الوسم: Union
Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-player shortlist for World Rugby player of the year | Rugby Union News
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year. The 26-year-old No 8 led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of Ireland’s Six Nations title-winning team last season. Doris would become the fourth Irishman to…
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Steve Borthwick: England head coach confident of RFU backing despite ongoing losing streak | Rugby Union News
Steve Borthwick insists he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union’s management to help turn around England’s winless run of five matches. England were edged out 29-20 by world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, their third defeat in as many Autumn Nations Series internationals following narrow losses to both New Zealand…
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Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Charlie Ewels called up by England for Australia clash after Joe Marler retirement | Rugby Union News
Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Charlie Ewels have been called up to England’s 36-player squad for Saturday’s clash against Australia. Opoku-Fordjour, who has shone for Sale this season, replaces Joe Marler after the lock announced his retirement a day after the opening Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand, while Ewels comes in for fellow Bath forward…
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Joe Marler: England prop retires from international rugby | Rugby Union News
Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 35-year-old England prop won 95 international caps but has decided to bring an end to his career at the top level. “This is the real one this time,” he said. “It’s time for me to move on. The time has come for me to finally…
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Joe Marler: England prop issues apology after haka comments cause backlash ahead of New Zealand Test | Rugby Union News
England prop Joe Marler has issued a social media apology after being criticised for his ‘anti-haka’ comments ahead of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium. Marler will not face the All Blacks in the autumn opener after leaving camp on Monday morning for personal reasons and it is doubtful if he will…
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Henry Slade: England centre makes first appearance since July after undergoing shoulder surgery | Rugby Union News
Henry Slade proved his fitness ahead of England’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand but could not prevent Exeter from suffering a 36-19 Gallagher Premiership loss to Harlequins. Centre Slade was released early from England’s training camp in Girona to make his first appearance since July after undergoing shoulder surgery. And he ticked all…
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Wales name squad for Autumn Nations Series as Dewi Lake retains captaincy | Rugby Union News
Wales boss Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in a 35-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series with Dewi Lake retaining the captaincy. New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Blair Murray – he qualifies for Wales via his mother – and Gloucester’s former England U20 lock Freddie Thomas have both made the squad ahead of games…
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Gallagher Premiership: Northampton trounce Sale as Newcastle end 25-game losing streak | Rugby Union News
Northampton bounced back from their derby disappointment in style as they trounced Sale 47-17 in the Gallagher Premiership. Where Northampton were wasteful in defeat at Leicester last Saturday, they were lethal against the Sharks at Franklin’s Gardens, where Ollie Sleightholme scored two of their seven tries. It also meant their winning run at home will…
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Canada 12-21 England: Red Roses retain WXV1 crown | Rugby Union News
England overpowered Canada 21-12 to retain their title in Sunday’s WXV1 decider in Vancouver. The Canadian hosts put the Red Roses under intense pressure, but the defending champions fought back, extending their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory. Canada dominated early with a penalty in the opening minutes of the game, but…
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Joe El-Abd: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United an example for Steve Borthwick’s England re staff changes | Rugby Union News
New defence coach Joe El-Abd believes the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United shows why England could benefit from the recent upheaval in Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff. El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly handed in his resignation in…
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