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Bledisloe Cup: New Zealand hold off Australia to win series opener 33-25
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Saturday, 07 August 2021 03:12
New Zealand held off Australia to win 33-25 in the opening Test of the 2021 Bledisloe Cup series in Auckland.Despite an error-strewn first half, the All Blacks led 16-8 at the break after a Sevu Reece try right on half-time.Three second-half tries put the game beyond the Wallabies, but the visitors replied with three of their own late on to…
British and Irish Lions v South Africa has 'huge implications', says Ronan O'Gara
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Friday, 06 August 2021 15:01
The British and Irish Lions' decisive third Test in South Africa "has huge implications for the future of rugby", says three-time tourist Ronan O'Gara.A slow-paced second Test drew criticism as have both sides' playing styles, with little flowing rugby from either.O'Gara says a quality match is needed "for this series to be saved".The Lions aired frustration at the use of…
Martin Gleeson named England attack coach as John Mitchell joins Wasps
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Friday, 06 August 2021 05:40
Martin Gleeson will join England as attack coach, filling the gap left by Simon Amor's departure in May.Former Great Britain rugby league centre Gleeson leaves Wasps after two years with the Premiership side.England defence coach John Mitchell can now join Wasps on 9 August - the day Gleeson starts with the national side.Head coach Eddie Jones said: "We are building…
Premier 15s: 2021-22 season to include new Allianz Cup competition
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Friday, 06 August 2021 03:39
The 2021-22 Allianz Premier 15s season will incorporate a new cup competition in its fixtures.The 18 rounds of the regular league start on 4 September, with semi-finals on 21 May and the final on 4 June.Reigning champions Harlequins will start their title defence at home to Loughborough Lightning.The season will see the introduction of the Allianz Cup, intended to give…
British and Irish Lions 2021: Courtney Lawes says tourists cannot 'scrap' against South Africa
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Friday, 06 August 2021 03:09
Flanker Courtney Lawes says the British and Irish Lions cannot get caught up in "scrapping" with South Africa in Saturday's decisive third Test.The series is drawn at 1-1 after South Africa claimed victory in a second Test that has drawn complaints due to the number of stoppages in play.Tensions boiled over between the two sides, further slowing down the game…
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