All posts tagged "Wales"
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Wingers who light up the greatest show
The key ingredients of a successful World Cup are few in number but broad in sweep: a critical mass of genuinely...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoFrenchman in a hurry
PETER JACKSON Starlet: Fabien Brau-Boirie PICTURE: Alamy PAU introduced him to the Top 14 last season at the age of 18...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Peter Squires, a true local hero
Peter Squires shall forever stand out among England’s true all-rounders, the first county cricketer to play a Test match for the...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Iceberg ahead! Wales in mountainous seas
Before Antoine Dupont raised the art to new levels of excellence, a succession of Napoleonic scrum-halves scarcely any taller than the...
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Features
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: Wales needs to rediscover its old rivalries to help the National side
Paul Rees argues that it's time for the regional game to be shown the same concern as the national team...
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News Extra
/ 6 months agoTshiunza may join Cardiff
WALES forward Christ Tshiunza could leave Exeter this summer with Cardiff interested. The 24-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoPau give youth a chance to shine
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN PAU’S return to this season’s Champions Cup competition for the first time since 2001 was far from...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: England’s Tommy Freeman braced for Murrayfield hostility
Tommy Freeman has got used to the home comforts of Allianz Stadium but insists he is ready for the hostile atmosphere...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Joe Heyes has no Lions regrets as England prop prepares for Murrayfield battle
In a parallel universe, Joe Heyes might have finished last summer Down Under with the British & Irish Lions, but the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoNew 2026 Six Nations Supercomputer: England projected for Grand Slam glory
Following a dramatic opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations, data analysts at betting comparison site FindSisterSites have updated their original...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoGeorge Ford confident England can rise to Murrayfield challenge against Scotland
George Ford believes England’s preparation and growing momentum have them well placed to tackle one of the toughest assignments in Test...
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Featured
/ 6 months agoAlex Mitchell expecting Scotland backlash as England target statement win
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is braced for a fierce response from Scotland when the old rivals collide on Saturday, with the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Round two predictions as Ireland face Italy and England head to Murrayfield
Round one of the Men’s Six Nations has been and gone, but immediately we shift our attention to round two, beginning...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Maro Itoje back as England captain for game against Scotland
Maro Itoje will lead England into Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland after being restored to the starting XV for the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: What we learned about every team from round one
The first round of the Men’s Six Nations has been completed, with France, Italy and England picking up victories.
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoJamie George: Calcutta Cup is next goal for England after Six Nations win over Wales
Jamie George hailed England’s seven-try demolition of Wales, citing his side’s display as the perfect platform to end their Murrayfield losing...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoGregor Townsend wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite Six Nations setback
Scotland crashed to defeat in Rome yesterday to heap more pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: England are sharpening a ruthless edge
England enjoyed a record championship victory over Wales at the ground that used to be called Twickenham, but it was ultimately...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoTommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace
Tommy Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current crop of fast...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoAlex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory
Alex Mitchell revealed teaming up with George Ford is just like playing with Rodri – the Manchester City and Spanish superstar.
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp
Henry Arundell answered Steve Borthwick’s clarion call for England to go for Six Nations gold with a first-half hat-trick, which saw...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoWe didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell said: “We’re very disappointed. Something I never thought I’d say about this Ireland team, but there...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoItaly 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory
Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: The Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand
There was a Grand Canyon of a gap in the ranks of the rugby union writers assembled at Twickenham to report...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late
France were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoFriday on alert to lead the England fightback
By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTreacey: It’s all about winning the moments
ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 months agoBill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract.
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Trefor Evans to miss reunion for the boys of ’76
In a perfect world, Trefor Evans would be back on the big stage next weekend for the first time since he...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoAnother son follows in father’s footsteps
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Family tie: France’s Hugo Auradou breaks through against Ireland in Paris PICTURE: Alamy...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 months agoSaracens 40-43 Harlequins: Tom Lawday makes the difference as Quins take down Sarries
Tom Lawday savoured his first win at the home of Saracens as he celebrated scoring the match-winning try for Harlequins at...
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Features
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens
Paul Rees looks back at the Irishman's time in charge at Saracens and says he is one of the game's key...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Why it’s time to be nicer to the French
I’ve always found it odd the blind spots and prejudices that develop in sport and indeed life, the absolute determination by...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRyan made life tough for 1953 All Blacks
ENGLAND in the mid-1950s, not unlike now, had an abundance of back row talent which probably explains why former Cambridge University...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoBevan’s backing Bristol to succeed
NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK BRISTOL and Wales scrum-half Keira Bevan believes momentum is building as the Bears enter a pivotal...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPaul Williams: Ospreys deserve a stay of execution
Finding yourself on rugby’s ‘death row’ is a terrifying position. Especially for Ospreys’ players, staff and the official supporters’ club.
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Features
/ 6 months agoMATTHEW BOWLER
YOUNG GUNS BRISTOL BEARS BACK Bristol back row Matthew Bowler has opted for a demanding five-month programme in South Africa to...
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Features
/ 6 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Aled Jenkins – I dreamt about pulling on an Ospreys shirt
The former Ospreys, Wales Sevens and Ealing Trailfinders centre, Aled Jenkins, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoStrong Seaford make it a double success
SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY SEAFORD College won their second tournament in two weeks to clinch the Sussex Open 7s at...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoDream team are back in harness
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THERE should be caveats and codicils – a few provisos, a couple of quid pro quos. But...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England’s Six Nations opener against Wales due to injury
England enter Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales without the electric Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a late change that sees Tom...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Six Nations 2026 Round 1 preview – Rassie Erasmus insight ft Ben Coles
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Ben Coles from The Observer...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoBen Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga
While Steve Borthwick went very early this week selecting his England team against Wales, 34-time Test full-back Ben Foden picks what...
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Features
/ 6 months agoWhy this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory
Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations predictions: Odds for winners, Grand Slam and Triple Crown with France favourites
France enter the 2026 Six Nations as the bookies’ favourites to retain the crown - however they are not fancied to...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSteve Borthwick names his England team for Six Nations opener against Wales
Henry Arundell will make his first England start since the 2023 World Cup after being named on the left wing for...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoFraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations
Fraser Dingwall declared the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoNicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations
England may be looking to build on their record 10 try, 68-14 win over Wales in Cardiff last year when they...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoJeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations
Based on where England have gone since the last year’s Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoJack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks
It was typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named...
International Rugby
George Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England’s 2027 World Cup push
International Rugby
Jonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre
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