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• Scrum-half Armstrong extends Exeter Chiefs contract

  30-04-2024 19:43 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter scrum-half Niall Armstrong extends his contract at the Premiership club.
  
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• Joe Marler issues apology for haka criticism before England host All Blacks

  31-10-2024 23:14
  
  Prop says ‘sorry to any New Zealand fans I upset’Insists he wants opponents to be able to respond on pitchJoe Marler has issued an apology for his “shithouse” criticism of the haka that has whipped up a storm before England face New Zealand on Saturday. After the England captain, Jamie George, admitted that Marler had poked the bear with his criticism of the All Blacks’ traditional war dance, the loosehead prop took to social media again to row back on his earlier c
  
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• Marler’s dismissive haka remark offers added incentive for All Blacks

  31-10-2024 18:18
  New Zealand will not be lacking motivation with squad feeling disrespected and England can expect a backlashThere are all sorts of ways a team might get ready for a big match against the All Blacks. Fair to say that the tactic of actively going out of your way to pissing them off, which is the one England seem to have gone for this week, comes in a way down the list. Joe Marler’s tweet that the haka is “ridiculous” and “needs binning” have gone down like cold sick w
  
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• Joe Marler’s haka remark acts as added incentive for All Blacks

  31-10-2024 18:18
  
  New Zealand are unlikely to lack motivation with squad feeling disrespected and England can expect a backlashThere are all sorts of ways a team might get ready for a big match against the All Blacks. Fair to say that the tactic of actively going out of your way to pissing them off, which is the one England seem to have gone for this week, comes in a way down the list. Joe Marler’s original tweet that the haka is “ridiculous” and “needs binning” has gone do
  
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• Marshall in line for full England debut with Young injured

  31-10-2024 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Wigan Warriors winger Liam Marshall is in contention for his full England debut as he is called into the matchday squad for Saturday's second Test against Samoa at Headingley.
  
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• Maro Itoje confident there is ‘no divide’ in England squad over enhanced deals

  31-10-2024 11:24
  
  Maro Itoje does not believe England’s decision to award a limited number of enhanced contracts will cause division within the squad. Seventeen players, including Itoje, […]
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• Why In-Depth Rugby Analysis is Crucial for Online Betting Success

  31-10-2024 11:08
  
  Rugby online betting is more than just relying on intuition and educated estimates. In-depth analysis is your best friend if you want to continuously stay […]
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• Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

  31-10-2024 09:26 via bbc.com
  
  England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.
  
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• Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card? | Andy Bull

  31-10-2024 09:00
  New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabsModern rugby union turned 30 last month. It was in the autumn of 1994 that Louis Luyt, president of the South African Rugby Union, announced that the game would turn professional after his country had hosted the World Cup the following year. Luyt was the first significant figure in the sport to say out loud what everyone else was only talking about in whispers. He was right. It
  
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• Series 4, Episode 9: Luke Pearce on 20-minute Red Card and Autumn Internationals Preview

  31-10-2024 01:47
  
  We loved this one! Following last week’s 20-minute red card debate amongst the guys, we thought it best to call upon someone entrusted with enacting […]
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• Wallabies’ Rob Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales medal

  30-10-2024 23:32
  
  Back-rower becomes just third man to win back-to-back awardsMaya Stewart crowned Wallaroos’ player of the year Rob Valetini says he feels blessed after joining Australian rugby royalty as a dual John Eales medallist. Valetini was crowned the Wallabies’ player of the year at a glittering function at Royal Randwick race course on Wednesday night, the dynamic back-rower joining Israel Folau (2014-15) and Michael Hooper (2020-21) as only the third man to go back-to-back.The 26-year-old i
  
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• Castleford sign Parramatta Eels back Asi

  30-10-2024 19:26 via bbc.com
  
  Super League side Castleford Tigers sign Parramatta Eels utility back Daejarn Asi.
  
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• I want to win like Martin Johnson and not just rack up caps, says Maro Itoje

  30-10-2024 19:00
  Forward will pass Johnson’s 84 caps in All Blacks TestItoje warns there is too much pressure on players to playMaro Itoje has admitted he is still striving to emulate Martin Johnson’s level of success in an England jersey as he prepares to go past the World Cup‑winning captain on the list of national caps holders on Saturday.Itoje is tied with Johnson on 84 caps on England’s all-time list but will join Lawrence Dallaglio and Rory Underwood in 13th place when he faces the
  
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• Bradford reappoint former boss Noble for 2025

  30-10-2024 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  Bradford Bulls reappoint former boss Brian Noble as their head coach before the 2025 Championship season.
  
