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Wales v New Zealand: Gareth Anscombe and Taine Basham start for hosts
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Thursday, 28 October 2021 04:19
Gareth Anscombe will make his first Wales start since 2019 when they face New Zealand, the country of the fly-half's birth, in Cardiff on Saturday.Anscombe, 30, has impressed for Ospreys after two years out with a knee injury.There is also a first start for 21-year-old flanker Taine Basham in an all-Dragons back row alongside Ross Moriarty and Aaron Wainwright.Hooker Ken…
Sandy Carmichael: Former Scotland & Lions forward dies at 77
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 15:42
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions forward Sandy Carmichael has died at the age of 77.Carmichael, who was awarded an MBE in 1977, earned 50 caps between 1967 and 1978 represented the Lions on their 1971 and 1974 tours.Scottish Rugby described Carmichael as "a giant of the game"."He was recognised as one of the bravest as well as fairest…
Autumn Tests: Six uncapped players in Ireland squad
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 03:40
Ireland coach Adam Griggs has named six uncapped players in the extended squad for the Autumn Tests against USA and Japan at the RDS next month.Leinster pair Mary Healy and Ella Roberts, Munster duo Maeve Og O'Leary and Alana McInerny and Connacht's Grace Browne Moran and Shannon Touhey are part of a 33-strong panel.Ireland host USA Eagles on 12 November…
Elliot Daly: England back set to return to action in December after surgery
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 07:00
British and Irish Lions and England back Elliot Daly could return to action for Saracens in early December. The 29-year-old has not played since being a replacement in the British and Irish Lions' second Test loss to South Africa in the summer. Daly will begin training soon having had surgery on a stress fracture after returning to the UK.He has…
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain puts longevity down to resilience ahead of 100th cap
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 02:20
Johnny Sexton says his longevity in international rugby can be attributed to his ability to bounce back from disappointment as the Ireland captain prepares to win his 100th cap. The veteran fly-half is primed to reach a century in the Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan on 6 November."I have certainly built up experience with lots of ups and downs…
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 05:09
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Tuesday, 26 October 2021 10:20
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Tuesday, 26 October 2021 03:02
Lucio Cinti Luna: London Irish sign Argentina wing
Tuesday, 26 October 2021 05:25
Conor Carey: Northampton sign former Worcester prop for rest of season
Monday, 25 October 2021 05:53
Liam Williams: Wales full-back a fitness doubt to face New Zealand
Monday, 25 October 2021 08:25
Alex Cuthbert: Ospreys wing added to Wales squad for autumn series
Monday, 25 October 2021 07:47
Scotland v Tonga: Mark Bennett and Fraser Brown miss out for Scots
Monday, 25 October 2021 04:21
Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss calls on players to 'get on with it' after third loss
Monday, 25 October 2021 02:37
Les Elder: New Zealand captain on returning to rugby after giving birth
Sunday, 24 October 2021 22:26
Maro Itoje says rugby union needs to do more to deal with racism
Sunday, 24 October 2021 10:29
Premiership: Saracens 56-15 Wasps - Max Malins claims four-try haul for ruthless hosts
Saturday, 23 October 2021 15:48
All Blacks run in 16 tries to sweep United States aside in tour opener
Saturday, 23 October 2021 09:21
Premiership: Gloucester 29-20 Newcastle - Hosts edge past spirited Falcons
Saturday, 23 October 2021 11:35
Premiership: Harlequins 31-17 Bath - Champions claim bonus-point victory
Saturday, 23 October 2021 09:39
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 21-33 London Irish - Exiles shock Chiefs for first win in 210 days
Saturday, 23 October 2021 10:46
Premiership: Leicester 19-11 Sale - Tigers beat Sharks for sixth straight win
Saturday, 23 October 2021 03:22
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