All posts tagged "Scotland"
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoWomen’s squads
England Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Jo Brown, Rowena Burnfield, Shaunagh Brown, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Amy Cokayne,...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoPros and cons having Premiership big guns
NEALE HARVEY gets the lowdown on an England squad bristling with talent Under 20s Big game experience: Ted Hill, left, and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoMaybe we should copy Scots’ lead
I DON’T think Colin Boag has taken his ring-fencing argument far enough. Surely, Scotland, with its two Champions Cup qualifying teams...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSix reasons you’ll want to be at Twickenham for the Six Nations 2019
It’s unmissable – The oldest rugby tournament in the world, the Guinness Six Nations sees Europe’s top rugby nations compete in...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoRegions should open talks with CVC – Moffett
NEWS EXTRA WALES’ four regions have been told to cut their losses and attempt to form an Anglo-Welsh league with the...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoEdinburgh vs Montpellier: Champions Cup Preview
Edinburgh vs Montpellier – 18/1/19 It’s first versus second on Friday night in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup. Edinburgh have...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoGregor Townsend announces Scotland Six Nations squad
Scotland name seven uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Hookers Jake Kerr, Dave Cherry and Grant Stewart...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Hardie stays at Falcons SCOTLAND international flanker John Hardie has signed a new two-year deal at Premiership side Newcastle Falcons. The...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoPriestland: I’ve no idea what future holds
By SAM JACKSON On the move: Wales star Rhys Priestland WALES fly-half Rhys Priestland is to leave Bath at the end...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoGatland has to give Thomas his chance now
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS Thomas Young is playing well enough to get in any side right now, so why...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoCasey’s late heroics settle capital classic
By SARAH GWYNN Saracens……………31pts Harlequins ……….28pts Group hug: Saracens celebrate victory HANNAH Casey’s late try helped Saracens Women maintained their unbeaten...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoCan Dragons give Six Nations roar? Certainly and here’s why
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Huge presence: Jonathan Davies Back row resources: Justin Tipuric, Ross Moriarty, Taulupe Faletau THE World...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDai confident Wasps will see best of Lima
By NEALE HARVEY Getting to grips with Premiership: Lima Sopoaga is tackled by Quins trio Jack Clifford, Dave Ward and Matt...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDREAMTEAM
PAT HOWARD, EALING AND FORMER SHARKS, STORMERS, MUNSTER, NORTHAMPTON AND DRAGONS CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1....
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLocal gem Lester adds sparkle to the Parisians
What a find: Stade Francais flyer Lester Etien PICTURE: Getty Images ■Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been suspended by...
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Features
/ 8 years agoMOST INSPIRATIONAL FIGURE:
Doddie Weir’s selfless courage in responding to his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis by raising funds for research into the cruel illness....
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Features
/ 8 years agoThat was the year that was
Peter Jackson looks back at 2018 and reflects on 2019 Top try: Jacob Stockdale strikes against New Zealand PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 8 years agoHIGHEST CLIMBERS:
And the Oscar for the steepest climb up the World Rugby rankings over the course of the year goes to…the United...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHumble Beaumont to become Sir Bill
WORLD Rugby chairman and former England and Lions captain Bill Beaumont said it was ‘humbling’ to have been knighted in the...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoWorld Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont honoured with knighthood
Doddie Weir also honoured for his contribution to rugby and the search for a cure to Motor Neurone Disease
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoJohn Mitchell came in with new ideas, says George Kruis
The England and Saracens lock talks World Cup hopes after an autumn playing in Mitchell's defence system
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Features
/ 8 years agoJohnson in above Cheika
MICHAEL Cheika will lead Australia to next year’s World Cup but from now on will work under the supervision of Scott...
