All posts tagged "World Rugby"
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoGatland: Wales in fine shape for Japan
WARREN Gatland insisted Wales are in fine fettle for the World Cup and still have some tricks up their sleeves for...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoJonny clone Carbonel should be at RWC
LOUIS Carbonel is the closest thing there is to a young Jonny Wilkinson, and it is no surprise that he comes...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 years agoGallagher column: Agustin Pichot is right to question his own world rankings
Brendan Gallagher looks at where the World Rugby rankings model is weakest
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJoe Schmidt takes shot at Agustin Pichot after World Rugby vice-chairman makes Devin Toner comment
Pichot questioned the inclusion of Jean Kleyn over Devin Toner in Ireland's World Cup squad
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWhy Teo’s Toulon bunk will bug Irish
BEN Te’o has had a varied career, never staying too long in one place as can be gauged from his various...
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Features
/ 7 years agoThis is my last contract at Wasps then I want Test side
Q&ADAI YOUNG ON THE RECORD Wasps supremo Dai Young tells NEALE HARVEY how he aims to take Wasps back to the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoPatchell has last word but is it enough?
PETER JACKSON VERDICT The Welsh scrum had splintered like a trunk of rotting balsa wood when Romain Poite stepped aside from...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: The day the floodgates opened on the pro rugby era
Peter Jackson digs deep into the story of how rugby turned professional 25 years ago
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoSpencer column: Equality is what the women’s game wants not ‘neutrality’
Catherine Spencer writes on World Rugby's branding change for the Women's Rugby World Cup and Rocky Clark's new career move
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoCain column: Sorry, Bill but men and women are different
Have World Rugby blurred the lines in the pursuit of gender neutrality?
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Features
/ 7 years agoDay the floodgates opened on the pro era
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On this very Sunday almost a quarter of a century ago, Rugby Union...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSpare a thought for speedsters who will miss World Cup
THERE is no question that some bright new shiny stars on the wing will announce themselves in Japan next month so...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEquality is what we want, not neutrality
CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND WOMEN’S CAPTAIN What’s in a name? Or, to be more relevant, what’s not in a name? World...
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Features
/ 7 years agoCarnegie? It’s frustrating and a dark time for RFU
STEVE HILL Q&A ON THE RECORD Richmond rugby director Steve Hill tells NEALE HARVEY why the fallout from the Yorkshire Carnegie...
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Features
/ 7 years agoThis Italy warm-up should be in Yorkshire
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the England team head towards their last warm-up game against Italy...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoImperious Itoje steps into Johnno’s giant shoes
PETER JACKSON VERDICT Not since the glory days of the old Red Rose empire can an England player have lorded it...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoWales are favourites now says artful Eddie
By ALEX BYWATER Jibe: Eddie Jones Dragon’s roar: George North celebrates scoring the only try of the game PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTackling in League is safer than Union – Burrell
LUTHERBurrell has branded Rugby Union’s obsession with lowering tackle heights as “ridiculous”. Rising concussion rates have been cited by World Rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRUGBY ITALIA
NICK SCOTT IS DoR FOR RUGBY COLORNO, A TOP 12 CLUB IN ITALY. HE HAS WORKED FOR THE RFU AS NATIONAL...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSaying sorry is the easiest thing for players trying to dodge a ban
DESPITE abuse from some old players who seem stuck in a time warp, Jerome Garces deserves to be congratulated for doing...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPollard is helping drive Boks onwards
Physical: Handre Pollard has been the standout player PICTURE: Getty Images The Springboks’ convincing victory against the Pumas in Salta ensured...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby must sort out danger at the breakdown
I’M VERY interested to see how World Rugby’s latest trial laws will go, but my view is our game continues to...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWe can break the cycle of underachievement, says Worcester co-owner Goldring
Worcester Warriors' new owners are looking to use Sixways Stadium as a multi-purpose sports venue
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Features
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby must act to stem decline in players
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Dwindling band: Schoolboys enjoy a game of rugby for the fun of...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoLionesses could roar but only if done right
CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND WOMEN’S CAPTAIN Lion kings: Danny Grewcock and Jason Leonard after the first Test win in Brisbane 2001...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWelsh greats vie to be president of the WRU
By ALEX BYWATER Contenders: Gerald Davies and Tommy David TWO OF Welsh rugby’s glittering stars of the 1970’s, Gerald Davies and...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWales search the world for young talent
Steffan Thomas discusses how Wales are counteracting the English poachers Wake up call: Tomas Francis came through the English system WELSH...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCricket ace Bevan is USA secret weapon
■By STEFFAN THOMAS American danger man: No.8 Samu Manoa PICTURE: Getty Images HE PLAYED A crucial role in helping England’s cricketers...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoMiddleton ready for the final showdown
By GEORGE LAWRENCE SIMON Middleton has made three changes to his England side to play New Zealand for today’s decider. The...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoEngland hold the key to Olympic dream
By ANDRE THOMAS ENGLAND may have taken the long route round to qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, but they...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoBates quits as U20 coach after three World Cups
ENGLAND U20s are looking for a new head coach after Steve Bates decided to quit the RFU. Having joined in 2017,...
