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Wales v England: Maro Itoje has 'five golden years ahead' says forwards coach Matt Proudfoot
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 08:10
England second row Maro Itoje could be at the start of "five golden years" as he enters the prime of his career says forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.Itoje, 26, pressed his case as a possible captain for 2021's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa with a superb display in victory over Ireland."Maro has incredible drive," Proudfoot told BBC Sport."I…
Jaco van der Walt: South Africa-born fly-half added to Scotland squad
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 02:41
South Africa-born Jaco van der Walt is in line for a Scotland debut in their final Autumn Nations Cup tie.The 26-year-old fly-half, who joined Edinburgh three years ago, is now eligible on residency rules and is the only addition to the squad beaten 22-15 by France at Murrayfield on Sunday.Van der Walt bolsters a position weakened by injuries to Finn…
Christophe Dominici: French rugby legend dies aged 48
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 11:01
In a 2009 Le Monde interview, he said: "[Rugby] let me understand many things - respect for life, people and oneself, along with the values of humility and combat. I was aggressive and put that to collective use. Now I have far more wisdom and maturity."
Wales v England: Ollie Lawrence to miss game with injury
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 09:54
Centre Ollie Lawrence will miss England's Autumn Nations Cup match against Wales in Llanelli on Saturday with a minor hip issue.The 21-year-old made his debut off the bench against Italy in October before starting wins over Georgia and Ireland.Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, prop Joe Marler and wing Anthony Watson are all in the squad after injury.Flanker Jack Willis has also been…
Ashton 2010 or May 2020? Rugby Union Weekly debates which wonder-try was better
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 07:32
There are 10 years and around 80,000 spectators difference between the two tries. But also a lot of similarities.The first came in November 2010 against Australia. England turn over ball on their own line and, spotting space, strike blind. Chris Ashton hares up the wing. Drew Mitchell is covering across, shutting down the space, but Ashton carves inside, fires the…
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 05:22
Ross Moriarty: Ankle injury forces back-rower out of Wales squad
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 04:25
Kyle Sinckler: Bristol's England prop says he has played at just 20% for Bears
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 02:11
Eric O'Sullivan: Ulster prop added to Ireland squad as cover for Georgia game
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 01:40
Wales are miles behind England - ex-Wales captain Gwyn Jones
Monday, 23 November 2020 14:02
Glasgow Warriors 13-27 Munster: Conference B leaders make it six wins from six
Monday, 23 November 2020 05:59
Stuart Hogg admits to 'schoolboy error' but praises Scotland after France loss
Monday, 23 November 2020 07:45
Autumn Nations Cup: Luke Cowan-Dickie and Anthony Watson return to England squad
Monday, 23 November 2020 07:11
Fans at sporting events: Maximum of 4,000 set to be allowed in England
Sunday, 22 November 2020 14:02
Wales v England: Centre Nick Tompkins aims for improvement against Eddie Jones' side
Sunday, 22 November 2020 22:59
England beat France: Shaunagh Brown says she could not handle every game being that close
Sunday, 22 November 2020 11:59
Scotland 'must be better than hard to beat', says Townsend after French loss
Sunday, 22 November 2020 11:04
Pro14: Leinster 40-5 Cardiff Blues
Sunday, 22 November 2020 07:59
Premiership: Wasps 23-20 Bristol Bears - Tom Willis provides late sting in the tail
Sunday, 22 November 2020 03:45
England beat Ireland: Matt Dawson says playing Eddie Jones' side is like facing All Blacks
Saturday, 21 November 2020 11:45
Autumn Nations Cup: Scotland v France - Hogg seeks to rattle visitors
Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:18
Justin Tipuric: Wales flanker doubtful for Autumn Nations match against England
Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:36
England rugby teams lay on a Twickenham feast against Ireland and France
Saturday, 21 November 2020 12:50
England 18-7 Ireland: No limit to where Jonny May can go, says Eddie Jones
Saturday, 21 November 2020 11:22
England 25-23 France: I felt final-kick pressure - Emily Scarratt
Saturday, 21 November 2020 11:07