Tag: Rugby Union
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Rassie Erasmus admits he didn’t expect SA’s dominant win over Japan at Wembley
South Africa overpower Japan in Wembley opener South Africa opened their end-of-year tour with a commanding 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium, a result that reflected both the Springboks’ ruthless efficiency and the growing depth across the squad. Head coach Rassie Erasmus lauded the team’s physicality, intensity, and respect for the opposition as key…
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Rassie Erasmus Reveals He Didn’t Expect SA’s 61-7 Triumph Over Japan
Rassie Erasmus reflects on an emphatic start to the tour South Africa opened their end-of-year tour with a commanding 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium, and head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted he did not anticipate such a one-sided result. While the scoreline was a clear statement, Erasmus stressed that the performance was about more…
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Guy Pepper Reveals the Key to England’s Dominant Defensive Performance vs Australia
England’s Defensive Mastery Starts with Back Row Depth England opened their autumn campaign with a commanding 25-7 victory over Australia, and flanker Guy Pepper credits the win to a strengthened back row that stifled the Wallabies’ attacking threats. After a chaotic defeat to Australia last November, England’s defensive intensity marked a sharp turnaround, with Pepper…
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Pepper Points to England’s Back Row Depth as Key to Dominant Defence vs Australia
England Open Autumn with a Defensive Masterclass England kicked off their autumn schedule with a convincing 25-7 win over Australia, a performance many observers labeled a defensive masterclass. At the heart of the victory was a relentless, cohesive back row that repeatedly stifled the Wallabies’ advances and provided a platform for the forwards to pin…
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Ireland vs New Zealand: Farrell laments mental lapses after All Blacks win
Match context: Ireland’s tough night in Chicago Ireland faced a significant challenge in Chicago as they took on New Zealand in a tightly contested clash. Despite taking a 13-7 lead midway through the second half, the visitors were unable to close out the game as the All Blacks fought back with clinical precision and a…
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Ireland vs New Zealand: Farrell laments mental lapses after All Blacks win in Chicago
Irish discipline disrupted by red card and mental lapses Ireland entered the latest chapter of their storied rivalry with New Zealand in Chicago with confidence after a disciplined performance in the opening stages. Yet a controversial 20-minute red card for Tadhg Beirne unsettled the team, and the visitors capitalised as the game wore on. Andy…
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Ireland vs New Zealand: Farrell laments mental lapses after Chicago setback
Overview: Ireland’s lead slips away as All Blacks finish strong In a bruising autumn test in Chicago, Ireland briefly led 13-7 in the second half before New Zealand roared back to seal a 26-13 victory. The defeat left head coach Andy Farrell lamenting mental lapses that he says proved decisive in a match that swung…
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All Blacks Captain Barrett Injured as Josh Lord Returns in Chicago
All Blacks captain Barrett hit by early setback as Chicago test unfolds The All Blacks were forced into a swift reshuffle on their international return in Chicago after captain Scott Barrett sustained a leg laceration that necessitated an early substitution. The injury cast a brief shadow over a match that had promised a close pace…
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Wallabies Italy Test: Schmidt Rebuilds Team for Udine Showdown
Schmidt moves quickly to reshuffle the Wallabies Joe Schmidt wasted little time since taking charge of the Wallabies, and his first major selection reshuffle signals a clear intent heading into a pivotal Test against Italy in Udine. The new coach has drafted in a pair of high‑quality guards from Exeter, Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper,…
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Young Locks Step Up as All Blacks Weather Scott Barrett Blow in Chicago
All Blacks face early setback as captain Barrett leaves with injury The All Blacks arrived in Chicago with a confident plan and a familiar hunger for success, but their pursuit of a comfortable victory was disrupted early when captain Scott Barrett sustained a leg laceration that forced his substitution. Barrett’s exit after a sharp cut…