All posts tagged "South Africa"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 hours agoBritish and Irish Lions: Elliot Daly Silenced the Doubters; Now It’s Time for Owen Farrell
When the British and Irish Lions squad was named in May, some people were surprised to hear Elliot Daly’s name. The...
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U20 World Cup
/ 15 hours agoU20s World Championship: Will Parkin on England’s ‘Battlezone Attack’ ahead of must-win clash against Australia
England U20s backs coach Will Parkin is clear about the task ahead. With one game remaining in the pool stages of the World Rugby...
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Summer Tours
/ 1 day agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: George Ford shows class in 100th Test appearance
The Summer Internationals started on the weekend, with plenty of northern hemisphere teams heading down south and playing against some of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoThis time, Jack Conan feels that he belongs in the British and Irish Lions squad
Jack Conan thought he gatecrashed his way into the Lions four years ago in South Africa – now he reckons he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoJac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions
Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoSouth Africa 42-24 Italy: Italians make Springboks sweat
South Africa were made to work hard for this first Test triumph as Italy delivered a much improved second half performance...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 days agoChris Hewett: Elite will have no time for Los Pumas
Phil Kearns never played a game of Test rugby against the British and Irish Lions: a stranger-than-fiction fact that bears repeating....
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoU20s World Championship: Baby Boks comeback sees England in trouble
England ...............22pts Tries: Weimann 8, Treacey 12, Bracken 33 Conversions: Bellamy 9, Coen 12 Penalty: Coen 38 South Africa ......32pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoU20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it
We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoWingers to the fore for England
Round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Racing home: Jack Bracken scoring for England against Scotland PICTURE: World Rugby ENGLAND began their U20s World...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoRobinson leads a Shark attack
All-Stars XV: Sale WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoHolmes knows what it is like to miss out
AS Europe’s supreme scrum-half of his generation, Terry Holmes had earned the right to emulate the greatest of them all as...
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Features
/ 3 days agoSAM WINTERS
YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U19 FULL-BACK Sam Winters is on a mission to break into the Bath senior squad and...
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Features
/ 3 days agoSaints move for van der Mescht
NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed South African Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht Gardens from Stade Francais. The 26-year-old made 75 appearances...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 5 days agoEngland U20s vs South Africa: Jonny Weimann – We need to tire out their big pack
Northampton Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann is set to start alongside his familiar partner Ben Coen for the second straight game at...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 5 days agoClarity the key for England in U20s World Championship title defence says Ben Coen
As England U20 prepare to face South Africa in their second pool match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, Ben Coen...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 6 days agoLawrence Dallaglio: British and Irish Lions must be wary of Joe Schmidt’s experience
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio believes Australia coach Joe Schmidt‘s experience will be a major factor in the upcoming Lions tour....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoBritish and Irish Lions: Tadhg Beirne’s buzzing for the real thing
Tadhg Beirne is finally revelling in a proper Lions tour in Australia after being robbed of the full experience four years...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoDasher Elliot Daly times it just right once again for British and Irish Lions
Elliot Daly has a knack of timing a run to peak form in a Lions year and has repeated the trick...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoBritish and Irish Lions Diary: Mission to capture BIL on hold for now…
Henry Pollock, at 20, the youngest Lion on tour has been entrusted with looking after BIL the tourists’ cuddly mascot for...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoJeremy Guscott: British and Irish Lions will need to get into right gear
There's no doubt that being part of a Lions side that loses the first game is not the best start. So,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoBrendan Gallagher: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso waiting in the wings for British and Irish Lions
It might be mid-summer and nearly 11 months into a never-ending season but, as England go to work in Buenos Aires...
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Features
/ 1 week agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoBrendan Gallagher: Spain get helping hand from French
There will be no quarter asked or given in Verona this evening at the Payanini Stadium when France – who have...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s search for players with the X-factor
Paul Rees looks at the names who might emerge during England's tour of Argentina and trials down under When the big...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Joe Schmidt quite happy to set off a grenade
Joe Schmidt is not a coach who tries to get a rise out of opponents ahead of a match or series....
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoPeter Jackson: France’s locks have that international feel
France have given the All Blacks due notice of something new heading their way, a pair of locks imported from the...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoClergyman who guided ’38 Lions
THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoHarlequins Best XV: A stylish team of the ages…
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoU20s World Championship: Battling England get ready to turn up the heat on Scotland
England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 2.30pm. Verona England U20s begin the defence of their World Championship crown this afternoon, taking on...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoNew Zealand present a severe opener for hosts
POOL C Italy v New Zealand Today. 7.30pm HOSTS Italy kick off with a high-profile clash against New Zealand in Calvisano....
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoThese players must think fast and play what’s in front of them
Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20s pathway coach and former Sale, Gloucester and Leeds hooker Andy Titterrell, ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoEveryone needs to feel valued and have a voice
Steve Hill puts the questions to Steve Pope, below, the head coach at Westcliff RFC in Regional 2 Anglia (Level 6)...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBali trip helps put Jess Breach in the right mood ahead of Women’s World Cup
Jess Breach has unfinished business when it comes to World Cups, but believes she is a very different person ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWeekend Talking Points: British and Irish Lions Tour opener, Top 14 Final, Legends bow out for BaaBaas
There is a mix of international rugby and club rugby this weekend, as different nations are at different stages of their seasons. The...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoCharlie Elliott: A breakdown of each international squad for the Summer Tests
With most domestic leagues finishing their seasons in the past few weeks, the attention is being turned to the international rugby...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoAndy Farrell reads the riot act after ‘unacceptable’ British and Irish performance against Argentina
Bundee Aki revealed boss Andy Farrell read the Lions the riot act in the wake of Friday’s 28-24 defeat to Argentina...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan dies, aged 83
British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. McLauchlan earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’ for...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption
Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions absentees – When luck is not your friend
Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams
It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity
Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoU20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa
Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoU20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time
England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMiranda looking for big step up
ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMathis ready to add some sparkle
NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...