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Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of a much-needed Wales win […]

We are ready for a brusing encounter, admits Schmidt

17 November 2024 0 comments

Recalled: Samu Kerevi AUSTRALIA head coach Joe Schmidt feels that Wales will be “incredibly hard to beat” at the Principality Stadium despite their poor record […]

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the past year is actually […]

England is still my target – Ben Spencer

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it makes no odds – […]

Red Roses show who’s No.1 with win over Black Ferns

15 September 2024 0 comments

By William Gupwell England women’s head coach John Mitchell says his side will take valuable lessons from the 24-12 win over world champions New Zealand […]

Resurgent Irish hit Wallaroos for six

15 September 2024 0 comments

Ireland…………………36 Australia…………….. 10 IRELAND started their season with an impressive six-try win in Belfast with back row Aoife Wafer scoring a try in each half […]

Contepomi shouldn’t have changed his winning pack

25 August 2024 0 comments

ARGENTINA are full of surprises when it comes to the Test arena, and nothing changed in the week between their epic 38-30 first Test Rugby […]

JPR: It was the worst time to lose my cool

28 July 2024 0 comments

IT’S time to conclude our ‘real time’ look back at the 1974 Lions tour which finished exactly 50 years ago yesterday with a 13-13 draw […]

Jones facing Italy tester

21 July 2024 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Japan v Italy Today. 6.05am EDDIE Jones will be hoping his horror start in charge of Japan will come to an […]

Mapimpi hat-trick sparks Springboks as Portugal go under

21 July 2024 0 comments

■By SAM JACKSON DISCIPLINE was an issue for a much changed South Africa but, despite their numerical disadvantage, the Springboks had more than enough to […]

Valetini leads the way for Wallabies

21 July 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Diving home: Rob Valetini scores for the Wallabies PICTURES: Alamy THE good times keep on rolling at the start of Joe Schmidt’s […]

George: I just can’t wait for rematch

14 July 2024 0 comments

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Eden Park England captain Jamie George is desperate for a rematch with the All Blacks after another gut-wrenching reverse down under. […]

A thunderous match that had no losers

14 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES The first thing that needs to be said is that this was an absorbing Test match between two teams which on their current […]

High-risk blitz puts England in charge

14 July 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK There’s nothing not to like about England’s blitz defence. It’s bold, gutsy, and good to see because it […]

Why is captain replaced so early?

14 July 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So the All Blacks keep their home record of wins at Dunedin by just one point […]

England go close but All Blacks have enough to take honours

7 July 2024 0 comments

By NICK CAIN New Zealand……………….. 16pts Tries: Reece 16, Savea 25 Penalties: McKenzie 55, 66 England ………………………… 15pts Tries: Itoje 21, Feyi-Waboso 48 Conversion: Smith […]

England know this was a chance missed

7 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES After Marcus Smith missed a penalty two minutes into the second half from 30 metres out and just to the left of the […]

Wainwright stands out as Wales fail to impress

7 July 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Political swings being all the rage, the sixth-best team in the Six Nations duly fell victim to one of their own making, a […]

George Furbank says ‘very exciting’ England backline ready to attack All Blacks

1 July 2024 0 comments

The first of two Tests against New Zealand takes place in Dunedin on Saturday. George Furbank insists England will hunt for opportunities against New Zealand […]