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Courtney Lawes draws inspiration from Martin Johnson’s book to give England hope for upset
Red Rose captain told coach to rip up training schedule – just like Johnno did before England beat France in 2003 World Cup semi-final Lawes addresses ... -
Simon Middleton takes a day off from training camp in England to receive the royal honor
England’s Simon Middleton, who was the first women’s coach to win World Rugby Coach of the Year, has taken a day off for the Six Nations ... -
Women’s World Cup India vs New Zealand 2022: Highlights, Scoreboard, Player of the Match, Stats
New Zealand made a competitive 260 for 9 of 50 overs then held India to 198 to claim an impressive win. Harmanpreet Kaur tried valiantly with ... -
England prop Joe Marler relishes the ‘clean bar brawl’ against Ireland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham
ENGLAND frontline striker Joe Marler says he is looking forward to a ‘clean bar fight’ against Ireland at Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s side are set to face ... -
Sydney weather, rain gets worse, Russian-Ukrainian war continues, Shane Warne’s body must return to Australia, Georges River suburb has issued SES evacuation orders, Volodymyr Zelensky slams offer to Vladimir Putin’s Evacuation Route from Kyiv, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol supporting the invasion of Ukraine on his uniform. Kuliak taped the “Z” symbol ... -
How did Shane Warne die? Australian legend dies in Thailand of suspected heart attack, latest news, updates
New details have emerged following the shock death of Australian cricketing legend and the greatest soccer player of all time, Shane Warne, 52. The tall 708-Test ... -
Bradford legend and Keighley rugby chief to tackle England
FORMER Great Britain manager and Bradford and Wigan superstar Ellery Hanley will play a part in England’s preparations for the World Cup by taking charge of ... -
Shane Warne, Australian cricketing legend, dies aged 52 | Shane Warne
Shane Warne, the greatest kicker in cricketing history and an Australian icon who transcended the sport, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. The ... -
Gilas takes on New Zealand – Manila Bulletin
Photo by FIBA Gilas Pilipinas concludes the initial phase of his campaign in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, February 27 with ... -
Six Nations Rugby | Captain Biggar looks to repeat Welsh exploits of 2015
Biggar is one of four Welsh 23 players who were there on the historic day, as Wales beat England 28-25 as underdogs – the last time ... -
“England will be a big challenge but we appreciate it”
When you’re 6ft 6in and a few sacks of sugar under 19 you wouldn’t expect to always look up to your dad, but for Seb Davies ... -
Marcus Smith: England rugby star says he doesn’t feel the pressure to be the country’s next big hope
If Marcus Smith needed any more reassurance that he is England rugby’s new poster boy, he got it this week when he was faced with questions ... -
What England’s Women’s Six Nations squad could look like
What England’s Women’s Six Nations squad could look like Simon Middleton will soon name his 38-man Women’s Six Nations squad and the battle for positions is ... -
Newcastle and England striker Mark Wilson retires from rugby
England international Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old Newcastle skipper and striker earned 23 caps and was substituted in the 2019 ... -
NZ Rugby announce 29 players under contract for Black Ferns
Evan Barnes/Getty Images After more than a decade on the team juggling work and training commitments, several Black Ferns, including Kendra Cocksedge (above), now find themselves ... -
Alex Dombrandt: “I’m proud to have taken a different path to standard” | England rugby union team
FFor every aspiring English international, the road to the top is long and winding. Since Hannibal marched his elephants over the Alps, however, no player has ... -
World Cup in sight, as Harmanpreet & Co enters the final stretch with the T20 sole
The home stretch is ahead of us. After a long wait, nearly five years after their dream run to the final at Lord’s in 2017, there’s ... -
Huddersfield Giants captain delighted with England call-up – TotalRL.com | Rugby League Express
Women’s Super League Shield winners Huddersfield Giants now have two representatives in the England performance squad after Bethan Oates was called up. The hooker captained the ... -
Justin Langer resigns as head coach of the Australian men’s cricket team
Justin Langer has resigned as head coach of the Australia men’s cricket team less than a month after a landslide victory in the Ashes series. Key ... -
Denny Solomona wants to join the New Zealand franchise
