All posts tagged "Rugby World Cup"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 months agoEngland vs All Blacks Preview: Key things to know
England face New Zealand in the first game of their Autumn Nations Series campaign, hosting them at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham)....
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/ 7 months agoVictor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth can reach 150 caps
By Grant Shub Victor Matfield, who played 127 Tests for the Springboks and recently relinquished his record to Eben Etzebeth, believes...
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/ 7 months agoHunt prepares to face up to Black Ferns challenge
By BEN JAYCOCK England v New Zealand PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 8.30pm, Langley Events Centre Wise head: Natasha Hunt is looking forward...
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Features
/ 7 months agoCampese:Schmidt is wrong man for Aussies
By CAMERON STEPHENS DAVID Campese delivered a blunt message regarding Joe Schmidt’s position as Australia’s head coach, claiming the Kiwi isn’t...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 7 months agoContepomi right man for Pumas, says Bosch
By CAMERON STEPHENS Landmark win: Pumas celebrate beating South Africa and, inset top, Felipe Contepomi and, below, Marcelo Bosch PICTURES: Getty...
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/ 8 months agoAbby Dow: Feeling comfortable in large crowds is key to Rugby World Cup success
By James Reid Abby Dow believes one of the keys to success at next year’s Rugby World Cup lies in the...
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/ 8 months agoMarlie Packer: We want to win Rugby World Cup in front of sell-out Twickenham crowd
By James Reid Marlie Packer‘s legacy will not be defined by what happens at next year’s Rugby World Cup, but the...
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/ 8 months agoRosie Galligan: 2025 Rugby World Cup can have same impact as Euro 2022 on Women’s game
By James Reid Rosie Galligan believes the 2025 Rugby World Cup can replicate the impact of Euro 2022 in transforming the...
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/ 8 months agoHarlequins sign former 7s Player of the Year Rodrigo Isgro
Harlequins have announced the signing of 25-year-old Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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/ 8 months agoThousands enjoy biggest event ever held for touch
Touch Rugby BY CHRIS WEARMOUTH YEARS of planning and preparation yielded dividend on and off the pitch for England Touch this...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 8 months agoTainton is right to highlight problems
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME TOM Tainton, Bristol Bears’ chief operating officer, has said that the professional...
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/ 8 months agoBBC will be covering all 32 World Cup games
By PAUL MARTIN On top: WXV champions England are favourotes to lift the World Cup WORLD Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin believes...
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English Championship
/ 9 months agoMatt Gallagher Foundation: Charity cricket match entertains
Bumper crowds supported a charity all-star cricket match between The Matt Gallagher Foundation and Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club last week.
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/ 9 months agoUlster CEO Hugh McCaughey says Ireland Women are evolving
The Ireland women’s national team will be “unrecognisable” in the next three to five years says Ulster chief executive Hugh McCaughey.
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/ 9 months agoAlex Lozowski, John Gallagher open rugby academy in Canterbury
Saracens centre Alex Lowzoski and ex-All Black John Gallagher will help launch an ambitious new rugby academy at Canterbury Rugby Club.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoVivre Le Stade! I’m smitten by fabulous stadium
RUGBY MATTERS Stunning: The Stade de France during the Olympics closing ceremony PICTURE: Alamy IT has taken decades to fall in...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoRoad to next World Cup lacks jeopardy
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points UNLESS I’ve missed something pertinent – and it’s...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 9 months agoHow Irish Fans Can Get More Involved with Rugby
Whether they are players or spectators, for many Irish enthusiasts and fans of rugby, the sport is a huge part of...
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/ 9 months agoWalters leaves England for Irish challenge
By SAM JACKSON ALED Walters has left his role as England’s head of strength and conditioning to take up a position...
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Letters
/ 9 months agoLETTER: World Rugby made the game too complicated, attritional
This is a follow on from Raymond Howell’s letter in last weekend’s Rugby Paper about rugby's loss of wide appeal.
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Features
/ 9 months agoFrenchman Fourcade put Italy on the right track
FRENCH coach Bertrand Fourcade, whose death at the age of 81 was announced this week, rarely gets mentioned for his contribution...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 months agoSponsorship deal will really help grassroots
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME THE news that the cabbage patch is to get a name change...
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/ 9 months agoExeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery
Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery.
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/ 9 months agoGreat Britain sevens star Kayleigh Powell signs for Harlequins
Harlequins have swooped to sign another of Great Britain’s sevens players in Welsh international Kayleigh Powell.
