All posts tagged "South Africa"
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Guest columnists
/ 4 years agoEngland must step it up for Le Crunch
ROCKY CLARK WORLD CUP WINNER So the wait is over. Five years after England lost the 2017 World Cup final against...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper: Alphonsi, Worcester, and Red Roses opener
It’s been a dark and painful week not just for Worcester Warriors fans, but for English Rugby in general, as part...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoDow back on bench as Kebaya gets start for England opener
Abby Dow is likely to make her return from injury off the bench, as 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kebaya gets a start...
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Latest News
/ 4 years ago‘Slow burner’ Anyanwu is taking his big opportunity
Talent: Lennox Anyanwu ■By GARY FITZGERALD LENNOX Anyanwu steps out for his fourth consecutive start for Harlequins today eager to showcase...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoCole shows us how to survive life at the front
CHRIS HEWETT Welcome to the age of the anti-scrum. We wait whole half-hours for a set-piece only to find none coming...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoLionesses have inspired us to live the moment says Middleton
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND A year later than advertised, the 2021 Women’s World Cup gets underway in New Zealand next weekend...
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Paul Rees
/ 4 years agoWhy a global season could help manage game’s woes
Paul Rees looks at England’s training camp squad and asks why the professional game is not working The Premiership has never...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoTournament brimming with standout moments
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT was after round two from memory that...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 4 years agoCuthbert a doubt for Wales’ autumn
ALEX Cuthbert is a doubt for Wales’ autumn international series with a shoulder injury. The 52-cap wing has enjoyed a rejuvenation...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoArgentine duo in for Falcons as they seek first win
Argentina centres Matias Moroni and Matias Orlando have both been drafted straight into Newcastle‘s starting line-up as they chase a first...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWales set to take on SA again
By PETER JACKSON The Rugby Paper can reveal that the Springboks will be back in Cardiff on August 19 for what...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDai expects big things now Lewis is free from injury
By STEFFAN THOMAS DAI Young has told Dillon Lewis to continue silencing his critics by dominating the scrum for Cardiff in...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoCook on a mission to get Zebre back into contention
Chris Cook spent 13 years in the Premiership but now he has turned his attention to transforming Zebre from also-rans into...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoWhy Club World Cup must fit into calendar
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Ideas like the Club World Cup get my support if they encourage rugby of...
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Paul Rees
/ 4 years agoRaynal’s call correct …but was it fair?
Paul Rees finds out how the French referee’s last-minute decision has divided opinions Australia claim that World Rugby has backed their...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoSpringboks power home but fall short of their target
■ By SAM JACKSON South Africa ....38pts Tries: Wiese 19, Kolisi 29, Penalty 64, 72; Arendse 80 Conversions: Steyn 19, 29,...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFive-try rout puts All Blacks on top
By NICK POWELL New Zealand ..40pts Tries: Jordan 23, Penalty 28, Whitelock 43, Taylor 54, Tu’ungafasi 65 Conversions: Mo’unga 24, 44...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Richard Barrington
I had two years still on my contract at Jersey but when Saracens came in for me after my first year...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoIn Sunday’s Rugby Paper
It’s a huge weekend of rugby, as the Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion, and there are some big games in the...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years ago2015 hero Imhoff back in as Pumas chase historic third win in South Africa
Juan Imhoff has been named on the left-wing as Argentina go in search of a third win for the first time...
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Nick Cain
/ 4 years agoTime for England to get Sevens game in order
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is no nation in the Rugby Union family that was not disrupted...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoWales can grow into a real force under Ioan
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a tough night at the office for the Wales Women side earlier in...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, September 18, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18...
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Women's International
/ 4 years agoRed Roses and Wales prepare for World-Cup warm-up in Bristol
Around 15 miles down the road from their shared border, England and Wales‘ women face off tonight in their final game...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoSpringboks unchanged for critical Argentina clash
South Africa have made no changes to their starting line-up ahead of their vital match against Argentina in Round Five of...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFoley back as Australia ring changes
Bernard Foley has returned to the Australian team for the first time since 2019, as the Wallabies change seven for the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoChiefs in a rush to land Vermeulen
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EXETER Chiefs are busy trying to sort out an emergency visa that will allow back...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTime for England to get act together
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK We are a year out from the 2023 World Cup – and three...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDon’t waste golden generation – Watson
By STEFFAN THOMAS Ambition: Hamish Watson in action against England PICTURE: Getty Images Hamish Watson insists Scotland must start delivering results...
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Features
/ 4 years agoRobinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoForthcoming fixtures
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership (3pm kick-off) Gloucester v Wasps Sale v Northampton WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 INTERNATIONALS Women’s England v...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWorld of rugby mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II
The world of rugby at all levels were united as they mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday evening....
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Features
/ 4 years ago“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh
Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership’s...
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Sevens World Series
/ 4 years ago2009 champions Wales name men’s squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Head coach Richie Pugh has confirmed his 12-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, getting underway...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoWe must get off to a faster start this time, says Dowson
By PAUL REES Phil Dowson wants Northampton to take their form in the latter stages of last season into the new...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Leicester
Head Coach: Steve Borthwick Captain: Hanro Liebenberg Ground: Welford Road Capacity: 25,849 PREDICTED FINISH: 4TH The Tigers clawed their way from...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Northampton
Director of Rugby: Phil Dowson Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 5TH Northampton have tended to yo-yo...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Sale Sharks
Director of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 9th Salfrord is no longer...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps
Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoPollard the man to help Tigers retain their title
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRemembering DK, the speedster who made a name for himself
PETER JACKSON KEN Jones died last Wednesday, barely a fortnight after his 82nd birthday and some 60 years after becoming the...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe day Pumas joined world rugby’s top table
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Eight with Brian Ashton
Columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett rejoin Ollie Little once again for a fascinating look at coaching in the modern game,...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFaf De Klerk returns as South Africa change two for Wallabies
The Springboks have made two changes in the backline, as they bring back Faf de Klerk for the first of two...
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Schools / Universities
/ 4 years agoEngland U18s fight back for epic win
South Africa U18s ‘A’…………34, England U18s…………36 Rory Taylor’s last minute penalty gave England U18s a thrilling victory against South Africa U18s...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoAre you the biggest rugby fan in the world? Here are the best rugby-related casino games on the market
If you live and breathe rugby you might be interested in playing online casino games with rugby-related themes. Here are some...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoProud Pendlebury expects England U18s to hit back
England U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury was proud of team’s effort despite losing the first game of their three match tour...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoURC ‘blown away’ by TV figures as SA join the party
By PAUL REES Chief: Martin Anayi The United Rugby Championship enjoyed record television audiences last season thanks to the inclusion of...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoExcellent Am is up there with South Africa’s best ever backs
It’s beyond me if Lukhanyo Am is not already touted as one of South Africa’s finest ever backline players. The centre...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe 4 Best Rugby Players In The World
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