Former Sale Sharks and England winger Denny Solomona has returned to New Zealand and is keen to join a Super Rugby side for the coming season. ... -
Six Nations Rugby | Sexton is Tom Brady from Ireland – Jamie Heaslip
Now 36, Sexton is the oldest member of the Irish squad which was named for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations today and will be looking to ... -
Today’s rugby headlines as Six Nations face new chaos with anti-vax players effectively ‘kicked out’
Here are some of the stories that made the headlines on Saturday, January 8th. The Six Nations face a new threat The Six Nations face a ... -
Cricket-Conway celebrates comeback to give New Zealand a head start
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Devon Conway celebrated his return from injury with a sparkling 122 on Saturday to propel New Zealand to 258-5 against Bangladesh on Day ... -
Poppy Cleall on secrets of an unbeaten season for England rugby team
Poppy Cleall gives exclusive insight into how England staged two winning masterclasses against world champions New Zealand last month to lay a milestone ahead of next ... -
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Everything You Need To Know About The Black Caps Vs Men Of Bangladesh, South Africa & Australia, PLUS The White Ferns Vs Women Of India, And ... -
Rugby: Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore welcomes review panel for failed England, France tour and allegations of veteran hooker Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate
But it was Ngata-Aerengamate’s social media post that raised concerns for his health as well as the existing Black Ferns culture and environment under Moore. Moore ... -
Is Owen Farrell good enough to play for England?
10:15 am, December 18, 2021 By Rugby Onslaught Weird British and Irish Lions It is even blasphemy to ask this question. Is England’s greatest player of ... -
Six Nations Rugby | Wales: A year in review
A winless Women’s Six Nations was followed by the departure of coach Warren Abrahams after a short period in charge. But a new coaching staff oversaw ... -
New Zealand star Jordie Barrett discusses future rugby league move – ‘S ** t, I’d love to’
The All Blacks could face the prospect of losing one of their greatest talents in the future after New Zealander Jordie Barrett confesses his desire to ... -
Six Nations Rugby | Year-end review: Scotland
These historic victories, on the road against England and France respectively, showed just how much Scotland has improved over the past year. It was the first ... -
Six Nations Rugby | French Penaud wins International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year award
During the third round of this year’s championship, the Blues got a fluid team movement through the mark quickly taken by back Brice Dulin. He then ... -
Prince Obolensky’s story shows international eligibility has always been controversial in rugby
It was the Russian’s second try and he inspired England to their very first victory over New Zealand, enshrining his name Obolensky in the rugby folklore ... -
Barbarians Women v South Africa Preview
Barbarians Women v South Africa Preview The Barbarians Women face South Africa in their first home brace in Twickenham after the men’s game against Samoa. Barbarian ... -
England coach Shaun Wane demands higher Super League standards ahead of World Cup
England head coach Shaun Wane demands an increase in the level of the Super League in a World Cup year. Wane offers to guide England to ... -
Unstoppable England ends fall sweep with record-breaking win over USA
Band Kate Rowan England head coach Simon Middleton made nine changes to the squad to face the United States in the Red Roses’ fourth and final ... -
Springboks vs England, Rassie Erasmus banned, video, highlights, report, reaction
World Cup-winning South African coach Rassie Erasmus has been suspended two months after a video was released criticizing the referees’ decisions, World Rugby reported on Wednesday. ... -
Anthony Seibold moves to English rugby, pays tribute to captain Owen Farrell
“This weekend we showed we were able to handle this, a disruption, if you want to call it that,†Seibold said, referring to Farrell’s false positive. ... -
England vs Tonga LIVE: rugby score and updates today
Jones’ England brace for fall international clash against Tonga Follow the coverage live as England face Tonga in the first of three Autumn Internationals at Twickenham ... -
English rugby places its hopes on young Smith | Southern Cross
comment Coach Eddie Jones has catapulted young flyback Marcus Smith, who appears to be the keystone of a sea change in England’s entire offensive mentality two ... -
The All Blacks are part of the “disappearance match” of the rugby test
David Rogers / Getty Images The All Blacks could only applaud Owen Farrell and his England team after the 2019 Rugby World Cup seminal in Japan. ... -
