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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoPumas target a victory over France to kick-start challenge
ARGENTINA Lone wolf: Juan Figallo ARGENTINA have dropped to 11th in the world rankings following nine consecutive Test defeats – but...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDuplicating that Dublin attack is key for England
ENGLAND By NICK CAIN Uncertainty at the back: Elliot Daly could be replaced at No.15 by Anthony Watson, right PICTURE: Getty...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDazzling backs reminscent of Blues glory days
FRANCE POOL C Dangerman: Alivereti Raka FRANCE kick off their Pool action against Argentina and play the United States and Tonga...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan will go ballistic if Blossoms bloom
Nick Cain predicts England will reach the semi-final – but then what? Read on… Expert tutelage: John McKee has improved Fiji’s...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWe have the ability to shock warns O’Shea
ITALY Trust in the world’s No.1 mouthguard brand www.shockdoctor.co.uk Parting shot: Sergio Parisse is one of the Italy legends about to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoEtzebeth probe hits the Boks
By RAYMOND WILSON SOUTH AFRICA Under investigation: Second row Eben Etzebeth PROSECUTORS in South Africa are investigating if Springbok lock Eben...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLoss of Burger and Bothma are big blows for underpowered African minnows
NAMIBIA THE Namibians have conceded 1,148 points in their 19 World Cup games over the years with their goodnatured if doomed...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoHansen: We’re here to enjoy it and win it
NEW ZEALAND POOL B Perfect ten: Richie Mo’unga will start at fly-half for the All Blacks with Beauden Barrett at full-back...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLittle things matter if the Canucks are to progress
CANADA Hope: Evan Olmstead CANADA emerged from last year’s last-chance saloon as convincing winners of the repechage tournament to continue the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWinning one match would be fantastic says Jones
RUSSIA Captain: Vasily Artemyev RUSSIA’S presence in Japan has a slightly unreal feel after the controversial events surrounding the European Nations...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDarcy can prove small is dangerous
By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND Pocket rocket: Scottish wing Darcy Graham SCOTLAND winger Darcy Graham has vowed to be at his mesmerising...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoSkipper Vui must be at his best to inspire this underpowered Samoan challenge
Play-maker: Fly-half Tusi Pisi SAMOA have always been underdogs, but they used to punch above their weight and the question in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoO’Driscoll backs the world No.1s
IRELAND By SAM JACKSON Fine send off: Rob Kearney scores for Ireland as they beat Wales in Dublin POOL A IRELAND...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJoseph calls up veterans to help Japan flourish
JAPAN Late choice: The 38-year-old Luke Thompson is in the squad KARNE Hesketh’s legendary last gasp try to beat the mighty...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAlbion launch Baa-baas style side for schools
By SAM JACKSON PLYMOUTH Albion are pioneering a new form of schoolboy rugby which they hope will catch on across the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNo money yet for Carnegie’s players
By JON NEWCOMBE DISAFFECTED former Yorkshire Carnegie players have yet to receive a penny from the club’s Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA),...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLynagh’s bowled over
Michael Lynagh tells Adam Hathaway why Eddie Jones’ boys can go all the way Huge runner: Joe Cokanasiga Michael Lynagh has...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHow the Bear came in from the cold at last
Brendan Gallagher charts the tortuous route of Russia’s RWC qualification Russian qualified: Anton Rudoy. Centre: Coach Lyn Jones. Right: Romania’s Sione...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTyro Lane proud he gave it his best shot
NEWS EXTRA By JAMES CANDY OWEN Lane went from ecstasy to agony in less than 24 hours after receiving the dreaded...
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/ 6 years agoHorwill aims to be a Blue
FORMER Australia captain James Horwill has come out of retirement and plans to play for Cambridge University in December’s Varsity game...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHard graft paying off as Yarde nears comeback
By JON NEWCOMBE Determination: Marland Yarde found inner resilience MARLAND Yarde has endured “the longest pre-season ever” in a bid to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoKiwis of the world are gathering
A NOTHER New Zealand XV will be competing in Japan, an itinerant one made up of those All Black wannabes who...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoGatland’s law won’t lock up Priestland
THE confusion created by the Welsh Rugby Union over the complexities of their 60-cap rule has clouded Rhys Priestland’s international future....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoFrench refs see red more often than most
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Decisive action: Scott Barrett is shown the red card by Jerome Garces PICTURE:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup is the ultimate test of mental toughness
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Early arrival: England players in Tokyo this week PICTURE: Getty Images As...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoBoyd tells Hartley not to rush his recovery
Relax: Dylan Hartley CHRIS Boyd is putting no time frame on Dylan Hartley’s return to action and will leave it up...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoHistory-maker La Toya runs the line
FORMER Red Roses scrum-half La Toya Mason created history on Friday evening when she ran touch as an assistant referee at...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoSharks in chase for yet another South African
Wanted: Scrum-half Embrose Papier SALE Sharks are interested in adding another South African to their squad and are offering a three-month...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoMarcus takes the Long view at Quins
MARCUS Smith believes that former League star Sean Long, who has joined the Harlequins coaching staff, will help take his game...
