lot - of rugby this decade. So we asked him...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: We got over 1991 – now the class of 2019 must develop
Jeremy Guscott on how Owen Farrell can lead England to a new level in the Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Jamie
By NEALE HARVEY I feel 25: The 33-year-old Jamie Roberts with Bath PICTURE: Getty Images JAMIE Roberts believes he still has...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWe got over 1991 – now class of 2019 must develop
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Gold standard: David Campese of Australia holds the World Cup after beating England 12-6...
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Peter Jackson
/ 6 years agoRugby’s decade of difference
Brendan Gallager looks back over the past ten years…the good, the bad and the superstars Brendan Gallager looks back over the...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
TONY SPREADBURY ONE OF THE GAME’S GREAT CHARACTERS AND CURRENT RFU HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL GAME MATCH OFFICIALS I WAS a touch...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoTongan ace Lousi loving his new life in Llanelli
By STEFFAN THOMAS SAM Lousi believes he is the perfect fit for the Scarlets and is confident his style of play...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
FREDDIESTEWARD LEICESTER FULL-BACK Norfolk has provided a rich seam of talent to Leicester down the years with the Youngs brothers, Ben...
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Sevens World Series
/ 6 years agoEngland flop in Cape Town cauldron
Front runners: Kiwis got revenge on South Africa By ADAM ELLIS MEN ENGLAND equalled their worst ever finish in Cape Town...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks confident Mooar will leave Scarlets
By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand coach Ian Foster is ‘really confident’ Scarlets boss Brad Mooar will become part of his coaching...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBeast off to new Glory in Washington
FORMER South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira is joining Washington's Old Glory DC in America’s fledgling Major League Rugby. The ‘Beast’ will...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Gatland is waiting for any All Blacks implosion under Foster
Ian Foster must navigate his two-year contract without some of the key names associated with the All Blacks
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPlayers will fight to keep Lions alive roars Nowell
By NEALE HARVEY JACK Nowell insists the ‘old school’ ethos of the British & Irish Lions will survive no matter what...
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