All posts tagged "World Cup"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoSteve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Steve Borthwick reveals how advice from his predecessors helped him shut out the criticism, while Henry Pollock’s two-try display provided another...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland 45-22 Australia: Henry Pollock stars as Red Rose claim record victory against Wallabies
Seven tries were engineered in a show of unity from England’s players towards head coach Steve Borthwick.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoBill Sweeney wants more stars like Henry Pollock to transform English rugby’s profile
RFU chief executive believes rugby must learn from Australian sports and work more closely with the Prem to develop a new...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoEngland star Ben Earl insists players should have a say in rugby law changes
Ben Earl believes players should have a greater voice in rugby law changes, after his research found none of the international...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoEngland vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean
Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 days agoChris Hewett: Protectionism is not the answer for PWR
Chris Hewett argues that the PWR should embrace overseas talent rather than shut its doors, with Canadian success helping to make...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoFormer captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia
Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoEngland vs Australia: Harry Wilson confident Wallabies can stay in the fight
Australia captain Harry Wilson backs his side to withstand England’s powerful bench and avoid a repeat of last year’s Twickenham defeat.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoEngland said no to me – Edwards
DEFENCE coach Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year’s Rugby World Cup was turned down by...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoSteve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The England boss has also outlined the qualities he wants in his final squad, while positional flexibility could open up opportunities...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoUSA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoHardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup
WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 week agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoLynn’s impressed as Wales hold their nerve to keep Japan at bay
By GEMMA WALTERS Sniper: Amy Williams scoring for Wales PIC: WRU WALES rounded off their WXV Global Series campaign in style...
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News Extra
/ 1 week agoFormer England prop opts for Ireland
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England prop Kieran Brookes has been called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A on Friday,...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRed Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England
John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoFormer England star Phil Vickery shows what it takes to be a bodybuilder
The former England captain explains how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens keen to keep Itoje on board
SARACENS are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at the StoneX. Midi Olympique claims European champions...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day
George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: Theo Dan aims to prove he deserves another England shot
The Saracens hooker is determined to force his way back into England contention, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBilly Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers
The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMarky Mark adds to eligibility mess
THINKING ALLOWED CHRIS HEWETT On the run: Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for the Wallabies at the 2023 World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoDallaglio deserves far more support
I KNOW people should be careful with their finances but it was sad to read about Lawrence Dallaglio selling his rugby...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoArgentina should host World Cup
SPAIN are a coming force in world rugby and I welcome their bid to host the World Cup. However I think...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoGrass is greener in Ireland for Ulster new boy Benson
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON Jamie Benson playing for Ulster PICTURES: Getty Images JAMIE Benson signed off at...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoCanada 31-22 England: Sophie de Goede leads the way as Red Roses lose again
Sophie de Goede’s hat-trick helped Canada seal a historic series win as England’s attacking struggles and defensive frailties were exposed again.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoVicky Macqueen: Losing now could be best thing for England
Former England and Saracens full-back and ex-Leicester Tigers head coach Vicky Macqueen MBE explains why losing to Canada could be the...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTandy signs up ref Whitehouse
REFEREE Ben Whitehouse has joined the Wales coaching team ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship campaign. Head coach Steve Tandy has...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoScotland arrange All Blacks warm up
SCOTLAND are set to play the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 27 years ahead of next...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson
EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...
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Top 14
/ 2 weeks agoWard’s in as Galthie
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON France’s men’s rugby side, it is safe to say, is fairly well blessed with centres. Nicolas Depoortere,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview
Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoCanada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs
Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Welsh stars in Prem can strengthen national squad
The Exeter Chiefs lock believes the influx of Welsh internationals into English rugby can benefit Steve Tandy’s squad while creating opportunities...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoHayden Hyde: I’ve enjoyed my dream start at Ealing Trailfinders
Former London Scottish centre Hayden Hyde has scored four tries in as many Champ games since joining Ealing Trailfinders, relishing the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoI’m no fan of this pointless points fest
THE debate has been raging all week in rugby’s public square and as it has the potential to go round in...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 weeks agoChris Hewett: The sound of silence that rocks All Blacks’ Eden Park fortress
New Zealand’s extraordinary unbeaten run in Auckland is a sporting record like few others, but why does the All Blacks’ fortress...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: England must take the shackles off their attack for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Paul Rees looks back at a Prem points fest between Northampton Saints and Bath and wonders how this could help England...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoGareth still leads way
A BARBARIANS jersey would appear to be worth five times more than a World Cup winner’s medal, provided the jersey was...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSpain launch bid to host 2035 World Cup
SPAIN are bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035 with Barcelona’s Nou Camp the choice of venue for the...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoAnthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit
Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoQuins don’t have the power up front
IT’S sad to see the demise of Harlequins. It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they pull a performance out...
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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