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Features
/ 7 years agoJapan is such a happy hunting ground for Josh
Alex Bywater talks to Josh Navidi about his roundabout route to international stardom JAPAN has played a crucial role in Josh...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRowe’s so wrong to doubt England
Strong opinions: Tony Rowe celebrates an Exeter win with Jack Yeandle COLIN BOAG It always makes for a great read when...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRob won’t be tempted when Eddie bombs at World Cup
Q&A TONY ROWE ON THE RECORD Chief at Exeter: Tony Rowe Tony Rowe, chief executive and chairman of the Exeter Chiefs,...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 7 years agoErasmus’ squad can do serious damage
New star at No.9: Herschel Jantjies For the first time since 2015, there was no South African representation in the Super...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPlay-offs fly in face of player welfare
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Favourites: Newcastle are expected to earn promotion to the 13-team Premiership PICTURE:...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWarren can conquer the world in stages!
World’s best: Warren Gatland coaching Wales Chiefs: Sam Cane and Anton Lienert-Brown PICTURE: Getty Images ITHOUGHT Warren Gatland was going to...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTurning pro has cost Tom millions
Major investor: Tigers chairman Peter Tom has sunk huge money into the club PICTURE: Getty Images IF he didn’t quite choke...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoOutpowered Scotland left facing the axe
Scotland…19 Italy…26 SCOTLAND slumped to their fourth straight defeat amid the rain and thunder in Rosario. Carl Hogg’s side trailed 14-7...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDREAMTEAM
WILL SPENCER, LEICESTER AND FORMER BATH AND WORCESTER LOCK, PICKS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ellis...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby abandon plans for Nations Championship
Promotion and relegation proves sticking point in reaching consensus with unions
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Features
/ 7 years agoGatland will need all his steel to take on the Boks
NICK CAIN ON THE DEBT THE LIONS OWE THEIR NEWLY-APPOINTED 2021 HEAD COACH Pilloried in 2005: Clive Woodward Mission accomplished: Warren...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWelshmen will play key role in South Africa
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND One club man: Alun Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images THERE is no rest in rugby...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRemove this loophole allowing players to switch allegiance
ISRAEL Folau’s sacking by Rugby Australia has been one of our sport’s biggest controversies this year. I don’t want to get...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWorld Cup is the start of properly taking the game global
I’VE spent the last week or so in Japan as there are now less than 100 days to go until the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExtracting Smith sends out a mixed message
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK MARCUS Smith has played more than a season of Premiership rugby for Harlequins....
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo pain no gain in Warren’s World Cup beastings
I HOPE the Wales squad are enjoying their holidays… because the pain will soon arrive! The strength and conditioning team Warren...
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Features
/ 7 years agoBaa-baas were sideshow compared to the Final
COLIN BOAG Beanfest: An England XV beat the Barbarians 51-43 The feast of rugby at Twickenham last weekend had something for...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoVIDEO: 14-man England undone by Ireland in U20 World Championship opener
Two yellow cards and one red card cost England U20s in tussle for victory in Argentina













