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The 13 likely survivors from the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour
Time and tide wait for no man. Age, form and injury suggest just a third of 2021 British & Irish Lions touring party will make the…
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The real danger with England's new hybrid contracts – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick’s first ever enhanced Elite Player Squad selection looks fairly predictable on the face of it but it might just …
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Lions player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC
The Lions' unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end this afternoon as they fell 24 - 6 to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
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Leinster player ratings vs Lions | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leinster delivered an impressive performance in front of the 18,000 or so fans packed in the Aviva, showc…
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Japan player ratings vs All Blacks | Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup
Japan hosted New Zealand with the chance to make a statement under returning head coach Eddie Jones, but what was a promising star…
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All Blacks player ratings vs Japan | Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup
The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a convincing 64-19 win over Japan in Yokohama.
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How Joe Schmidt's status quo decision could cost the Wallabies
Joe Schmidt has brought in reinforcements in other troubled positions like second row, flyhalf, and centre but has refrained from …
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Mick Cleary: 'The strength of England's spine will determine defining weeks for Borthwick's regime'
The core of England's lineup, from hooker through to full-back, will be key to their hopes of breaking new ground this November
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Five British and Irish Lions bolters from the Autumn Nations Series squads
The international season is now upon us, and it is a season with added spice with the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in…
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Schmidt’s reinforcements inject right kind of pressure into Wallabies
Joe Schmidt has unveiled his last Wallabies squad for 2024, and the feeling across the board is this is a reinforced, reinvigorate…
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Recalled stars and in-form exiles give Wales autumn upgrade
Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
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Did Rassie Erasmus miss a trick with his latest South Africa squad?
Rassie Erasmus’ latest Springboks squad selection serves as evidence of two important truths in elite sport: nothing comes easy …