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England full-back Ellie Kildunne on slicing defences and silencing sceptics
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Friday, 13 November 2020 00:51
"If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good."Those words, by author Roald Dahl, are in Ellie Kildunne's Instagram biography. They are on her phone's home screen. They are framed on…
Shane Lewis-Hughes: 'I never believe anyone is better than me'
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 22:37
Cardiff Blues forward Shane Lewis-Hughes says he experienced a "mixture of emotions" as he won his first senior Wales cap in the loss to Scotland.The 23-year-old starts against Ireland in the opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup in Dublin on Friday night.Lewis-Hughes says Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is a "good guy to be around" - someone who "has…
Autumn Nations Cup: Ireland v Wales preview, teams & key stats
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 22:12
Ireland and Wales will share the honour of kicking off the new Autumn Nations Cup on Friday evening in Dublin.The new tournament involves eight teams, split into two groups. Pool A comprises England, Ireland, Wales and Georgia, Pool B is France, Scotland, Italy and Fiji.Each team plays every other team in their group over three successive weekends to complete the…
England v Georgia: Jack Willis on his roundabout route to Test debut
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 22:32
As his teenage players gathered before him, Martin Haag had a message. And a request.The England Under-20 coach reminded them that age-grade teams are one-offs. That, after these four weeks, they would never come together again.And then he asked each of them how they wanted to be remembered after their World Under-20 Championships campaign was over.Jack Willis thought carefully. And…
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain acknowledges pressure on coaches and players
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 08:28
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones acknowledges the pressure on coaches and players as they prepare to face Ireland on Friday.Coach Wayne Pivac's record is five defeats and two wins in his seven games in charge going into the Autumn Nations Cup opener.Read more: Liam Williams column: Departures, defeat and new start
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 04:32
Wayne Pivac: Wales coach's record heading into the Autumn Nations Cup
Thursday, 12 November 2020 05:01
France Women v England Women: Helena Rowland gets first international XVs start
Thursday, 12 November 2020 03:18
England v Georgia: Jack Willis to make debut in Autumn Nations Cup
Thursday, 12 November 2020 02:13
Juan Figallo: Saracens and Argentina prop forced to retire after head injury
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 23:00
Liam Williams column: Defence departures, losing with Wales and an autumn fresh start
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 22:11
England v Georgia: Ben Youngs says no coach 'has ever come near' Jones' intelligence
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 06:18
Leicester Tigers: South African prop Luan de Bruin signs as David Williams stays
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 09:41
Covid: Field hospital to become rugby stadium again
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 07:30
Wayne Pivac: Wales head coach denies player unrest in camp
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 04:07
Autumn Nations Cup: Justin Tipuric returns for Wales against Ireland
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 04:41
Italy v Scotland: Duncan Weir starts at fly-half for visitors in Autumn Nations Cup
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 03:25
England props Sarah Bern and Hannah Botterman to miss France match
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 02:56
Remaining Women's Six Nations games cancelled, RWC qualifiers postponed
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 05:22
Autumn Nations Cup: James Lowe to make Ireland debut against Wales
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 04:05
Autumn Nations Cup 2020: Meet England's new players and select your 2023 World Cup XV
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 07:08
Wales a 'sinking ship' under Wayne Pivac, says ex-England wing Ugo Monye
Monday, 09 November 2020 14:08
Pro14: Ulster maintain winning record with classy 40-15 win over Glasgow
Monday, 09 November 2020 14:08
Wayne Pivac: No talks over long-term future, says Wales coach
Monday, 09 November 2020 13:43
Edinburgh 18-0 Cardiff Blues: hosts triumph at misty Murrayfield
Monday, 09 November 2020 11:55