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/ 9 months agoEx-Leicester Tigers centre Guy Porter retires at 27
Former Leicester Tigers and England centre Guy Porter has retired from rugby at the age of 27 after suffering issues around...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJeremy Guscott: Current All Blacks lack the fear factor
New Zealand don’t carry the same fear factor that they had in the 2011-2015 era going into this season’s Rugby Championship.
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/ 9 months agoGolden girls put in final flourish
By WILLIAM GUPWELL New Zealand................ 19pts Tries: Pouri-Lane 2, Blyde 8, Waaka 13 Conversions: Pouri-Lane 2, King 8 Canada ........................... 12pts...
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/ 9 months agoFarrell loves it, says Robinson
■By JOE HARVEY JASON Robinson always knew that his Wigan Warriors teammate Andy Farrell would go onto great things as a...
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/ 9 months agoCrompton excited to sign for Harlequins
By SAM JACKSON HARLEQUINS have signed Great Britain Sevens winger Grace Crompton from Bristol Bears. The 22-year-old — who was previously...
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/ 9 months agoDupont, the catalyst and the creator
BRENDAN GALLAGHER WE live in an age of superlative sports stars. Tadej Pogacar is very possibly the greatest cyclist we have...
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Women's International
/ 9 months agoPacker out to defend WXV crown in Canada
By PAUL EDDISON Marlie Packer enjoyed one of the greatest nights of her rugby career in the first edition of WXV...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 10 months agoThe Evolution of Rugby: From Amateur to Professional Leagues
Rugby union football – or just rugby as you probably know it – has come a long, long way. From Irishmen...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoTry happy Scotland face USA in fight for promotion
U20s TROPHY By JAMES ORPIN SCOTLAND will be looking to book their return to the U20s World Championship on Wednesday when...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoWhy is captain replaced so early?
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So the All Blacks keep their home record of wins at Dunedin...
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James Harrington
/ 10 months agoJalibert is top of the ‘wanted’ list again
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Never mind that the words ‘Stade Toulousain’ have only just been meticulously punched into the plaque on...
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/ 10 months agoEvans unhappy with player release options
By JON NEWCOMBE Dismayed: Mark Evans MARK EVANS has taken a swipe at Top 14 and Premiership clubs for having double...
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Features
/ 10 months agoShowcasing a Touch of class to the world
Chris Wearmouth previews the Touch Rugby World Cup, taking place in Nottingham next month WORLD Cup cycles provide a handy barometer...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoWard and Hunt both delighted by Mitchell’s impact
By MARK STEVENS With just over a year to go until the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, excitement is...
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James Harrington
/ 11 months agoGopperth misses out on top flight
FRENCH COLUMN By JAMES HARRINGTON Jimmy Gopperth won’t be the oldest-ever player to feature in the Top 14 next season after...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 11 months agoWhere Does “The Best Try Ever” by Gareth Edwards Rank Among Rugby’s Greatest Moments?
Throughout rugby history, few moments have achieved the legendary status of Gareth Edwards’ try for the Barbarians against New Zealand in...
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/ 11 months agoLeinster stalwart Rhys Ruddock to retire at end of season
Leinster back rower Rhys Ruddock has confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season after a decorated...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoScott can’t wait to pull on the Hong Kong jersey
By BEN JAYCOCK Calum Scott has put the demise of London Irish behind him and, after a season with National One...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 months agoSlade delighted to be presented with top award
Exeter and England outside centre Henry Slade has picked up the 2023/24 Premiership Player of the Season award following a standout...
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James Harrington
/ 11 months agoTV deal hits the €700m jackpot
By JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Jeroboams of champagne all round at Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) headquarters earlier this week, after...
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Champions Cup
/ 11 months agoChampions Cup Final Preview – Europe’s best set to provide fireworks
European rugby’s two most successful sides battle it out for Champions Cup glory as Leinster face Toulouse in the final on...
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/ 11 months agoYoung gun Baxter headlines Premiership Team of the Season
By Ben Jaycock Tyro Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is the headline selection in Premiership Rugby‘s 2023/24 team of the season which...
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/ 11 months agoSlade awarded Premiership Player of the Season
By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter Chiefs and England star Henry Slade has picked up the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby Player of the Season...
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/ 11 months agoSinckler the latest England star to link up with BaaBaas
Kyle Sinckler is the latest England star to be included in Barbarian F.C.’s squad for this summer’s Killik Cup clash against...
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/ 12 months agoCane calls time on international career
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane will end his test rugby career at the end of the year and give up his...
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Premiership
/ 12 months agoChessum out till next season in England and Tigers injury blow
Leicester Tigers lock Ollie Chessum will miss the rest of this domestic season and England‘s summer tour to Japan and New...
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