Tag: Six Nations
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RFU rules out contract talks with Steve Borthwick after England’s long winning run
RFU decision signals patience over Borthwick’s future with England The Rugby Football Union has signaled it does not plan to begin discussions about a new contract for head coach Steve Borthwick in the near term. With his current deal set to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the governing body emphasized that there will…
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Joe Hawkins Leads Wales Against South Africa: Autumn Test Preview
Joe Hawkins Returns as Wales Seek Stability Joe Hawkins’ journey from club exile to international starter embodies a broader Wales reset for the autumn internationals. With several England-based players unavailable or rotated, coach Steve Tandy has leaned on home-grown form and emerging talents to fill the gaps. Hawkins, whose experiences at Exeter shaped his development,…
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Ireland Rugby Injury Woes Deepens as Baird Fracture and Hansen Setback Hit Team
Overview: Ireland’s Injury Run Continues into November Ireland’s November window has proven costly on the injury front, compounding the team’s already tightened squad resources. After Jamie Osborne’s dislocated shoulder in Week 2 against Japan, two fresh blows emerged with a leg fracture for Baird and a setback for Hansen. With Caelan Doris recently returning to…
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Ireland’s Injury Woes Deepen as Baird Fracture and Hansen Setback Hit Squad
Ireland’s Injury Woes Deepen Ahead of Key Tests The Ireland squad is dealing with a fresh wave of injuries as the November window progresses, with a leg fracture to a rising star and a setback to a senior backline option adding to the mounting concerns. Baird’s leg fracture and Hansen’s latest setback come on the…
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Ireland’s Street-Fight Strategy Sparks Debate as SA Refuses to be Dragged into Gutter Rugby
Introduction: A Test of Style and Will The rugby world watched a South African backlash against Ireland’s perceived street-fight approach in a high-stakes clash that felt more like a war of attrition than a showcase of sparkling running rugby. Critics from South Africa and beyond described the match as a tactical standoff in which Ireland’s…
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Springboks edge Ireland in dramatic Dublin test with late twists
Overview: Springboks conquer a keenly contested Dublin clash The Springboks secured a 24-13 victory over Ireland in a Dublin test that delivered everything fans hoped for: intense defense, tactical kicking battles, and a flurry of penalties that kept the scoreboard fluttering. From the opening exchanges, the pace was high, and the atmosphere electric, as two…
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England Rugby’s Relentless Ascent: A Nation Targeting the Everest of the Game
Introduction: A Nation’s Long Reach for the Summit England rugby stands at the foot of an imposing peak. Like mountaineers eyeing the world’s highest summit, the program is focused on a climb that requires patience, precision, and peaks of courage. The metaphor is apt: the sport’s Everest is not a single match or a single…
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France duo ruled out of Wallabies showdown
France duo ruled out of Wallabies showdown France will face Australia without two key forwards after a disappointing turn of injuries in their latest victory over Fiji. Centres Pierre-Louis Barassi and flanker Paul Boudehent have been ruled out of next week’s Test against the Wallabies as part of France’s 42-man squad announced on Sunday. The…
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England vs All Blacks: Freeman and Chessum fitness doubts ahead of pivotal clash
England face a nervy build-up as Freeman and Chessum fitness looms England’s preparations for the All Blacks clash have been tempered by uncertainty over the fitness of two rising stars: fly-half Tommy Freeman and lock Ollie Chessum. The British and Irish Lions teammates picked up injuries during England’s 38-18 victory over Fiji last weekend, and…
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Springboks Overrun France as England and Italy Shine: Rugby Recap
Springboks Rally to Overpower France in Paris The World Champion Springboks staged a remarkable comeback to overturn a 14-6 deficit and edge France 32-17 in a bruising test in Paris. After a first-half that saw a contentious red card to Lood de Jager leave South Africa a man down, the visitors found their rhythm and…