Joe Schmidt rolls the dice against England with Lions on his mind

4 days, 6 hours ago

Premier League 2024-25: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno urges his players to keep feet on the ground

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not getting carried away by Nottingham Forest’s eye-catching form that has seen them enter the Premier League title race following a sixth victory in a row, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. Forest’s 3-0 success was not without alarm but their joint-biggest win of the season, which included a ninth clean sheet, leaves them six …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool boss Slot defends Alexander-Arnold after poor outing against Manchester United

The Hindu

Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Trent Alexander-Arnold who drew scathing criticism from pundits after its 2-2 draw with mid-table Manchester United on Sunday, a result that felt like “two points lost” for the Premier League leader. United’s Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot left the Liverpool defender -- who has been linked this week with a move to Spanish giant Real …

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2 weeks ago

I might be England's star of 2024 but I still haven't had a game I'm happy with: CHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH is a one-man wrecking ball who's desperate for more

Daily Mail

Hidden among the narrow losses and subsequent recriminations that have characterised England's last two campaigns, the impressive individual performances of one man have perhaps gone under the radar. At 6ft 4in, just under 19st, and with long, flowing dreadlocked hair, Chandler Cunningham-South is a fearsome and imposing physical specimen Hidden among England's narrow losses and subsequent recriminations his impressive individual …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Meet the real Arne Slot: LEWIS STEELE reveals how flying Dutchman fell in love with Liverpool, what's changed from Jurgen Klopp era and his surprising matchday superstition

Daily Mail

There are two scenes which perfectly paint the picture of how Arne Slot is slowly falling in love with Liverpool and how the Kop has grown to adore this low-key but smooth operator. Liverpool had just made a fellow Champions League team, Unai Emery's Aston Villa, look bang average to pull five points clear atop the Premier League with their …

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3 weeks ago

Henry Arundell set to reignite his England career after signing for Bath - as 22-year-old prepares to end his international exile in major boost for Steve Borthwick

Daily Mail

Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after signing with Gallagher Premiership leaders Bath from French giants Racing 92. The 22-year-old has been ineligible to represent Steve Borthwick’s national side since last year’s World Cup after he agreed a deal to stay in Paris until 2026. Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Q&A: How England’s Test team fared during an eventful 2024 and what comes next

The Independent

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

England slide towards heavy defeat in third Test

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Batting collapse puts England on the back foot against New Zealand

The Independent

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL: Why England are bracing to spend big on new coach with world's top gurus stuck in limbo

Daily Mail

Plus: Why dissenting voices are suspicious of Jones being kept under contract As the WRU conduct an anonymous review and the RFU come under increasing pressure to cut their costs, rugby's leading coaches have been left in a bizarre holding position. People are questioning whether the decision to keep Felix Jones under contract despite him quitting, to stop him joining …

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1 month ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

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1 month ago

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...

ABP News

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England stamp their authority on New Zealand in the 2nd Test match, as Day 2 belonged to the Ben Stokes' men right from the word go. At Stumps, Day 2, England hold a massive advantage, as they lead the Kiwis by 533 runs, and carry on from their overnight score of 378/5 in just 76 …

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1 month ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee Denies THIS English Duo Respective Tons; Dismisses Them In 'Nervous 90s'

ABP News

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee hands youngester Jacob Bethell a massive heartbreak in the latter's second-only Test match, as the Kiwi legend dismisses the batsman four runs shy off his maiden Test ton. The incident occured during the 3rd innings of the 2nd Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as Jacob …

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1 month ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat

India Today

England continued to assert dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test as they finished the day on 378/5 leading New Zealand by 533 runs on Saturday, December 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand began the day on 86/5 in 26 overs trailing by 194 runs as England continued the momentum from the opening day and …

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1 month ago

Jordie Barrett, a new broadcaster and five things to watch on Champions Cup’s opening weekend

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope keeps gloves with England unchanged for second Test against New Zealand

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1 month, 1 week ago

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand, England hit with World Test Championship points deduction

India Today

The race to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year has intensified following sanctions against New Zealand and England for slow over-rates during the first Test of their series in Christchurch. Both teams were fined 15% of their match fees and docked three critical points in the World Test Championship standings. However, the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

