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Scotland 25-21 France: Zander Fagerson red card shrugged off by hosts
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 09:21
Scotland mounted a stunning fightback from 18 points down to beat France despite Zander Fagerson's red card.France crossed at Murrayfield through Baptiste Couilloud, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Cameron Woki to race into a 21-3 lead at the break.The Scots roared back with tries from Darcy Graham and Pierre Schoeman - either side of Fagerson's dismissal - and substitute Dave Cherry.Captain Finn…
Leigh Halfpenny: The unassuming Swansea boy who became a world rugby star
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Friday, 04 August 2023 08:54
"Nobody deserves 100 Wales caps more than Leigh Halfpenny. He is the ultimate professional."Not a quote that can be attributed to just one individual when talking about Wales' popular full-back ahead of his magical milestone this weekend.It is what everybody espouses when asked for their recollections of the 34-year-old who has battled to defy the odds.It has been a long…
Wales v England: Warren Gatland aims to revitalise Welsh rugby ahead of World Cup
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 02:07
Something does not sound quite right about Wales hosting England in a rugby international on the opening Saturday in August.But this is World Cup year with the season starting earlier than normal. It might not be a rip-roaring occasion that emulates the traditional Six Nations showdowns but this occasion will have its own significance These two fierce rivals will face…
New Zealand 23-20 Australia: All Blacks fight back for win in World Cup warm-up
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 00:14
New Zealand staged a dramatic comeback to beat Australia 23-20 in their final home Test before the Rugby World Cup. Behind 17-3 at half-time in Dunedin, the hosts sealed victory with a 79th-minute penalty from Richie Mo'unga after two second-half tries.New Zealand beat the Wallabies 38-17 in Melbourne last week to win their third Rugby Championship in a row. Former…
Wales v England: Ellis Genge says players can 'wholeheartedly open up' to him
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Friday, 04 August 2023 12:03
Ellis Genge says any England player can "wholeheartedly open up" to him, as he prepares to captain the side against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.With regular skipper Owen Farrell sitting out the match, Genge will lead England for the second time.Players are under extra scrutiny with the World Cup squad named on Monday."When you get the captaincy, players sometimes don't…
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