Sunday, May 19, 2024

Rugby Union

PREVIEW: Ford recalled for New Zealand semi-final

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George Ford has been recalled to England’s starting line up for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Saturday. Fords return to the squad means Farrell will play inside centre again for England’s biggest game in 12 years....

Wootton says ‘sky is the limit’ for Sale Sharks this season

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Sale Sharks will look to go one better this season after last year’s devastating Premiership final defeat to Saracens. Alex Sanderson's side head into the new season in confident mood after a stellar year finishing second in the league table. With...
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Six Nations: First tries, long waits and new records

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Round Two of the 2022 Six Nations has come to an end as England cantered to victory over Italy in Rome. There were a few noteworthy things happening around Europe in this latest round of games.
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Top 5 players who will boss rugby Six Nations

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With the first weekend of fixtures in the 2022 Six Nations played, who should you be watching? In no particular order, here is our list of ones to watch as the tournament continues. Marcus Smith (ENG) Ok so bear with me on...
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Sale’s Tom Curry to be youngest England captain since Carling in Six Nations opener

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Sale’s Tom Curry has become the youngest England test captain since Will Carling after being named as captain to take on Scotland this Saturday. Eddie Jones’ 23 blends experience with young talent.
England Women's Rugby

England eye fourth straight Six Nations win

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The Female Six Nations comes to a head this weekend with England travelling to France for the grand-slam decider. Last time out, France won 5-33 in Wales, and England saw of Ireland, a staggering 69-0 at home.
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Ex Everton Academy prospect follows in rugby footsteps of dad and uncle

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Former Crosby student Sam Moore has rugby running through his blood. The ex Merchant Taylors School pupil has represented England at rugby under-16s, 17s, 18s and 19s. But football was his first love, as Merseysportlive's Max Rudd finds out.
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Six Nations Preview: England v Ireland and Wales v France

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England entertain Ireland with both hoping to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive this weekend. Meanwhile, Wales look to end France's Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff on Friday as the competition reaches the business end at the Principality and Twickenham.
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International boost for Sale Sharks Allianz Premiership 15

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With the Allianz Premiership 15 season fast approaching and international players returning home after the WVX, Sale Sharks will be hoping that they can get back on track after a rough few matches in the Allianz Cup. The Sharks will...

Sefton Ladies: Basics are key to securing first win of season

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Sefton Ladies fell to their fourth defeat in as many games on Sunday. They now sit rock-bottom of the Women's Championship North and are the only side without a point.

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