18-year-old tasked with defending George Ford's spiral bombs
England Rugby World Cup trainee Ben Redshaw has been given the daunting task of trying to catch George Ford’s spiral bombs when …
Chris Jones
16 Nov 2023, 2:28
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Falcons boss hits back at claims that Mateo Carreras has signed French deal
Newcastle head coach Alex Codling has dismissed claims from France that Mateo Carreras, the Argentine wing, has signed a three yea…
Chris Jones
08 Nov 2023, 7:29
Manu Tuilagi has plate put into hand he broke twice at RWC
Manu Tuilagi has had a plate put into his hand after twice breaking a bone during England’s Rugby World Cup campaign and could b…
Chris Jones
07 Nov 2023, 11:47
Bath defend Finn Russell selection call
Johann van Graan insisted he was right to give Finn Russell a week’s holiday which ruled him out of the 24-18 loss to Northampto…
Chris Jones
05 Nov 2023, 7:55
'I am looking at the Mateo situation' - Newcastle address Carreras rumours
Newcastle boss Alex Codling insists the club is determined to fight to hold onto Pumas wing Mateo Carreras who is attracting inter…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2023, 8:57
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Gloucester No8 Zach Mercer sweating over verdict of scan on ankle injury
Zach Mercer will discover in the next 24 hours if the impressive start to his Gloucester career in the Gallagher Premiership has b…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2023, 8:59
Big knock rules Raffi Quirke out again in latest injury set back
Raffi Quirke, the England international scrum half, faces a possible six week recovery period after breaking his jaw in the latest…
Chris Jones
31 Oct 2023, 12:01
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All Blacks great Zinzan Brooke warns 'leggy' South Africa ahead of World Cup final
All Black great Zinzan Brooke has warned the Springboks they could be torn apart in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday by an Ar…
Chris Jones
25 Oct 2023, 3:55
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Thomas Castaignede: 'We have never seen anyone like Antoine Dupont before'
Former French star Thomas Castaignede has no hesitation in describing Antoine Dupont as the sport’s most complete rugby player a…
Chris Jones
04 Oct 2023, 5:10
Matavesi: Fiji are no longer a one trick pony
Northampton hooker Sam Matavesi believes Fiji are proving they are no longer a one trick pony and have the ability to limit their…
Chris Jones
02 Oct 2023, 5:27
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Brad Barritt shares the mental and physical hurdles awaiting Dupont post-surgery
Brad Barritt, the former England and Saracens centre, overcame two cheekbone fractures during his rugby career and fully understan…
Chris Jones
27 Sep 2023, 5:22
The ex Test referee who's revolutionised Fiji's discipline this World Cup
Former international referee Glen Jackson, the Flying Fijians attack and backs coach, has helped the team dramatically improve the…
Chris Jones
26 Sep 2023, 3:32
How the Flying Fijians became 'an 80-minute team'
The Flying Fijians David Silvester has revealed the extensive back ground work that has underpinned the squad’s outstanding
Chris Jones
23 Sep 2023, 2:42
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Ireland player ratings vs South Africa | Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland made a major statement to the rest of the World Cup on Saturday evening at the Stade de France as they overcame the world …
Chris Jones
22 Sep 2023, 16:07
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'People are irritated when he is celebrating... but that energy is food for his team' - Lewis Moody
World Cup winner Lewis Moody urging to England to launch a French version of the Kamikaze Kids on the Rugby World Cup following Be…
Chris Jones
18 Sep 2023, 9:00
What the Wallabies did to Georgia that has Fiji worried
Fiji forwards coach Brad Harris has warned his pack they have to negate the “brutality” of Australia who proved they have a w…
Chris Jones
15 Sep 2023, 3:26
All Black great tells Fiji they face World Cup 'final'
Former All Black Daryl Gibson has told the Fiji players their clash with Australia in St Entienne on Sunday is their “final”.
Chris Jones
14 Sep 2023, 0:45
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Betsen: Manager's pain will drive France despite great expectations
Rafael Ibanez has endured the crushing disappointment of failing to lead his country to Rugby World Cup glory on home soil which..…
Chris Jones
02 Sep 2023, 3:25
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'The England pack is probably the smallest, least physical pack we have had'
Former captain Nick Easter has delivered a withering verdict on Steve Borthwick’s attempt to make England a competitive force a…
Chris Jones
24 Aug 2023, 10:59
Fiji ring-fence war chest for Rugby World Cup
Fiji rugby chiefs have revealed they have ring fenced a budget of £3.8m (Fiji$11m) to help the Flying Fijians make an impact at t…
Chris Jones
24 Aug 2023, 2:57
