Rugby Thread

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News:

Australia prop James Slipper banned for cocaine use

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44235335

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Australia prop James Slipper has been banned for two months after twice testing positive for cocaine.

The Queensland Reds front row, 28, said he had been suffering depression and "recognises now that I was not coping".

 

 

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2017/18 - Aviva Premiership - Final Result / Match Report / Highlights:

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(Match Report)

Premiership final: Exeter Chiefs 10-27 Saracens

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44212788

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Saracens regained their Premiership title, winning a fourth final against holders Exeter at Twickenham.

Two Chris Wyles tries in his last game before retirement and scores from Billy Vunipola and Nathan Earle won it for them after a sluggish start.

Gareth Steenson scored Chiefs' only try as Sarries survived losing Schalk Brits to the sin-bin in the closing quarter.

In a repeat of the 2016 showpiece, Saracens took the trophy in their fourth final in the past five years.

 

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2017/18 - Guinness Pro14 - Final Result / Match Report / Highlights:

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(Result)

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(Match Report)

Pro14 final: Leinster 40-32 Scarlets

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44252575

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Leinster completed a historic double after adding the Pro14 title to their Champions Cup crown.

They defeated reigning champion Scarlets at Dublin's Aviva Stadium to cap a remarkable season for Irish rugby.

It was the first time a Pro14 side had completed the European and league domestic double.

And after Joe Schmidt's national side won the Grand Slam, Leinster have continued the Irish success story.

 

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(Highlights - Aviva Premiership + Pro14 - Final)

 

 

(Exeter v. Saracens)

(Leinster v. Scarlets)

 

 

 

Edited May 28, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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International - Rugby Union - Result / Match Report / News:

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(Result)

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(Match Report)

England v Barbarians: Chris Ashton hat-trick inspires Baa-Baas to victory

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44273946

 

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Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as the Barbarians beat England for the first time in this fixture since 2014.

It was the 31-year-old Toulon wing's first appearance against the nation for whom he won 39 caps.

Ashton crossed three times within 25 minutes as the Baa-Baas outscored England by nine tries to six.

It is a fourth successive loss for Edie Jones' England side, who last won on 10 February against Wales in the Six Nations.

 

 

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(News)

World Rugby announces 'below-the-nipple' law trial for Junior World Championship

http://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/23608187/world-rugby-announces-nipple-law-trial-junior-world-championship

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World Rugby has continued its push to make the game safer, announcing a high-tackle law trial for next month's Junior World Championship in France.

Citing data that says 76 percent of head injuries happen in the tackle and 72 percent of those occur to the tackler, players at the tournament will now adhere to a "below-the-nipple-line" target zone as opposed to the previous below the shoulder.

The law trials have been brought in to encourage players to bend at the waist and aim for a lower hit zone, with World Rugby citing evidence a player is 4.3 times more likely to suffer an injury when attempting a tackle in an upright position.

Law 9.13 reads as follows for the trial: "A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the nipple line even if the tackle starts below the nipple line."

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont described the trial as proof of rugby's commitment to reducing its injury toll, with a specific focus on reducing the risk of concussion.

 

 

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(2018 - World Rugby - Under 20 - Championship)

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(When / Where)

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(Teams / Pools / Fixtures)

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(Pool A / Pool A - Fixtures)

 

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(Pool B / Pool B - Fixtures)

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(Pool C / Pool C - Fixtures)

 

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(Above Info Link)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_World_Rugby_Under_20_Championship

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(Official World Rugby U20 Website)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20

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(Squads)

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(Argentina U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2748

(Australia U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2754

(England U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2756

(France U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2758

(Georgia U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2762

(Ireland U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2749

(Italy U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2761

(Japan U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2759

(New Zealand U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2746

(Scotland U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2753

(South Africa U20)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2750

(Wales)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/teams/2760

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(Where to Watch)

~ The Official Under 20 Championship Website Will Stream Games Live ~

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/

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~ Check Local Guides For Coverage Details ~

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(3 Players to Watch)

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1) Marcus Smith (ENG):

Playmaker Smith already looks the part at professional club level. He has the potential to absolutely dominate this tournament.  

