London Scottish have signed Canadian World Cup star Adam Kleeberger from the British Columbia Bears until the end of the season Kleeberger, 27, who plays as a back-row forward, won praise for his standout performances during the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. An aggressive, tough tackling flanker, he was named man of the...
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England were edged into fourth place at the South Africa Sevens after being beaten 17-14 by Samoa in the play-off game in Port Elizabeth. James Rodwell’s two tries had put England in charge only for them to be overhauled by second half scores from Uale Mai and Alatasi Tupou. Dubai champions England added 15...
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England Women’s had to settle for a draw in the final match of the three-test series against world champions New Zealand today (Saturday) with the Black Ferns denying England a clean sweep of wins as they held them to a 8-8 draw at Esher RFC. The final Test, which saw England go in 2-0...
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England Women’s Head Coach Gary Street has made nine changes, two of which are positional, to the team that defeated world champions New Zealand for a second successive game on Tuesday for Saturday’s final match of the three-test series at Esher RFC, kick off 2pm. Bristol’s Sophie Hemming returns to the starting line-up at...
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England Women secured back to back victories over New Zealand for the first time ever tonight (Tuesday) following a dominant 21-7 victory at Esher RFC. Following Saturday’s 10-0 win over New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium England followed up that win with a three try effort despite making 11 changes to the starting line-up. Wing...
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England Women put behind them the heartache of losing the 2010 Rugby World Cup final tonight (Saturday) by defeating the world champions, New Zealand, 10-0 at Twickenham Stadium. Gary Street’s side, who last took on the Black Ferns 14 months ago and lost 13-10, controlled a superb game at the home of England Rugby...
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England Women’s captain Katy McLean (pictured) says her side are as ready as they will ever be to take on the world champions New Zealand on Saturday, kick off 5pm, at Twickenham Stadium following Australia versus the Barbarians. McLean, who will lead her side for the first ever time against the mighty Black Ferns,...
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The Axe-man has finally arrived at Sale Sharks – and boss Steve Diamond couldn’t be happier. After a frustrating wait, explosive Kiwi flanker Onasai Auva’a has at last linked up with his new team-mates and is set to be in the selection mix for Friday’s crucial Premiership home clash with Exeter Chiefs. Back in...
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A strong Qantas Wallabies touring party, collectively boasting 634 Test appearances, will head to Twickenham on November 26 to take on the Barbarians for the Killik & Co Cup. The 26-man playing group is composed almost entirely of players who recently competed in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, where Australia beat Wales...
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France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named the IRB Player of the Year at the 2011 IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline, during a star-studded ceremony at Vector Arena in Auckland on Monday. Dusautoir is the second Frenchman to win the Award, following in the footsteps of former national team captain, Fabien Galthié,...
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