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Six Nations 2023: Tournament set to begin amid chaotic backdrop for rugby
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 04:01
For rugby union administrators across the northern hemisphere, the Six Nations cannot come soon enough. The Welsh Rugby Union's future is at stake after allegations of sexism, racism and misogyny.The Scottish Rugby Union has been criticised over its handling of the death of former international Siobhan Cattigan.The French Federation president Bernard Laporte has stood down after being found guilty of…
Warren Gatland: Can you name first and last Wales XVs from first spell as coach?
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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 23:55
Warren Gatland has named his first selection since returning to Wales for a second spell as head coach.But can you remember his very first Wales team? And what about the side he picked for his 2019 farewell?Gatland's first game in charge of Wales was in 2008 - who started in their dramatic win against England?And in 2019 the first Gatland-era…
Six Nations 2023: Warren Gatland names Wales side early as he aims to focus on rugby
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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 14:03
We were always expecting an early surprise from returning Wales head coach Warren Gatland for the first game of his second stint in charge.The New Zealander did not disappoint as he named his side to face Ireland two days ahead of schedule.Gatland had more than one reason for doing so.He had settled on his 23-man squad to face Andy Farrell's…
Six Nations 2023: England's Owen Farrell says Twickenham boos 'definitely' hurt
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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 23:05
Owen Farrell says getting booed at Twickenham after November's defeat by South Africa hurt, and England will need the crowd's support against Scotland on Saturday. Farrell's side return to their home stadium as the Six Nations begins following a disappointing 2022.Eddie Jones was sacked as head coach after the 27-13 defeat and Steve Borthwick took over in December.Asked if the…
Six Nations: England v Scotland - Duncan Weir on Calcutta Cup
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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 10:55
Duncan Weir believes Scotland "have got England's respect" going into the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham. After a 10-year stretch without a victory in the fixture, Scotland have won three and drawn one of the last five meetings between the sides.Weir says that record means there is little chance on Saturday of England underestimating Gregor Townsend's side."I think we've got…
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