All posts tagged "World Cup"
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International Rugby
/ 1 day 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
/ 1 day 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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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoBen Kay: England and France squad depth could decide 2026 Six Nations
England World Cup winner Ben Kay believes the outcome of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash could prove the defining moment in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoAlan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season.
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoStick with Steward at 15 – Foden
By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition...
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoFrance 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win
France, save for one stodgy period in the second half, produced sublime rugby in tricky wet conditions to blow Ireland away...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 day agoWhy it’s time to be nicer to the French
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER I’VE always found it odd the blind spots...
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Latest News
/ 1 day 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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Features
/ 1 day agoFamily ties work for Sam and Ellie
Paul Eddison talks to Ampthill winger Sam Kildunne about life in the Champ - and his famous sister... WHEN Sam Kildunne...
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Latest News
/ 1 day 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
/ 3 days agoBen Kay: Ireland look lost in Six Nations amid Bundee Aki ban and miss Johnny Sexton
World Cup winner Ben Kay believes Ireland have entered this Six Nations at a crossroads, with injuries, Bundee Aki’s suspension and...
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International Rugby
/ 7 days 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
/ 1 week 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...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoEngland’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory
Ollie Chessum admits he took a while to get used to the England environment but is ready to scratch his Six...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoJulian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup
Julian Heaven qualifies for five countries but has turned down the chance to play for Spain ahead of next year’s World...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 week agoChris Hewett: For once, a cheer for the governing classes
Rugby's governing classes have a long track record of not knowing what day of the week it is, so it is...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 1 week agoBig names return for Bristol
PREVIEW... Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks Today. Kick-off 1pm, Shaftesbury Park BRISTOL welcome Sale to Shaftesbury Park knowing a response is...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoSix Nations guide – France: Fabien Galthie looking to tighten up the defences
Brendan Gallagher says France coach Fabien Galthie has eyes very much on the next World Cup
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoSix Nations guide – Ireland: Andy Farrell will need to cover the cracks
Brendan Gallagher predicts a testing Six Nations campaign ahead for the men in green
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoMitchell committed until World Cup ‘29
RED Roses head coach John Mitchell has extended his contract through to the next Women’s World Cup in 2029. Mitchell led...
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Features
/ 1 week agoChristmas break came at right time – Muir
■ By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir admits the Christmas break came at the perfect time after the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSix Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces injury crisis and discipline woes
Ireland’s bid for Grand Slam glory this Six Nations will be impeded two-fold this year as Andy Farrell juggles a brace...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNewcastle boss Alan Dickens admits uncertainty over his future amid Red Bull rebuild
Newcastle Red Bulls’ blizzard of signings for next season means a number of players will be looking for a new club.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales
Bryn Bradley is the big physical centre Wales need, but the 6ft 4ins, 17st midfielder will not get closer to their...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins 7-34 Leicester Tigers: Jack van Poortvliet shines as Quins crash again
Geoff Parling hopes the latest injury to Jack van Poortvliet is nothing for Leicester Tigers or England to worry about after...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales
Have you ever had someone try to tell you something really important? But instead of taking in that information, you’re instead...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTandy recalls Francis in his first 6N squad
TIGHT-HEAD Tomas Francis retuns to the Wales squad having not played international rugby since the 2023 World Cup. Coach Steve Tandy...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoIdeal role models
I WAS delighted with Peter Jackson’s recent paragraph (TRP January 4) about the opening of the Women’s World Cup in Sunderland....
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoRef Cox calls time on Tests
NEWS EXTRA SARA Cox, the world’s first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating. Cox has officiated...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWhy rugby union can’t get enough of league imports
Recent developments in the so called silly season of transfer rumours, stories and embargos have shown a huge link in rugby...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Bombshell Six Nations squad omissions
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Huw Griffin from HG Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks ago2026 Six Nations squad news: Sione Tuipolotu captains Scotland, Dewi Lake leads Wales
Wales and Scotland have released their squads ahead of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with both teams making some surprise...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSuper Rugby Americas 2026 preview: Why this could be the hardest season to call
As the 2026 season draws closer, all eight franchises have now confirmed their squads and coaching staff.
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoChris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title
Chris Robshaw only has eyes for a triumphant Six Nations for England as they prepare to throw their World Cup cards...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCharlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top
Scrum-half Charlie Bracken believes his ‘X-factor’ can help Saracens surge back up the Prem rugby table.
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoSale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat
Sale Sharks last night suffered a record 77-7 defeat at the hands of Toulouse as the French team avoided a shock...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoNow the All Blacks need to crack on
THERE is something of the Clive Woodward about Scott Robertson, whose coaching career at international level has just disappeared off a...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Rampaging Baby Rhino Ellis Genge in the form of his life
Paul Rees on how Ellis Genge is driving Bristol Bears - and England - in the right direction.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoKleyn signs for Gloucester
GLOUCESTER have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, after a decade playing for Munster. Kleyn, who...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoScott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss
New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions set to play France in first meeting for nearly 40 years
France have been touted to host a warm-up game against the British and Irish Lions ahead of their New Zealand tour,...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoRobertson is the boss – without doubt!
THERE was a bit of pass the parcel following New Zealand’s three 2025 losses against Argentina, South Africa (a 43-10 record),...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 weeks agoChris Hewett: Why we need to see more of referee Luke Pearce
Alfie Barbeary turned in an eye-catching performance as Bath squeaked their way past Exeter at a rapt Recreation Ground last weekend....
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 weeks agoDREAM TEAM
JAMES MITCHELL, THE FORMER SALE SHARKS, CHESTER, ROTHERHAM, CONNACHT, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, JERSEY REDS AND ENGLAND AGE-GRADE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoEngland back row Abi Burton takes up senior PWR role
England back row Abi Burton has been chosen as chair of the new leadership group of PWR players set up by...
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Features
/ 1 month agoHow one World Cup group stage match could change European rugby
With the biggest ever Rugby World Cup in 2027 on the horizon, one rivalry will come to a head in the...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNew Year Honours for England’s World Cup winners
Following the Red Roses’ victory at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, second row and captain Zoe Aldcroft, flanker Marlie Packer and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarry Randall ready to fight for England Six Nations spot
Harry Randall returned earlier than expected from a hamstring injury that required surgery and is looking to put himself in contention...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: Tommy Freeman adds to England’s options
The good news for England going into the New Year, and the 2026 Six Nations, is that their centre stocks are...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDREAM TEAM
RICKY DAVIES, THE FORMER SCARLETS, BORDEAUX BEGLES, BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL AND WALES U19 PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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