Ireland beat New Zealand: Grace Davitt says increased IRFU women’s funding paying off
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Ireland beat New Zealand: Grace Davitt says increased IRFU women’s funding paying off

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || The former Ireland centre said the IRFU's plan to have professional structures in all four provinces within the next three years shows "Irish rugby is really pushing it, putting the investment in".The 56-times-capped Davitt also believes coach Scott Bemand, who was appointed in July 2023, has played a huge role in Ireland's return to being a force in the women's game."Last year, he hadn't much
Finance Report reveals dark side to the Premiership
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Finance Report reveals dark side to the Premiership

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || By James Orpin With the exciting start to the Gallagher Premiership, the new Leonard Curtis finance report showed the dark side to the game that rugby had tried it’s best to hide.  Fans of the premiership know of the struggles clubs have faced after losing three clubs in the past seasons in Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish.   The facts though that not a single
Western Force sign ‘extremely physical’ former Highlanders midfielder
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Western Force sign ‘extremely physical’ former Highlanders midfielder

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || With next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season rapidly approaching, the Western Force have added more quality to their ranks by signing Sio Tomkinson for 2025. Tomkinson is a former New Zealand U20s representative who also played for the Highlanders and Otago.Tomkinson has spent the last two seasons playing for Dragons RFC in the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Challenge Cup. The 28-year-old crossed
Keo & Zels: Boklash a thing of beauty
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Keo & Zels: Boklash a thing of beauty

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || The Boks balanced power with panache to clinch the Rugby Championship title and celebrate Eben Etzebeth’s record 128th Test with a comprehensive win against Los Pumas. The post Keo & Zels: Boklash a thing of beauty appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM
Experienced coaching trio to oversee Aussie XV matches as Schmidt prepares to announce two squads
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Experienced coaching trio to oversee Aussie XV matches as Schmidt prepares to announce two squads

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Experienced Brumbies assistant coach Rod Seib will oversee the Australia XV to take on England A and Bristol in November – and the two fixtures could be used to reintroduce NRL star Joseph Suaalii after switching codes.The Roar can reveal Seib will be joined on his coaching team by
Premiership Rugby extends free-to-air TV deal with ITV
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Premiership Rugby extends free-to-air TV deal with ITV

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Premiership Rugby and ITV have agreed a two-year extension to the rights deal which sees seven Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches, including the Final, broadcast free-to-air. The new deal also sees a rebranded highlights show – Gallagher Premiership Unleashed – air on Wednesday nights to round-up all the thrills of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season. This extension follows a record-breaking 2023/24 which saw the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final
David Sisi retires as a player as Zebre lose NZ coach
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David Sisi retires as a player as Zebre lose NZ coach

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Zebre Parma has announced that David Sisi will retire as a player and assume the role of lineout coach for the next two seasons – while confirming the exit of forwards coach Joshua Syms. Sisi – who made 104 appearances and scored five tries for the club between 2017 and 2024 – is transitioning into a coaching role under new head coach Massimo Brunello. The
‘It’s time to love Boks, not loathe them’
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‘It’s time to love Boks, not loathe them’

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || UK columnist Chris Foy argues that it’s time to embrace the world champion Springboks, historically rugby’s villains, as a team worthy of admiration. Writing for the Daily Mail, Foy credits Rassie Erasmus and his Bok squad for evolving beyond their once-criticised tactics and antagonistic image. According to Foy, winning a Rugby Championship for the first time in 15 years, alongside two World Cup victories and
What a difference a week makes for the Wallaroos, but Boks Women pose more conundrums
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What a difference a week makes for the Wallaroos, but Boks Women pose more conundrums

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || What a difference a week makes!The Rugby Championship has finished for another year and the Wallabies are on a break until their Northern Hemisphere grand slam tour, but those in the know forget there will be plenty of action between now and then.Those who stayed up after Saturday night’s disappointing loss in Wellington would have been rewarded with the ultimate tonic to that bitter taste