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When the All Blacks' head coach played club rugby in Northern Ireland
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Monday, 04 November 2024 01:17
When flying back home after his spell with Ards, Robertson had written to his mother in New Zealand to say when he returned to Ireland it would be as an All Black.If that seemed fanciful at the time, the back rower was true to his word, debuting for his country in 1998 and, three years later, lining up against Ireland…
Remember Wales' 2022 autumn series? Play our quiz
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 21:24
As Wales prepare to get their 2024 Autumn Nations Series under way this weekend, how well do you recall their last autumn campaign?There was no series in 2023 because of the Rugby World Cup in France, so you will have to stretch your mind back two years to test your knowledge of the four games at the Principality Stadium in…
England call up Opoku-Fordjour in 36-player squad
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 11:18
England have called-up Sale Sharks prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour to the 36-player squad preparing to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.The 20-year-old was a member of England's Under-20s side which won their age grade World Cup this year.Opoku-Fordjour replaces Joe Marler, who has announced his retirement from international rugby, while Bath lock Charlie Ewels replaces club team-mate Ted Hill.Harlequins prop…
Ireland's O'Mahony 'ready to go' against All Blacks
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 06:10
While Friday represents Ireland's first game since July, New Zealand will arrive in Dublin buoyed by a thrilling 24-22 victory over England on Saturday, with the win sealed only when George Ford's last-kick drop-goal attempt for the hosts sailed wide."That was some Test match, eh?" added Goodman, who has replaced Mike Catt on the Ireland coaching ticket this season."Fine margins…
England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 05:45
Hindsight is very handy, but I was surprised with the timing of some of the changes England made, as I didn't feel they were necessary. They replaced the entire front row early in the second half when they were still handling themselves well. New Zealand were behind in the scrum in the first half and you knew they were definitely…
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