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Italy and Wales battle for respect in Rome
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Friday, 07 February 2025 14:02
Lamaro was also unhappy the last time Italy faced Wales - in Cardiff - at what he felt was a lack of respect shown to his team by the Welsh Rugby Union.In a newspaper interview, he complained of "several small, unpleasant situations unworthy of a host country" around the warm-up and players' families.Both unions rushed to smooth the waters after…
'He's always had it' - England prepare for Dupont brilliance
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Friday, 07 February 2025 05:13
England attack coach and former scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth highlighted Dupont's ability to turn the tables on a defence, launching attacks when apparently close to losing possession and territory, as one of his greatest assets."I've never seen anyone get out of trouble as well as him," said Wigglesworth."The ball will bobble out of a ruck, and it's not perfect, but he…
Wales full-back Williams a doubt to face Italy
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Friday, 07 February 2025 05:02
Wales have a late injury worry over Liam Williams for the Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.The veteran full-back has been struggling with a knee injury sustained against France in the opening game.Williams did not take part in the team's final training session in Rome on Friday, with Wales' management saying his workload is being managed.There are concerns the…
No 'needle' with Ireland despite winless run - Townsend
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Friday, 07 February 2025 08:42
Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start as Scotland make three changes from the team that beat Italy last weekend.Rory Sutherland comes in at loose-head prop and Jack Dempsey is at number eight, while Jordan is chosen at inside centre having impressed as a replacement against Italy.New Zealand-born Jordan, 26, made his Scotland bow during the autumn series, having…
Bath's next generation form backbone of England U20s
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Friday, 07 February 2025 01:48
Offiah is another from a sporting family. His father Martin won four Challenge Cups with Wigan during a stellar rugby league career, his cousin is Brighton defender Odeluga Offiah while, this week, his younger brother Phoenix joined Tottenham's academy. "Overall in the household we're just quite competitive, except for my mum - my mum just tries to stay relaxed, stay…
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