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
‘Fantastic’ Pietsch delivers on Joe’s ‘simple’ demand, but familiar failings haunt Wallabies
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‘Fantastic’ Pietsch delivers on Joe’s ‘simple’ demand, but familiar failings haunt Wallabies

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || The Wallabies started like they finished Bledisloe I but were shut out in a second-half show of strength by the All Blacks, leaving coach Joe Schmidt plenty to ponder as he casts his gaze to the northern hemisphere battles to come.The Wallabies shifted their approach, with more running rugby and fewer box kicks before falling to the same old result in New Zealand. The 33-13
WXV1: United States v England –
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WXV1: United States v England –

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || When a fresh-faced Harrison made her England debut as a 19-year-old in 2017, it looked like the Red Roses had a potential long-term successor to Katy Daley-McLean.Harrison spent the next few years learning from the 116-cap World Cup winner before permanently taking the coveted jersey following her mentor's retirement in 2020.The heir to the number 10 shirt was ready, and a string of impressive performances
Lions are in for a shock
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Lions are in for a shock

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || By Mark Stevens Scott Sio is backing the Wallabies to give the Lions a fright next summer after their recent upturn under Joe Schmidt.They suffered a record defeat to Argentina three weeks ago but bounced back to push New Zealand close in two hard-fought Bledisloe Cup Tests.Exeter Chiefs prop Sio has been encouraged by their recent form and expects his countrymen to pose a creditable
Fraser McReight’s honest take on Wallabies before ‘epic’ Spring Tour
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Fraser McReight’s honest take on Wallabies before ‘epic’ Spring Tour

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Backrower Fraser McReight didn’t seem deterred by the challenges that await the Wallabies on their upcoming Spring Tour. As they continue to prepare for next year’s British & Irish Lions Tour, the Aussies will take on England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.Following the Wallabies’ tough run in The Rugby Championship, which saw Joe Schmidt’s men win just one of their six Tests, the men in gold
Eben thanks Boks for ‘ultimate’ Test win
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Eben thanks Boks for ‘ultimate’ Test win

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Eben Etzebeth hailed the Springboks’ effort to win the 2024 Rugby Championship, with Rassie Erasmus saying it was a privilege to share the glory with the record-breaking lock. The 128-Test Etzebeth became the most-capped Springbok as South Africa won this year’s edition of the southern hemisphere competition with a 48-7 victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday. A crowd of 43 578
Playmakers continue to cause Schmidt frustration as bench fails to provide spark
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Playmakers continue to cause Schmidt frustration as bench fails to provide spark

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Joe Schmidt described the Wallabies’ 33-13 defeat as “frustrating” and his initial synopsis was on the money.For a side that created so much they had little to show for their endeavour and ambition.Indeed, Fraser McReight’s try was the only five-pointer they came away with at the Cake Tin.But after dominating the opening 15 minutes and final quarter, Schmidt would have hoped to have converted three
Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu eyes 2025 British & Irish Lions spot in Australia
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Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu eyes 2025 British & Irish Lions spot in Australia

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Glasgow Warriors and Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu says it would be "unreal" to play for the British and Irish Lions in his native Australia next summer.Melbourne-born Tuipulotu, 27, signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2021 and made his Scotland debut soon after, qualifying through his grandmother from Greenock.He is now a favourite to make Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and short odds to make the Test team.
Is Rugby becoming too tactical?
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Is Rugby becoming too tactical?

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || By Peter Ryan Rugby union is a phenomenal sport with a very loyal fanbase. It is known as a more traditional sport in most parts of the globe. However, there is always the concern that a decline in fan interest could happen at any time. We live in a world with many different products for viewers to enjoy, and unconventional sports are becoming increasingly appealing
Steve Diamond’s 25-word description of Marcus Smith after loss to Quins
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Steve Diamond’s 25-word description of Marcus Smith after loss to Quins

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Steve Diamond admitted his Newcastle side struggled to cope with “world-class” Marcus Smith after the England fly-half produced another quality performance in Harlequins’ 28-14 victory at Twickenham Stoop.Smith kicked eight points to drive Quins forward after they had fallen behind to an early John Hawkins try, with scores from Nathan Jibulu, Will Evans, Leigh Halfpenny and Will Porter leading them to a comfortable victory.Diamond felt