All posts tagged "Super Rugby"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 day agoUnconvincing British and Irish Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies
The British and Irish Lions failed to deliver the statement performance expected from their Test team in waiting as they laboured...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 days agoBritish and Irish Lions told: Beware Australian dirty tricks
Lions boss Andy Farrell warned his side to look out for Australian dirty tricks after a bizarre row over pitch-watering following...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 days agoPaul Rees: No need to panic, but make every day count on the British and Irish Lions tour
Andy Farrell questioned whether the pitch had been watered ahead of the kick-off after a performance that dampened his mood. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 days agoLet’s hope AUNZ Invitational XV have some bite against British and Irish Lions
The best Lions itineraries are precision instruments, their component parts pieced together with meticulous attention to detail. There should be an...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 days agoBrendan Gallagher: Here’s hoping for a bit of Brumbies drama for the British and Irish Lions
The undercard, those matches away from the Test series, is usually very thin and underwhelming on a Lions tour of Australia...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMaro Itoje stamps his authority on British and Irish Lions in comfortable win over Queensland Reds
Maro Itoje stamped his authority on the British and Irish Lions with a commanding display as the Queensland Reds were overwhelmed...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoLions 54-7 Western Force: The force is with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions come to life
Western Force ...................7pts Try: White 4 Conversion: Donaldson 5 British & Irish Lions ..... 54pts Tries: Sheehan 1, Williams 16, 46;...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Some things to work on but, overall, lots of pluses for the British and Irish Lions
And so, without further ado, we should plunge straight into the Lions selection game trying to second-guess the starting line-up for...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoYoung Guns – Max Knight
Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener
The British and Irish Lions have been urged to create memories when they play their first fixture on Australian soil against...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoDan Sheehan warns British and Irish Lions will match Western Force’s hunger
Dan Sheehan insists his British and Irish Lions will use their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Western Force Preview: Dan Sheehan ready to lead
Andy Farrell thinks that his selection of Dan Sheehan for his debut captaincy for Friday’s game against the Western Force is...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoJoe Schmidt rejects British and Irish Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 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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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoReds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge
AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the...
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/ 3 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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/ 3 weeks agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs
Crusaders..........16pts Chiefs.................12pts The Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christchurch as the...
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/ 3 weeks agoSuper Rugby Americas: Peñarol fight off incredible Dogos comeback to win title
Peñarol won their third Super Rugby Americas title in four years but were made to work for their victory by 2024...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoSuper Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash
With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 weeks agoNick Cain: Argentina selection’s bad news for British & Irish Lions
The devaluing of fixtures throughout the professional game is becoming a blight, and an understrength Argentina facing the Lions on Friday...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 weeks agoLos Pumas will be out to take down British and Irish Lions
Joe Santamaria looks back on Argentina’s draw with the Lions in 2005 and the challenges they will face on Friday It...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoCrusaders set up final clash with Chiefs
■By BEN JAYCOCK WILL Jordan scored a second half brace as the Crusaders edged out reigning champions, the Blues, 21–14 to...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears
Wednesday holds a special place for rugby union fans in the UK. The games’ rising stars take to the pitch to...
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/ 1 month agoSuper Rugby Americas Semi-Finals Roundup: Dogos and Peñarol set for epic final clash
Defending champions Dogos overcame fellow Argentines Pampas, in an epic clash to reach the final. The result means that for the...
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/ 1 month agoJulian Montoya excited by Pau challenge
Julian Montoya admits he will be leaving Leicester with a heavy heart after five seasons at the club. The 31-year-old Paubound...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: Wallabies need to find some form – and sharpish
Australia's whole will have to be much greater than the sum of its parts to win the imminent Lions series if...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoHarlequins’ Roma Zheng on the fast road to success
Roma Zheng’s rugby journey has been far from conventional, and he admits it’s had its challenges. The Harlequins winger, who has...
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Features
/ 1 month agoDiego Escobar – I’m sure Chile can get to next World Cup
Joe Santamaria talks to Chile and Racing 92 hooker Diego Escobar on his international dreams After fulfilling his dream of reaching...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoLast four prepare for final assault
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCKD NEXT weekend’s semi-finals see the Crusaders host the Blues, while the Chiefs progressed...
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/ 1 month agoMo’unga helps Brave Lupus defend their title
Japan League One roundup BRAVE Lupus became the first side to defend their Japan Rugby League One title after beating Kubota...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSuper Rugby Americas Team of the Season
With Pampas, Peñarol, Selknam and Dogos preparing to contest the playoffs, find out who has made The Rugby Paper‘s Super Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 14 Review: Pampas secure top spot
With six sides still in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the final round, Round Fourteen promised much and delivered...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoDamian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: A pair of aces who fill our hearts with joy
If the level of mastery is unusually high, the depth of mystery is unfathomable.
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Time to speak with one voice
Back in the age when men were men and Willie John McBride was wearing the red shirt of the British and...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoVaa’i hat-trick puts Chiefs in command
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By SAM JACKSON THE Chiefs secured top ranking for the play-offs with a 41-24 win over...
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/ 1 month agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 13 Review: Peñarol move top ahead of Warren Gatland addition
Selknam 20-17 Yacare Selknam produced a stirring performance to keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating Yacare 20-17 just six days after their historic...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Matthieu Jalibert gives it back to Henry Pollock
Rugby saw the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals take place this weekend, with Bordeaux-Begles beating Northampton Saints and Bath beating...
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/ 2 months agoAustralian back row Suttor joins Pirates
CORNISH Pirates have signed former Australia Under-20s back row Rory Suttor for the 2025-26 season. The 26-yearold, who can play across...
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/ 2 months agoLloyd hits top form to start Newport party
Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy Final Winner: Jac Lloyd Newport............27 Ebbw Vale........18 JAC Lloyd stole the show as Newport rounded off their...
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/ 2 months agoReece enjoying life on route 66
World Rugby Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK SEVU Reece became the all-time top Super Rugby try scorer with...
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/ 2 months agoStudents aiming to get right to the top
■By BEN JAYCOCK MARTIN Webdale says the proof is in the pudding regarding the usefulness of his England Students side acting...
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/ 2 months agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 12 Review: Dogos continue impressive run of form
Joe Santamaria reviews Round 12 of Super Rugby Americas as the race for the play-offs heats up Dogos continued their recent run...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: British and Irish Lions must get tough by delivering an ultimatum
The longer the Lions Board continues to be as soft-toy cuddly as the mascot that tour youngster Henry Pollock will have...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoBulls 55-15 Dragons: South Africans seal home run to semi-final
Bulls ...................55pts Tries: Kriel 5, Wiese 8, De Klerk 22, Van der Merwe 40, 51, Petersen 57, 62, Coetzee 64, Williams...
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Features
/ 2 months agoOllie Hoskins: London Irish faith helped me to fulfil my Wallaby dream
Ollie Hoskins, the former Wallabies, Western Force, London Irish and Saracens prop, discusses his life in rugby after announcing his retirement...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSavea stars as Moana move into contention
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK ARDIE Savea’s mesmerising performance guided Moana Pasifika past the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium...
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/ 2 months agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 11 Review: Play-off race blown wide open
By Joe Santamaria Tarucas 41-21 Selknam Tarucas kicked off a seismic round of Super Rugby Americas action with a stunning 41-21 victory...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 months agoVaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 months agoJoe Schmidt puts James O’Connor back in Wallaby reckoning
By Sam Jackson James O’Connor is in the frame to have a second crack playing flyhalf against the Lions. Head coach...