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6 days ago

New Zealand back to winning ways after holding off South Africa in Eden Park battle

Two well-taken tries by Emoni Narawa and Will Jordan set up a 14-3 lead at half-time before Quinn Tupaea grabbed a third five-pointer for the hosts 13 minutes from time. Well-held for most of the night, the Springboks rallied with second-half tries to Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach to pull within a converted try but the All Blacks held on, with Ardie Savea making a heroic turnover in his 100th test to seal the win.
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2 weeks ago

South Africa v Australia: 2025 Rugby Championship Test live

Springboks face back-row weakness and injury-driven positional changes, leaving the pack light on momentum generators and causing concern ahead of matches.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Harlequins sign Argentine prop Wenger

Image source, Getty Images Harlequins have completed the signing of prop Boris Wenger ahead of the 2025-26 season. Wenger, 23, joins from the Argentine club Dogos XV in Cordoba, where his performances earned him a place in the Super Rugby Americas team of the season for 2024. He made his international debut in June as Argentina beat the British and Irish Lions 28-24. Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson described the signing of Wenger as "a major boost".
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An American dream dashed: why Louis Rees-Zammit called time on NFL adventure

Louis Rees-Zammit's unexpected departure from the NFL back to rugby union was influenced by injuries, coaching changes, and emerging options in rugby, enhancing his career prospects.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Australia v Lions - Match to resume after weather delay as Andy Farrell's men seek Tour whitewash in Sydney

The British and Irish Lions aim for a historic series whitewash against the Wallabies in the final Test of their tour.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Dublin, I mean that was one of the more fun times of my life. I'd never really experienced Irish people. They're funny people, and they love taking the piss too'

Ben Te'o doesn't follow rugby union closely now, but he made sure to attend the Lions match in Brisbane. He looked forward to reconnecting with former teammates.
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1 month ago

Australia stunned by Wales in reality check ahead of Women's World Cup

Wales achieved a 21-12 victory over Australia in women's rugby, marking their first away win in over 800 days.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Your Guardian sport weekend: Euro 2025 final, Tour de France and F1 at Spa

England faces Spain in the Euro 2025 final in Basel. Australia aims to avoid series defeat against Ireland at MCG.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre' - Andrew Porter on his Lions start and why he can't have white pillow cases

Andrew Porter embodies the rugby union prop forward role, characterized by his impressive physique and well-defined cauliflower ears, a testament to the sport's physicality.
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2 months ago

The Breakdown | Beware the rectangle of doom: rugby union must heed lessons of Harry Potter drama

The moment occurred in the 59th minute of Australia's match against Fiji, where a minor officiating misjudgment disrupted what should have been a crucial try for Fiji.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Owen Farrell set to be called up to Lions squad by his father Andy as fears mount over Elliot Daly

Owen Farrell may be called up to the Lions tour following Elliot Daly's injury.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Saracens prop Balmain to join Warriors

Fraser Balmain will leave Saracens to join Worcester Warriors, bringing experience and leadership as the team returns to professional rugby.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Radwan scores hat-trick as Leicester thrash Quins

Leicester's wingers shone in a dominant display against Harlequins, with Adam Radwan scoring a hat-trick and Ollie Hassell-Collins contributing two tries.
English Premier League
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4 months ago

England vice captain Jones joins Trailfinders

Megan Jones is set to join Trailfinders Women for the 2025-26 season, bringing experience and leadership after a successful tenure with Leicester Tigers.
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