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Ireland 'ready to bounce back' against Pumas - Hansen
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Monday, 11 November 2024 22:22
Ireland winger Mack Hansen says the squad will ignore "outside noise" in the build-up to their Test against Argentina in Dublin on Friday. Andy Farrell's side saw their home winning streak ended at 19 by the All Blacks last week and subsequently lost their place at the top of the world rankings.While questions have been asked of a team that…
Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'
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Monday, 11 November 2024 10:08
Sleightholme, 24, came on as a replacement and scored twice in the second half to register his first two international tries.Marcus Smith's touchline conversion from the Northampton wing's second try put England into a 30-28 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.However, two Wallaby tries - either side of Itoje's 78th-minute score - saw Australia register only their second win…
Furlong could return against Pumas but O'Toole out
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Monday, 11 November 2024 08:37
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole will miss Ireland's Test against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.The 26-year-old replaced Finlay Bealham after 58 minutes in the 23-13 loss to the All Blacks last week, but lasted only two minutes before a head injury forced him off.With Tadhg Furlong, who missed out against New Zealand with a hamstring injury, still a…
Glasgow forward trio drop out of Scotland squad
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Monday, 11 November 2024 07:12
Glasgow Warriors forwards Jack Dempsey, Max Williamson and Gregor Brown have all dropped out of the Scotland squad as Gregor Townsend's side prepare to face Portugal on Saturday.Club-mate Johnny Matthews and Scarlets prop Alex Hepburn have been called up as replacements.Number eight Dempsey picked up a shoulder injury after starting Sunday's defeat by South Africa.Lock Williamson suffered a hand injury…
Wales inquest as Gatland faces 'biggest week'
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Monday, 11 November 2024 05:25
The union has just seen the women's head coach depart, questions remain over the future of executive director of rugby Nigel Walker and severing Gatland's lucrative contract would be costly.As the run worsens, Gatland becomes more stubborn, blaming the media for the increased pressure. But 10 defeats are 10 defeats."You only play eight to 12 Tests a year, so if…
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