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• Tupou Vaa’i: ‘Playing for All Blacks is a good way to show my love for my brother’

  30-10-2024 17:07
  New Zealand forward on handling the emotion of losing a sibling at a young age and Jonah Lomu’s career impactFor years the names barely changed. Between them Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick played 262 Test matches for New Zealand, breaking the record for the most-capped second row pairing in international rugby. By the end they made Stonehenge feel like a temporary art installation and their departures removed the twin pillars upon which the best modern All Black sides were built.So no
  
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• Ben Carter ruled out of Wales’ autumn internationals with knee injury

  30-10-2024 13:55
  Lock Ben Carter has been released from Wales’ Autumn Nations Series squad after suffering a knee injury. Dragons skipper Carter was hurt during training, the […]
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• Scarlets – A good bet to make the URC playoffs?

  30-10-2024 13:39
  By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Now that the first block of URC games is ending, the league table is beginning to take shape. It has […]
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• Henry Slade ‘in fantastic condition’ for All Blacks test, says Steve Borthwick

  30-10-2024 13:28
  
  England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is not a risk picking Henry Slade to take on New Zealand in Saturday’s autumn opener at Allianz […]
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• Joe Marler says ‘ridiculous’ haka ‘needs binning’ – then deletes X account

  30-10-2024 13:19
  
  Joe Marler has added extra spice to England’s clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped. Writing on the […]
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• Mike Forshaw urges Wales to be ‘aggressors’ against Fiji

  30-10-2024 13:12
  
  Mike Forshaw says that Wales have “got to be the aggressors” when they target ending a nine-Test losing run in their Autumn Nations Series opener […]
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• How Online Casinos Entice New Players: Best Marketing Strategies

  30-10-2024 12:56
  
  The online casino industry has grown to become more competitive, with each platform scrambling for the attention of new players. The best online casino Australia […]
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• Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka

  30-10-2024 12:48
  
  Prop called for haka to be ‘binned’ before deleting postEngland are due to face New Zealand on SaturdayJoe Marler has left the England squad preparing for Saturday’s autumn internationals curtain-raiser against New Zealand for personal reasons, the Guardian understands.The 34-year-old joined up with the rest of the squad at England’s Bagshot base on Sunday but it is understood that Marler informed Steve Borthwick of his decision and left the camp at the start of the week.
  
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• Joe Marler calls on haka to be binned before England v All Blacks Test

  30-10-2024 11:40
  
  Prop closed X social media account after backlashRFU have declined to comment on player’s postJoe Marler has added extra spice to England’s clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped.Writing on the social media site X, veteran prop Marler said: “The haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous.” The 34-year-old then added: “It’s only any good when teams actually front it with some sort of reply. Like the league boys did l
  
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• Joe Marler calls for haka to be binned before England v All Blacks Test

  30-10-2024 11:40
  
  Prop closed X social media account after backlashRFU have declined to comment on player’s postJoe Marler has added extra spice to England’s clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped.Writing on the social media site X, veteran prop Marler said: “The haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous.” The 34-year-old then added: “It’s only any good when teams actually front it with some sort of reply. Like the league boys did l
  
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• Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

  29-10-2024 20:13
  
  Slade selected at outside-centre against New ZealandBen Spencer to make first England start on SaturdaySteve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the All Blacks, revealing the No 8 Ben Earl is providing centre cover for the autumn international series curtain-raiser on Saturday.Slade has been selected at ­outside-centre after making his first appearance of the season last Sunday ­following shoulder surgery, turning out for Exeter for 55 min
  
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• Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

  29-10-2024 20:07
  
  The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric benchFar-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell on Rachel Reeves’s mega budget and instead examine the intricacies of Steve Borthwick’s first autumnal England team selection. A smart mix of choices for future growth? Or just a hint of belt-tightening in preparation for a potentially bruising few weeks?The truth, as so often in polit
  
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• England's time to win tight games is now - Earl

  29-10-2024 19:23 via bbc.com
  
  England's time to "get over the line" in tight Test matches against the world's best sides is now, says number eight Ben Earl.
  
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• Bullock returns to Salford on two-year deal

  29-10-2024 19:04 via bbc.com
  
  Salford Red Devils sign prop Joe Bullock from fellow Super League side Warrington Wolves on a two-year deal.
  
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• Gloucester-Hartpury name ground after Slater charity

  29-10-2024 18:36 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucester-Hartpury rename their ground the 4ED Hartpury Stadium, after the charity set up by former lock Ed Slater to raise awareness of MND.
  
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• Wales name squad to face England at Headingley

  29-10-2024 18:04 via bbc.com
  
  Beth Dainton will lead Wales when they face England in a women's autumn international in Leeds on Saturday.
  
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