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Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour

Eddie Jones insists England are ready to hunt down the Wallabies as they prepare for confrontation on and off the pitch during their three-Test tour of Australia. Jones has named a 36-man squad that features recalls for number eight Billy Vunipola ...

20 Jun 2022 at 23:00

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Billy Vunipola’s Test-calibre performance in final sealed England recall – Jones

Billy Vunipola sealed his recall for England’s series against Australia next month after producing what Eddie Jones viewed as a Test-calibre appearance in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final. Vunipola has been included in a 36-man touring ...

20 Jun 2022 at 13:52

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Vincent Koch: Bad words towards Saracens helped underpin recovery to reach final

World Cup winner Vincent Koch believes the “bad words” aimed at Saracens helped underpin their recovery from relegation to contesting another Gallagher Premiership title. Saracens will secure the Premiership crown for a sixth time in 12 ...

15 Jun 2022 at 14:00

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Gregor Townsend targeting Scotland improvement as he welcomes back Hamish Watson

Gregor Townsend is looking for his Scotland team to make the most of any opportunity to use the ball in the second Test against Argentina as he welcomed the chance to pick his first-choice back row. Hamish Watson will return from a ...

07 Jul 2022 at 16:42

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Caelan Doris urges Ireland to relish ‘pressure’ against Argentina

Captain Caelan Doris wants Ireland to bring an extra edge against Argentina following the frustration of their disheartening defeat to New Zealand. The number eight admits Andy Farrell’s starting XV have “pressure to perform” ...

14 Nov 2024 at 13:18

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs new deal until end of 2027 World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup. Farrell has developed the national side into heavyweights of the game and while the recent World Cup ...

14 Dec 2023 at 13:13

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Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s tour of South Africa after toe surgery

Lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland’s summer series against world champions South Africa after undergoing toe surgery. The Ulster captain, who has 81 caps for his country, is expected to be sidelined for ...

14 May 2024 at 16:47

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No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

Rugby authorities failed to protect players from dangers linked to the sport turning professional in the 1990s, it has been claimed. Lawyers acting on behalf of 480 professional, semi-professional and amateur former ...

23 Jul 2024 at 13:38

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Ireland have ‘massive belief’ after demolishing France – Tadhg Beirne

Tadhg Beirne says Ireland are brimming with “massive belief” after launching their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a landmark demolition of pre-tournament favourites France. Andy Farrell’s reigning Grand ...

03 Feb 2024 at 10:08

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Illegal Limerick moneylenders want to ‘keep you in their clutches for as long as possible’

AS Christmas nears, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, sang Hank Williams. There'll be parties for hosting and marshmallows for toasting but these don’t come for free. John O’Connor, chairman of St ...

13 Dec 2019 at 17:00

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Eddie Jones ‘pleased with intent’ despite heavy defeat to Barbarians

Eddie Jones played down the significance of a record 52-21 rout by the 14-man Barbarians even though it sent England crashing to the heaviest defeat of his reign. England fell to a third successive loss ...

19 Jun 2022 at 20:23

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South Africa make 14 changes for second Test against Wales

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to his starting line-up for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein. Experienced lock Eben Etzebeth, who will earn his 99th cap in ...

05 Jul 2022 at 13:28

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