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Zinzan Brooke “quietly confident” England can beat the All Blacks

18 November 2022 1 comment

ZINZAN Brooke believes that England will be “quietly confident” ahead of Saturday’s Twickenham showdown after watching the All Blacks struggle to beat Scotland at Murrayfield. […]

Jones sets his sights on beating All Blacks

13 November 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones vowed his men will “go after the All Blacks” as he fixed his sights on a mouth-watering collision with them […]

Pivac: We restored pride with that win

13 November 2022 0 comments

WAYNE Pivac insists Wales have restored pride with a win over Argentina and said he will resist the urge to make wholesale changes against Georgia […]

Borthwick out to help England

13 November 2022 0 comments

By JOHN NEWCOMBE PRODUCING England players of the future remains a key goal for Steve Borthwick at Leicester even if it makes the club less […]

Irish referee Brace kept Itoje in line

13 November 2022 0 comments

PETER JACKSON MARO Itoje had a lot to say for himself during England’s non-performance against Argentina last Sunday. His verbosity extended to giving Andrew Brace […]

Rees-Zammit moves to full-back as Wales include three new players for Pumas

11 November 2022 0 comments

Wales have made three changes in personnel to the team thumped 55-23 by New Zealand as his looks to bounce back against a high-flying Argentina […]

England change five for must-win Japan clash

11 November 2022 0 comments

Eddie Jones has switched a third of the starting XV that lost to Argentina last week as he looks to earn a job-salvaging win against […]

Russell into Scot squad as Hastings drops out

7 November 2022 1 comment

Coach Gregor Townsend has called up Finn Russell into his Scotland squad as cover to replace the injured Adam Hastings. Calls for Russell to be […]

Tuilagi set for a huge 10 months, says Jones

6 November 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD MANU Tuilagi is in prime physical and psychological condition to give Argentina hell today and provide proof he is ready to enjoy […]

All Black firepower too much for Wales

6 November 2022 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Wayne Pivac has told his Wales side they will have to muscle up against Argentina next Saturday after they got blown away […]

‘I want to prove that I am worth my place’

6 November 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD LUKE Cowan-Dickie is bracing himself for another bruising, crunching confrontation with Argentina admitting he feared his Autumn Test chances had had been […]

I’m backing a winner with Sanderson – Hill

6 November 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jonny Hill used to skip lessons to go horse racing but insists he has backed a winner by hooking up with his […]

It’s time for Eagles to prove their worth

6 November 2022 1 comment

CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE puzzled by a strange squeaking sound drifting in on a soft breeze from Dubai should know the following: the US Eagles are […]

Bath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary

6 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit […]

Alex Coles makes debut as Tuilagi returns for Pumas

4 November 2022 0 comments

Alex Coles has been handed an England debut at second row as Manu Tuilagi comes back into the side after another long injury lay off. […]

Captain Curry expects his Sharks to respond in style

30 October 2022 0 comments

SALE SHARKS captain Ben Curry says today’s top-of-the-table clash at Saracens represents a chance for his side to show their true colours after last weekend’s […]

Puma power is pushing Gloucester to new heights

30 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Buzzing: Gloucester hooker Santiago Socino Gloucester’s Puma-powered renaissance is gathering pace, with the hard-working attitude of the club’s Argentina stars predicted to […]

1 South West

30 October 2022 0 comments

■By STEPHEN SMITH CAMBORNE continue to lead the way at the top of the table but were made to work for their 37-21 win against […]

Lam: I’ve not yet been able to pick my strongest XV

16 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bristol have three of the most exciting backs in the Premiership in Charles Piutau, Semi Radradra and Siva Naulago, but they have […]

The boys lack confidence and belief to win, says Walder

16 October 2022 1 comment

Dave Walder was frustrated to lose after such a brave fightback and admitted his side lack the belief to win. “It was frustrating to lose […]

Carreras can wing in again for Pumas

16 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Dave Walder expects Mateo Carreras’s fast start to the season to earn the 22-year-old wing a recall by Argentina. Carreras, who beat […]

Polledri tipped to be back in blue for Six Nations

16 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW There are “no short cuts” to Jake Polledri regaining Premiership and international sharpness, says Gloucester George Skivington, after the loose forward was […]

Fit-again Riccioni keen to keep Saracens buzzing

16 October 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Inspired: Saracens prop Marco Riccioni Marco Riccioni is hoping to put 11 months of injury hell behind him by laying the platform […]

Williams injury doubt for Wales

9 October 2022 1 comment

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem in the late stages […]

Tournament brimming with standout moments

2 October 2022 1 comment

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT was after round two from memory that I mentioned it might […]

