All posts tagged "South Africa"
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoForget Six Nations form, Maro Itoje can rattle the Boks | Jeremy Guscott
Itoje is so good that he will rise to the occasion in South Africa as a standout player for the Lions,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoKeep politics out of rugby? You’re joking! | Chris Hewett
Rugby Union has its flaws, but a thin skin is not among them. The game has the hide of an armadillo,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoGeorge Ford needs roaring finish for shot at Lions tour
The England & Leicester fly-half talks to Paul Rees about his Lions chances resting with his form for Tigers in the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions will be motivated by pain of World Cup – McBryde
NEW British & Irish Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde says his team can use the hurt of Wales’ and England’s...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTandy has the talent to muzzle Springboks | Shane Williams
Shane Williams and Lions defence coach Steve Tandy go way back to when both were apprentices at Neath
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHope the Lions do John Dawes proud | Shane Williams
I’D LIKE to send my condolences to the family of John Dawes after the sad news of his death. John was...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGeorge Kruis interview – Don’t panic! It would be madness to boot Eddie
The England lock reflects on his excursion to the Top League and how it may impact his Lions chance, in discussion...
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Features
/ 5 years agoKruis’ Lions experience will keep him in the conversation
THERE are unlikely to be many bolters from the blue, if any, in the Lions squad for the tour to South...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland summer schedule still up in the air
England are 12 weeks out from their scheduled tour of the Americas, but travel restrictions leave certainties far from being formalised
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions face six weeks in just one city bubble
THE Lions may be forced to spend virtually their entire six weeks in South Africa confined to the same bio-secure bubble...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoJeremy Jordaan may quit Agen for Newcastle Falcons
Dean Richards offers South African lock way out of Top 14 basement boys Agen
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoEvaluating how ready the Springboks are for the Lions
NICK CAIN EVALUATES THE SPRINGBOKS PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING LIONS SERIES WHEN Faf de Klerk was buried by a brutal Jake Ball...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoGourdon proves big is not the best policy | Chris Hewett
Rugby's struggles with David and Goliath statures for forwards can often by a headscratcher, writes Chris Hewett
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRibbans keen to march on with Saints and England
By PAUL REES DAVID Ribbans has not been able to see his family in South Africa for 18 months because of...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPRO16 Boks will be fit and fearsome for Rainbow Cup warns Aled
Benefit: Aled Walters SOUTH Africa’s giant World Cup-winning Springboks will face the best of the Celtic nations in prime physical condition...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTownsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott
Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEngland’s ‘power’ scrum looks more powder puff | Nick Cain
Nick Cain looks at England's troubles at the scrum, with the same errors holding back the front row that occurred at...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoJarrett became scourge of English
MONMOUTH’S list of star players is probably topped by Keith Jarrett, the ‘schoolboy prodigy’ who took England to the cleaners on...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTough to find dead certs but Taulupe one of them | Jeremy Guscott
The Wales No.8 is the first name on the Lions teamsheet at this point in time, writes Jeremy Guscott
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions offer next steps to fans hoping to travel to South Africa
The Lions outline four options for fans who have secured packages with them for this summer's tour of South Africa, including...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI’d tell Eddie – you’ve got until Christmas to get it right | Jeremy Guscott
RUGBY coaches do not change dramatically in terms of personality – even if they have life-changing moments. So, it is unlikely...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWarren Gatland on the radar as RFU probe boss Jones
THE RFU have sounded out Lions boss Warren Gatland and South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus as they seek Eddie...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWhy such MI6-style secrecy over Eddie’s RFU judging panel? | Nick Cain
Bill Sweeney told the media some of the people involved on the panel overseeing the RFU's debrief of England's Six Nations...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoText-book Worsley, the tackle machine
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
/ 5 years agoUninsured Unions to lose big money if tour folds
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON THE home unions will be uninsured for any financial losses if the British and Irish Lions tour...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLions need jokers to entertain the pack | Brendan Gallagher
This summer's Lions tour looks set to miss out of its traditions of old – so what will remain?
