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Wales to tackle Boks without coach
51+ min ago (178+ words) A senior Wales coach has reportedly been left at home as the squad makes their way to South Africa for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks. According to WalesOnline, contact skills coach Dan Lydiate did not travel for the…...
“We are confident”- Australia test can show how far Wales U20s have really come
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (791+ words) Wales U20s face Australia U20s in a fifth-place semi-final in the World Rugby Junior World Championship against Australia U20s at Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi (KO 17:30 GMT). But, for Richard Whiffin’s side, there is something blatantly missing from their World Championship that has brought joy…...
De Villiers, Horn nailed Loftus audition
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (1183+ words) OPINION: Flank Paul de Villiers and utility back Quan Horn have impressed across the mid-year fixtures and will add value to the Springbok match 23 in bigger Tests to come. Rassie Erasmus’ recent selections – and the Boks’ recent performances – have prompted…...
Revamped Boks overcome Scottish Bravehearts to send statement to rugby world
6+ hour ago (698+ words) SPRINGBOK centre Jesse Kriel runs to score a try during the rugby Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. After England had been walloped by the Springboks at Ellis Park, the refrain from the British press…...
Argentina 35-21 Wales: Pumas hold firm to keep the Welsh at bay
1+ hour ago (57+ words) The Rugby Paper The result rounded off a landmark day for Harlequins second row Guido Petti who won his 100th international cap for the Pumas Despite flashes of promise and three well-worked tries, Wales were ultimately second best against a clinical…...
Derek McInnes' Rangers two transfer priorities emerge
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (301+ words) Rangers have already signed six new players this summer. Manager Derek McInnes has brought in reinforcements to ensure a competitive title fight this season. The latest addition is Cammy Devlin from Hearts, joining Lawrence Shankland, Ivor Pandur, Ben Godfrey, Dan…...
Biggest Rugby Nations in the World – (Ranked 10-1) - Page 2 of 2
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (344+ words) Wales are the heartbeat of European rugby. From the legends of the 1970s to the fire of the modern era, they’ve built a legacy of pride, grit, and glory. Their Grand Slams and Six Nations triumphs speak volumes — a small nation…...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Hits Target, As England's Rugby Team Shake Off Recent Setbacks In Victory Over Fiji
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (351+ words) Nigerian-born rugby star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was among the scorers for England’s national team and his efforts helped the embatttled squad return to winning ways with victory over Fiji, who played their ‘home game’ in Liverpoool. Sports247 reports that, while Feyi-Waboso was…...
Counting Down the Irish – No. 21 C-Ashton Craig
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (594+ words) Ashton Craig would not be denied. Offensive line coach Joe Rudolph wasn't of the frame of mind to deny him anyway. It was late in the 2023 season – Craig's red-shirt freshman season – as the Irish lost in tragic fashion at home…...
Boost for Irish U20s as red card rescinded ahead of Fiji tie
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (518+ words) BAN OVERTURNED: Charlie Molony has had his red card against the USA rescinded. Pic: Tamuna Kulumbegashvili/Sportsfile. The Irish U-20 side have received a timely boost as they prepare for their penultimate game at this year’s Junior World Championship with the…...