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Why Wales defeat shows they are not yet ready for top world ranking
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Sunday, 11 August 2019 13:10
It was good while it lasted. For just over 24 hours, Wales were ranked unofficially the best side in the world following Australia's 47-26 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.But Warren Gatland's men failed to make it an official crowning after losing 33-19 to England at Twickenham in Sunday's World Cup warm-up game. This means the…
'We'll see where wine spills' - Jones to name World Cup squad on Monday
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Sunday, 11 August 2019 13:10
England coach Eddie Jones joked that he would use "red wine" and "advice from his dog" to help decide the World Cup squad he will announce on Monday.Jones will name his 31-man group for Japan 2019 almost four weeks before World Rugby's 8 September deadline.After England's 33-19 warm-up win over Wales, the 59-year-old said his announcement would "take a lot…
Wheelchair rugby European Championships: GB win third successive title
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Sunday, 11 August 2019 09:33
Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team have won a third successive European Championship title with victory over Denmark.Having led by just two points at half-time, a dominant fourth quarter saw them secure a 55-45 win against the hosts in Vejle.In reaching the final, GB secured a place at next year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo. They finished fifth in Rio. GB have…
Rugby World Cup: Wales worry over Anscombe and Williams
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Sunday, 11 August 2019 09:09
Wales have injury worries over fly-half Gareth Anscombe and scrum-half Tomos Williams after their World Cup warm-up defeat by England.Anscombe and Williams will both have scans on Monday, for knee and shoulder injuries.Anscombe 28, had to come off because of his knee in the 33-19 loss at Twickenham, while Williams, 24, was a late withdrawal. Flanker Justin Tipuric, 30, limped…
England beat Wales to halt visitors' bid to top world rankings
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Sunday, 11 August 2019 08:23
England ended Wales' 14-match winning run as Eddie Jones' relatively inexperienced side beat the world number two team in their first World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham.An energetic start from England saw Billy Vunipola and Joe Cokanasiga score from close range, before a solo effort from Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies got the visitors back in the game.Luke Cowan-Dickie then scored…
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