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Scotland v Japan: 'Scots one of world's best defensively,' says George Horne
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021 01:11
Scotland have become "one of the best teams in the world defensively" since their 2019 World Cup defeat by Japan, says scrum-half George Horne.The 28-21 loss at the hands of the tournament hosts eliminated Gregor Townsend's side at the group stage.Japan visit Murrayfield in Scotland's final Autumn Nations Series match on Saturday."We're a completely different team," said Horne, who came…
England v South Africa: Freddie Steward on 'incredible' rise
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021 02:39
When England last played South Africa, in the Rugby World Cup final of 2019, Freddie Steward was an 18-year-old Academy player who had only recently made his Premiership debut. "If you'd have told me when I was watching that game [the final] that the next time England played South Africa I'd be involved I'd have laughed at you," Steward told…
Ciara Griffin: Ireland captain to retire after Japan game at age 27
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 07:13
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin said it has been the "highest honour" leading her country as she announced her retirement from international rugby.Griffin, who has captained Ireland since 2018, has decided to "turn my focus to my life outside of rugby".The 27-year-old will make her farewell appearance in Saturday's autumn Test against Japan in Dublin. "It has been a childhood dream…
England v South Africa: Jamie George a huge miss, says Alex Corbisiero
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 09:02
England face an "uphill battle" against South Africa's pack in the absence of hooker Jamie George, says ex-British & Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero.The injured George - called up when Luke Cowan-Dickie was ruled out - is likely to be replaced in the starting XV by Jamie Blamire, who has four caps.Captain Owen Farrell is also injured and it is…
England v South Africa: Handre Pollard, Cobus Reinach and Lood de Jager start
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 04:43
Fly-half Handre Pollard and scrum-half Cobus Reinach will start for South Africa against England on Saturday.Pollard, who scored 22 points in the Springboks' 32-12 World Cup final win against England in 2019, takes Elton Jantjies' starting spot.Reinach replaces Herschel Jantjies, while Lood de Jager starts at lock in place of Franco Mostert.The Twickenham encounter will be South Africa's final match…
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 03:13
Vickii Cornborough first woman to be elected into RPA leadership role
Monday, 15 November 2021 23:31
Wales v Australia: Captain Michael Hooper ruled out with James Slipper taking over role
Monday, 15 November 2021 08:55
Elliot Dee: Wales recall Dragons hooker as they prepare to face Australia
Monday, 15 November 2021 09:25
England's Owen Farrell and Jamie George ruled out of South Africa Test through injury
Monday, 15 November 2021 06:03
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain out for four to six weeks after twisting ankle and knee
Monday, 15 November 2021 05:27
Maro Itoje, Poppy Cleall & Zoe Aldcroft up for World Rugby awards
Monday, 15 November 2021 03:43
Eddie O'Sullivan: Former Ireland coach hails 'perfect' display in victory over New Zealand
Sunday, 14 November 2021 10:10
England can be history-makers, says Red Roses coach Simon Middleton after win over Canada
Sunday, 14 November 2021 20:58
Louis Rees-Zammit: 'Express pace' of Wales wing helps seal Fiji victory
Sunday, 14 November 2021 11:34
Scotland 36-12 Japan: Hosts ease to third straight win
Sunday, 14 November 2021 08:36
England 51-12 Canada: Red Roses overpower visitors to extend winning run to 17 Tests
Sunday, 14 November 2021 09:25
Wales 38-23 Fiji: Stuttering hosts hit back to beat 14-man visitors
Sunday, 14 November 2021 01:32
Wales v Fiji: Tomas Francis pulls out as WillGriff John handed first start
Sunday, 14 November 2021 02:34
'Andy Farrell's Ireland touch the sky after All Blacks win but ultimate vindication must wait'
Saturday, 13 November 2021 23:42
Matt Dawson column: 'Freddie Steward should be celebrated like Maro Itoje was'
Saturday, 13 November 2021 13:58
England 32-15 Australia: Eddie Jones hails Freddie Steward try as 'one of England's best'
Saturday, 13 November 2021 11:13
Ireland 29-20 New Zealand: Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to see win as the start of a two-year process
Saturday, 13 November 2021 11:29
England 32-15 Australia: First-half showing sets hosts on path to Twickenham victory
Saturday, 13 November 2021 08:24
Ellis Jenkins: Wales flanker not fazed by captaincy against Fiji
Saturday, 13 November 2021 08:34
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