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Australia 40-29 Georgia: Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener
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Australia 40-29 Georgia: Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener

July 20, 2024
Joe Schmidt has said he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles…
New Zealand 47-5 Fiji: Barrett seeking improvements despite resounding win
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New Zealand 47-5 Fiji: Barrett seeking improvements despite resounding win

July 20, 2024
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett insists improvements will be made despite the All Blacks easing to a 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego. Scott Robertson's men scored seven tries…
Ireland celebrate 'incredible' triumph over South Africa after Frawley late show
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Ireland celebrate 'incredible' triumph over South Africa after Frawley late show

July 13, 2024
Conor Murray celebrated an "incredible" victory over South Africa after Ciaran Frawley's heroics sealed a 25-24 victory over the Springboks. Reigning world champions South Africa lost to Ireland on home…
Gatland confident Wales can transform fortunes after Australia series defeat
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Gatland confident Wales can transform fortunes after Australia series defeat

July 13, 2024
Warren Gatland remains optimistic his young Wales side can turn into a "really good team" despite their series defeat to Australia. Wales' losing streak extended to nine matches on Saturday…
Australia 36-28 Wales: Daugunu double helps seal series win for Wallabies
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Australia 36-28 Wales: Daugunu double helps seal series win for Wallabies

July 13, 2024
Filipo Daugunu's two tries ensured Australia edged a thrilling encounter with Wales 36-28 to extend Warren Gatland's side's losing streak to nine matches. Daugunu secured the triumph 12 minutes from…
England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss
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England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss

July 13, 2024
England captain Jamie George says his side have "no ceiling" to their potential after another narrow defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's men were undone by a late…
New Zealand 24-17 England: Late All Blacks comeback seals Test series win
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New Zealand 24-17 England: Late All Blacks comeback seals Test series win

July 13, 2024
England narrowly missed out on inflicting New Zealand's first defeat at Eden Park in 30 years as the All Blacks came from behind to win 24-17 on Saturday. The victory…
England's Furbank ruled out of second New Zealand Test
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England's Furbank ruled out of second New Zealand Test

July 12, 2024
England full-back George Furbank has been ruled out of their second Test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Leicester's Freddie Steward will replace him in the starting XV, featuring…
Australia 25-16 Wales: Gatland positive in Dragons defeat as losing streak continues
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Australia 25-16 Wales: Gatland positive in Dragons defeat as losing streak continues

July 06, 2024
Wales head coach Warren Gatland said there were positives to take from his side's 25-16 defeat against Australia in the first match of their summer series. The Dragons slipped to…
New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win
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New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win

July 06, 2024
England will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in…
Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series
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Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

July 05, 2024
Ardie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got…
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
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England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George

July 04, 2024
England intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's…
Scott Barrett named new All Blacks captain
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Scott Barrett named new All Blacks captain

June 24, 2024
Scott Barrett has been named as New Zealand's new captain for their upcoming Tests against England and Fiji by new coach Scott Robertson. He takes over from Sam Cane, who…
Six uncapped players make England squad for Japan, New Zealand Tests
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Six uncapped players make England squad for Japan, New Zealand Tests

June 10, 2024
England coach Steve Borthwick has named six uncapped players in his squad for their summer internationals against Japan and New Zealand. England face Japan in Tokyo on June 21 in…
All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby
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All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

May 13, 2024
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2024, having agreed a three-year contract with Japan Rugby League One team Tokyo…
England and Saracens number eight Vunipola fined after arrest in Mallorca
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England and Saracens number eight Vunipola fined after arrest in Mallorca

April 29, 2024
England international Billy Vunipola has confirmed he has been fined after an incident which saw him arrested in Mallorca on Sunday, with his club Saracens set to launch an internal…
Fraser Brown ‘hugely proud’ of Scotland career as he announces rugby retirement
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Fraser Brown ‘hugely proud’ of Scotland career as he announces rugby retirement

April 23, 2024
Fraser Brown declared himself “hugely proud” of his Scotland career as he announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 34-year-old Glasgow hooker has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate…
England tap into knowledge of Brian Ashton to play entertaining brand of rugby
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England tap into knowledge of Brian Ashton to play entertaining brand of rugby

April 21, 2024
England have been tapping into the knowledge of veteran attack guru Brian Ashton to achieve their aim of filling Twickenham. The Red Roses ran in 14 tries in an 88-10…
John Mitchell: England motivated to fill Twickenham with captivating displays
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John Mitchell: England motivated to fill Twickenham with captivating displays

April 20, 2024
England ran riot against Ireland with head coach John Mitchell revealing their pivot to an all-action attack is designed to fill Twickenham. A crowd of 48,778 watched the Red Roses…
England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track
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England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track

April 20, 2024
England thrilled a bumper crowd at Twickenham by overwhelming Ireland 88-10 to set up a likely Grand Slam decider against France next weekend. The Red Roses amassed 14 tries in…
John Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards
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John Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards

April 18, 2024
John Mitchell has instructed England to continue playing on the edge despite the disciplinary issues that have marred their Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The Red Roses have been shown two…
Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury
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Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury

