Stormers target strong end to tour
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Stormers target strong end to tour

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || John Dobson says the DHL Stormers want two wins from their remaining matches on tour against Zebre and Edinburgh to avoid a repeat of the stumbling start to last season. DYLAN JACK reports. Coming off a season-opening loss to the Ospreys in Bridgend, the DHL Stormers are eager to bounce back when they take on Italian side Zebre in Parma on Saturday. Last season saw the
Vital lessons from other sports… and even Apple
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Vital lessons from other sports… and even Apple

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Australian rugby, once a powerhouse of the sport, has seen its fortunes decline in recent years. The Wallabies, who were consistently ranked among the top teams globally, now face struggles on the field, while Rugby Australia grapples with off-field challenges. To return to their former glory, Australian rugby must undergo a comprehensive transformation, drawing lessons from successful turnarounds in both sports and the business world.By
Ben Spencer: Bath scrum-half aims to seize chance of England start
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Ben Spencer: Bath scrum-half aims to seize chance of England start

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || All of Spencer's six England appearances have come off the bench, including a second-half cameo in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.After that defeat by South Africa in Yokohama, Spencer had to wait until February 2024 for his next international appearance with Mitchell, Ben Youngs, Dan Robson, Harry Randall, Jack van Poortvliet and Danny Care among those preferred in the meantime.But Spencer's superb form since
Alex Lozowski named in England training squad six years on from last cap
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Alex Lozowski named in England training squad six years on from last cap

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Saracens back Alex Lozowski has been named in an England autumn training camp almost six years after his last international appearance. Lozowski, who can cover various positions in the back division, won the last of his five England caps in a 35-15 home victory over Japan in November 2018. The 31-year-old features in 36-strong squad for a three-day training camp ahead of upcoming Autumn Nations
Aaron Wainwright delivers timely November boost for Wales
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Aaron Wainwright delivers timely November boost for Wales

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright looks on course to be fit for the autumn internationals as he continues his recovery from a serious hamstring injury. The back-rower was hurt during the closing minutes of Wales’ first Test defeat against Australia in July, which was also his 50th cap, and subsequently underwent surgery.He has not played since, but in a boost for Wales boss Warren Gatland
Bok brigade boosts Bulls
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Bok brigade boosts Bulls

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || The Vodacom Bulls have recalled nine Springboks to their matchday squad for the URC clash with Ulster in Pretoria on Saturday. Following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, the Vodacom Bulls have been boosted by a plethora of Springbok regulars for the third-round match at Loftus Versfeld. Co-captains Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw are among eight Springboks recalled to the starting lineup, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels
JOC’s surprise NZ switch, Force sign ex-Highlanders centre as huge rebuild continues
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JOC’s surprise NZ switch, Force sign ex-Highlanders centre as huge rebuild continues

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || The demise of the Melbourne Rebels and the reduction of Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams to four has seen a considerable shakeup in the player stocks for the surviving clubs.In this evolving article The Roar will track player signing and departure news as it happens before the Super Rugby squads are confirmed in early 2025. (Note the 2024 squads listed below were those with which
George Ford: England fly-half given fitness boost before autumn internationals
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George Ford: England fly-half given fitness boost before autumn internationals

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || However, he is set to miss his club's next two Premiership matches at least, which will give Harlequins' Marcus Smith and Northampton's Fin Smith a head start when it comes to competing for the England number 10 shirt.Ford was ever-present throughout the Six Nations earlier this year as England won three and lost two of their five matches, before an Achilles injury ruled him out
Welsh URC Weekly Roundup
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Welsh URC Weekly Roundup

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Darren Powell reviews the weekend action involving the Welsh sides. Leinster put on a second-half show to slay the Dragons On Friday night the Dragons travelled to The Aviva Stadium where Leinster will be playing their home games this season, all whilst the RDS is undergoing renovations. Leinster had previously played at the Aviva Stadium winning on 28 occasions prior to this game. The Dragons
England boosted by 62-word Sale statement on George Ford fitness
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England boosted by 62-word Sale statement on George Ford fitness

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || George Ford is now expected to be in the hunt for England selection next month after Sale issued an optimistic injury update on Thursday evening. There were fears that the out-half was set for a long lay-off and could miss the four-match series, which starts on November 2 versus the All Blacks, after he limped off last Saturday at Saracens.Sale boss Alex Sanderson confirmed on