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I'd prefer Ireland, England or France', says O'Gara amid Wales job links

I'd prefer Ireland, England or France', says O'Gara amid Wales job links

Ronan O’Gara says there are international rugby jobs he would "bite people’s hands off for" - but the Wales role is seemingly not among them.
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  • 2024-12-10 06:59:24
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Jamaica Rugby League names 14 home-grown players among 31-member World Cup squad

Jamaica Rugby League names 14 home-grown players among 31-member World Cup squad

Newcastle Knights and former Huddersfield teenage wing sensation Dom Young is one of a number of...

Hooper to make Wallabies history as most-capped Australia captain

Hooper to make Wallabies history as most-capped Australia captain

Michael Hooper will become the Wallabies' most-capped captain when he leads Australia out against...

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  • 2021-09-15 23:10:37
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England include five new faces in training squad ahead of Australia tour

England include five new faces in training squad ahead of Australia tour

Eddie Jones has included five new faces in a 35-man England training camp ahead of the tour of...

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  • 2022-06-06 06:21:22
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Jamaican-born Abevia McDonald signs one-year deal with London Skolars

Jamaican-born Abevia McDonald signs one-year deal with London Skolars

Jamaican-born Rugby League player Abevia McDonald has signed a one year contract with English...

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown – All Blacks eye Bledisloe Cup clean sweep

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown – All Blacks eye Bledisloe Cup clean sweep

Ian Foster has challenged Jordie Barrett to bring a "calmness" to New Zealand at full-back when...

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  • 2021-09-03 16:00:00
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JOA scholarship propels Shanae Gordon to academic excellence

JOA scholarship propels Shanae Gordon to academic excellence

In her daily practice and play, Shanae Gordon is used to clutching a ball and outsprinting rivals. In the...

Jamaica defeat Mexico to win 2021 Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in Turks and Caicos

Jamaica defeat Mexico to win 2021 Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in Turks and Caicos

Jamaica played unbeaten on their way to winning the 2021 Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in...

Reggae Warriors to tackle Greece ahead of 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Reggae Warriors to tackle Greece ahead of 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Jamaica’s Rugby League team is set to face Greece in October just ahead of the start of the Rugby...

Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive

Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive

South Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when...

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  • 2021-07-30 11:05:40
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The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - Hooper to make history as Springboks eye revenge

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - Hooper to make history as Springboks eye revenge

South Africa will attempt to spoil Michael Hooper's record-breaking Australia appearance when the...

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  • 2021-09-16 16:00:00
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South Africa's Erasmus to face misconduct hearing after criticising match officials

South Africa's Erasmus to face misconduct hearing after criticising match officials

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is to face a misconduct hearing after publicly...

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  • 2021-08-02 15:06:50
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Argentina 10-29 South Africa: Pollard perfect as Springboks power to victory

Argentina 10-29 South Africa: Pollard perfect as Springboks power to victory

South Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship matches for the first time...

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  • 2021-08-21 12:22:33
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The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown – All Blacks and Springboks authoritative at home

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown – All Blacks and Springboks authoritative at home

The Rugby Championship returns this weekend with a pair of intriguing fixtures.
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  • 2021-08-12 17:00:00
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England prop Marler out of Australia Test following positive COVID-19 test

England prop Marler out of Australia Test following positive COVID-19 test

England will be without Joe Marler when they face Australia at Twickenham on Saturday after the...

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  • 2021-11-09 08:03:24
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Crusaders 24-13 Chiefs: Mo'unga seals Super Rugby Aotearoa title

Crusaders 24-13 Chiefs: Mo'unga seals Super Rugby Aotearoa title

The Crusaders extended their Super Rugby dominance as Richie Mo'unga made three late clutch kicks...

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  • 2021-05-08 05:48:16
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All Blacks make wholesale changes for Pumas rematch

All Blacks make wholesale changes for Pumas rematch

Damian McKenzie will start at fly-half in a Test for the first time in three years as New Zealand...

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  • 2021-09-15 23:39:13
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Reggae Warriors head coach hopes for better 2021 as World Cup draws nearer

Reggae Warriors head coach hopes for better 2021 as World Cup draws nearer

Romeo Monteith, Jamaica’s National Rugby League coach is looking to 2021 as he aims to get the...

