All posts tagged "Wales"
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoLucky? No, that was pure skill
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE sainted Antoine Dupont might be on a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoDid that just happen? Five other jaw dropping moments
FRANS STEYN DROPPED GOAL (2010) The huge Bok centre was playing for Racing at Clermont. His side were trailing 14-12 when...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoBeating Ealing proves anything is possible
Matthew Luddington talks to London Scottish flanker Jack Ingall about combining work and play in the Championship ANECDOTES from rugby’s amateur...
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Features
/ 2 years agoRosslyn Park Sevens will host 3,710 matches
By TOM JEFFREYS THE Rosslyn Park Sevens takes place this week with more than 3,710 fixtures to be played from Monday...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoNow that’s what I call a performance, England
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME OKAY, I was wrong in my prediction a couple of weeks ago...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 2 years agoUniversity game plays huge role in development
Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill puts the questions to Gareth Elliott, below, head of men’s rugby at Exeter University...
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Young Gun
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Saracens & England U20 lock Olamide Sodeke
By BEN JAYCOCK Powerful second row Olamide Sodeke is earning plaudits for his ferocious defence during the U20s Six Nations but...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/03/24
As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGalthié “in denial” over France’s problems – Mermoz
Maxime Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of the French national team, and believes the problems they have experienced in this...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoWales Lost Against France: Player Ratings Show Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities
Wales suffered a discouraging 24-45 loss to France on Sunday, requiring setting up a bold front for the match against Italy...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDaly recalled for Le Crunch with Roots and Tuilagi among substitutes
Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNorth announces retirement to end 13-year international career
George North has announced that this Saturday’s match against Italy will be his last for Wales. North, 31, has made 121...
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World
/ 2 years agoJoseph third player confirmed by Barbarian F.C. for Killik Cup encounter
Jonathan Joseph will pull on the famous black and white hooped jersey of Barbarian F.C. for the first time in his...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWales vs France Player Ratings
Wales slumped to a 24-45 loss to France on Sunday to set up a wooden spoon decider against Italy this weekend....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoThings fell apart for Wales – Gatland
Warren Gatland felt his side collapsed in the second half on their way to recording a heavy defeat to France. Speaking...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFrench fightback leaves Wales winless heading into final round
By TOM JEFFREYS Wales……………………………………………….24 Tries: Dyer 9, Williams 25, Roberts 43 Conversions: Costelow 10, 26, 45 Penalties: Costelow 2 France……………………………………………..45 Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoOne of the greatest days ever – George
From ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Jamie George last night admitted that derailing Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes was one of the greatest...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWatkin’s ready to stake his claim
By ROB COLE Owen Watkin plays week in, week out with George North but today he gets his big chance to...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoRedshaw ready to lead from the front
By PAUL REES Ben Redshaw trained with England during last year’s World Cup before he had made his Newcastle debut, already...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoBorthwick gets his big selections right
PAUL REES Seldom can a victory plundered with the last kick of the match have been so richly deserved. England, so...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoSticking with Furbank shows England’s attacking intention
BRENDAN GALLAGHER I’M tempted to call it bums on seats rugby.... except 82,000 fans at Twickenham and millions back home or...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoGatland on a mission to avoid whitewash
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wales v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Principality Stadium WALES are on their worst run in the Six...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoPlay with tempo and Wales could steal it
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WALES are rebuilding, and most people accept that. There are usually ups and downs...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWales slump to third defeat as France power proves too much
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales U20 ........12pts Tries: Morse 23, Page 62 Conversions: Price 62 France U20 ...... 45pts Tries: Mousques 9,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoMcNicholl goes home
Wales back Johnny McNicholl has rejoined Crusaders for the remainder of the season after leaving Scarlets to return to New Zealand....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoCarre back at Saracens
Saracens have re-signed Wales loosehead Rhys Carre from Cardiff. The 26-year-old previously played for Saracens in 2019-20, moving back to Cardiff...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoIt’s time for the real France to stand up
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK FOR crying out loud, when will the real France stand up and be...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoIt’s a long walk but Wales on right road
CHRIS HEWETT We've all heard it: “You don’t beat Wales at rugby – you just score more points than them.” Like...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoCome on, Joe! Time to pay attention
JOE Schmidt, the recently-appointed coach of a Wallaby vintage who wear the same colours as Matthew Burke, David Campese, Tim Horan...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoWin No.13 seals home semi-final for the champions
By JOSH THOMAS Gloucester-H...57pts Tries: Beckett 18, 38; Muir 24, Metcalfe 45, 52, 78; Hendy 49, N Jones 66, 72 Conversions:...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoPlayers or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance
Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 2 years agoIt’s a huge honour to play for your country
My Life in Rugby with Marcus Rose - the former England, Cambridge University, Leicester, Coventry, Harlequins and Barbarians full-back looks back...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoStars who followed in their father’s footsteps
Louis Lynagh’s debut for Italy, almost 30 years after his father Michael made his last stand for the Wallabies, completes the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoAfter signing, only Cliff came to my wedding
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW For the first time in more than 70 years, Wales will have to...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoWe are going to miss you guys a lot
All career-ending injuries are to be mourned but the last couple of weeks or so have been hard to digest for...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoSlick Drua continue Penney’s nightmare
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Crusaders' miserable start to their new era continued with a third straight defeat as...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoAt last! England find reason to be cheerful
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME We were waiting and hoping for a game that will define how...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoMapletoft’s tyros hope to continue their Grand Slam quest
England U20s will hope to inflict Ireland‘s first loss in the Six Nations since July 2021 and take a giant step...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations Excitement: Can England Overcome Ireland’s Might?
England is headed towards a worrying challenge against Ireland, with the Six Nations rugby tournament set to resume for its fourth...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoLalakai Foketi shock injury leaves the Waratahs short
The New South Wales Waratahs suffered a heavy blow last week when Lalakai Foketi, one of their star players, suffered a...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMoody fears an Ireland onslaught
By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody fears “unstoppable” Ireland will deliver further bad news for England when they arrive at Twickenham. Andy...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoPaterson: Ref right not to re-set shot clock
By JON NEWCOMBE Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson has defended referee Christophe Ridley’s decision to not re-set the shot clock...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years ago‘Big Mac’ has his eye on the prize
By ROB COLE The extent of the impact Wales newbie Mackenzie Martin is making this season can be judged in many...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoMcNicholl on his way
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wales wing Johnny McNicholl has left the Scarlets with immediate effect to take up a playing opportunity in...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoTonkin gets the call to join Ealing
ON THE BLINDSIDE By JON NEWCOMBE Ealing Trailfinders have moved quickly to find a new forwards coach following the news that...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoIf England cut the errors, they will be in the game
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ENGLAND will be disappointed with the result at Murrayfield and will look at the...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoBorthwick must stop delaying and rebuild
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Steve Borthwick took over from Eddie Jones as England head coach he...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoDe Beer happy to welcome Sheedy
By SIMON THOMAS Cardiff's Tinus de Beer says he will welcome the arrival of fellow fly-half Callum Sheedy at the Arms...
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Q&A
/ 2 years ago‘It’s been a great start but there are tougher challenges ahead of us’
Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft to assess the current state of play in the...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoFasogbon’s making most of his seat in the front row
Afolabi Fasogbon says England U20s forwards get excited for scrum time and with the 6ft 4in, 20 stone-plus powerhouse on their...