5 key talking points as England bring 2024 to a close with Switzerland friendly

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Latham rules out extra catching practice after England defeat

The Hindu

Defeated New Zealand captain Tom Latham insisted on Sunday that his side did not need extra fielding practice, despite dropping eight catches in the first Test as England romped to an eight-wicket win. Latham dropped three chances himself as the game slipped through the host’s fingers, with the skipper describing the errors as “unfortunate.” It allowed Harry Brook to star …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

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Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground

Associated Press

Dublin was always going to be rugby party central this Saturday. The job of re-energizing the Wallabies’ spirits this week has been led by coach Joe Schmidt, who hasn’t tried to suppress his thrill at finding himself back in trainers and barking orders on an Irish rugby field for the first time since 2019. His assistant fingerprints were also on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Brook hundred propels England to 319/5 at Stumps; Trails by 29 runs

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights from Day 2 of the 1st Test between New Zealand and England from the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW All-rounder Nathan Smith will make his test debut for New Zealand in the series-opener against England two weeks after playing his first internationals in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. New Zealand captain Tom …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

England find unlikely hero on promising day one in New Zealand

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG: England call for reinforcement mid-tour after injury to specialist wicketkeeper Jordan Cox

India TV News

England have called up young wicketkeeper-batter Oliver George Robinson also known as Ollie Robinson as the injury replacement for Jordan Cox for the ongoing three-match Test series against New Zealand. Ollie Robinson plays for Durham and might take up the wicketkeeping duties in the second Test should England give him an opportunity in the playing XI. However, the unforeseen injury …

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Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand

India Today

It was quite an intriguing start to the 3-match Test series between England and New Zealand. The Day 1 of the 1st Test witnessed England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bowl first, banking on the pitch's grassy cover to assist their bowlers. Gus Atkinson justified the decision early by removing Devon Conway in the second over, but New Zealand's …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Paul O’Connell believes Joe Schmidt will revive Australia’s fortunes

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: New Zealand all-rounder Smith to debut against England

The Hindu

All-rounder Nathan Smith will make his test debut for New Zealand in the series-opener against England two weeks after playing his first internationals in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. New Zealand captain Tom Latham also confirmed batsman Will Young will make way for former captain Kane Williamson who returns to action in Christchurch on Thursday after missing the Black …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 things England learned from a challenging autumn

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG: Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series

The Hindu

Kane Williamson will definitely return to the New Zealand team to play England in a three-test series that starts this week despite missing the tour of India with a groin strain, coach Gary Stead said on Monday. “It’s a nice problem to have,” Stead told reporters in Christchurch, where the first test gets underway on Thursday. So it’s just how …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

England run riot against Japan – but blitz defence needs work

The Telegraph

This was a victory with plenty of attacking verve and potency as England greedily ran in nine tries, including one created by a glorious behind-the-back pass by Tommy Freeman, to give Steve Borthwick some much-needed momentum to build on going into the Six Nations Championship. Although it would be a bold attacking strategy, particularly with England facing Ireland in Dublin …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curry returns for England test against Japan 2 weeks after being KO’ed making a tackle

Associated Press

LONDON — Tom Curry returns to England’s team for the rugby test against Japan at Twickenham on Sunday, two weeks after being knocked out while making a tackle against Australia. Assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge insisted this week that every precaution has been taken in Curry’s recovery and the flanker was “100% fit, healthy and ready to go.” Curry came in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Injured Alexander-Arnold, Alisson set to miss Southampton vs Liverpool

The Hindu

Premier League leader Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sunday when it travels to Southampton, manager Arne Slot said, adding that goalkeeper Alisson had returned to training but was not ready to play. Alexander-Arnold withdrew from the England squad for the recent international break after suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa on November 9, while the Reds’ number …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses

Associated Press

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland expressed his desire to stay on as Wales rugby coach after making what could prove to be his final team announcement in the role amid a record run of losses in the national side’s 143-year history. You’ve just got to focus totally on preparing the team as best we can.” Asked if he had a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions could play indigenous Australian team for first time on 2025 tour

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

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