Cuthbert a doubt for Wales’ autumn

2 October 2022 0 comments

ALEX Cuthbert is a doubt for Wales’ autumn international series with a shoulder injury. The 52-cap wing has enjoyed a rejuvenation at Test level since […]

Argentine duo in for Falcons as they seek first win

29 September 2022 0 comments

Argentina centres Matias Moroni and Matias Orlando have both been drafted straight into Newcastle‘s starting line-up as they chase a first win of the season […]

Springboks power home but fall short of their target

25 September 2022 0 comments

■ By SAM JACKSON South Africa ….38pts Tries: Wiese 19, Kolisi 29, Penalty 64, 72; Arendse 80 Conversions: Steyn 19, 29, 82 Penalties: Steyn 38 […]

Five-try rout puts All Blacks on top

25 September 2022 0 comments

By NICK POWELL New Zealand ..40pts Tries: Jordan 23, Penalty 28, Whitelock 43, Taylor 54, Tu’ungafasi 65 Conversions: Mo’unga 24, 44 Penalties: Mo’unga 21, 47, […]

2015 hero Imhoff back in as Pumas chase historic third win in South Africa

22 September 2022 0 comments

Juan Imhoff has been named on the left-wing as Argentina go in search of a third win for the first time since they joined The […]

Puma Vivas signs deal at Kingsholm

18 September 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER GLOUCESTER have done a deal to sign Argentina loosehead Mayco Vivas on a short term, and he will […]

Springboks unchanged for critical Argentina clash

13 September 2022 0 comments

South Africa have made no changes to their starting line-up ahead of their vital match against Argentina in Round Five of The Rugby Championship. The […]

Foley back as Australia ring changes

13 September 2022 0 comments

Bernard Foley has returned to the Australian team for the first time since 2019, as the Wallabies change seven for the opening game of the […]

Duo of changes for All Blacks’ Bledisloe opener

13 September 2022 2 comments

New Zealand have made two enforced changes in the only switches to their starting line-up for this Thursday’s Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup game against […]

Cooper eyes return to ring

11 September 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Quade Cooper wants to return to the boxing ring as he looks to prove his fitness in time for […]

One year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France

8 September 2022 1 comment

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and truly underway. The tenth […]

Smith backing Fifita to light up Scarlets

4 September 2022 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Vaea Fifita has been tipped to take the United Rugby Championship by storm following his highprofile move from Wasps to Scarlets. The […]

Big brother Creevy happy to claim Irish can be champions

4 September 2022 1 comment

Agustin Creevy is as bullish with his predictions for London Irish’s title chances as he is when taking the field, claiming: “We can be champions.” […]

Four changes for Argentina as they take on All Blacks again

1 September 2022 0 comments

Argentina have made four changes to the team that earned a first-ever away win against New Zealand as they look to repeat the feat once […]

Boffelli puts the boot into All Blacks

28 August 2022 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand….18pts Tries: Taukeiaho 10, Clarke 31 Conversions: Mo’unga 33 Penalties: Mo’unga 28, 46 Argentina ……….25pts Tries: Gonzalez 46 Conversions: Boffelli 48 […]

All Blacks unchanged as Pumas head to Christchurch

25 August 2022 1 comment

New Zealand have kept faith in the same team that beat South Africa while Argentina have made three changes, ahead of the first of two […]

Faf De Klerk returns as South Africa change two for Wallabies

24 August 2022 0 comments

The Springboks have made two changes in the backline, as they bring back Faf de Klerk for the first of two critical games against Australia. […]

From Moseley to a bar in Buenos Aires

21 August 2022 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER MOSELEY & CORNISH PIRATES FLY-HALF/FULL-BACK OLLIE THOMAS MY route to rugby was different from the modern-day route as my dad […]

The 4 Best Rugby Players In The World

17 August 2022 2 comments

Rugby is played by millions of people around the world and is particularly popular in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, France, South Africa, and Argentina. […]

Hooper deserves support from us all

14 August 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT We are not sure how many of the New Zealand starting line-up actually read the anonymous fax sent to their Cape Town hotel […]

Rennie rings changes as O’Connor comes in

12 August 2022 0 comments

Test match veteran James O’Connor features in a much-changed Australian line-up as they prepare for their second match against Argentina in The Rugby Championship. Despite […]

Experienced Imhoff in as Pumas re-shuffle backline

11 August 2022 0 comments

Experienced winger Juan Imhoff is one of four players to come in for Argentina, as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Australia […]

The Rugby Championship Previews: Round One

6 August 2022 0 comments

So often these days sporting competitions are given a tag of the ‘most unpredictable in living memory’, but it really seems that applies to this […]

Top dogs in danger of losing their bite

31 July 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST We’re almost there. By mid-November, the cast list of next year’s World Cup will be finalised, with one of four complete […]