All posts tagged "Joe Launchbury"
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/ 5 days agoFin Baxter: The baby-faced assassin who has his sights set on England
Fin Baxter went under the radar last season as he rose quickly up the front row ladder and he has learned...
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/ 5 days agoI’m loving life on and off the pitch in Japan, says Gaskell
By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER Wasps and Sale lock James Gaskell is thriving in Japan with Toyota Shuttles as they target promotion...
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/ 1 month agoJoe Launchbury has helped me cope, says George Hammond
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hammond used “role model” Joe Launchbury as a mental crutch to help him through one of the...
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/ 2 months agoPremiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power
By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions:...
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/ 2 months agoJoe Launchbury’s backing Fin Baxter for a long England Test career
By Gary Fitzgerald English rugby’s new “Babyface” can go from strength to strength on the Test stage following his try-scoring heroics...
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Dream Team
/ 2 months agoDream Team – Lee Dickson
LEE DICKSON, THE FORMER ENGLAND, NORTHAMPTON & NEWCASTLE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... Forwards 1....
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Dream Team
/ 3 months agoDream Team – Michael van Vuuren
Michael van Vurren, the former junior Springbok, Cheetahs, Stade Francais, Kings, Leicester, Bath, London Scottish, London Irish, Northampton, Bedford, Ampthill, Ealing,...
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/ 3 months agoDREAMTEAM
NATHAN MORRIS, THE CANTERBURY AND EX-ENGLAND U20 HOOKER, WHO ALSO PLAYED WITH LONDON WELSH AND WASPS, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE...
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Features
/ 3 months agoI was astonished when Leicester got in touch
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MICHAEL VAN VUUREN THE FORMER JUNIOR SPRINGBOK, CHEETAHS, STADE FRANCAIS, KINGS, LEICESTER, BATH, LONDON SCOTTISH, LONDON IRISH, NORTHAMPTON,...
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Premiership
/ 3 months agoHarlequins leave it late to power past Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle .........................14pts Tries: Radwan 32, Redshaw 65 Conversions: Connon 33, 66 Harlequins ....................... 38pts Tries: Chisholm 9, Smith...
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Dream Team
/ 5 months agoDream Team – Jimmy Gopperth
JIMMY GOPPERTH, THE FORMER WELLINGTON, HURRICANES, BLUES, NEWCASTLE, LEINSTER, WASPS AND LEICESTER PLAYMAKER, WHO IS STILL GOING STRONG AT AIX-EN-PROVENCE, CHOOSES...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoIt would be grand for Wasps to return
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Prize assets: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and, inset from top, Tom Willis, Gabriel Oghre, Alfie Barbeary, Asher...
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/ 6 months agoDanny Wilson credits Jason Gilmore with improving Quins’ defence
By Adam Hathaway Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson has zeroed in on the influence of Jason Gilmore as the Londoners bid...
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Features
/ 7 months agoPlaying rugby is about more than just winning – Dave Attwood
My Life in Rugby - Dave Attwood, the former England, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Toulon second row Being blunt about it,...
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/ 7 months agoSpeedster Cleaves finishes the job in Italy
■ By JOHN WILKINS Benetton...........14pts Tries: Lynagh 52, Izekor 78 Conversions: Marin 53, 79 Harlequins .......19pts Tries: Els 7, Jibulu 35,...
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/ 8 months agoPorter: I’m going to fight hard for that No 9 shirt
By Adam Hathaway Will Porter has been learning from the old master Danny Care at Harlequins but is ready to paint...
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/ 8 months agoLaunchbury: It’s down to players on pitch
By Adam Hathaway Joe Launchbury has urged his Harlequins side to man the barricades or face another season of near misses...
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Dream Team
/ 11 months agoDream Team
Rob Miller, the former Newcastle, Wasps, Sale, Tynedale & England U20 full-back, chooses the best XV he has played with or...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoBrowne out to give Scottish an extra edge
By BEN JAYCOCK Upon his return from England U20s camp, London Scottish loanee Harry Browne is determined to help his side...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoJoe puts his faith in Martin to impress
By PAUL MARTIN Joe Launchbury has backed the returning George Martin to make an instant impact in England’s Six Nations campaign....
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoLaunchbury’s impressed by French fitness
TRP Podcast By NICK POWELL Joe Launchbury feels giant Toulouse lock Emmanuel Meafou’s form reflects a growing trend of Top 14...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoQuins are in strong position, says Joe
By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they...
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/ 1 year agoPremiership previews: Round nine
After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action....
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury
The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team with Ashley Johnson
The former Springboks, Cheetahs, Wasps & Moseley hooker/no. 8 chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Os...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoFrench power will be so tough to overcome
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing...
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/ 1 year agoLaunchbury happy to be back where it all started
By PAUL REES Joe Launchbury has returned to the club where his career started, and nearly ended, 14 years ago. He...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoLaunchbury can make Borthwick think again
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED SIMON Shaw mastered a wide range of rugby’s arts and sciences, but not even he could find...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoAnderson aims to be a starter
By LUKE JARMYN Harlequins full-back Cameron Anderson believes doing the hard yards in London Scottish’s survival fight last season will help...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Derby Weekend preview
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoHarlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots
By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ....................... 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans...
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/ 1 year agoPremiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two
While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoGloucester hold off Harlequins fightback
By SAM BYTHEWAY Gloucester .......25pts Tries: Reeves 4, Jones 10, Morris 17 Conversions: Evans 11, 18 Penalties: Evans 16, Evans 68...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Billy Searle
Billy Searle, the former Worcester, Bath, Wasps, Bristol & Plymouth fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoWhy Joe deserves a decent break
CHRIS HEWETT “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” These words, or something like them,...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoJapanese League One round-up: Champions fight for opening win
By BEN JAYCOCK Champions Saitama Wild Knights kicked off their title defence with a gritty 22-19 comeback win over Brave Lupus...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Tom Cruse
Tom Cruse, The Edinburgh and former Wasps, London Irish, Rotherham & Macclesfield hooker chooses the best XV he has played with...
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/ 2 years agoQuins confirm Launchbury signing
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Joe Launchbury for the 2023/24 season. It was first reported that Quins were set to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoLaunchbury set for stint in Japan
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps skipper Joe Launchbury is set to move to Japan on a short-term deal...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoMarchant misses out as Jones makes changes for Autumn Internationals
Joe Marchant was among the missing names from England‘s training squad as Eddie Jones tinkered with his squad for England’s Autumn...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Antonio TJ Harris
The Jersey Reds and former North Otago, Bedford, Nottingham & Wasps hooker, chooses the best XV he has played with or...
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/ 3 years agoDream Team
JAMES GASKELL, THE FORMER WASPS AND SALE SHARKS LOOSE FORWARD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1....
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/ 3 years agoOur skills let us down -Blackett
By PAUL REES WASPS just failed to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup, losing out to London Irish on the final...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWe’ll have to be at our very best, says Blackett
Coach: Lee Blackett LEE Blackett says every match for the rest of the season is a knock-out one for Wasps who...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaints aim to buck the trend and make up for their Gloucester nightmare
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Northampton v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens HAVING lost sleep in the wake of last week’s...
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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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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBarbeary’s time must come says Blackett
By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps ................41pts Tries: Miller 2, Alo 21, Stooke 38, Odogwu 68 70; Barbeary 74, 80 Conversions: Gopperth 22,...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoWasps take a French lesson in tackle law
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns
Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoBarbeary returns to the back row
PREVIEW... Wasps v Munster Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Coventry Building Society Arena The boy’s back: Alfie Barbeary returns to the Wasps starting...
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