All posts tagged "Rugby World Cup"
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Taine Basham leads charge for Wales’ next generation
Shane Williams casts his eye over Wales' crop of emerging Test talent, and feels Taine Basham is up to the task
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoKenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ‘em!
THE death of Kenny Rogers earlier this week may have gone somewhat unnoticed in rugby circles but your columnist fondly recalls...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoShock and awe as 747 swoops on Ellis Park
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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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoMichael Cheika opens up on rollercoaster ride with Wallabies
Michael Cheika has reflected on his five-year tenure with the Wallabies, saying the shortcomings of 2019 still 'hurts'
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoRFU paint dire picture of its financial security, but pledges rescue package for clubs
The RFU has forecast losses of £45m-50m over the next 18 months due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoPaywall looms for Six Nations TV
THE Government has rejected calls for the Six Nations to be given Category A listing, thereby increasing the likelihood of the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHow do All Blacks pick a team with no form guide?
Troubled times: New All Blacks head coach Ian Foster with his squad PICTURE: Getty Images The period following the 2019 Rugby...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBBC and ITV make last-ditch bid to keep Six Nations safe from paywall
Government intervention sees Six Nations become open to bid from the free-to-air broadcasters
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoBBC/ITV bid to keep Six Nations off paywall
By PETER JACKSON Flying Falcons: George McGuigan goes for the line to score one of his two tries as Newcastle thrash...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoJapanese flyer Kida rises to challenge in Pacific
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE INTERNATIONAL rugby wasn’t totally wiped out over the weekend with Junior Japan claiming their first-ever World...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoPRO14 suspended indefinitely in response to coronavirus pandemic
The PRO14 final was set to be played at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 20
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoAmelia Harper ready to blaze trail to the top with Red Roses and Loughborough Lightning
A player hyped by England Women head coach Simon Middleton as an 'out-and-out seven'
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoLeicester Tigers add firepower in wing Nemani Nadolo
Leicester fans who are missing Nemani Nadolo will have another Fijian to fill the void
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTonga confirmed as fourth Autumn Test
ENGLAND will play Tonga at Twickenham in a November Test series that includes fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. It...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Championship threaten to revive play-off system and add to Saracens woe
Life in the Championship next season might not be as straightforward as Saracens were expecting
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales face top two in world rankings
WALES will face World Cup winners South Africa and New Zealand in two of their four 2020 Autumn Internationals. Wayne Pivac’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoChairman Davies may ask to break own rule
By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA THE WELSH Rugby Union is already head hunting a new chief executive to replace Martyn Phillips...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoWorld Rugby to hold expert forum before outlining transgender policy
London forum will discuss the biology of transgender rugby players to ascertain selection guidelines
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Game in Spain flying high after Rugby World Cup anguish
Brendan Gallagher insists Spain shouldn't be disappointed by their defeat to Georgia last weekend, as they close the gap in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoRFU and PRL slash funding to the Championship by 50%
Championship clubs hang on a cliff edge as funding from central power is cut from £8.1 to £4.3m
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoA snap Q&A with England head coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones discusses Billy Vunipola, Ben Earl, Jacob Umaga, and staying enthusiastic for the new World Cup cycle
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoMiddleton: It’s great to have Harriet Millar-Mills back in camp
It's been a long time coming for the Wasps back row to be back in an England shirt for the Red...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWales set to play in Japan
WALES will return to Japan as well as facing New Zealand in two Tests on their 2020 summer tour. Wayne Pivac’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSaracens chairman Nigel Wray retires citing need for ‘fresh start’
Nigel Wray has retired with immediate effect two months after Saracens were plunged into a salary cap scandal
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: We got over 1991 – now the class of 2019 must develop
Jeremy Guscott on how Owen Farrell can lead England to a new level in the Six Nations
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoKyle Sinckler admits he can’t remember anything from World Cup final
The England prop reveals his distress at having his World Cup final cut short
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
PATRICK SCHICKERLING EXETER CHIEFS PROP Patrick Schickerling had a decision to make over the summer: should he represent Namibia at the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAce Patchell on track for early return
■By JAMES CANDY On the mend: Rhys Patchell RHYS Patchell has handed Scarlets and Wales a fitness boost with the fly-half...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFoster has work cut out to win fans’ vote
MATT McILRAITH SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EXPERT Stepping up: Ian Foster has been promoted from assistant coach. Inset, Scott Robertson PICTURES: Getty Images...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoWorld Cup final frustration still eats at ex-England scrum coach Neal Hatley
Neal Hatley is trying to put the loss of the final behind him by throwing himself into the revamp of Bath
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoUnited nations of France are doing rugby proud
Diminishing breed: Romania No.8 Andre Gorin plays for Bayonne THE riotous Tower of Babel that is professional French club rugby has...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoO’Shea takes over at RFU as Melville moves on
CONOR O’SHEA will join the RFU as director of performance to replace Nigel Melville, who leaves his position as director of...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoConor O’Shea replaces Nigel Melville in senior RFU post
The former Harlequins DoR left Italy last month after almost four years in charge of the Azzurri
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoI’m probably the weakest in the running backs’ room but my pro rugby career helps me, says Christian Wade
We catch up with Christian Wade and his NFL dream and discover a player determined to get a shot with the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoNo-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards
After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoScotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle
The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoI’ve still got the legs to make next Lions tour says Sexton
By STEFFAN THOMAS JOHNNY Sexton has targeted a place on the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour insisting there is still...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMcIlraith column: Will the All Blacks break the paradigm of promoting assistants to top job?
Jamie Joseph is among the favourites to succeed Steve Hansen, with a decision to come next month by the NZRU
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoTom Curry is England’s best player, says Chris Robshaw
No major changes needed with England in the view of former captain Chris Robshaw
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Trim the bench and enforce the laws to improve the game
Jeremy Guscott argues defence has become easier with a lax approach from referees marshalling the scrum
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAssistant coaches could hold key to All Blacks job
SOUTH HEMISPHERE EXPERT Candidates: (from left) Jamie Joseph, Scott Robertson and Ian Foster are all in the frame for the New...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoBaa-baas call up Mitchell and Brits for tour
ENGLAND defence coach John Mitchell and South Africa hooker Schalk Brits will join the Barbarians ahead of November’s tour. Mitchell will...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoTour dates for England in Japan
ENGLAND men will go on a two-Test tour of Japan in summer 2020, the first time they have played the 2019...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProbyn column: Stuart Lancaster predicted success at 2019 Rugby World Cup
Jeff Probyn charts the difference between England four years ago under Stuart Lancaster and where they are now with Eddie Jones
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoRugby Paper Reader Offer
WOODEN SPOON RUGBY YEARBOOK 2020 & HISTORY OF THE WORLD CUP (1975-2015) BOOK OFFERS: Now in it’s 24th year, the Wooden...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Eddie Jones has to stay for four more years or go
Jeremy Guscott feels England were magnificent in Japan but warns Eddie Jones' future must become clear beyond 2021
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: So just why did you lose then, Warren?
After celebrating Gatland's tenure, Peter Jackson cuts through indulgence to ask what went wrong for Wales in Japan
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSouth Africa’s World Cup stars to light up Barbarians’ November tour
South African World Cup champions Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira and Herschel Jantjies will be in action for the...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks
The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: England favourites but so were All Blacks
Jeff Probyn tells from his own experience how teams look to exploit opponent's weaknesses, especially in the knockout stages
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