April 17, 2024
Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem. The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British…
£3million set to be shared among Lions nations for women’s rugby
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£3million set to be shared among Lions nations for women’s rugby

April 16, 2024
A new £3million funding initiative will aim to help develop more players and coaches from across the British Isles ahead of the first British and Irish Lions Women’s tour in…
England wing Jess Breach wary of rapidly improving Scotland in Six Nations clash
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England wing Jess Breach wary of rapidly improving Scotland in Six Nations clash

April 12, 2024
Jess Breach insists England enter unknown territory when they meet a rapidly improving Scotland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations on Saturday. The Red Roses have not lost in the…
Rob Baxter urges Exeter to have ‘belief’ against Toulouse in Champions Cup
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Rob Baxter urges Exeter to have ‘belief’ against Toulouse in Champions Cup

April 11, 2024
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants his team to take the experience of winning in France into their tough Champions Cup meeting with Toulouse on Sunday. The Chiefs fought…
On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal over discriminatory posts
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On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal over discriminatory posts

April 11, 2024
Rugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs terminated Israel Folau’s contract over discriminatory social media posts on this day in 2019. The then 30-year-old was warned about his behaviour the…
Smaller balls may be key development tool for women’s game – John Mitchell
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Smaller balls may be key development tool for women’s game – John Mitchell

April 10, 2024
England head coach John Mitchell believes smaller balls could be an important development tool for the women’s game. World Rugby is to analyse data collected from a trial in the…
A woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cups ‘inevitable’ – Joy Neville
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A woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cups ‘inevitable’ – Joy Neville

April 10, 2024
Joy Neville believes it is “inevitable” that the historic feat of a woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cup Test matches will be accomplished. Neville, a trailblazer for aspiring…
Sir Bill Beaumont ‘flattered’ by approach for new role helping injured players
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Sir Bill Beaumont ‘flattered’ by approach for new role helping injured players

April 08, 2024
Sir Bill Beaumont admitted he “did not give it a second thought” when he was approached to fill the latest role in his long and illustrious rugby union career. Beaumont…
Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield
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Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield

April 06, 2024
Edinburgh have moved their European Challenge Cup tie against Bayonne on Saturday evening to Murrayfield due to Storm Kathleen. The round-of-16 tie was to be played at the Hive Stadium…
Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer
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Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer

April 02, 2024
England’s Vickii Cornborough has announced her retirement from international rugby, saying she does not feel mentally ready to return after giving birth to twins last summer. The 34-year-old Harlequins prop…
Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell
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Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell

March 30, 2024
England head coach John Mitchell believes there is “massive growth” left in the Red Roses after they completed a second successive Guinness Six Nations bonus-point victory. A 46-10 triumph over…
England brush aside Wales to continue perfect start to Six Nations
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England brush aside Wales to continue perfect start to Six Nations

March 30, 2024
England recorded a second successive bonus-point victory in this season’s Guinness Six Nations as they brushed aside Wales 46-10 at Ashton Gate. The Red Roses’ pursuit of a sixth title…
What next for Louis Rees-Zammit after NFL hopeful lands Kansas City Chiefs deal?
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What next for Louis Rees-Zammit after NFL hopeful lands Kansas City Chiefs deal?

March 30, 2024
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has taken a step closer to realising his long-standing ambition of competing in the NFL by signing a three-year deal with Super Bowl champions the…
On this day in 2012: England appoint Stuart Lancaster as head coach
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On this day in 2012: England appoint Stuart Lancaster as head coach

March 29, 2024
Stuart Lancaster was appointed head coach of England’s men’s rugby union team on this day in 2012. The then 42-year-old was permanently appointed following a spell in interim charge during…
Jamie George assists with England training during Guinness Women’s Six Nations
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Jamie George assists with England training during Guinness Women’s Six Nations

March 28, 2024
Jamie George has been enlisted to help preparations for England’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales after volunteering his services to head coach John Mitchell. Fresh from leading the…
An unfortunate occurrence – Refereeing chiefs say sorry after TMO incident
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An unfortunate occurrence – Refereeing chiefs say sorry after TMO incident

March 26, 2024
Refereeing chiefs have apologised for an “unfortunate occurrence” where the television match official dismissed an incident of foul play during Saracens’ victory over Harlequins. Former England international Austin Healey, who…
Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall
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Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall

March 26, 2024
Owen Farrell’s perfect balance of keeping a cool head alongside an intense physical performance can help drive Saracens on through the business end of the season, according to director of…
England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37
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England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37

March 25, 2024
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has retired from international rugby after winning 101 caps in a 15-year England career. The Leeds-born 37-year-old, who has a record 369 Quins appearances, played in…
England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling despite early red
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England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling despite early red

March 24, 2024
England kicked off their Women’s Six Nations title defence with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma despite having Sarah Beckett sent off after just 11 minutes. The hosts,…
On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell switches codes with Saracens
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On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell switches codes with Saracens

March 23, 2024
Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day 19 years ago. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract…
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