Rugby
Better Ireland still seeking answers after vital win
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Saturday, 16 November 2024 00:05
Seeking a response to a jarring defeat against the All Blacks seven days prior, Ireland's victory against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday served to answer some questions while presenting a few more.Andy Farrell called it "three or four games in one" and, as such, there was good, bad and ugly in the host's performance. Having taken the lead…
Bad-blood match demands England raise game for the Boks
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Friday, 15 November 2024 23:06
Springboks dont do sympathy.South Africa have an immediate and emotional connection to their own nation. On this trip to the northern hemisphere, the Boks have been granting interviews, signing shirts and coaching kids in a concerted PR push. But there are limits. And when talk turned to England, the charm stopped and the Boks offence started.Asked about opposite number Steve…
'Three or four games in one' as Ireland 'win ugly'
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Friday, 15 November 2024 15:36
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said his side held their nerve and "just about got there" after they came through a chaotic Autumn Nations Series match against Argentina with a nail-biting 22-19 win. Clearly driven after their 19-game home unbeaten run was ended by New Zealand, Ireland raced into a 12-0 lead and held a 13-point advantage at half-time. But…
McDowall relishing Scotland captaincy chance
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Friday, 15 November 2024 04:57
Stafford McDowall is determined to make the most of his chance to lead Scotland against Portugal on Saturday, and says captaining his country is something that may never come along again.The Glasgow centre leads a much-changed Scottish team, with Tom Jordan the only survivor in the starting side from last week's defeat by South Africa.Over 60,000 fans are expected to…
Wales players must share responsibility for defeats
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Friday, 15 November 2024 09:17
Wales have lost every Test match of 2024 so far and have not gone an entire calendar year without a win since 1937, when they played just three matches.That has prompted former players, such as Jamie Roberts, Mike Phillips and Tom Shanklin, to criticise Gatland and in some cases, question his future.The head coach has tried to divert attention from…
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George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup
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Douglas could be youngest Scotland player for 60 years
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Robinson to be landmark World Rugby chair
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England make four changes to face South Africa
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Four new rugby laws to be trialled worldwide
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Players given second chance after NZ loss - Doris
Thursday, 14 November 2024 04:16
Kolisi returns for South Africa against England
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England Under-20 prop Sela to stay with Bath
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 22:16
'It's not about me' - Contepomi on Irish return
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Gatland comfortable with questions on his future
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