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Features
/ 8 years agoIf we can’t have Shaun, Byron is the best option
SHANE WILLIAMS Right man for the job: Scarlets coach Byron Hayward. Wayne Pivac Jonathan Humphreys Stephen Jones STEPHEN Jones and Jonathan...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoPast form counts for little – Francis
By STEFFAN THOMAS Making his case: Tomas Francis scores for Wales against South Africa PICTURES: Getty Images TOMAS Francis expects no...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSix Nations fitness race
ULSTER and Ireland forward Iain Henderson has been ruled out for ten weeks after with a thumb injury. The 26-year-old will...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMitchell has helped us take big steps towards our World Cup goal says Kruis
By NEALE HARVEY Hitting top form: George Kruis made a big impact in the Autumn PICTURE: Getty Images Lock stocks: Courtney...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoIrish may move for Jackson
PADDY Jackson is in talks with a number of clubs about a possible move away from Perpignan if, as expected, the...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoWard: No stress, one win puts us back in Top Six
By JON NEWCOMBE Developing fast: Falcons centre Chris Harris PICTURES: Getty Images NEWCASTLE need to sort out their discipline or run...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJackson column: Steve Hansen has known ups and downs like no other
Peter Jackson looks at Steve Hansen's time at the WRU
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoDo-or-die time now after Paris improvements
■By NEALE HARVEY HARRY Wells knows it is win or bust for Leicester if they are to keep their Champions Cup...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoTakulua tells Falcons to front up
■By JON NEWCOMBE Tongan ace: Sonatane Takulua SONATANE Takulua is confident the return of Newcastle’s big guns can help fire them...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoDead-shot Weir boots Warriors top of the pool
■By GEOFF BERKELEY Dangerman: Worcester’s Alafoti Fa’osilva AN IMMACULATE kicking display from fly-half Duncan Weir helped Worcester see off Pau in...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoPollard talks to Bath about move after World Cup
Three-year contract: Handre Pollard BATH are in advanced talks with Springbok fly-half Handré Pollard about a move to the Rec following...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoPirates scrum Irish into the mud at Mennaye
■By MIKE SINCLAIR JOINT-COACH Alan Paver revealed that the Pirates had done absolutely no pre-match analysis on London Irish before pulling...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoInjury-hit Exiles sign up reinforcements
LONDON Scottish have signed former Scotland 7s flyer Robert Beattie until the end of the season from Glasgow Hawks to ease...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoDeano: We have spirit to hit back
DEAN Richards insists his Falcons need to turn things round quickly if they are to get back to winning ways when...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMorgan fighting to remain in the frame
By STEFFAN THOMAS New cap: Luke Morgan LUKE Morgan has vowed not to become a Wales one cap wonder and push...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 8 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Kyle off till New Year LEICESTER Tigers centre Kyle Eastmond has received a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on Bristol...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoDe Kock column: Northern hemisphere’s no.9s are getting better and better
Neil de Kock analyses the Lions options at scrum-half
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National League One
/ 8 years agoMatavesi: French victory has us all believing
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY WATCH out Wales, Fiji are coming to get you! That’s the warning from hooker Sam Matavesi...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBlow for Tigers as Jones stays at Glasgow
Changed mind: Huw Jones LEICESTER Tigers have been dealt a major blow after Huw Jones had a late change of mind...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoJudge relishing ‘surprise’ jump from Pirates as Sarries look to lay down the law
By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW… Leicester v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road CORNISH Pirates tighthead Christian Judge says talks over his...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBlackadder: Testing autumn has been a gift for All Blacks
By NEALE HARVEY Under fire: All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams NEW Zealand’s November tribulations against England and Ireland will only strengthen...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoPichot’s got a point about qualification
AGUSTIN Pichot, World Rugby’s vicechairman, came in for a lot of criticism this week over his tweet showing the percentage of...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, November 25th, 2018 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoStuart Hogg will take us to the next level, says Exeter Chiefs wing Cuthbert
ALEX CUTHBERT is excited at the prospect of playing in an all-British & Irish Lions back-three at Exeter next season following...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoJackson column: Wales must find more to beat the Springboks
Wales have put the fright on South Africa in their past three meetings, but things have changed
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHogg’s flair can take us to next level – Cuthbert
By JON NEWCOMBE Star signing: Stuart Hogg scores for Scotland against Italy PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX CUTHBERT is excited at the...
Autumn Internationals
England fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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