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2) Damian Willemse (RSA):

Willemse likewise looks comfortable at Super Rugby level. He has the same potential to make this U20s tournament his own. It's a rare treat to have two outstanding, & well developed in terms of skill / vision, young number 10s competing in the same tournament. 

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3) Leicester Faingaanuku (NZL):

Every year the U20 tournament introduces the rugby world to a new freak athlete. Faingaanuku will fill that role in 2018. 

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(Highlights of the Above Players)

 

 

(M. Smith)

(D. Willemse)

(L. Faingaanuku)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 30, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - Vodafone - Super Rugby - Rnd 15 - Results / Rnd 16 - Fixtures:

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(Rnd 15 - Results)

https://sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/fixtures/

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(Rnd 16 - Fixtures)

https://sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/fixtures/

(Times Listed Are AEST - Check Local Guides / Listings)

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(Standout Games of Round 15)

 

 

(Bulls v. Brumbies)  

(Stormers v. Lions)

 

 

Edited May 30, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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News:

Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne will take up a coaching role with the province after retiring because of recurring headaches.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44279099

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Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne will take up a coaching role with the province after retiring because of recurring headaches.

Payne, who will be Ulster's defence coach, has not played since sustaining a head injury on the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2017.

New Zealand-born Payne, 32, represented Ulster on 78 occasions and earned 20 Ireland caps.

The confirmation about Payne's enforced retirement was inevitable after his recurring headaches meant he couldn't play a single minute for Ulster this season.

 

Edited May 30, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - June - International Rugby Union - Fixtures:

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(World Rankings - Top 15)

https://www.worldrugby.org/rankings/mru?lang=en

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(Tours / Test Series)

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(England's Tour of South Africa - Test Series)

~ RSA #6 / ENG #3 ~

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(France's Tour of New Zealand - Test Series)

~ NZL #1 / FRA #8 ~

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(Ireland's Tour of Australia - Test Series)

~ AUS #4 / IRE #2 ~

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(Wales Tour of Argentina - Test Series)

~ ARG #9 / WAL #7 ~

 

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(Italy's Tour of Japan - Test Series)

~ JPN #11 / ITA #14 ~

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(2018 - World Rugby - Pacific Nations Cup)

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(FIJ #10 / GEO #12 / TGA #13 / SAM #16)

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(Individual - Test Matches)

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~ Arranged by Date ~

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(RSA #6 v. WAL #7)

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(CAN #21 v. SCO #5)

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(USA #15 v. SCO #5)

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(JPN #11 v. GEO #12)

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(ARG #9 v. SCO #5)

 

 

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(June - All Fixtures - Link)

https://www.worldrugby.org/fixtures?lang=en

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~ Times Listed AEST - Check Local Guides For Listings ~

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 1, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - International Rugby Union - June Series - Team Announcements:

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(Only Teams Involved In Tours / Test Series)

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(England Squad On Page 10)

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(ARG)

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Forwards: Matías Alemanno, Agustín Creevy, Javier Díaz, Santiago García Botta, Marcos Kremer, Tomás Lavanini, Nicolás Leiva, Juan Manuel Leguizamón, Tomás Lezana, Pablo Matera, Santiago Medrano, Julián Montoya, Javier Ortega Desio, Guido Petti, Leonardo Senatore, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro

Backs: Gonzalo Bertranou, Emiliano Boffelli, Sebastián Cancelliere, Tomás Cubelli, Jerónimo de la Fuente, Bautista Delguy, Bautista Ezcurra, Santiago González Iglesias, Martín Landajo, Juan Cruz Mallía, Matías Moroni, Ramiro Moyano, Matías Orlando, Nicolás Sánchez

 

http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/05/26/six-uncapped-players-on-argentina-roster-for-june-internationals/

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(NZL)

 

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Backs: Jordie Barrett, Ben Smith, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Waisake Naholo, Rieko Ioane, Jack Goodhue, Sonny Bill Williams {Out Injured}, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Ryan Crotty, Richie Mo'unga, Damian McKenzie, Beauden Barrett, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith.