Argentina 17-32 Australia: Kellaway treble rounds off Rugby Championship in style

Argentina 17-32 Australia: Kellaway treble rounds off Rugby Championship in style

A hat-trick from in-form Andrew Kellaway saw Australia close out their Rugby Championship campaign with a...

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  • 2021-10-02 04:30:24
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Lions' Tandy and Vunipola dismiss Erasmus' social media comments

Lions' Tandy and Vunipola dismiss Erasmus' social media comments

British and Irish Lions star Mako Vunipola and defence coach Steve Tandy have jumped to the...

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  • 2021-07-26 11:05:37
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South Africa 19-16 British and Irish Lions: Steyn makes the difference again as Boks clinch series win

South Africa 19-16 British and Irish Lions: Steyn makes the difference again as Boks clinch series win

Morne Steyn was the hero for South Africa as, just like in 2009, his penalty proved decisive in a...

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  • 2021-08-07 13:45:09
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Six Nations 2021: Wales duo Hardy and Biggar nursing injury problems

Six Nations 2021: Wales duo Hardy and Biggar nursing injury problems

Kieran Hardy has been released from the Wales squad after suffering a hamstring problem and Dan...

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  • 2021-03-04 11:30:27
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Erasmus accuses Lions of 'reckless and dangerous' play

Erasmus accuses Lions of 'reckless and dangerous' play

Rassie Erasmus lit the blue touch paper by accusing the British and Irish Lions of "reckless and...

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  • 2021-07-26 04:46:00
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France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus

France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus

New Zealand were beaten for a second week in a row after losing 40-25 to France in an exhilarating final game...

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  • 2021-11-20 17:11:50
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Super Rugby: Crusaders & Chiefs cling on as Blues thrash Rebels

Super Rugby: Crusaders & Chiefs cling on as Blues thrash Rebels

Super Rugby Aotearoa champions the Crusaders survived a second-half fightback from the Brumbies to...

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  • 2021-05-15 11:12:52
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South Africa 32-12 Argentina: Much-changed Springboks show strength in depth

South Africa 32-12 Argentina: Much-changed Springboks show strength in depth

Jaden Hendrikse scored a late debut try as a much-changed South Africa side started their Rugby...

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  • 2021-08-14 12:13:23
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La Rochelle 17-22 Toulouse: Le Stade win record fifth European Champions Cup

La Rochelle 17-22 Toulouse: Le Stade win record fifth European Champions Cup

Toulouse won a record fifth European Champions Cup and their first since 2010 thanks to a 22-17...

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  • 2021-05-22 14:14:45
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Gatland takes pride in his Lions despite defeat in South Africa

Gatland takes pride in his Lions despite defeat in South Africa

Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions gave it everything but came up just short in their...

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  • 2021-08-07 17:53:35
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South Africa assistant Stick accuses Lions of 'destroying the dignity of the series'

South Africa assistant Stick accuses Lions of 'destroying the dignity of the series'

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has accused the British and Irish Lions of...

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  • 2021-07-30 10:43:06
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Six Nations 2021: Thomson, Lang and Graham in Scotland XV for Wales

Six Nations 2021: Thomson, Lang and Graham in Scotland XV for Wales

Scotland have made three changes to their XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at...

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  • 2021-02-11 15:46:57
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With Rugby League World Cup postponed till 2022, Reggae Warriors set for matches against England and Scotland next month

With Rugby League World Cup postponed till 2022, Reggae Warriors set for matches against England and Scotland next month

With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup being postponed until late next year, Jamaica’s Reggae...

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones to start on bench against Stormers, Hogg gets armband

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones to start on bench against Stormers, Hogg gets armband

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will start on the bench against the Stormers on...

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  • 2021-07-15 06:27:26
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Lydiate recalled, Webb left out of Wales Six Nations squad

Lydiate recalled, Webb left out of Wales Six Nations squad

Dan Lydiate has been recalled to the Wales squad for the Six Nations but there is no place for...

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  • 2021-01-20 11:22:14
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Kolisi revels in Springboks win at end of 'toughest week'

Kolisi revels in Springboks win at end of 'toughest week'

Siya Kolisi was relieved to reach the end of "the toughest week I've ever had to face" as South...

