All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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International Rugby
/ 4 days agoWill Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
Will Genia is firmly on the Henry Pollock hype train but believes England must evolve into a more dynamic side if...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoUnbeaten Red Roses set up a 6N decider
■By BEN JAYCOCK KATY Daley-McLean has warned England’s emerging stars they must “own” the intimidating atmosphere in Bordeaux if they are...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoJeremy Guscott: Secrecy surrounding England review makes no sense
The RFU review into the 2026 Six Nations was never likely to make great reading after England lost four Championship matches...
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Latest News
/ 4 days ago‘Honest review’ backs Borthwick
HEAD coach Steve Borthwick has been backed by the RFU to turn around England’s form. The Six Nations review blamed a...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoNick Cain: Detailed? Robust? No… It’s a farcical non-review
The RFU’s review into England’s 2026 Six Nations nosedive was a whitewash that told the English rugby public, and the media,...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoPeter Jackson: Leigh Halfpenny bravery wins royal approval
Peter Jackson pays tribute to Leigh Halfpenny’s courage, humility and unforgettable career, from his iconic Twickenham tackle to Lions glory and...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoPeter Jackson: Leo Cullen should know that the press aren’t cheerleaders
AS head coach of Leinster, Leo Cullen runs a squad crammed with more capped players than any other club, province or...
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Features
/ 4 days agoPaul Rees: ‘Europe’ is a formidable mountain to conquer
Paul Rees looks at the challenges teams face on the road in the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup plus more...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoLydiate joins Wales coaching staff
NEWS EXTRA DAN Lydiate will leave Dragons to become a full-time member of Steve Tandy’s Wales coaching team. Wales face Barbarians,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 days agoThe day Rochy gave Merlene a shock
THE mention of certain names in our sporting village instantly results in a big smile and Tony Roche tops that list....
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Is England’s dominance hurting the Women’s Six Nations? ft Fi Tomas
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Telegraph reporter and leading women’s...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoRFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup after review
Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to lead England into next year’s Rugby World Cup following...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoOllie Lawrence: Bath have got the tools to be kings of Europe
Ollie Lawrence reckons it is time for Bath to take things to new heights in today’s Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles.
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 weeks agoUlster 29-12 Exeter Chiefs: Nathan Doak leads the charge as Rob Baxter’s side are taken apart
Nathan Doak inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final as they produced a commanding display to dismantle Exeter Chiefs...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers & England full-back Freddie Steward insists he is ignoring the internet trolls
Freddie Steward has learned not to get wound up by keyboard warriors as he winds himself up for a big finish...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester & Wales centre Max Llewellyn is looking to strike double top
Max Llewellyn is on a double mission heading down the final straight of a frustrating and difficult season for both him...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGabriel Ibitoye is enjoying a licence to entertain with Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears wing Gabriel Ibitoye is one of the Premiership’s most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: Dynamic duos facing battle for supremacy
The battle for supremacy between the 9-10 partnerships for Bath and Bordeaux-Begles will be the hinge on which the outcome of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Lions really must head to Argentina
Better late than never. After decades of lobbying by some – not least this column – the Lions are reportedly looking...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Tough times at Exeter Chiefs made us better
Dafydd Jenkins believes the tough times he endured last season with Exeter Chiefs and Wales were worth it.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWilliams is ruled out of Six Nations
WALES captain Kate Williams, below, will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with the leg injury that forced her to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales legend George North decides it is the ‘right time’ to call it a day
Wales and British & Irish Lions great George North will retire at the end of the season after an injury-hit spell...