Abbie Ward puts England Women on track for record-breaking victory over New Zealand | Fall International
Another day, another giant leap for women’s rugby and the blossoming of red roses. The full impact of this record-breaking score won’t be fully measurable until ... -
Canadian Women’s Rugby Union returns to action after two-year layoff
“It’s been a long time coming.” said Fiorino. “We haven’t spent a lot of time together, but that’s kind of the reality of COVID. “The good ... -
“This is the most difficult position” – Eddie Jones reveals the four English fly halves he is watching
England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed his list of four candidates to replace Owen Farrell and become England’s next number 10. Of his four picks, ... -
Wales vs New Zealand live & how to watch the 2021 Fall Open for free
Wales face a tough test when they meet New Zealand on Saturday in the first of four 2021 Autumn Internationals. Wayne Pivac’s side face a huge ... -
Rugby news 2021 England coach Eddie Jones John Mitchell revealed
John Mitchell was leaving England rugby camp to watch his son Daryl Black Cap play for Middlesex on his day off, when England rugby coach Eddie ... -
Eddie Jones’ Fall Team in England Shaped by ‘Gaming Trends’ and Lawsuits | Eddie jones
Eddie Jones believes the trials of rugby have led to a rebalancing of the world game, with a greater possibility for teams to attack by running ... -
England Women: Savannah Andrade and Rachael Woosey set to debut against France | Rugby League News
Andrade of York City Knights and Woosey of St Helens were named in Craig Richards’ 17 for the international at Perpignan. “It’s great to have both ... -
This is Eddie Jones’ most important England squad in years
With this England squad coming up and thinking who you want to see called up, I asked a few different people to rate their opinions. And ... -
With bubble fatigue setting in, most seniors could be rested T20Is-Sports News, Firstpost
It is expected that a young team will play all three T20 matches at home and the squad will be mainly composed of interpreters from the ... -
Jamaica announce their squad for England Knights clash | Sports
The Jamaica Rugby League Association has named its 21-man squad for its senior men’s rugby union team, the Reggae Warriors, which will face the England Knights ... -
England’s women’s rugby’s four autumn tests to be broadcast live on the BBC | Women’s rugby union
The 2022 World Cup begins one year on Friday and English women’s rugby has received a further boost to its profile with confirmation that the Red ... -
New Zealand rugby player Benji Marshall ends career
sport Oct 6, 2021 3:30 AM3 minutes to read An emotional Benji Marshall ends his career after 19 seasons in the NRL. Video / Sky News ... -
Matt Peet on getting a ‘dream’ job for Wigan Warriors, making improvements, working with Shaun Wane | Rugby League News
Sky Sports Rugby League hear exclusively from new Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet; the 37-year-old cat gets his “dream job,” the upgrades needed, the new ... -
When you need him most, Ardie Savea will be there
Ardie Savea was a titanic figure in the All Blacks’ loss to England in the Rugby World Cup, scoring the team’s only try. (Photo by James ... -
Rennie concedes “question marks around Samu” before the Wallabies tour
6:12 p.m., 02 October 2021 Samu Kerevi’s ankle injury could force Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to reconsider his plans for the spring tour. A 32-17 complete ... -
Saracens agree to £ 32million takeover that sees Wray back down
5:18 am, 02 October 2021 A capital increase valued at £ 32million saw the newly promoted Saracens announce the sale of a controlling stake in the ... -
The Saracens verdict on how the Simpson loan deal works
11:07 am, September 30, 2021 Mark McCall has praised the impact of former England international Joe Simpson during his short stint at the Saracens upon their ... -
Sam Burgess worries about developing degenerative disease after misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Former Rugby League and England Union star Sam Burgess fears he will develop degenerative disease after doctor tells him there may be brain damage Sam Burgess ... -
Shields learns the fate of the red card
8.46am, September 29, 2021 The Wasps breathed a sigh of relief at noon on Wednesday after it emerged that Brad Shields had been allowed to play ... -
Joe Marler “exceptional” in contention for the World Cup
England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed mainstay Joe Marler wants to be part of their plans for the 2023 World Cup in France. Jones made ... -
Jonny Wilkinson picks his pick to play 10 for England this fall