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  • 2021-07-31 14:29:48
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Gatland brings in Vunipola as Murray starts for Lions in second Test

Gatland brings in Vunipola as Murray starts for Lions in second Test

Warren Gatland has selected Mako Vunipola to start for the British and Irish Lions in the second...

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  • 2021-07-27 05:12:22
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New Zealand 57-22 Australia: All Blacks turn on second-half style to post record score against Wallabies

New Zealand 57-22 Australia: All Blacks turn on second-half style to post record score against Wallabies

New Zealand made it six Test wins in a row and stretched their unbeaten home run against Australia with an...

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  • 2021-08-14 04:30:53
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Welsh rugby star reveals leg amputation after motorbike crash

Welsh rugby star reveals leg amputation after motorbike crash

Ospreys hooker Ifan Phillips underwent a leg amputation after a motorbike collision, he revealed...

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  • 2021-12-19 13:25:15
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South Africa 31-29 New Zealand: All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish

South Africa 31-29 New Zealand: All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish

South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed a last-gasp penalty in a thrilling 31-29 win over New Zealand to deny...

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  • 2021-10-02 07:43:50
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Australia 26-28 France: Les Bleus end long wait for away win over Wallabies

Australia 26-28 France: Les Bleus end long wait for away win over Wallabies

France claimed their first away win over Australia for 31 years as they secured a nail-biting...

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  • 2021-07-13 07:29:43
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Rennie wants Wallabies to build momentum after naming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship squad

Rennie wants Wallabies to build momentum after naming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship squad

Dave Rennie says Australia have a great opportunity to build further momentum in the Bledisloe Cup and...

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  • 2021-07-25 05:59:13
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South Africa 17-22 British and Irish Lions: Gatland's side roar back to win gripping first Test

South Africa 17-22 British and Irish Lions: Gatland's side roar back to win gripping first Test

The British and Irish Lions roared back in the second half to beat South Africa 22-17 in a...

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  • 2021-07-24 13:13:11
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Reece scores hat-trick as All Blacks run riot against Fiji

Reece scores hat-trick as All Blacks run riot against Fiji

New Zealand scored over 50 points in three successive Tests for just the second time in their...

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  • 2021-07-17 04:42:06
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Dingwall replaces injured Manu Tuilagi in England squad

Dingwall replaces injured Manu Tuilagi in England squad

Fraser Dingwall has been called up to the England squad in place of Manu Tuilagi, who has...

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  • 2021-06-22 05:13:42
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Six Nations: Grand Slam triumph a 'major step' for French rugby, says team manager Ibanez

Six Nations: Grand Slam triumph a 'major step' for French rugby, says team manager Ibanez

France team manager Raphael Ibanez celebrated a "major step" for rugby in the country after Les...

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  • 2022-03-19 18:45:16
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Australia 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks wrap up Bledisloe Cup sweep in style

Australia 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks wrap up Bledisloe Cup sweep in style

New Zealand cruised to a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep in 2021 thanks to a 38-21 victory over...

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  • 2021-09-05 03:38:01
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Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

The British and Irish Lions will repeat a feat last achieved back in 1959 if they avoid a series...

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  • 2021-07-02 02:00:02
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South Africa welcome back Mbonambi, Ntubeni and Du Preez ahead of Lions series

South Africa welcome back Mbonambi, Ntubeni and Du Preez ahead of Lions series

South Africa have confirmed Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni and Dan du Preez have been cleared to...

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  • 2021-07-18 06:32:19
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Rennie backs Lolesio to bounce back from 'rough night with the boot'

Rennie backs Lolesio to bounce back from 'rough night with the boot'

Noah Lolesio's wayward kicking cost Australia at Eden Park on Saturday, but the Wallabies plan to...

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  • 2021-08-07 06:31:57
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Cooper makes sensational Wallabies return as Hooper equals record, Retallick to lead All Blacks

Cooper makes sensational Wallabies return as Hooper equals record, Retallick to lead All Blacks

Quade Cooper will make a remarkable return for the Wallabies after being named to play for the...

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  • 2021-09-09 22:40:43
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Ireland and Leinster prop Furlong signs new contract

Ireland and Leinster prop Furlong signs new contract

Tadhg Furlong has signed a new Irish Rugby Football Union contract until the end of the 2021-22...

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  • 2021-05-10 10:07:21
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