Stories By Nick Powell
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/ 3 years agoRugby world cup vs Cricket world cup – which event is the biggest?
While football is by far the world’s greatest sport, it must be said that rugby and cricket are two sports that...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCrosbie handed maiden start as Watson misses out on first test for Argentina
Edinburgh‘s Luke Crosbie will make his first start for Scotland in the first test against Argentina on Saturday evening. Crosbie, 25,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘Proven’ Reffell makes first Wales start in tour opener
Wayne Pivac praised the form of debut starter Tommy Reffell as he named his squad for the first test of their...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFolau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut
Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago33-year-old Neville makes Australian debut
33-year-old Australian second row Caderyn Neville will make his debut against England this Saturday, as the Wallabies named their team for...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones admits Owen Farrell ‘very unhappy’ about losing captaincy
Eddie Jones has admitted that Owen Farrell was "very unhappy" when the coach informed him he would lose the England captaincy...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMuch changed Ireland take on Covid-hit New Zealand
Ireland make 14 changes from the team who lost to the Maori All Blacks, as Cian Healy is passed fit enough...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoLawes captains England for Australia opener
Courtney Lawes has been named England captain ahead of Owen Farrell, with the latter starting for the first time since November....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoMaori All Blacks hammer Ireland in opener
Maori All Blacks 32-17 Ireland XV Ireland's tour of New Zealand got off to a poor start as they were convincingly...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLegendary Slipper ready to match England upfront
Australian prop James Slipper has insisted that his side won't struggle to match their visitors England in the scrum, as he...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland vulnerable off back of winning run – Proudfoot
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has drawn inspiration from the recent State of Origin Rugby League series to explain why he...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSpain lose appeal and will not play in World Cup
Spain’s hopes of playing in their first Rugby World Cup since 1999 came to an end after they lost their appeal...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years ago‘New era’ dawns for re-named Dragons RFC
Newport-based Dragons are to rebrand as "Dragons RFC", in a move to designed to build the identity of the club. Dragons,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBurrell speaks out over racism in rugby
Newcastle Falcons‘ Luther Burrell has stated that he believes that racism is ‘rife’ in rugby after revealing it is still commonplace...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSchmidt to assist All Blacks in Foster’s absence
Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been called in to assist New Zealand for their first test against Ireland, with head...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCoach Foster among positive New Zealand Covid-19 tests
Head Coach Ian Foster was one of four key New Zealand individuals who tested positive for Covid-19, just five days before...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoTop 14 Final Preview – Castres and Montpellier eye the big prize
Castres will be the narrowest of favourites as they play Montpellier in what promises to be a classic French Top 14...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSummer Tours Week 1 Preview: Emerging nations and ‘A’ teams prepare to raise the curtain
For the first time since 2018, a full summer of rugby tours is back on the calendar, and though some of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland U20s name squad for Summer Series opener
Alan Dickens has named his England U20s team to face South Africa in the opening round of the Six Nations Summer...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoWales prepared for anything on tour in South Africa – Kieran Hardy
Kieran Hardy has said that Wales preparation has left them “ready for everything” as they face the world champions this Summer....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoMoroni joins Falcons from Tigers
Leicester Tigers’ Premiership winning centre Matias Moroni has signed for Newcastle Falcons, agreeing a two-year deal to move to Kingston Park....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoAdam Beard: Veteran Jones ‘leading the enthusiasm’
Alun Wyn Jones’ second row colleague Adam Beard has said the 150-capped legend is providing plenty of motivation in training ahead...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoThompson hoping Scottish summer can re-ignite form after Warriors woes
Glasgow Warriors fly-half Ross Thompson is hoping that Scotland’s tour to South America can re-ignite his early season form, after a...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoAled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow
Saracens‘ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCare will not overthink chance to make history
Danny Care is looking to make the most of his return to the England set up after nearly four years away,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘Write anyone off at your peril’ – Pivac quietly confident of Wales success
Wales boss Wayne Pivac was in optimistic mood ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa, whilst recognising the huge task...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoWales Women’s captain Lillicrap makes Westcountry switch
Wales Women’ captain Siwan Lillicrap has swapped Bristol for Gloucester–Hartpury, as the Cherry & Whites continue to strengthen their squad ahead...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPivac hands uncapped O’Connor place on South Africa Tour
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has handed uncapped prop Harri O’Connor a call up for the July Tour to South Africa. O’Connor...
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Women's International
/ 3 years agoRed Roses confirm September fixtures
England women will make their fourth trip to Exeter’s Sandy Park as they take on the United States, before facing Wales...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones urges England to ‘go after’ Aussies on tour
Eddie Jones has called for England to match the ‘aggressive’ environment the Australians will provide for his players as they prepare...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoEuropean draws set for 28 June
The pool draws for the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be held at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoLeinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy comes out as gay
Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy has come out as gay in an interview with the club’s official website. Former Ireland U20 international...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoPlayer of the year Zoe Aldcroft extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal
England second row and World Rugby Player of the year Zoe Aldcroft has extended her contract with Gloucester–Hartpury. A central figure...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEllis Genge receives vile racist abuse on Instagram after final
Ellis Genge took to Twitter to share vile racist abuse he received in a message on Instagram following Leicester Tigers' Premiership...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s final display clinched spot in squad
Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEddie Jones sees positives despite thumping defeat
Eddie Jones praised England‘s ‘intent’ despite their 52-21 hammering at the hands of the Barbarians on Sunday. Though England were well...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoProud Burns ticks off second childhood dream
Freddie Burns delighted in achieving another childhood goal by winning the Premiership after he drop-kicked Leicester Tigers to glory on Saturday....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCare and Vunipola set to return for Australia tour
Danny Care and Billy Vunipola moved in line for first capped appearances since November 2018 and March 2021 respectively, after they...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption
One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they...
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