England legend Jonny Wilkinson backed sensational Marcus Smith to play a huge role against England in the Fall Nations Series. The World Cup-winning opening half, who ... -
England Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson pledges his brain to dementia research
England Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson became the first athlete to engage his brain in the Concussion Legacy project. The 43-year-old was diagnosed with early-onset ... -
Lynagh says English selection is “surreal” | Canberra weather
sport, rugby Louis Lynagh, the son of Wallabies rugby legend Michael Lynagh, is determined to make the most of his luck after his “surreal” selection to ... -
Jake Connor opens up on England’s aspirations, discusses Shaun Wane’s snob
Jake Connor still has high hopes of making his way into Shaun Wane’s English fold in time for next year’s World Cup. The Hull FC the ... -
Pakistan rules out New Zealand boycott in T20 Cricket World Cup | Cricket News
The decision infuriated the PCB and sparked calls to boycott the New Zealand team. Pakistan will not boycott next month’s Twenty20 World Cup match against New ... -
Jimmy Greaves: Former England, Tottenham and Chelsea striker dies aged 81 | Football news
Former England, Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves has died aged 81. Greaves is Spurs’ top scorer with 266 goals in 379 games for the North ... -
England caption on what Marcus Smith’s emergence could mean for Farrell
“Notice, whenever we talk about people Eddie Jones should choose, he never chooses them!” “ The 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season started on Friday night with the ... -
Jonny May left with no regrets despite missing the Lions tour
Jonny May has admitted his disappointment at missing the British and Irish Lions squad, but feels he couldn’t have done more. England winger Jonny May has ... -
Eddie Jones plans to renew England squad ahead of 2023 World Cup | Rugby Union News
England’s coaching staff have already been reshuffled after a disappointing Six Nations campaign; Eddie Jones says he will bring new talent to the playing squad as ... -
Canada set to open Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign against United States Eagles
Despite having only played two games since the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Canada, 22nd, opens qualifying for the 2023 tournament on Saturday against the United States ... -
World Cup postponement adds to uncertainty over rugby league’s future | Rugby league
Rugby league is no stranger to being in a state of flux. On the contrary, few sports are more defined by their issues and problems, but ... -
Canada’s Ravens regroup after decision to postpone Rugby Union World Cup
Sixteen teams will battle for the men’s title with host England, defending champions Australia, New Zealand and Tonga leading each of the four groups. Canada will ... -
“He still has it!” Gareth Anscombe turns heads exactly two years after his world collapsed
Gareth Anscombe has been injured for so long that when the script went so badly for him, many people wondered if Liverpool football club would win ... -
Wiese Starts In The Lions Series Decision Maker
Jasper Wiese will make his third test appearance for South Africa in the decisive game against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. Leicester Tigers back ... -
Rugby-Undercooked Boks still confident despite lack of playing time
sport South Africa will be at a disadvantage due to a lack of international rugby over the past 20 months, but remain confident in their success ... -
Dartford Lions Club buy new wheelchair for English rugby player James Hazel, amputee
Amputee rugby player James Hazel can look forward to a cup final in his new wheelchair. The Dartford Lions Club came to Hazel’s aid by funding ... -
New rugby world rankings released as Wales move up to third despite being Six Nations champions
Wales fell to ninth in the World Rugby rankings after their series loss to Argentina. Despite winning the Six Nations earlier this year, Wayne Pivac’s side ... -
Australia’s unemployment rate falls below 5% for the first time in 10 years
With the unemployment rate hitting its lowest level in a decade, you’d expect the federal government to celebrate loudly. Key points: Unemployment rate drops to 4.9% ... -
New Zealand’s top medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics: our countdown continues
At the last Summer Olympics, in Rio in 2016, New Zealand won a record 18 medals – four gold, nine silver and five bronze. Will they ... -
Ellis Genge savoring his father’s time as English rugby aims for a North American double
He won a Six Nations and played a World Cup, but Ellis Genge will always remember that low-key summer with England. Five years after the start ... -
