'Bring it' - Ibanez welcomes England's brutal physicality
Raphael Ibanez declared “bring it on” in anticipation of the forward onslaught expected from England in Paris on Sunday.
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01 Feb 2020, 9:34
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Who Tom Curry sought advice from as he makes transition to No.8
Tom Curry has taken tips from Billy Vunipola and David Pocock to ease his adjustment to No.8, but the England back row will still …
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01 Feb 2020, 7:04
Noises from Scotland suggest reconciliation with Russell not high on agenda
Finn Russell’s expulsion from Scotland’s squad has long been “parked” and presents a major opportunity for Adam Hastings t…
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01 Feb 2020, 3:56
'Nobody saw it coming': The story of the last All Blacks bolter
No one saw Bryn Evans' 2009 All Blacks call-up for that year's French test series coming. Not least the man himself.
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31 Jan 2020, 21:15
The 20-year-old Super Rugby rookie following in the footsteps of Brumbies icon Christian Lealiifano
Brumbies debutant Noah Lolesio has kickstarted his quest to succeeding Christian Lealiifano as the franchise's key playmaker.
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31 Jan 2020, 19:22
Why All Blacks star Scott Barrett is about to go to new level for the Crusaders
At 26 years old and with 36 test caps, new Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is about to take his game to the next level this season…
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31 Jan 2020, 18:29
Brumbies coach blasts 'dangerous' early Super Rugby kick-off following Reds victory in sweltering conditions
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has described starting the Super Rugby season in January as "dangerous" and called for change next sea…
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31 Jan 2020, 17:50
'I've been thinking about this moment for a long time': Turn of the 'JMac' as Wales welcomes Johnny McNicholl to Six Nations stage
‘GMac’ enjoyed memorable sporting success in Wales – but it could be the turn of ‘JMac’ when the 2020 Six Nations kicks …
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31 Jan 2020, 16:47
Eddie Jones unrepentant after demanding England bring brutality to 'Le Crunch'
England are intent on tearing into France after Eddie Jones stuck by his pledge to unleash “brutal physicality” in Paris.
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31 Jan 2020, 16:29
Sharks notch first victory over Bulls in six years to open Super Rugby account
The Sharks started their Super Rugby campaign with a hard-fought 23-15 win over the Bulls at Kings Park.
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31 Jan 2020, 16:09
Galthie sends dark warning to England following Jones' comments
England have been warned to expect a French onslaught in Paris on Sunday as Fabien Galthie reacted to Eddie Jones’ promise of …
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31 Jan 2020, 10:29
Stander joked about Doris taking his jersey with his new team-mate's father 7 months previously
Ireland’s CJ Stander has revealed he once joked about Caelan Doris taking his number eight jersey with his new team-mate’s fat…
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31 Jan 2020, 8:53
Munster confirm the signing of South African World Cup-winning duo
It was early November when the Irish province were first linked with the transfer coup of signing to current Springboks and they h…
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31 Jan 2020, 7:37
Matt Gallagher has chosen PRO14 rugby ahead of the Championship with Saracens
After nine years at the London club he initially joined as a 14-year-old, the promising back has decided his career is best served…
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31 Jan 2020, 7:17
Recalled Teddy Thomas' shocking revelation about his RWC omission
The Racing 92 winger had travelled down to his family in Biarritz expecting to hear good news about Japan, but his world then sudd…
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31 Jan 2020, 5:38
England name team to face France - Farrell starts at 12
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected his side to play France in England’s opening match of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations …
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31 Jan 2020, 4:33
Same old story for sorry Blues as Chiefs' spark-plugs make an impressive impact
The Blues have contrived to do the near impossible and lose games they should never have many times over the past decade. The open…
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31 Jan 2020, 3:55
Faletau's admission: I thought career might be over
Wales star Taulupe Faletau has admitted he wondered if he could still play rugby after spending lengthy spells on the sidelines.
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31 Jan 2020, 3:05
'Super Rugby is a place for men': Rebels issue stern warning on eve of Super Rugby
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has issued an ominous warning to his Australian rivals on the eve of the new Super Rugby campa…
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30 Jan 2020, 22:25
New Zealand provincial side teams up with China as final Global Rapid Rugby team announced
The China Rugby Football Association and New Zealand outfit Bay of Plenty joined forces to create the sixth and final Global Rapid…
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30 Jan 2020, 21:10