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSarries stars will be fresh for Gatland | Jeff Probyn
THE good news that the Lions will be going ahead as planned in South Africa is no surprise and despite those...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSky Sports pull plug on PRO16 deal
THE PRO14 looks set to remain on Premier Sports after Sky Sports pulled out of the race for the broadcasting rights....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoHow much would behind-closed-doors Lions tour matches cost South Africa?
The Lions will tour South Africa this summer, but will fans be allowed to follow in-tow?
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years ago2021 British & Irish Lions tour will take place in South Africa, not UK
A major development for the Springboks' desire to host the Lions on home soil
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCaptain Tom Curry could be Eddie’s own Will Carling | Nick Cain
Eddie Jones can start his rebuild in the young openside flanker and free up Owen Farrell
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoWallabies Rugby World Cup challenge is blooming in Brisbane sun | Chris Hewett
Success in France in two years' time for Australia will rest on the crop of young players emerging under Brad Thorn...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScots must make mark with Lions this time
■By STEFFAN THOMAS SCOTT Murray is confident Scotland will have their highest British & Irish Lions representation for a generation this...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGetting inside head of Gatland not easy | Brendan Gallagher
Can Scotland expect to get more than a handful of players on the British & Irish Lions players?
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoI wish Stander well, but he shouldn’t have played for Ireland | Brendan Gallagher
Respect CJ Stander and what he has done in rugby, but Brendan Gallagher will remain against the permittence of 'project players'
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoEngland’s Lions hopefuls hit skids with Triple Frown | Brendan Gallagher verdict
Critics have raised the alarm bell over England's slump, so why hasn't Eddie listened? Brendan Gallagher's verdict on the loss to...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIt’s your fault Eddie, blasts Woodward
ENGLAND’S World Cup winning boss Sir Clive Woodward blasted Eddie Jones after the disaster in Dublin. “Eddie has to look in...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHistory insists Eddie Jones is heading for 2023 defeat | Nick Cain
SOUTH Africa bucked the overall World Cup trend twice at the 2019 tournament. The first time they did so was by...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPRO16 heading Skyward with South African franchises on board
How close could the PRO16 come to reaching the TV sums struck by the Premiership and Top 14 in recent deals?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDuhan the destroyer looks tailor-made for Gatland
By GARY HEATLY FORMER Ireland winger Tommy Bowe would “not be one bit surprised” to see Scottish powerhouse winger Duhan van...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPrince Harry granted Springbok Lood de Jager an exclusive interview
The World Cup-winner with South Africa explains what was mentioned after the Boks' win over England, and delves into life at...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland have their own Faf on the way
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER LONGEVITY – players who seemingly go on for...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTouchline insult turned Campion into champions
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools LIFE and sport are rarely fair – that’s why we cheer...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEWAN RICHARDS
YOUNG GUNS BATH SECOND ROW Premiership debutsat 18 are rare so it comes as no surprise when England U20s prospect Ewan Richards...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWho knew exciting rugby could be so fun to play? | Brendan Gallagher
England duo Ben Youngs and Tom Curry made life tough for Antoine Dupont, doing just enough to prevent the France No.9...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Danny Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones eye Japan’s Top League jackpot
Peter Jackson and Neil Fissler report on two more blockbuster moves potentially in the works for Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThe chickens are coming home to roost for Eddie Jones | Nick Cain
How close should England be to pushing the panic button with their Saracens stars and high penalty count?
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoFarrell’s red mist is black spot in captaincy traits | Chris Hewett
How many bases need to be covered in what makes a Test-level captain? Chris Hewett explores after seeing the likes of...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHapless Jack faces year out
ENGLAND and Wasps flanker Jack Willis “could be out for up to a year” after having surgery on a medial collateral...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBath 16-38 Exeter: They’re back – Chiefs smash six of the best
Chiefs get back to their best with convincing victory at the Rec
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