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Ireland: What next for Andy Farrell's high-flying side after impressive autumn showing?
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Monday, 22 November 2021 03:09
Three wins from three. 142 points scored, 32 conceded. You can keep the spreadsheets closed for now. A deep-dive into the stats is not required to conclude that it was a thoroughly satisfying autumn window for Ireland.After the ambiguity of Andy Farrell's first year in charge and a worrying trend of being beaten up by bigger teams, Ireland have turned…
Winners and losers from England's autumn Tests
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:20
England's month's work saw some players shoved firmly into the autumn of their Test careers, while others lit up Twickenham like sparklers.As coach Eddie Jones prepares for a fascinating Six Nations in the new year and a Rugby World Cup in two years, whose stock has risen and fallen in victories over Tonga, Australia and South Africa?Here are some of…
England "improved women's game" in dominant United States win
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 11:00
Head coach Simon Middleton says England "improved the game" in their professional demolition of the United States, but called on other nations to back their women's sides.The Red Roses completed an autumn clean sweep with an 89-0 win on Sunday.Since giving full-time contracts to 28 players in 2019 England have dominated the game and are world number ones."We haven't just…
England 89-0 United States: Hosts end victorious autumn campaign in dominant style
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 09:42
England ended their victorious autumn campaign in dominant style as they swept aside the United States with a 15-try win in Worcester.The world number ones have beaten New Zealand twice and Canada in the past month and have now won 18 in a row.Victory never looked in doubt, but there were signs of inexperience early on from the rotated England…
Ireland v Argentina: Joey Carbery can show his 'X-factor' against Pumas, says Mike Catt
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 00:16
Joey Carbery has the attributes to "do what's right" for Ireland at fly-half while showing his full range of skills against Argentina on Sunday, assistant coach Mike Catt says.With Johnny Sexton ruled out, injury-plagued Carbery will make only his ninth Ireland start after his superb late cameo in the win over New Zealand."Rugby's about decision-making and that's all they have…
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