All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoLagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots
Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThis dash for cash could end in a crash
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPlay-off blues drive Bath hunger
NEALE HARVEY TALKS TO STUART HOOPER ABOUT BATH’S MISSION TO END THE TROPHY DROUGHT Driving standards: Ben Spencer inspired Bath’s post-lockdown...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSilver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoForwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBig Billy was like a pig in muck again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPowder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips
By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoUnfair tie-breaker
IT baffles me that England were awarded the Six Nations championship in a year that they finished tied with France on...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoBest Bookmakers to Bet on Rugby
Ruby is a high-paced contact sport with plenty of action during the 80-minutes of gameplay. While it’s a game that glorifies...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLet’s blood the newcomers against Georgia
Nick Cain suggests the team that England head coach Eddie Jones should test against the Lelos
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches
Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint
Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac's system for Wales
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Featured
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December
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Features
/ 6 years agoJason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier
Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLet’s blood wannabees and see if they cope
NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDoris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech
NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoFranco: Italy must fight with new pride
DANIEL GALLAN talks to Franco Smith the coach charged with making Italy competitive again Moment of hope: Jake Polledri scores against...
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Features
/ 6 years agoEngland are missing control and leadership
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Although Eddie Jones has sung the praises of his team as they...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMaxwell departure adds to Welsh problems
By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoKiwi Lowe gets Irish call
LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born...
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Features
/ 6 years agoToby Flood interview – We’re all fresh and ready to go for our Premiership return at Falcons
Newcastle Falcons and ex-England fly-half Toby Flood speaks in-depth with Neale Harvey about the Championship winners' long-awaited return to the Premiership
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU
Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoBilly Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad
Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins
Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoVerdict: Ben Youngs’ story has plenty of years to run
Brendan Gallagher breaks down the nuts and bolts of England's victory over Italy, where Ben Youngs shined on cap No.100
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Women's Six Nations
/ 6 years agoScarratt leads Slam mission
■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 years agoIrish prudence poses RFU more questions
NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 years agoNo-play decision smacks of defeatism
THE Friday evening before the final round of the Six Nations was an opportune moment for the RFU to bury the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSorry, world no longer revolves around Lions
COLIN BOAG Emotional attachment: Sam Warburton leads out 2017 British and Irish Lions During the week we saw just how huge...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGlasgow boosted by Scotland returnees
■By ADAM ELLIS Preview Glasgow v Leinster Monday, Kick-off 8.15pm, Scotstoun GLASGOW WARRIORS welcome back eight players released by Scotland head...
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Features
/ 6 years agoI was called a traitor for switching allegiance!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWe’re fit, fresh and ready for the challenge of Premiership
Q&A TOBY FLOOD ON THE RECORD Battle ready: Mark Wilson will be leading the Falcons’ fight up front after a year...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAcademies boost the ‘parasitic’ Prem clubs
JEFF PROBYN Double act: Exeter chairman Tony Rowe with director of rugby Rob Baxter PICTURE: Getty Images With the last season...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBen double as England are crowned champions
By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Youngs celebrated his century of caps with a sizzling, inspirational performance in Rome that saw England secure...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPivac: We must win any how now
By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac and Alun Wyn Jones admitted Wales have to start winning now, beginning with their Autumn Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoWayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor
THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoLosing Italy would help welfare for top players
JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCardiff Blues prop Corey Domachowski traces family history back to great grandfather who escaped Auschwitz
The loosehead, who recently brought up 50 appearances at Blues, has gone on a journey to discover his patriarchal lineage
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence
Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAbbie Ward and Marlie Packer return to Red Roses squad
England head coach Simon Middleton has named his squad to travel to Italy in search of a Women's Six Nations Grand...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHarrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test
James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoBest Rugby Betting Sites for Rugby Fans
Rugby first appeared in 1830 at an English boarding school. The game gained immense popularity across the UK within a few...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoNo room for Simmonds brothers in England squad for Six Nations finale
Eddie Jones has named seven players who competed in the Premiership final in his 36-man squad
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoDupont at the double in French high five
By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNew dad Corey inspired by family heritage
By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBaabaas become part of rugby’s omnishambles
COLIN BOAG Frailties: Wallabies v All Blacks matches just keep coming The madness that plagues our game continues to deepen: after...
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Features
/ 6 years agoItaly match gives Eddie chance to play Lawrence
JEREMY GUSCOTT My pick to replace Manu Tuilagi: Ollie Lawrence of Worcester Warriors scores against London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images IT...
International Rugby
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