Forwards: Luke Whitelock, Jordan Taufua, Liam Squire, Shannon Frizell, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Vaea Fifita, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock (c), Owen Franks, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Jeff To'omaga-Allen, Tim Perry, Joe Moody, Nathan Harris, Codie Taylor.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15176/11379783/new-zealand-call-up-three-uncapped-players-for-france-series

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(Update)

Sonny Bill Williams to miss New Zealand's Test series against France

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15176/11391461/sonny-bill-williams-to-miss-new-zealands-test-series-against-france

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"Williams aggravated an old knee injury this week and (Auckland) Blues medical staff said an x-ray yesterday showed a loose piece of bone in his knee joint," the All Blacks said in a statement on their website.

 

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(FRA)

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France squad for tour of New Zealand: Uini Atonio, Mathieu Babillot, Cyril Baille, Mathieu Bastareaud, Anthony Belleau, Eddy Ben Arous, Hugo Bonneval, Pierre Bougarit, Camille Chat, Geoffrey Doumayrou, Benjamin Fall, Gael Fickou, Wesley Fofana Paul Gabrillagues, Kelian Galletier, Cedate Gomes Sa, Kevin Gourdon, Remy Grosso, Felix Lambey, Remi Lamerat, Alexandre Lapandry, Bernard Le Roux, Yoann Maestri, Maxime Medard, Morgan Parra, Adrien Pelissie, Jules Plisson, Dany Priso, Fabien Sanconnie, Baptiste Serin, Rabah Slimani, Teddy Thomas.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12508/11382110/france-rest-captain-guilhem-guirado-for-new-zealand-test-series

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(AUS)

 

 

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Forwards - Sekope Kepu, Tom Robertson, Scott Sio, Taniela Tupou, Allan Alaalatoa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Jordan Uelese, Izack Rodda, Folau Fainga'a, Rory Arnold, Adam Coleman, Rob Simmons, Michael Hooper (c), David Pocock, Caleb Timu, Lukhan Tui, Ned Hanigan.

Backs - Bernard Foley, Will Genia, Tom Banks, Kurtley Beale, Israel Folau, Dane Haylett-Petty, Reece Hodge, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Tevita Kuridrani, Jack Maddocks, Sefa Naivalu, Nick Phipps, Joe Powell, Curtis Rona.

 

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/11389924/michael-cheika-names-australia-squad-for-ireland-test-series

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(IRE)

 

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Forwards: Tadhg Beirne, Rory Best {Out Injured} (captain), Jack Conan, Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Dan Leavy, Jack McGrath, Jordi Murphy, Peter O'Mahony, Andrew Porter, Quinn Roux, James Ryan, John Ryan, CJ Stander, Devin Toner.

Backs: Bundee Aki, Ross Byrne, Joey Carbery, Andrew Conway, John Cooney, Keith Earls, Robbie Henshaw, Rob Kearney, Jordan Larmour, Kieran Marmion, Conor Murray, Garry Ringrose, Johnny Sexton, Jacob Stockdale.

 

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12506/11383211/ireland-selected-uncapped-tadhg-beirne-and-ross-byrne-for-three-test-series-with-australia

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(Update)

Ireland captain Rory Best ruled out of Australia tour with injury

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12506/11390968/ireland-captain-rory-best-ruled-out-of-australia-tour-with-injury

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Ireland captain Rory Best has been ruled out of the tour to Australia with a hamstring injury.

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(RSA)

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 Backs: Curwin Bosch (Sharks), Aphiwe Dyantyi (Lions), Warrick Gelant, Travis Ismaiel (both Bulls), Willie le Roux (Wasps), Makazole Mapimpi, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks), Lukhanyo Am (Sharks), Damian de Allende (Stormers), Andre Esterhuizen (Sharks), Jesse Kriel (Bulls), Frans Steyn (Montpellier), Robert du Preez (Sharks), Elton Jantjies (Lions), Handre Pollard (Bulls) Faf de Klere (Sale Sharks), Embrose Papier, Ivan van Zyl (both Bulls), Cameron Wight (Sharks)

Forwards: Thomas du Toit (Sharks), Steven Kitshoff, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe (all Stormers), Tendai Mtawarira (Sharks), Ox Nche (Cheetahs), Trevor Nyakane (Bulls), Bismarck du Plessis (Montpellier), Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers), Chilliboy Ralepelle, Akker van der Merwe (both Sharks), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Stormers), Jason Jenkins (Bulls), Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie (both Lions), RG Snyman (Bulls), Nizaam Carr (Stormers), Dan du Preez, Jean-Luc du Preez (both Sharks), Siya Kolisi (Stormers), Oupa Mohoje (Cheetahs), Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Lions), Duane Vermeulen (Toulon). (Reporting by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Clare Fallon)

