All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCups galore but there’s room for one more
PETER JACKSON FOR decade after decade, the old fogies responsible for running the world’s oldest annual international sporting event steadfastly refused...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWest: It’s crunch time now and we’ve got work to do
By JON NEWCOMBE AS he prepares to make his 50th Premiership appearance, prop Tom West is adamant that the endof-season play-offs...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFarrell’s lads passed test with flying colours
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT I think we have all watched enough rugby in the professional era to know that when a team...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoWales left rueing their chance to bust French
By PETER JACKSON Wales ....................9pts Penalties: Biggar 4, 16, 39 France ................13pts Tries: Jelonch 9 Conversions: Jaminet 10 Penalties: Jaminet 2,...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoCaptain Jones fit to resume service against Azzurri
ALUN Wyn Jones will be available for Wales’ final Six Nations match against Italy next Saturday after making his latest stunning...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoShane Williams: Louis Rees-Zammit has 100 Wales caps to come
Legendary Wales wing Shane Williams has shown his support for young Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit after the 21-year-old wing was left...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Six with Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams
Shane Williams joins host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain on Episode Six of...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoMaro Itoje relishing Ireland clash
Maro Itoje says that England have placed an emphasis on togetherness as they aim to make the most of their less-experienced...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoEngland’s attack is progressing, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones feels England's attack has been progressing through the Six Nations despite scoring one try against each of Scotland and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRussia banned from World Cup qualification
World Rugby have suspended Russia from international and cross-border competition following the country's invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia will...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoJohnny Sexton starts for Ireland at Twickenham
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been recalled to the starting XV for Saturday's visit to Twickenham to face England. Prop Cian...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoWayne Pivac plots way to stop ‘world class’ Antoine Dupont
Wayne Pivac has heaped praise on France scrum-half Antoine Dupont ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff. Grand Slam chasing...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoCharlie Ewels: England will never have Ireland’s level of cohesion
Charlie Ewels believes England will never have the levels of cohesion Ireland have ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations tie. England head...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoJoe Marler ready for a brawl
Animated as ever, Joe Marler is looksing forward to a physical test against Ireland this Saturday. Former Ireland head coach Eddie...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSexton announces retirement plans
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDREAM TEAM
STEPHEN FERRIS, THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, IRELAND AND ULSTER BACK ROWER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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National League 2N
/ 3 years agoChaplin leads as Tigers are tamed
By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon....................26 Sheffield Tigers.... 14 BLAYDON produced a dominant first-half display, with superiority in both backs and forwards, to...
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Features
/ 3 years agoProud I could play my part in green to unite people
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, IRELAND AND OXFORD UNIVERSITY FULL-BACK HUGO MACNEILL EVEN though I played...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoThree tries but Wales pay price for slow start
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Running the show: England fly-half Marcus Smith Where was the Welsh side of the second...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoItaly desperate for improvement to silence doubters
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Ireland v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium Bright spark: Monty Ioane offers a threat out wide...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLawes has eye on top prize after Wales win
By GARY FITZGERALD COURTNEY Lawes set his sights on repelling a fierce Irish assault after leading England to a crucial win...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIreland closer to Grand Slam
By SAM JACKSON Ireland ............39 Italy..................12 AN emphatic second half performance from Richie Murphy’s unbeaten Ireland sealed a bonus point victory...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland make most of Mann’s red mist
By BEN JAYCOCK England ............43pts Tries: Arundell 26, 68; Theobald-Thomas 34, Ilione 41, Hobson 51, Bailey 64 Conversions: Benson 35, 42,...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoCatt’s influence has got the Irish attack purring
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK MIKE Catt naturally flowed into coaching, as a lot of 10s tend to do,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBath keen on former Griffiths client Niall
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Move: Niall Annett BATH are poised to make a move to sign Worcester Warriors...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoExiles lock Coleman poised to snub Paris
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER ADAM Coleman is deciding his next move after talking to Racing 92 about a...
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Features
/ 3 years agoExiles bring in Reid to cover midfield
RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed fly-half Noel Reid on a short-term deal from French side Agen. The former Leinster and...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoScotland attempt to end France’s Grand Slam
Scotland host France as they attempt to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Wales in round three of the Guinness...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoScotland vs France: Over a Century-Old Rivalry on the International Stage
Following a sad defeat to Wales in the previous round of fixtures, Scotland will attempt to get its Six Nations campaign...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Four with special guest Michael Owen
This week, host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher are joined by former Wales...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBeware the dangers of inviting SA to our party
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Triumph: Lee Byrne celebrates after scoring a try during the Six Nations Championship match between...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoZebo hat-trick earns bonus
By JOHN FALLON Munster ..........34 Edinburgh ......20 MUNSTER coaxed Simon Zebo back from Racing 92 last summer for his uncanny ability...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDragons fired up for ‘free hit’ at the leaders
By ROB COLE PREVIEW... Dragons v Ulster Today. Kick-off 2pm, Rodney Parade Frustrated: Dean Ryan Ready: Chris Coleman DRAGONS boss Dean...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe greatest gathering of Ulster rugby royalty
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAshton backs Six Nations to provide World Cup winners
By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER England coach Brian Ashton insists next year’s Rugby World Cup in France is the best chance a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDREAM TEAM
TOM BRADY, THE SALE FC AND FORMER SALE SHARKS AND LEICESTER WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH AND...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEpisode Three of the The Rugby Paper Podcast with special guest Cadan Murley
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns tomorrow (Thursday) for yet another exhilarating episode. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by The...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHarlequins coaching trio sign permanent and dateless contracts
Harlequins have rewarded three coaches who helped inspire them to win last seasons Premiership title as Nick Evans, Adam Jones and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoSport is like a drug
Rugby is a contact sport that came from England where people started playing it in the early 19th century. Lately, rugby...
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Features
/ 3 years agoEngland win but Wales will be capable of exploiting their obvious weaknesses
England comment by David Emery, editor in chief of The Rugby Paper At half time the guy sitting next to me...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMarcus Smith shines as England win comfortably in Italy
ITALY: (0) 0 ENGLAND: (21) 33 Tries: Smith, George 2, Daly, Sinckler; Cons: Smith 4 Marcus Smith once again shone in an England shirt...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTon-up Biggar: One of my best wins
Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoNew, sleek French are the masters of motion
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Rugby is more prone to hype than most sports with a large element of the big fight weigh...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWorld 12s gather pace as Lam calls for change
By PAUL REES PAT Lam believes the game is ripe for a shake-up driven by wealthy investors as attempts to introduce...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoA mauling for Bears as Irish put on style
By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol ................32pts Tries: Whiteley 16, Naulago 32, Strang 77, Challenger 79, Kerr 80 Conversions: Whiteley 33, Eden 80...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIrish imports pay their way better than Welsh
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Ireland showing Wales the way goes beyond what happened in the Six Nations...
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National League 2N
/ 3 years agoChocos get a bite taken out of them
By MICHAEL PALMER Bournville............... 21 Sheffield Tigers.... 30 A STRONG wind down the pitch was going to be factor and the...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoEngland need to stay calm to land KO punch
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THERE are moments in games like England were involved in last weekend at Murrayfield...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoAfter shock and shell France find they are the sole Slam survivors
By NICK CAIN France ................30pts Tries: Dupont 2, Baille 54 Conversions: Jaminet 3 Penalties: Jaminet 7, 17, 36, 41, 44, 79...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoPlenty of positives for Ireland – Farrell
IRELAND will not sulk after their nine-game winning streak came to an end in Paris despite a “fighting” performance, says head...
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