All posts tagged "Japan"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoAutumn Nations Series Team of the Week: England trio impress in final game of disappointing campaign
By Charlie Elliott England managed to salvage some dignity in their final game against Japan, while Australia failed to continue their form over the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoEddie Jones fires back at Danny Care as Steve Borthwick vows to persist with blitz
By Tom Jeffreys In typical Eddie Jones fashion the Japan head coach, following his side’s 59-14 defeat to England on his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoEngland solidify flat-track bully status to spoil Eddie Jones’ comeback
By Tom Jeffreys England……………… 59 (35)Tries: Earl 10, Underhill 14, George 24, 31, Sleightholme 37, Furbank 53, Cowan-Dickie 60, 65, Roebuck...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoEngland vs Japan – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England, currently on a five-game losing streak, is in a crucial position as they prepare to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoShadow of Eddie Jones still hangs over Steve Borthwick – England vs Japan Preview
By Adam Hathaway PREVIEW... England v Japan Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick is in the ultimate no-win situation...
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/ 6 months agoGeorge calls on Twickenham crowd to show Jones some respect
By ADAM HATHAWAY Leading from the front: Captain Jamie George JAMIE George has urged the Twickenham crowd to give a little...
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/ 6 months agoLawrence is working hard to stay in step with Smith
OLLIE Lawrence admits playing with Marcus Smith takes some getting used to but the Bath centre insists the link-up is moving...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoWales are battered by force of Storm Sprinbok
By Simon Thomas Wales .................................. 12pts Tries: Dyer 40, Botham 80 Conversion: B Thomas 80 South Africa .................... 45pts Tries: Mostert...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoSione Tuipulotu: This is where I’m supposed to be – Scotland vs Australia Preview
By Bryn Palmer PREVIEW... Scotland v Australia Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Murrayfield Sione Tuipulotu’s journey from the suburbs of Melbourne to the...
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/ 6 months agoOllivon proves point (whatever he says)
By JAMES HARRINGTON France.................... 37pts Tries: Flament 9, Villiere 33, Penalty 36, Bielle-Biarrey 58 Conversions: Ramos 9, 33, 58 Penalties: Ramos...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoSteve Borthwick can’t afford another run of failure
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week When it comes to “jam tomorrow” England teams have produced more...
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Features
/ 6 months agoIf someone thinks I’m an a***, they can switch off
Paul Rees talks to James Haskell, the former England flanker, about being part of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby...
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/ 6 months agoEngland are on a ‘hiding to nothing’, says Kay
By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick and his England players are on a “hiding to nothing” today when they start hot favourites...
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/ 6 months agoDan’s learning a lot from top pair
By PAUL EDDISON FOR Theo Dan, every trip to Allianz Stadium is special and for good reason. After all, it was...
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/ 6 months agoPlummer cashes in on five minutes of fame
HARRY Plummer’s imminent transfer from the Blues in Auckland to the Michelin Men of Clermont Auvergne may well leave him with...
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Features
/ 6 months agoFor England, it’s a mind game
PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT BEFORE the start...
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/ 6 months agoHandle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully
PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...
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/ 6 months agoStop messing with Marcus – Campese
By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....
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Jeff Probyn
/ 6 months agoEngland can find a little bit of cheer
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...
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/ 6 months agoSadourny gets nod to replace Davidson
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April...
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/ 6 months agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoFive times head coaches have faced their former side
By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoTop Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoItaly vs All Blacks – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The All Blacks, led by Scott Robertson, are set to take on Italy in Turin under...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoEngland working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk
England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoI’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style
Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoWe’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick
By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoCheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England
By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...
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/ 6 months agoEngland are being outsmarted too often
PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoFrance fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks
By James Harrington France................ 30pts Tries: Buros 32, Boudehent 44, Bielle-Biarrey 51 Conversions: Ramos 33, 45, 52 Penalties: Ramos 7, 57,...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoUndercard get chance to show their A-game
By Paul Rees England's A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard...
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Features
/ 6 months agoGatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits
PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure:...
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Features
/ 6 months ago‘I decided to work hard and Eddie Jones backed me’ – George Kruis
My Life in Rugby - George Kruis the former England, Saracens and Panasonic Wild Knights second row Man-mountain: George Kruis on...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 6 months agoEngland still can’t hold it together
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Class act: Marcus Smith has brought a new dimension to England’s attack...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoTop Ten Matchups to look out for in this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series
By Charlie Elliott Following a clean sweep of wins from the Southern Hemisphere teams, there is bound to be a big...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoFrance vs All Blacks – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Stade de France will host a monumental clash between two rugby giants on Saturday night...
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/ 6 months agoEngland name Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet in side to face South Africa
England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoRassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’
Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoRichard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations
England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoFrance too strong for spirited Japan
By James Harrington France................52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoWarren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office
By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures...
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Features
/ 7 months agoDuty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates
Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 months agoLet’s get truth on Eddie’s regime
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Trying times: Eddie Jones coaching England PICTURES: Alamy...
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/ 7 months agoWalker keen to drive Chinnor on
By CHRIS COLLYER CHAMPIONSHIP newsboys Chinnor made a promising start to their inaugural season in the second tier and despite being...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoFrance vs Japan – Match Preview
France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoItaly vs Argentina – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoSteve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones
Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoEngland’s five most memorable moments against the Wallabies
By Charlie Elliott Whenever England face Australia, be it in football, cricket, rugby or the never-ending debate between Marmite and Vegemite, an immense...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoEngland prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement
England prop Dan Cole admits he was surprised by the timing of Joe Marler’s instant retirement from international rugby. Marler, who...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoEngland agony after last-minute drama
By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned...
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