 

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15177/11386502/veteran-hooker-bismarck-du-plessis-recalled-by-south-africa

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(ITA)

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Forwards: Simone Ferrari, Andrea Lovotti, Tiziano Pasquali, Cherif Traore, Federico Zani, Luca Bigi, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Oliviero Fabiani, George Biagi, Marco Fuser, Dean Budd, Federico Ruzza, Alessandro Zanni, Giovanni Licata, Jake Polledri, Sebastiani Negri, Abraham Steyn.

Backs: Marcello Violi, Guglielmo Palazzani, Tito Tebaldi, Tomasso Allan, Carlo Canna, Mattia Bellini, Tomasso Benvenuti, Michele Campagnaro, Luca Morisi, Giulio Bisegni, Tomasso Castello, Jayden Hayward, Matteo Minozzi, Edoardo Padovani

 

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12509/11356078/italy-captain-sergio-parisse-to-sit-out-summer-tour-to-japan

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(JPN)

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Forwards: Shintaro Ishihara, Keita Inagaki, Atsushi Sakate, Yusuke Niwai, Shota Horie, Takuma Asahara, Koo Ji Won, Genki Sudo; Samuela Anise, Wimpie van der Walt, Uwe Helu, Shinya Makabe; Yo****aka Tokunaga, Masakatsu Nishikawa, Amanaki Lelei Mafi, Michael Leitch, Shunsuke Nunomaki, Kazuki Himeno.

Backs: Fumiaki Tanaka, Keisuke Uchida, Yutaka Nagare; Yu Tamura, Rikiya Matsuda; Kenki Fukuoka, Akihito Yamada, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Sione Teaupa; Harumichi Tatekawa, Ryoto Nakamura, Timothy Lafaele, William Tupou; Kotaro Matsushima, Ryuji Noguchi.

 

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/05/1c65b3e6de4f-rugby-joseph-names-brave-blossoms-squad-for-italy-georgia.html

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(WAL)

 

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Forwards: R Evans, W Jones, N Smith, E Dee, R Elias, T Francis, S Lee, D Lewis, A Beard, Bradley Davies, Seb Davies, L Charteris, C Hill (co-captain), J Davies, E Jenkins (co-captain), R Moriarty, J Navidi, A Shingler {Out Injured}

Backs: Aled Davies, Gareth Davies, T Williams, G Anscombe, R Patchell, H Parkes, O Watkin, S Williams, J Adams, H Amos, S Evans, G North, T Prydie

 

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12507/11363886/cory-hill-and-ellis-jenkins-named-wales-co-captains-for-summer-internationals

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(Update)

Injured Aaron Shingler and Ashton Hewitt out of Wales' summer tour

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/11386782/injured-aaron-shingler-and-ashton-hewitt-out-of-wales-summer-tour

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Wales have suffered a blow ahead of their summer tour with the news that Aaron Shingler and Ashton Hewitt have had to withdraw from the squad with injury.

A statement from Wales said Shingler's injury "requires further assessment". He has been replaced in the squad by Cardiff Blues' Josh Turnbull, while there is no replacement for Hewitt.

 

Edited June 1, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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News:

South Africa appoint first ever black player to captain Springboks in a Test Match

https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/south-africa-appoint-first-ever-black-player-to-captain-springboks-in-a-test-match/news-story/2b4e57aab0916dcf206063d951a05cef

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SIYA Kolisi will be the first black player to captain South Africa in a Test match after being handed the role for the upcoming series against England.

Kolisi had already become the first black player to temporarily captain South Africa in a Test last year when Eben Etzebeth was injured during a game. Another black player, Chiliboy Ralepelle, captained a South Africa team against a World XV in a 2006 game that didn’t have Test status.

Kolisi becomes the first black player to be officially appointed Test captain in the Springboks’ 127-year history.

