All posts tagged "Rugby"
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoGladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup
England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: No return to Australia for the Lions without legal guarantees
Should Australia get the Lions back in 12 years? The answer is that Rugby Australia would have to commit to a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCharlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business
As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team – George Boulton
George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Wallabies make the obvious choice with Giteau Law change
Inevitable. Had to happen. Written in the stars. Quite why the Australian rugby hierarchy spent so long umming and aaahhing about...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: The British and Irish Lions fail to impress Paul Turner
From the early days in Newbridge through to Sale’s rise as champions of England, Paul Turner has built an admirable track...
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Features
/ 1 year agoSharks tale will concern 2031 hosts
ON Monday, Major League Rugby announced the winner of their inguaural executive of the year award: Milagros Cubelli, CEO of the...
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Features
/ 1 year agoStewart McKinney recalls the brutal Lions days of ’74
Long before the Lions failed to turn up in Sydney for their shot at something historic, one of their Old Invincibles...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorgia prove too strong for England U18s
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...
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Features
/ 1 year agoOundle building a smart pathway
Ben Jaycock talks to coach Andy Key about the challenges of playing at level 4 after promotion from Regional 1 S-East...
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News Extra
/ 1 year agoDiamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI aim to be passionate and purposeful
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Sean Scanlon, below, head coach at Dronfield RFC in Regional 2 Midlands North (L6)...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTrailblazing Referee Sara Cox on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation in Rugby
As one of the UK’s most recognisable rugby sports speakers, Sara Cox has redefined what’s possible in officiating. From becoming the...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoHow to Improve Your Rugby Tackling Technique: 7 Essential Tips
Mastering the art of tackling in rugby isn’t just about brute strength—it’s about precision, timing, and technique. A well-executed tackle can...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoThe Best Moments from the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour Down Under
The 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia ended with a 2-1 series win, their first triumph in a series...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: Grading every player from the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
The 2025 British and Irish Lions tour ended on a disappointing note for the visitors, with the Wallabies saving their best...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell looks poised for a repeat in 2029
Andy Farrell watched his Lions go down 22-12 to Australia in their final game down under then refused to rule out...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWorld Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell
Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLouis Rees-Zammit is on his way home
Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTadhg Furlong times it just right to fire for Lions
Tadhg Furlong timed his run back from injury perfectly to make into the Lions Test team and join the immortals. Furlong’s...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoMaro Itoje: These Lions tours shouldn’t work – but they do
Maro Itoje was a relieved man as he reflected on the Lions series win in Australia because he knew it might...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTommy Freeman tipped to be superstar by Lions coach
Lions assistant coach Andrew Goodman has tipped Tommy Freeman for superstardom after working with the England wing in Australia. Goodman, Ireland’s...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoHuw Jones: Lions boss Andy Farrell knows exactly what he wants
Centre Huw Jones now knows what it takes to be a Lion after a couple of months working with head coach...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAussies hoping to fall in love with Rugby Union once again ahead of 2027 World Cup
The 2027 World Cup ticketing programme was launched at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art situated on The Rocks, on a rooftop...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Without a deal, R360’s credibility is on the line
The R360 phantom is up-and-running again with Louis Rees-Zammit rumoured to be involved following his exit from the Jacksonville Jaguars and...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRed Roses will take nothing for granted at Women’s world Cup, says fly-half Helena Rowland
England may be overwhelming favourites to become world champions on home soil this summer but Helena Rowland insists they are taking...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLet’s hear it (but not too much) for Piardi
ANDRE Piardi? Top referee. Last weekend at the MCG, the Italian official’s major calls, made in the white heat of the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoRees-Zammit’s US dream a bridge too far
NOW that Louis Rees-Zammit has abandoned his American dream, Jordan Mailata stands alone at 6ft 8in and 25 stone as the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoRay loved the game
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO farewell Ray French, for many years the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWelsh can keep on rising up -Bodilly
By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Max Bodilly says joining London Welsh at this stage of their journey feels like coming “full circle”...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCarrie Exworth’s bringing everything together for England
Carrie Exworth is only one of two female members of staff working within the England men’s pathway team. In the high-performance...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns – Jess Taylor
England U18s back row Jess Taylor recalls earning a pound from her father every time she tackled hard enough to make...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHoney is happy to travel 500 miles for Scottish
By BEN JAYCOCK Long-distance player: Fraser Honey has joined the Exiles FRASER Honey admits the chance to step up to the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDan Baber – So many people want to help on our journey at Whitehall RFC
Dan Baber, the director of rugby at Whitehall RFC, offers insight into the grassroots challenge of rebooting after Covid New beginnings,...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoAs we all well know, history is set in stone
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMake training fun and with a clear purpose
Steve Hill talks to Lee Cholewa, below, the head coach at London Scottish Lions who play in Regional 2 Thames (Level...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJackson set on reaching the summit
By BEN JAYCOCK Adventure: Ed Jackson in training and, inset, after his injury PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER Bath and Dragons back...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoThe Best Bookies to use for Betting on Rugby Betting
Despite not being as popular as football or horse racing, rugby betting is still a prominent attraction to punters and whatever...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies: Best head-to-head matchups in the final Test
Andy Farrell has made just two changes to his British and Irish Lions side for Saturday’s third Test against Australia in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test Preview: Can the Lions make history?
With the test series won in a nail-biting last minute fashion in front of a record 90,307 fans in Melbourne, Andy...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAndrew Mehrtens on Culture, Resilience & Leadership: Lessons From the Pitch to the Boardroom
One of the most recognised rugby speakers on the global circuit, Andrew Mehrtens is a former All Blacks fly-half celebrated not...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test: Key Talking points and battles as Lions go for sweep down under
The British and Irish Lions will look to complete a clean sweep of their 2025 tour when they face Australia in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFormer Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL
Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Maro Itoje urges Lions to go for clean sweep
Maro Itoje urged his side to go for the jugular and whitewash the Wallabies after yesterday’s 29-26 win in Melbourne sealed...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions 29-26 Wallabies: Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp lunge seals epic victory
Australia ........................... 26pts Tries: Slipper 23, Gordon 29, Wright 31 Conversion: Lynagh 29 Penalties: Lynagh 5, 11, 54 British & Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoHowzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG
Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions 24-19 FNP: Finally, the Lions are made to fight to the end
Andy Farrell’s Lions got some opponents who played for 80 minutes for the first time in Australia at the Marvel Stadium...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPraise for Garry Ringrose after he withdraws from British and Irish Lions Test squad
Garry Ringrose made the biggest decision of his career on Thursday but proved health is more important than caps. The centre...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: Lions vs FNP should have been billed as the Fourth Test
On a tour almost devoid of interest, spark and intensity outside of the Tests it was uplifting to see the First...
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