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
WXV1: Ireland win over New Zealand ‘a really big moment’ – Bemand
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WXV1: Ireland win over New Zealand ‘a really big moment’ – Bemand

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Bemand expressed satisfaction that his side remained composed and focused on their gameplan despite going behind early in the match."They came out pretty fast and there was a bit of hanging on style but as the girls start to adapt to the pace of it we started to really believe in what we'd been doing behind the scenes and that transmits to the pitch."We managed
Chris Holland submits Worcester Warriors plans
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Chris Holland submits Worcester Warriors plans

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Worcester Warriors owner Chris Holland has submitted plans to redevelop the wound-up former Premiership club’s Sixways home with a commitment to “return Warriors to professional rugby”.Two years after they were suspended by the RFU, Holland said revised plans are now with Wychavon District Council.The application to Wychavon was made by Junction 6 Ltd, a new ‘letting and operating of conference and exhibition centres’ business set
Scott Robertson on the All Blacks’ ‘opportunity’ against England & Ireland
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Scott Robertson on the All Blacks’ ‘opportunity’ against England & Ireland

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Head coach Scott Robertson believes the All Blacks have an “opportunity” waiting for them up north when they visit Japan and Europe for their five-Test end-of-season tour. The New Zealanders will face some familiar foes on their travels, including England and Ireland.‘Razor’ Robertson’s time in charge of the All Blacks started with back-to-back wins over a spirited England outfit in July. Steve Borthwick’s men were
Dobson upbeat after URC opener
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Dobson upbeat after URC opener

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Despite a loss for the DHL Stormers on Saturday, John Dobson remains optimistic, highlighting key aspects of the game that will serve the team well going forward. The Capetonians will look to take the positives from their 2024-25 Vodacom URC opening round in Bridgend, where they were edged 37-24 by the Ospreys in a tough clash at Dunraven Brewery Field. The Stormers will next Saturday
Rieko Ioane accused of filthy sledge
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Rieko Ioane accused of filthy sledge

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Ireland great Johnny Sexton has accused All Blacks star Rieko Ioane of a shocking sledge as the New Zealanders knocked the Irish out of last year’s World Cup at the quarter-final stage.New Zealand held the Irish out for an astonishing 37 phases at the end of their 28-24 win
United States 21-61 England: Red Roses start WXV1 defence with victory
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United States 21-61 England: Red Roses start WXV1 defence with victory

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || England, the world number one side, are heavy favourites to defend the inaugural title they won last year in New Zealand.Head coach Mitchell used the game to rotate his squad after comfortable victories in WXV1 warm-up matches against France and world champions New Zealand.It was a slow and error-filled start from both sides, before a clever line-out move led to Atkin-Davies scoring in the corner.Mitchell
Two matches, two defeats but Steve Diamond keeping the faith
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Two matches, two defeats but Steve Diamond keeping the faith

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || By Ben Jaycock Harlequins ran in four tries yesterday to condemn Newcastle Falcons to a 28-14 defeat at The Stoop – their 23rd straight Premiership reverse following their loss at home to Bristol on the opening night.Steve Diamond insists his Falcons will not finish bottom of the Premiership this season but with last season’s also-rans Gloucester recording a shock win against Bristol Bears on Friday
Bath struggle past error-stricken Leicester Tigers
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Bath struggle past error-stricken Leicester Tigers

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Bath’s impressive start to the season continued with a hard-earned 20-15 victory over Leicester in an error-ridden game.After last week’s opening day 38-16 demolition of reigning champions Northampton, Bath followed it up with a disjointed performance against highly-committed opponents.Still Bath had two-thirds of possession and territory but it was not until the 73rd minute that they finally killed off Tigers’ rearguard action.Eben Etzebeth on his
Jake on ‘lessons learnt’ at Loftus
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Jake on ‘lessons learnt’ at Loftus

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || An upbeat Jake White is confident the Vodacom Bulls can address their set-piece issues on the back of a 2024-25 Vodacom URC-opening victory in Pretoria on Saturday. The Herd kicked off their campaign with a 22-16 win over Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld. Despite his troops struggling at scrum and lineout time, the Bulls director of rugby remains optimistic that these hiccups will be rectified as