 

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Van Valkenburg's Effective Trolling of Rugby Twitter:

ESPN Writer Claims “USA Would Dominate Rugby If NFL Stars Played”

http://www.rugbyworld.com/news/espn-writer-claims-usa-dominate-rugby-nfl-stars-played-92383

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Right now, the All Blacks are the best rugby union side in the world, but ESPN writer Kevin Van Valkenburg has claimed that with enough training, NFL stars like JJ Watt, Leonard Fournette and Zeke Elliott would help the USA dominate rugby.

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Results:

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2017/18 - Top 14 - Final - Result:

Montpellier 13-29 Castres: Benjamin Urdapilleta and co pull off shock Top 14 triumph

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/montpellier-vs-castres/report/87032

 

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The boot of Benjamin Urdapilleta made the difference as Castres Olympique beat Montpellier 29-13 to claim a surprise Top 14 title on Saturday.

Urdapilleta slotted home five penalties and converted tries by Julien Dumora and Steve Mafi handed Castres their first title since 2013.

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Wales v. South Africa - Test Match:

Wales beat South Africa 22-20 in Washington DC

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44312774

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Ryan Elias' late try gave Wales a 22-20 victory against a much-changed South Africa in Washington DC.Warren Gatland's side took an 11-point lead into half-time but South Africa fought back strongly after the break.

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Notes - WAL v. RSA:

Don't let the scoreline fool you. It was one of the worst games of rugby in living memory. Horrendous spectacle.

Word of advice for rugby administrators... When you are trying to grow the profile of rugby union in America, NEVER send second rate teams. 

If that match was your first exposure to rugby, I wouldn't blame you for never wanting to watch another game ever again. 

 

  

Edited June 11, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - International - June - Test Series / Test Matches - Results + Test Series / Tours - Highlights:

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https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/results

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2018 -June - Test Series / Test Match - Highlights:

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(Test Series / Tours - Highlights)

~ New Zealand v. France ~ (Game 1 ... NZ Lead the Series - 1-0)

~ Australia v. Ireland ~ (Game 1 ... AUS Lead the Series - 1-0)

~ South Africa v. England ~ (Game ... RSA Lead the Series - 1-0)

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(Test Match - Highlights)

~ Canada v. Scotland ~

 

 

 

 

(TOUR: NZL v. FRA)

(TOUR: AUS v. IRE)

(TOUR: RSA v. ENG)

(TM: CAN v. SCO)

 

 

 

 

Edited June 22, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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Notes:

(South Africa v. England), & (Australia v. Ireland) were both excellent games. One high scoring, the other low scoring, but both high quality rugby.

Shame, American fans weren't treated to a game of this standard the week before. 

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Poor officiating in the (New Zealand v. France) game contributed to a lopsided contest. Disappointing overall.     

Edited June 11, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - World Rugby - Under 20 - Championship - Results / Final Fixtures:

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(Pool Play / Semi Final - Results)

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/under-20-world-championship/results

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(Final Placing Finals - Fixtures)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/fixtures

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(2018 - World Rugby - U20 - Final)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/match/25702

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{All Times Listed AEST - Check Local Guides}

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(Road to the Final) 

 

 

(England)

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(Game 1: ENG 39 ~ Def ~ ARG 18)

(Game 2: ENG 43 ~ Def ~ ITA 5)

(Game 3: ENG 35 ~ Def ~ SCO 10)

(Semi Final: ENG 32 ~ Def ~ RSA 31)

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(Game 1: FRA 26 ~ Def ~ IRE 24)

(Game 2: FRA 24 ~ Def ~ GEO 12)

(Game 3: FRA 46 ~ Def ~ RSA 29)

(Semi Final: FRA 16 ~ Def ~ NZL 7)

 

Edited June 15, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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2018 - World Rugby - Under 20 - Championship - Final Results / Standings:

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(Final Placing - Results)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/fixtures

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(Final Result)

https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/match/25702

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https://www.worldrugby.org/u20/standings

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(2018 - U20 - Final - Highlights)

 

 

(FRA 33 - def - ENG 25)

 

 

 

Edited June 22, 2018 by Marc MacGyver

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Quick Note:

Congratulations to France Under 20s on winning the 2018 U20 World Rugby Championship. Their first ever.

It'll look good in the trophy cabinet next to the 2018 U20 6 Nations Championship trophy they picked up earlier this year.

It's also nice to see the dominance England & New Zealand hold over this tournament broken every once in a while. 

Edited June 22, 2018 by Marc MacGyver