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Bristol coach Jordan Crane makes case for keeping key pathway alive

Bristol Bears defence coach Jordan Crane hopes there will always be a place for a cup competition for Gallagher PREM sides, as he believes it is better for player development than loan spells at National League clubs.

Neil Squires

‘In proving what an asset he is to the England bench, Pollock has made starting Tests a good deal harder for himself’

In proving to Steve Borthwick his hunch Henry Pollock could double up as a wing was spot on, the flanker has underlined his importance as bench cover.

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USA, Spain win thrillers in action-packed World Rugby Nations Cup

England, Australia end Wales’ World Deaf Rugby Sevens dominance

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'Nothing is guaranteed': Ilona Maher confirms LA28 ambition

Five numbers you need to know from the RugbyPass Top 50

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Bunnings NPC North Harbour James Parsons

Watch: Christmas miracle in September - Hooker James Parsons pulls off audacious flick pass

Published: 12 September 2018 15:34 PDT
Updated: 12 September 2018 15:43 PDT

Hooker James Parsons pulls off audacious flick pass

Sleigh bells were ringing at QBE Stadium last night as Christmas came early for hooker James Parsons, pulling off an audacious flick pass not seen by a front-rower since… ever.

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The Blues hooker pulled off a stunning behind-the-back flick pass after breaking Canterbury’s line with a perfectly timed inside tip ball. He stuffed Matt Duffie’s stocking with the miraculous pass, who weaved away to score under posts as Parsons waved a finger in the air.

Is this the best piece of skill seen by a front-rower?

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‘In proving what an asset he is to the England bench, Pollock has made starting Tests a good deal harder for himself’

In proving to Steve Borthwick his hunch Henry Pollock could double up as a wing was spot on, the flanker has underlined his importance as bench cover.

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Mick Cleary: 'England were tight, on-message and forceful. There was a clear sense of what they were trying to do.'

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'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

Les Kiss second-row experiment backfired at Twickenham and Australia fans are entitled to be alarmed by familiar failings on both sides of the ball.

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Ardy 13 minutes ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

You cannot compare Lakai to anyone else in internationals. This is a poor comparison.

McRight gets no support from our forwards, it is Pocock V2 (sans the neck roll).

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HenryAU 23 minutes ago

Ryan Lonergan on Wallabies’ response and the ‘huge difference’ against England

"I must be honest, this is probably one of the most embarrassing press conferences I've done in a while... We were just really dogsht on the day." 😉

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Ardy 26 minutes ago

Wallabies confirm breakout star’s Nations Championship campaign is over

Our coaches, over the years, have loved to experiment with players, with the stupid idea that if a player can play then it doesn’t matter where, apart from being a fwd or a back.

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Ardy 28 minutes ago

Wallabies confirm breakout star’s Nations Championship campaign is over

Why hasn’t Daugunu been picked there? I thought he was the obvious choice to replace Paisami. He has become better over time yet consistently ignored, except when others are not available. AND he can tackle…

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JW 30 minutes ago

Why ‘generational talent’ Peter Lakai is the new ‘man in black’ for all seasons

It’s all about who can play at tempo. Barrett was early in the weekend and can consistently spend his energy, that’s what’s important and dictates replacements.

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JW 32 minutes ago

Why ‘generational talent’ Peter Lakai is the new ‘man in black’ for all seasons

Renz is getting better and better with his bench usage after pretty much starting off where Razor had finished (he hardly improved at all) but I reckon that’s likely Barnes’s positivity helping with that, especially in the forwards.

I agree I’m still backing Paddy T to give it a good go next year, either he can provide some explosiveness in tight, but Lord in space could really be a weapon late in the game as well (unlikely to happen for a Final or game against SA).

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Tah Man Too 35 minutes ago

Ryan Lonergan on Wallabies’ response and the ‘huge difference’ against England

They copped a pizzling so this seems a tad understated. Disappointed is not really the word or feeling supporters want to hear. More like “gutted”,”horrified” and “disgraced”. That's how they should feel.

