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Scotland 25-13 Italy: 'Darcy Graham delivers emphatic World Cup message'
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 12:51
There was an interesting piece about Bill McLaren in the programme for Scotland's first World Cup warm-up game against Italy at Murrayfield, a fascinating exploration of the great man's connection with the land of the visitors.Before World War Two, Bill played for the Combined Services in Milan and Trieste. He fought in the battle for Monte Cassino, learned some of…
Scotland 25-13 Italy: Graham scores two tries in World Cup warm-up
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 09:22
A Scotland side missing several key players began their World Cup preparations with victory over Italy.The likes of Finn Russell, Duhan van der Merwe and captain Jamie Ritchie were rested before back-to-back matches against France.Darcy Graham scored either side of the break and Josh Bayliss crossed at the death, with Ben Healy kicking 10 points at Murrayfield.Monty Ioane crossed for…
Australia 7-38 New Zealand: All Blacks hammer Wallabies to win Rugby Championship
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 06:17
New Zealand cruised past Australia to win their third Rugby Championship in a row, with Eddie Jones still yet to win a game as the new Wallaby head coach.The All Blacks' first-half tries came from Shannon Frizell, Codie Taylor and Will Jordan, after Rob Valetini's try had given Australia an early 7-5 lead.The visitors pulled clear in the second half…
Cardiff sign South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Pumas
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Friday, 28 July 2023 08:01
Cardiff have completed the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer.De Beer has been a long-term target for the Arms Park team who have lost both Wales stand-offs Jarrod Evans and Rhys Priestland this summer.Initial efforts to sign the 27-year-old from Currie Cup side the Pumas were blocked by the Welsh Rugby Union, but the move has now come…
Scotland v Italy: Rory Darge 'didn't see' captaincy coming
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Friday, 28 July 2023 06:36
Rory Darge says Gregor Townsend's decision to name him as Scotland captain for Saturday's meeting with Italy took him by surprise.The Glasgow back-row will lead his country for the first time in the opener of four World Cup warm-up games.Darge, 23, has won seven caps and Saturday's match will be just his second appearance at Murrayfield in Scotland colours."I'm honoured,…
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