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Babcock Trophy
/ 2 weeks agoOver a pie and a pint, the Five Nations was saved
LONG after his improbable conversion from ball-boy at Hampden Park for Queen’s Park FC to international rugby referee, Allan Hosie played...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
KEEVYFITZPATRICK LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING LOCK Keevy Fitzpatrick admits her rise through the ranks has come quicker than she ever imagined after breaking...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland have no answer as Buttimer puts Ireland on top
WOMEN’S U21 SIX NATIONS By PAUL EDDISON TWO tries from Beth Buttimer helped Ireland to an historic 41-40 win over England...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: England dominate… the rest chase! Six Nations chat + George North retirement ft Georgie Perris Redding
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoUnstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales
Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence
The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoEngland 62-24 Wales: Red Roses ignited by skipper Meg Jones
Just a stone’s throw from her birthplace, England captain Meg Jones reminded winless Wales of what they are missing as she...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: Bath head coach Johann van Graan must start with his strongest pack in Bordeaux
We are at the business end of the season and Bath have two big matches in a row with the top...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNorthampton Saints 41-38 Bath: Best in the business separated by Fin Smith penalty
These two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoMaud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come
Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 weeks agoMore misery for Scotland as energetic Italy take control in the Women’s Six Nations with a 41-14 victory
By JESS BROWN Italy delivered a dominant performance to defeat Scotland at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma despite suffering three...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 weeks agoFrance turn up the heat to see off brave Irish in their pursuit of the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title
By JAMES ROBINSON France's Six Nations title and Grand Slam pursuit was maintained in Clermont after seeing off Ireland. France: 26pts...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 weeks agoAll eyes on Diego Sarthou’s 10-a-side match as France vs England ‘Le Crunch’ gets creative
French rugby seems to be ahead of the curve at the moment, not least in putting innovation into practice rather than...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 weeks agoHandre Pollard keeps his nerve to sneak past Scarlets securing Bulls a home quarter-final
By Roger Panting Handre Pollard’s immaculate goal-kicking prevented Scarlets from taking a notable scalp as his 18-point haul proved just enough...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream
Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSteyn’s Warrior paint has been marked by the Mandela effect
■By MIKE MOORE FROM meeting Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoAfter 18 years, Evans is to leave Quins
EXTRA NEWS Hall of famer: Nick Evans HARLEQUINS’ all-time points scorer and current attack coach Nick Evans is to leave the...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoIreland are the next challenge for England’s young Roses
WOMEN’S U21 SIX NATIONS ■By PHIL CAMPBELL AFTER a compelling opening round of the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series, England’s clash...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses roll on! England v Wales + Saints v Bath preview ft Nick Heath
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Women’s Six Nations commentator and...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSam Prendergast makes his Leinster fly-half case harder to ignore after MOTM display against Ulster
In Irish rugby, no role comes with more pressure and criticism than the role of the fly-half.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoRed Roses show no mercy in rampant Women’s Six Nations victory over Scotland
Captain Meg Jones saluted England’s adaptability after the Red Roses shrugged off disruption to deliver a record-breaking 84-7 victory at Murrayfield...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoFin Smith steals it for Northampton Saints to remain top of the Prem
Northampton Saints hold a one-point lead over Bath at the top of the Premiership table after both teams won yesterday.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoScotland 7-84 England: Ruthless Red Roses go on the rampage
England shrugged off their shortage of locks to deliver a ruthless display at Murrayfield, securing a record victory over Scotland in...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoJack van Poortvliet: England are going in the right direction after Paris performance
Jack van Poortvliet believes the way England finished their 2026 Six Nations campaign in France is their template going forward.
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoNick Cain: Bill Sweeney’s presiding over a house divided
Getting administrative wires in a tangle seems to have been an RFU default position during Bill Sweeney’s six-year tenure as chief...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 weeks agoChris Hewett: An epic drama? No, just drowning in tries
A quarter-final classic”, proclaimed the BBC. Hyperbole? Quite the opposite. As the avalanche of superlatives triggered by Bath’s victory over Northampton...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: Wales go in search of a path back to the summit
Paul Rees sees signs of a better tomorrow for the men in red as debate continues about what happens next.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: VIP treatment with Big Gav and Campo
The Hong Kong Sevens is 50 years old this weekend which is a sobering thought, probably the first time in recorded...