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GS 48 minutes ago

Why ‘generational talent’ Peter Lakai is the new ‘man in black’ for all seasons

Haven’t seen any of his games - so not sure how his game is.

Think it will come down to motivation with Hoskins - tough though, away from family and friends, North England pretty tough in winter - so really different lifestyle.

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GS 51 minutes ago

Why ‘generational talent’ Peter Lakai is the new ‘man in black’ for all seasons

Look at recent U20 Results for England - clearly the development progamm is producing WC U20’s - those players given correct structure and coaching should be going on and replicating that success in terms of both ranking and Senior WC results.

England really should have zero excuses around results - they have the cash, players, rugby infrastructure - compare what England has vs Oz.

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Rugby3 51 minutes ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

They have lost faith in their coaches. Most likely due to the defensive structure they know is wrong and the selection of Beale.

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HenryAU 54 minutes ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

I think Hooper dropping out has been a big part of that as he’s so good at taking down the forward carrier and then getting back to his feet to contest the ball.

Agree, this is a big call but Hooper for me can be on par with PSDT, his ceiling is that high. Give him the big $$$ so he can play in AU, stop wasting it on league outside backs.

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HenryAU 58 minutes ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

At what point will the players be held responsible? If the coaches are that bad giving them poor defensive structures and attacking shape, they can still show intensity, fight, pride in the jersey.

All things that were sorely lacking in the Bledisloe and Eng games.

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Rugby3 59 minutes ago

Wallabies confirm breakout star’s Nations Championship campaign is over

Do you mean his older brother who plays 12 for the Brumbies ?

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Rugby3 1 hour ago

Wallabies confirm breakout star’s Nations Championship campaign is over

It is so freaking obvious Henry should be playing 12, where he has played most of his career and at 10, should be 12 and Ikitau 13. Strewth.

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Rugby3 1 hour ago

Half of this All Blacks team deserves praise

The trouble with Rennie is he spends so much time trying to play fast and fancy and pushing the envelope round the rucks, he comes unstuck against quality teams. Which is exactly what the Wallabies found when he was coaching them. He tries to push the players to their absolute limit and beyond to achieve it and the injuries and yellow cards follow.

Just speaking from the Australian experience.

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HenryAU 1 hour ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

Not a Jones issue, he was the Wallaby coach in that golden era you are referring to and came off a 75% win record (incl. a grand slam, 3 six nations titles and a World Cup finalist) with England when he took over in 2023.

Same with Rennie, look at how quickly he turned around the All Blacks in a short space of time but just didn’t have the player pool when he was coaching Aussie.

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HenryAU 1 hour ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

Enough quality players to field a ‘good’ 23 that can take the odd Lions or Bok scalp, not nearly enough to sustain the intensity of a 12-15 game test season. I don’t think anything has changed if you look how last season and this one is panning out.

Good performances early in the season only to drop off in Oct. and Nov. when the season plays long and the top players are getting injured/fatigue sets in.

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Rugby3 1 hour ago

Wallabies confirm breakout star’s Nations Championship campaign is over

Please not JAS back to 13. He obviously doesn’t have the skills or nuance for 13. Watch him take off playing 15 for the Tahs next year under Cheika. Cheika has said he has always seen him as a 15. He’s a Folau on steroids as far as potential goes. It will be something to see. I was amazed Ramm was let go by the Tahs. He has great potential too.

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Jon 1 hour ago

Neil Barnes: 'We can make a few changes and still put a damn good side out there'

As a Wales supporter I wish I had as much confidence about the team as Josh Moorby. I am sure we will be playing the Allblacks B+ team this weekend!

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HenryAU 1 hour ago

'Outcome hardly surprising' as Australian fans hope for Wallabies backlash

Agree, if it was open season with overseas selection it might be a different story but as it stands .. you have good (not great) super rugby level players running around in a Wallaby jersey.

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