All posts tagged "South Africa"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago11 months out and Jones has it all to do
PAUL REES England finished their worst year since 2008 in terms of results by becoming the only Six Nations team not...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoTime’s up for Pivac, bring back Gatland
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Wayne Pivac looked a dejected man at the end of the defeat to Australia even...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSanderson: Why do Springboks ignore Rob?
By JON NEWCOMBE Sale points-machine: Rob du Preez Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson is surprised that South Africa ignored...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoIrish keen on Cokanasiga’s return
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are bidding to re-sign England flyer Joe Cokanasiga from Premiership rivals Bath to replace...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoSmall wins for Ospreys but Bulls march on
By MATT LLOYD Bulls..................... 43pts Tries: Kriel 7, 32; Carr 12, Steenkamp 21, Louw 40+2, Nortje 68, Burger 75 Conversions: Smith...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoTop two in right place to rule at World Cup
Paul Rees sees Ireland and France consolidate their position as leaders of the North Ireland and France were the only two...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoGeorgia’s triumph shouldn’t be wasted
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It was bittersweet bordering on intensely frustrating to...
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World
/ 3 years agoVan der Flier voted world’s best player
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men’s player of the year at the World Rugby awards last Sunday. New...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoEngland got draw they didn’t deserve
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME How has the world of rugby become so predictable that you can...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap
Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoJones hails England’s incredible fightback
Jones: It will be a great game v the Boks By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones hailed his “pulverised” prize fighters as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoWe’re improving each time, says centurion Farrell
An emotional Owen Farrell spoke of his real pride at the amazing fightback which transformed his 100th cap from being a...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBrothers line up World Cup shot
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Dan Du Preez, below, could appear at the World Cup...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoJohnson’s 2003 team better than Eddie’s lot
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There are those who believe that today’s international players are bigger, better, faster,...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoSingle pyramid is a must in England
THE leading rugby nations have a variety of domestic structures, in each case with the national team at the top. Every...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoRees-Zammit back on the wing for Gloucester
By PAUL REES Louis Rees-Zammit has been used at full-back by Wales in their last two Tests, but he will be...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoPainful defeat but a lesson Red Roses can learn from
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME What a weekend of rugby we had last week with the women’s...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoFarrell is best I played with – Robshaw
Chris Robshaw has revealed that he believes Owen Farrell is the best player he played with during his illustrious career, speaking...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBorthwick out to help England
By JOHN NEWCOMBE PRODUCING England players of the future remains a key goal for Steve Borthwick at Leicester even if it...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDREAM TEAM
HENRY THOMAS, THE MONTPELLIER AND FORMER ENGLAND, BATH & SALE PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST......
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoOne-sided games do no favours for anyone
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST DEVOTEES of the union game have spent decades laughing at the idea of the “other code” staging...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoFailing to select a kicker is a major sin
CHRIS HEWETT BACK in the day, rugby had its own version of the Seven Deadly Sins: biting, gouging, bag-snatching, head-stamping, shaving...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSupport growing fo starting with 10
PAUL REES SAYS MONEY WILL BE THE PRIME FACTOR BEHIND THE SIZE OF THE PREMIERSHIP IN THE FUTURE WHEN Gloucester faced...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoUrios falling out of favour as Marti looks at options
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Under pressure: Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios overseas training and, inset, Laurent Marti PICTURES: Getty Images A...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMercer out to prove he’s ready for England
By SAM JACKSON Man in form: Zach Mercer playing for Montpellier PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-BOUND No.8 Zach Mercer is relishing his...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, November 13, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoRees-Zammit moves to full-back as Wales include three new players for Pumas
Wales have made three changes in personnel to the team thumped 55-23 by New Zealand as his looks to bounce back...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBarbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash
The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoEngland player ratings after ‘dismal’ showing against Argentina
England started their Autumn Nations Series with a dismal performance that saw Argentina secure their first victory at Twickenham since 2006....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBoffelli punishes error ridden England at Twickenham
Eddie Jones‘ England endured a dismal start to their Autumn Nations Series as Argentina secured a first victory at Twickenham since...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoSelection problems for New Zealand ahead of Northern Hemisphere tour
Ian foster has been forced to make several key changes to his New Zealand squad, as they prepared to depart for...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGoode: We want to get to the next level
By JON NEWCOMBE SARACENS’ all-time leading appearance maker Alex Goode is relishing the new attacking style of rugby that has seen...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoDon’t give up on Wales, Lam tells Sheedy
By PAUL REES Pat Lam has told Callum Sheedy to keep his head up after being overlooked by Wales again for...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoClass act! Beware the ‘fame first’ approach
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST PICTURE the scene: we are in the final week of the 1997 Lions tour and the world...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoIt’s time for Eagles to prove their worth
CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE puzzled by a strange squeaking sound drifting in on a soft breeze from Dubai should know the following:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok...
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Features
/ 3 years agoKeep it tight! Jones puts his faith in power game
PAUL REES ON WHY ENGLAND NEED TO CONVERT OPPORTUNITIES INTO TRIES AND EXPLOIT THE RARE TALENTS OF MARCUS SMITH EDDIE Jones...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoAlex Coles makes debut as Tuilagi returns for Pumas
Alex Coles has been handed an England debut at second row as Manu Tuilagi comes back into the side after another...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago‘I think I can improve everywhere’ – Dupont
By Paul Eddison Antoine Dupont is the reigning World Player of the Year and captained France to a first Grand Slam...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBenhard puts his body on the line for Irish
By PAUL REES Benhard Janse van Rensburg is in his second season with London Irish and has yet to miss a...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoEngland need more size in the back row
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we look at the depth of the international squads of top tier rugby...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoTime for ruthless focus and an iron discipline
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The 2022 autumn series is within touching distance, and with it comes a...
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Features
/ 3 years agoWhen the Mayne man was in charge
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER PLAYING I reland and Lions rugby legend Paddy Mayne in any film representation of the SAS was...
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Features
/ 3 years agoPrepare for a changing of the guard
The autumn international window is meant to cover three weekends but this year it is being played over five as countries...
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Features
/ 3 years agoQuins Bok star Louw set for switch to Bulls
RUGBY SHORTS THE Bulls have signed South Africa prop Wilco Louw from Harlequins for next season on a three-year deal. Tighthead...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: Which Northern hemisphere team will go all the way?
A year from now we’ll know the identity of the two teams that will do battle in the Rugby World Cup...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoSouth Africa and New Zealand to meet at Twickenham in World cup warm-up
World champions South Africa and 2022 Rugby Championship winners New Zealand will meet in a World cup warm-up at Twickenham ahead...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, October 23, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJoe Marler to return for The Barbarians
One of the most popular Barbarians of recent years is set to make a stunning return in the Black and White...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoSlade out, Murley in, as Jones names Autumn squad
Uncapped Cadan Murley has been included in England‘s Autumn Nations series squad while Henry Slade misses out. Slade, 29, has 48...
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