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Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss

14 November 2024 0 comments

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as they prepare to host […]

Ireland vs Argentina – Match Preview

14 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan It is another game under the lights at the Aviva Stadium on Friday as Ireland look to get back to winning ways […]

S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again

13 November 2024 0 comments

It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed out defeats to Ireland, […]

Ranking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024

12 November 2024 0 comments

Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best rugby nations in the […]

Match Reaction: Scotland happy in defeat, Springboks frustrated in victory

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys Despite South Africa boasting a comfortable 17-point winning margin in their 32-15 victory at Murrayfield yesterday, the moods in camp were somewhat […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Joseph Sua’ali’i bursts onto the scene

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action has been dominated by teams from the Southern Hemisphere, with them whitewashing their Northern neighbours. […]

Once again, England fail to use their loaf

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a row and in all […]

Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you? It’s not just that […]

Andy Farrell: We have to find solution quickly

10 November 2024 0 comments

Ireland coach Andy Farrell made no excuses and admitted New Zealand deserved to win and urged his side to dig deep and improve to beat […]

Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland………………………….. 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ………………. 23pts Try: Jordan 68 Penalties: […]

Argentina make it nine in a row

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Italy ……………….. 18pts Tries: Penalty 33, Nicotera 69 Penalties: Allan 43, 44 Argentina ……… 50pts Tries: Mallia 11, Bertranou 29, Sclavi 49, […]

Give Joe Cokanasiga a run on the wing

10 November 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has proven during his career that he is a great coach and he is starting to show that he is a good selector […]

England a licence to thrill

10 November 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Key man: Ollie Lawrence should be able to inject more pace into England attacks PICTURES: Alamy SOUTH Africa […]

Cian Healy keeps rolling the years away

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Just when the All Blacks thought they had finally seen the back of him, an […]

Richards hat-trick cages lowly Tigers

10 November 2024 0 comments

■ By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers….24 Tynedale……………..29 CHARLIE Richards’ hat-trick of tries propelled battling Tynedale to their first win of the campaign in a bottom-of-the-table […]

Try bragging rights on the line for Otley’s Crossland

10 November 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Over the moon: Otley’s Eddie Crossland EDDIE Crossland is enjoying a try-scoring battle with his cousin Josh McCoy in Ireland, but […]

Quainton quality leads Quins win

10 November 2024 0 comments

■ By HAMISH OGILVY Oxford…………………..34 Worthing……………… 20 DOMINANT Oxford Harlequins kept Worthing searching for a win. Despite the first points going the way of Worthing, […]

Biarritz was truly a baptism of fire

10 November 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID McILWAINE THE FORMER ULSTER, BRISTOL, DONCASTER & LEEDS FULL-BACK On the run: David McIlwaine playing for Bristol against Rotherham PICTURE: Media […]

Anyanwu heads the list of star attractions

10 November 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOP 14 transfer speculation is always thoroughly entertaining, and this season has – so far – been no exception. In fact, […]

England vs Australia – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their first autumn win. England […]

Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

7 November 2024 0 comments

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy Farrell’s men out of […]

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

7 November 2024 0 comments

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses” mentality for Saturday’s clash […]

Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

7 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on […]

Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

6 November 2024 0 comments

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm. Robinson believes that England’s […]

Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

6 November 2024 0 comments

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham comes into the team […]

Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

5 November 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way back from a second […]

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

5 November 2024 0 comments

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt to banish bitter memories […]

England agony after last-minute drama

3 November 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned England to yet more […]

O’Driscoll: Ireland don’t fear ABs

3 November 2024 0 comments

BRIAN O’Driscoll predicts Irish eyes will be smiling again this week as they stick a hefty boot into the All Blacks’ desire to regain a […]

Wallabies have ability to spring a surprise

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… It would be a mistake to underestimate the abilities of Joe Schmidt, especially considering what the […]

From shelf stacker to first-team contender

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES GEORGE Makepeace-Cubitt was stacking supermarket shelves at the start of the year but the England Under-20 outside-half is now expressing himself at […]

Rowntree’s old charges fall short in a thriller

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Munster ……….. 24pts Tries: Haley 35, Penalty 40, Hodnett 50, Farrell 60, Conversion: Butler 60 New Zealand …38pts Tries: Lam 23, Fihaki […]

I’ll stick with La Rochelle -O’Gara

3 November 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA RONAN O’Gara has ruled himself out of the running to replace Graham Rowntree as Munster head coach. Munster announced Rowntree’s departure this week […]

Potter hoping for Aussie debut

3 November 2024 0 comments

FORMER Leicester wing Harry Potter would love the chance to lock horns against his old boss at Twickenham on Saturday. The 26-year-old, nicknamed ‘Wizard’ by […]

Kelleher expects to be fit

3 November 2024 0 comments

IRELAND hooker Ronan Kelleher is on track to recover from injury in time to face New Zealand in Dublin on Friday night. Kelleher, 26, hurt […]

Caelan Doris proud to take over as Ireland captain

27 October 2024 0 comments

Leinster back row Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in Dublin next month. Doris stood […]

Connacht too strong for slack Dragons

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Connacht ………. 31pts Tries: Boyle 6, Blade 19, Prendergast, 39 Forde 73, Devine 80 Conversions: Forde 7, 20, 74 Dragons …………… 7pts […]

Tuipulotu taking the long road to Scotland

27 October 2024 0 comments

THE All Blacks will perish the thought that their pioneering exploits extend beyond strictly come war dancing, amateur lineout theatricals (Andy Haden & Frank Oliver, […]

Joseph Sua’ali’i out to prove he’s worth the money

27 October 2024 0 comments

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has selected rugby league convert Joseph Sua’ali’i in his 34-man squad for the autumn internationals. The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters wing […]

Fiji get ready for Scots

27 October 2024 0 comments

PACIFIC Nations Cup champions Fiji have named a 39-player squad for the autumn Tests. Head coach Mick Byrne’s squad boasts a mix of overseas-based talent […]

Matera to miss Italy clash

27 October 2024 0 comments

ARGENTINA flanker Pablo Matera will miss next month’s Test against Italy after being suspended for two weeks for receiving a red card against South Africa. […]

Snyman back to add his weight for Boks

27 October 2024 0 comments

LEINSTER lock RG Snyman is one of four returning World Cup winners in the South Africa squad for their autumn internationals against Scotland, England and […]

Tigers at long last find their killer bite

27 October 2024 0 comments

By TIM THORLEY A much-anticipated bottom-of-the-table clash saw both sides score five tries, but it was Sheffield Tigers who emerged with their first win of […]

Great Scott! Sedgwick celebrates big day in style

27 October 2024 0 comments

By STEVE FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks…………..43 Oxford…………………..29 SEVENOAKS were in celebratory mood before kick-off with captain Scott Sedgwick collecting his 200th first XV cap – and it […]

Borthwick needs to have a bigger pool

27 October 2024 0 comments

Winning feeling: Marcus Smith breaks clear during the victory against Ireland at Twickenham in last season’s Six Nations and, inset, Elliot Daly takes a selfie […]

Connacht vs Dragons – United Rugby Championship Preview

26 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan The Dragons will hit the road this weekend and travel to Northern Ireland to face Connacht. Dai Flanagan’s side will be desperate […]

All Blacks vs Japan – Autumn Internationals Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports New Zealand will head to Japan to take on the Cherry Blossoms in their first game before their northern tour. […]

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour of the UK and […]

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

An enormous honour – Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in an Autumn Nations Series that begins against New Zealand on November 8. Back-row forward Doris led Ireland to a […]

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