All posts tagged "World Cup"
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoWelsh to the core, but a fine citizen of the world
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Life was a magical mystery tour for Eddie...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: Newcastle University winger Obi Ene
Obi Ene has been welcomed into the England U20s camp for the first time and after getting a taste this summer,...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoJalibert in line to join Barrett at Racing 92
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France international fly-half Matthieu Jalibert’s unfortunately timed early-season travails continued on Saturday, amid renewed questions over his...
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Women's International
/ 3 years agoRed Roses hammer Wales in final World Cup warm-up
England …………73pts Wales ………………….7pts By MARK DOCHERTY The Red Roses secured a world record 25th consecutive victory in style with a 66-point...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoCooper eyes return to ring
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Quade Cooper wants to return to the boxing ring as he looks to prove his...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTime for England to get act together
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK We are a year out from the 2023 World Cup – and three...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoDon’t waste golden generation – Watson
By STEFFAN THOMAS Ambition: Hamish Watson in action against England PICTURE: Getty Images Hamish Watson insists Scotland must start delivering results...
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Features
/ 3 years agoRobinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoRacing 92 hit hard by Vakatawa retirement
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN For Racing 92, this is the first weekend after the unexpected retirement before. A matter of days...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoOne year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoAll Blacks Coach Ian Foster Endorsed Through 2023 Rugby World Cup
According to Betonmobile.ru, The New Zealand Rugby Union has today announced All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster will remain in his...
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Sevens World Series
/ 3 years ago2009 champions Wales name men’s squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Head coach Richie Pugh has confirmed his 12-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, getting underway...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland men and women name squads for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
England's men's and women's teams have named their squads for the Rugby World Cup sevens getting underway this Friday in Cape...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoWorld Cup carrot will inspire us – George
By GARY FITZGERALD Jamie George admits it will be “difficult” pushing thoughts of France to the back of his mind but...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoWe must get off to a faster start this time, says Dowson
By PAUL REES Phil Dowson wants Northampton to take their form in the latter stages of last season into the new...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoSmith backing Fifita to light up Scarlets
By STEFFAN THOMAS Vaea Fifita has been tipped to take the United Rugby Championship by storm following his highprofile move from...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoDombrandt urges Quins to aim high
By ADAM HATHAWAY No.8 Alex Dombrandt admits Harlequins did not set the bar high enough last season and got trapped into...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBig brother Creevy happy to claim Irish can be champions
Agustin Creevy is as bullish with his predictions for London Irish’s title chances as he is when taking the field, claiming:...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJapan………………….29 Ireland ………………..10
■By MARK DOCHERTY JAPAN stepped up their World Cup preparations with a win over Ireland to tie the series in Tokyo....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoAustralia …………….14 New Zealand ……..22
■By MICK WILSON WALLAROOS coach Jay Tregonning has set his team the goal of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoMinnows still thrown to sharp shooters
CHRIS HEWETT Many of the most gruesome blood sports have been legislated out of existence. It’s called progress. You don’t see...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFrench go from strength to strength
AFTER a difficult week for English club rugby, it is both instructive and a little chastening to look over La Manche...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSupport for 7s ace after rare cancer diagnosis
NEWS EXTRA By NEIL HARVEY FORMER Wales Sevens player Ethan Davies has announced he has a rare form of cancer. The...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Eight with Brian Ashton
Columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett rejoin Ollie Little once again for a fascinating look at coaching in the modern game,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoDoes Rugby Need a Successful Video Game?
Meta: While there are some rugby video games out there today that can be played across multiple devices (e.g., Playstation, Xbox,...
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Columnists
/ 3 years agoNo need to read beyond the headline with Jones
Colin Boag Eddie Jones, master of creating headlines and tweaking tails, did it again when he suggested that the English independent...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoAre you the biggest rugby fan in the world? Here are the best rugby-related casino games on the market
If you live and breathe rugby you might be interested in playing online casino games with rugby-related themes. Here are some...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoLudlow: Three ops and I’m good to go
By PAUL REES Lewis Ludlow feels like a new man. The Gloucester captain had three operations in as many weeks after...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHegarty to head home
LEICESTER Tigers’ Bryce Hegarty will leave the club midway through the season to join Super Rugby side the Western Force. The...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoChiefs confirm Sio signing
Exeter Chiefs confirmed the signing of Australia loose-head Scott Sio on a “long-term deal”. Sio, 30, has won 71 caps and...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoVan Zyl has his sights set on the World Cup
By GARY FITZGERALD Seeing Billy and Mako Vunipola battle their way back into Eddie Jones’ good books has encouraged Ivan van...
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Features
/ 3 years agoChancellor to Harlequins
AUSTRALIA international Emily Chancellor has signed for Harlequins. The Waratahs flanker, who has nine caps, will join in November following the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSharks clash as Sarries host Lightning on opening day
DMP Durham Sharks will travel to Sale in the opening game of the season, as champions Saracens travel to Loughborough Lightning...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoThe 4 Best Rugby Players In The World
Rugby is played by millions of people around the world and is particularly popular in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, France,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoTuilagi set for payday in Japan
By NEIL FISSLER Manu Tuilagi is edging towards a move to the Far East to play in the Japan Rugby League...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDelight for Wales as Tipuric is fit again
By PETER JACKSON Justin Tipuric has finally been given the all-clear to begin playing again after a 14-month fight to save...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDMP find funding to continue in Premier XVs
DMP Durham Sharks will compete in this season of the Premier 15s after finding the required funding. The club set up...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoTop four finish is the target for White
By PAUL REES London Irish are in the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time in 10 years, but scrum-half Ben...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoHooper deserves support from us all
CHRIS HEWETT We are not sure how many of the New Zealand starting line-up actually read the anonymous fax sent to...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWhy Bash Street kids are left at the gates
EDDIE Jones? What a bounder. Anyone who thinks he can waltz in from the colonies and criticise our private school system...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoParticipation In Elite Adult Rugby May Present Risks of Head Injuries
For many, rugby is the best sport in the world owing to its strategic nature, fast pace, team play, and diverse...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoShortfall in funding may force Sharks to pull out
By BEN JAYCOCK Premier 15s side DMP Durham Sharks are in danger of having to pull out of next season’s competition...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWilliams: Some people may think I’m crazy but switch to Scarlets feels right
By STEFFAN THOMAS Gareth Williams is comfortable he has made the right decision leaving the Wales coaching team and is confident...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoMarines help O’Loughlin get in shape for Exeter
By PAUL REES When Rory O’Loughlin met Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter earlier this year to discuss moving from Leinster...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoRugby has a proper fight on its hands now
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Anyone out there remember Sean Kerly? It’s just about possible, but only if your joints are seizing...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoIt’s Castro’s abilities we should remember
CHRIS HEWETT Back in 2008, when a Labour government was running the country and the Rugby Football Union couldn’t run a...
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Features
/ 4 years agoYoungs Guns: Bath and Scotland U18s scrum-half Murdoch Lock
Having represented the U18s earlier this year, Bath academy scrum-half Murdoch Lock has set a clear goal to become the first...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJones calls for resilience
ENGLAND head coach Eddie Jones believes English rugby’s reliance on private schools has led to a less resilient culture among the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWe need more attacking space coaches – Ashton
Former England head coach Brian Ashton (right) has criticised the number of recruitment adverts for contact skills coaches in rugby and...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHow I loved my journey to the top of the world
ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER After a long and illustrious international career, I’ve seen and been part of countless tournaments,...
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