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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions leave it late to find fitting way to win series against Wallabies
At last, a proper test for the Lions in Australia. And it was decided at the last when Hugo Keenan scored...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoHowzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG
Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoLions Diary: Back at the home of that Shane Warne hat-trick
The travelling Lions press pack from the UK and Ireland has swollen to around 30 during the Test series and was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoSight of the MCG knocks British and Irish Lions coach John Fogarty for six
Lions forwards’ coach John Fogarty was blissfully ignorant of the history of the Melbourne Cricket Ground – he’d never seen a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andrew Porter’s wife lays down the linen law…
Ireland prop Andrew Porter is still sporting old school bloodied ears and has been banned by wife Elaine from having white...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Henry Pollock must play with 7 on his back
Henry Pollock looked lost at times against a First Nations & Pasifika selection which wanted to get in the faces of...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSteve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres
It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions 24-19 FNP: Finally, the Lions are made to fight to the end
Andy Farrell’s Lions got some opponents who played for 80 minutes for the first time in Australia at the Marvel Stadium...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoPraise for Garry Ringrose after he withdraws from British and Irish Lions Test squad
Garry Ringrose made the biggest decision of his career on Thursday but proved health is more important than caps. The centre...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Lions vs FNP should have been billed as the Fourth Test
On a tour almost devoid of interest, spark and intensity outside of the Tests it was uplifting to see the First...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoPrem Rugby Fixtures: Sale Sharks ready to host Thursday night party
Sale Sharks welcome Gloucester for an unprecedented Thursday night opener in this season’s newly rebranded ‘Prem Rugby’ on September 25. Newcastle...
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Dream Team
/ 2 weeks agoDream Team – Harry Sloan
Harry Sloan, the Canterbury centre and former Harlequins, Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, London Scottish, Worthing, Agen and England U20s player, chooses the...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not
Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole
Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...
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/ 2 weeks agoWomen’s World Cup 2025: John Mitchell’s squad get set to climb their Everest
With the announcement of a 32-player squad for the upcoming home Rugby World Cup, the Red Roses have officially begun their...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWomen’s World Cup 2025: Mo Hunt ‘absolutely buzzing’ to be back in the England mix
Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt’s World Cup experience has been a rollercoaster ride throughout her career. A winner in 2014, a runner-up in...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoPuzzling games without frontiers
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoObjection which let the Lions down
UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoSaints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup
So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoThese young South Africans are the best in the business
I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised
All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoBarnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues
Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLibbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus
SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 weeks agoJeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake
I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSaope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation
In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHonesty and simplicity are key to success
Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...
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James Harrington
/ 2 weeks agoFrench Column: Ten players who could hit the spot in ProD2
It's high summer in France – not that you’d necessarily know it given the weather over recent days, which has been...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSinclair sets out to prove
■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...
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/ 2 weeks agoWales celebrate surprise win over Australia
WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoJonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak
Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry prove doubters wrong for British and Irish Lions
One of rugby’s biggest events returned this weekend, with the British and Irish Lions playing out their first Test against Australia...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoAndy Farrell warns – Prepare for an Aussie backlash
Lions boss Andy Farrell watched his side take a 1-0 lead in the series against the Wallabies then warned of an...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoEllis Genge bulks up to be a force with the British and Irish Lions
Ellis Genge has revealed how being a spare part on tour under Eddie Jones helped mould him into the Test Lion...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoI may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James
Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoJack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle
After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoTommy Freeman returns to scene of England debut in Lions Test opener
Tommy Freeman returned to the scene of his England debut yesterday as a Lion but admitted he never thought he would...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoJoseph Sua’ali’i learns to keep a lid on his emotions
Joseph Suaalii learned about self-control the hard way and has developed a bizarre pre-match routine to help him keep a lid...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions 27-19 Wallabies: Round One to the Lions as Finn Russell pulls strings
Australia ............................19pts Tries: Jorgensen 28, Tizzano 67, McDermott 78 Conversions: Donaldson 68, 78 in association with British & Irish Lions ........
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Andy Farrell will take it, but a lot more is required from the British and Irish Lions
No team that has won the first Test in a full series between Australia and the Lions has gone on to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoLions Tour like a World Cup on steroids, says Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan finally climbed off the Lions start-of-tour treadmill at the beginning of the week as the tourists took a breath...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoJoseph Sua’ali’i enjoying the attention during British and Irish Lions Tour
Joseph Suaalii is used to playing in big games, he has been involved in Stage of Origin, but even he was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell’s happy to bump into old rival Gordon Tallis
Lions boss Andy Farrell had a chance encounter with an old rival when he was walking the streets of Brisbane earlier...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoSpecial $2 coins in circulation to celebrate Wallabies and Lions
Rugby Australia and the Royal Australian Mint brought out special $2 coins in the week to celebrate the Wallabies and Wallaroos....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: Cut penalty count and the British and Irish Lions will win again
The Lions played a powerful, physical game to beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane yesterday, and you cannot underestimate the importance of...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNow Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep
England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoBritish and Irish Lions: Richard Wigglesworth glad to work with Johnny Sexton
Lions assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has seen another side of Johnny Sexton on this Lions tour to Australia after years of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoMarcus Smith: Owen Farrell is a great help
Marcus Smith could have feared the worst when Owen Farrell pitched up in Australia as a Lions replacement – but claims...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 weeks agoGlen Ella hoping First Nations & Pasifika XV can surprise the British and Irish Lions
Assistant coach Glen Ella has told his First Nations & Pasifika XV their future depends on how they rock up against...
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