Dombrandt’s progress rewarded with England cap against Canada
LONDON (AP) – No.8 Alex Dombrandt has impressed England coach Eddie Jones with how far he has come. Dombrandt was on Jones’ 2019 Rugby World Cup ... -
Harlequins sign former England U20 captain Jack Walker
12:22, 07 July 2021 The Harlequins have signed former England U20 captain Jack Walker, who will join the West London club ahead of the 2021/22 season. ... -
Raheem Sterling is one of the English converts to HotYoga
IT IS the secret weapon behind the Euro success in England – and it is right here in Southampton. Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane and Phil Foden ... -
Joe Cokanasiga and Marcus Smith help England win but USA fight to the end | Rugby federation
There were passing scores for England’s bright youngsters in a seven-try win over the United States, but not much more than that. Joe Cokanasiga marked his ... -
Pegula among New Yorkers competing for the U.S. team at the Tokyo Olympics
BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – Jessica Pegula — the 26th tennis player in the world and daughter of Bills and Sabers owners Terry and Kim Pegula — ... -
Joe Cokanasiga rediscovers rugby’s identity as he prepares for England return
Joe Cokanasiga admitted that he had to rediscover his true rugby identity when he struggled after his one-year absence due to a knee injury. The Bath ... -
NRL 2021: Australian Kangaroos, Toa Samoa, Jarome Luai, NSW, five eighths open to discuss international future with Australian coach Mal Meninga
NSW eighth Jarome Luai is set to have a conversation with Australia coach Mal Meninga about playing for the Kangaroos, indicating he has yet to make ... -
Six Nations Rugby | Le Garrec: the Top 14 experience makes things easier
The Garrec got a taste of senior rugby with Racing 92 and perfectly demonstrated his game management skills while orchestrating the 36-19 victory at Cardiff Arms ... -
Euro bus parade in England to be scheduled after Ukraine win, but Covid could cause problems
The FA will start preparing for a possible parade for England if Gareth Southgate’s men reach the Euro semi-finals. The Three Lions face Ukraine in the ... -
New Zealand selects 4 new caps for spot test with Tonga
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Chiefs center Quinn Tupaea will make his test debut on Saturday in New Zealand’s single game against Tonga. Tupaea will combine ... -
All Black Vaea Fifita leaves Hurricanes for England
All Blacks flanker Vaea Fifita leaves the Hurricanes to join the Wasps in the English Premiership. The 29-year-old with 11 test caps, the move confirmed Thursday. ... -
Richards hopes for another test for women in England – TotalRL.com | Rugby League Express
England women’s coach Craig Richards is aiming to secure another game for his side ahead of the World Cup, which is set to take place in ... -
New Zealand’s WTC triumph shows cool guys can finish first
Cricket – ICC Test World Championship Final – India v New Zealand – Rose Bowl, Southampton, Great Britain – June 23, 2021 New Zealander Kane Williamson ... -
Former Kiwi warriors named to United Nations All-Star squad to take on England
Richard Sellers – PA Images / Getty Images Hull FC Kiwi forward Chris Satae, seen celebrating a Challenge Cup try, is one of four Combined Nations ... -
England Women’s Rugby | English women’s rugby
The England women’s rugby team has been and continues to be a dominant force in the international game. In 2020, England’s Emily Scarratt was crowned the ... -
Saints Derek Hardman joins England women’s coaching team
CHALLENGE Cup-winning Saints’ women’s head coach Derek Hardman has joined the England women’s coaching squad as assistant coach ahead of the National Lottery mid-season international. next ... -
Ex-Raider Williams back in the England squad
Released from Canberra mid-season against a backdrop of acrimony, George Williams was selected for the England rugby union team before returning to his home country. The ... -
World Trial Championship final: New Zealand and India “excited” for historic final
The winners of the World Testing Championship final will receive £ 1.1million in prizes and the losers £ 570,000 Location: Hampshire Bowl Dated: June 18-22 (reserve ... -
Wales are delighted to release 19-year-old Under-20 ‘specimen’ who played for England three months ago
When Christ Tshiunza was named to England’s Under-20 squad in March it was said to have caused a wave of concern in Welsh rugby. The Cardiff ... -
WTC Final, India vs New Zealand: Captain Kane Williamson available for New Zealand squad announcement | Cricket News
SOUTHAMPTON (Reuters) – Kane Williamson will be available to lead New Zealand against India in the World Trials (WTC) final, head coach Gary Stead said on ...
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