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Warren Gatland has named his first British and Irish Lions team of the 2021 Tour, which features no England internationals. The Lions get their campaign underway against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday afternoon, with seven Wales players and four Scots in from the start. Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Lions against Japan at Murrayfield,…
Wales held off 14-man Ireland to get their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start with a 21-16 victory at the Principality Stadium. Louis Rees-Zammit scored a try on his tournament debut as the Gloucester winger pounced midway through the second half, destroying Irish hopes of a famous triumph over adversity after flanker Peter O’Mahony’s…
Jonny May reminded world rugby just how prolific and pacey he can be with a devastating try against Ireland from his own 10-metre line. The Gloucester winger gave England the lead in their Autumn Nations Cup clash at Twickenham after a brave take in the air from Owen Farrell’s cross-field kick to touch down in…
England have been crowned 2020 Six Nations champions on points difference after a comprehensive victory over Italy propelled them beyond the reach of closest rivals France and Ireland. After an unprecedented seven month hiatus in the middle of the tournament, Eddie Jones’ men overcame the rust caused by the coronavirus pandemic to post a 34-5…
Ireland’s Six Nations match against Italy has been postponed, due to fears over the coronavirus. A new date for the game, scheduled for 7 March, has not yet been announced. Both the men’s and women’s Six Nations game has been called off, with Italy set to visit the Aviva Stadium on 7 MarchGetty Images –…
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Mako Vunipola will miss Sunday’s Six Nations clash vs Ireland due to family reasons in a major blow to England. The prop does not feature in the 33-man training squad that will prepare for the round three fixture, with Beno Obano called up in his place. Vunipola was rested for the France defeat before starting…
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Wales suffered their first Six Nations defeat since 2018 as Ireland grabbed a bonus point victory in Dublin. The Aviva Stadium was the scene of their last loss in the tournament and errors cost them as they lost 24-14. Ireland celebrate one of their four tries against WalesAFP or licensors Ireland began the game in…
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Eddie Jones will use Saracens’ Gallagher Premiership relegation to galvanise England. Premiership Rugby announced last weekend that the reigning English and European champions will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of this season in response to their failure to comply with salary cap regulations for the current campaign….
New Zealand set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against England next Saturday by thrashing Ireland 46-14 in Tokyo. The All Blacks look increasingly unstoppable after brushing aside the only team who entered the tournament above them in the world rankings. New Zealand sail into the semi-finalsGetty Images – Getty Aaron Smith touched down twice,…
Ireland centre Bundee Aki will miss the rest of the World Cup after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against Samoa. The 29-year-old was sent off for a high tackle on UJ Seuteni in his side’s 47-5 win over the Samoans in Fukuoka on Saturday. Aki will miss the rest of the World…
