All posts tagged "World Cup"
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Featured
/ 10 years agoI’ll never give up on England says Geoff Parling
Exeter lock refuses to accept his England career is over.
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Maro Itoje can match Ireland’s energy in the back-row
If Joe Schmidt is under pressure in Ireland, that’s pretty unjust. It would be based only on the World Cup, and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher feature: A phone call from Eddie made Dan Cole king again
Fortunes can change very quickly in sport as Leicester prop Dan Cole has good reason to ponder one way or another....
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Featured
/ 10 years agoWhy Sam Warburton really stayed in Wales
Modest Sam Warburton insists he is not guaranteed his place against France next weekend and revealed how a dog kept him...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: It feels like a minor classic is waiting for us in Cardiff
No sign yet of the ‘beautiful game’ that Guy Noves had Toulouse playing in their heyday but that was a massively...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: So good to see mighty George back among tries
Watching Wales win is great but seeing George North in that sort of form is even better. George gave everyone a...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCian Healy turns down Worcester to stay in Ireland
As predicted by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 7, Cian Healy has decided to turn down a lucrative...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter sign Wallaby Lachlan Turner
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their wing option with immediate signing of Australian international Lachlan Turner. The 28-year-old touched down at Sandy...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Graham Henry was right, Wales: Start using your brains!
In the relentless search for a psychological edge, Wales could have done worse than given their backs a jolting reminder of...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson verdict on France – Much more of this and Guy Noves will feel his age
When France last required the services of Guy Noves, the Fifth Republic as headed by Charles de Gaulle had barely completed...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Come on Eddie, show some brotherly love and play Billy plus Mako Vunipola from the start
Fe’ao Vunipola and his wife the Rev Iesinga Vunipola are always proud of their sons whatever the day of the week...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin
The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSpringbok Olivier signs new Warriors deal
South Africa international Wynand Olivier has committed his future to Worcester after signing a new contract with the club. The 2007...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWales name team for Six Nations opener
Rob Evans, Tom James and Justin Tipuric ahev all been included in Wales’ starting XV for their Six Nations opener against...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Sorry Eddie Jones, but just how honest a player is Dylan Hartley?
I suppose it was always on the cards and, the more people objected, the more likely it became: England‘s first foreign...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Will Witty – Newcaslte lock
It has taken longer than he would have wanted but Will Witty is ready to make up for lost time now...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Geoff Griffiths – Blackheath back
1. Odd Numbers I’ve got a totally irrational hatred of odd numbers – to the extent that when I play on...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Huw Taylor – Worcester flanker
Injuries tried to slow him down, but Huw Taylor is determined to fulfil his dream of representing England U20s. The Worcester...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoQuade Cooper joins Australia Sevens
The Australian Rugby Union have today announced that Quade Cooper has joined their Sevens program and will be available for selection...
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/ 10 years agoJebb Sinclair extends London Irish contract
Jebb Sinclair has committed his immediate future London Irish signing a two-year contract extension. The Canadian International, who has appeared in...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorld Cup star joins London Scottish
London Scottish have today announced the signing of Namibian international Tinus du Plessis for the remainder of the season. The flanker,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Friday fun and games is strictly for Wales
Friday night fever of the virulent Six Nations kind will break out again in Cardiff next month. France in Round Three...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRichard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit
Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents
Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting....
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Silence is not golden when it involves a PRL cover-up
Starting a New Year always brings a sense of hope and anticipation for sports fans as we put the failures of...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBlues bring in Matthew Morgan
Matthew Morgan will leave Bristol at the end of the season after signing a two-year deal with the Cardiff Blues. The...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain talks to Gloucester coach Laurie Fisher about the making of world class opensides
If opensides like Australia’s David Pocock and Michael Hooper, and the recently retired double New Zealand world champion, Richie McCaw, proved...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam
No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoAndy Farrell to take over as Ireland defence coach
Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland defence coach at the end of the Six Nations. The former dual-code international, 40,...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Nathan Earle – Saracens wing
How are you settling at London Scottish? Very well thanks! I’ve been here more or less a month now and I’m...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoRey Lee-Lo looking to make big Cardiff Blues impact like Jonah Lomu
Cardiff Blues centre Rey Lee-Lo is hoping to continue the legacy left behind by his former club-mate Jonah Lomu at the...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoSam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants
Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBath sign Japan No.8
Bath have today announced the signing of Japan No.8 Amanaki Mafi. Mafi will arrive at Bath at the end of January,...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Jebb Sinclair – London Irish and Canada flanker
1. Tom Court – Great Irish international who doesn’t grab the headlines but does a lot of unseen work. At top...
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Featured
/ 10 years ago‘Workaholic’ Eddie Jones suits me says ambitious Mike Brown
Mike Brown insists having an Aussie as England head coach will not be a problem because he has to “put up...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoGet Manu Tuilagi outside me and watch Tigers go!
Forgotten England fly-half Freddie Burns is relishing the opportunity of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in a bid to impress new...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoRFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players
Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: ‘Gutted’ George Ford will soon get his stuffing back in place
George Ford has had a rough few months. Having been given the vote of no-confidence just before England‘s decisive World Cup...
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International Rugby
/ 10 years agoFarrell, Catt and Rowntree leave England roles
The RFU has confirmed that assistant coaches Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree will leave their positions with England. The...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Taylor Prell – Yorkshire Carnegie full-back
Taylor Prell is hoping to end his season in Manchester representing England U20s at the Junior World Cup – and the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScott Williams commits his future to Scarlets
Scott Williams has signed a new deal that sees him extend his stay at the Scarlets until at least 2018. Williams,...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJack Clifford commits to Harlequins
Harlequins have today announced that Jack Clifford, has committed his future to the club. Having joined the Harlequins Academy structure aged...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoShaun Edwards pens new four-year Wales deal
Shaun Edwards will not be part of Eddie Jones’ new England coaching staff after the former Rugby League great agreed a...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Aaron Carpenter – Cornish Pirates No.8
Enjoyed that win in Nottingham last week? It was a good win for us. It was a long way to go...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Dan Carter can be a success like Jonny Wilkinson – if he learns French
Dan Carter is without doubt a sensational signing for Racing 92 – as big, or bigger, than Jonny Wilkinson was for...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Jack Singleton – Worcester hooker
Jack Singleton wished he had travelled to Italy to take on Zebre this weekend but the youngster has now set his...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJamie George pens new Saracens deal
Saracens have today announced that England hooker Jamie George has signed a new long-term deal. The 25-year old has signed a...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Our home grow talent is blocked by foreign imports
After a brilliant display by all the Premiership teams in Europe last week, it would seem that there’s definitely not a...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJack Lam commits future to Bristol
Jack Lam has resisted the temptation to move to France and instead signed a new-two year contract with Championship heavyweights Bristol....
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: So, could Dai Young and Rob Howley work together?
Rob Howley and Dai Young could be the dream ticket to succeed Warren Gatland. Wales will need a new head coach...
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