rugby
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Sale’s 50-point opener was a case for better support, not just more ambition
Joe Carpenter’s hat-trick highlighted the value of arriving in the right place. Sale should preserve that connection without ignoring the defensive work still required.
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September rugby: Test matches and club form
Sale’s support lines made their opening win convincing; stronger opposition will test whether those connections survive less space. At Test level, our Springboks–All Blacks preview focuses on exits, territory and the pressure created by the next kick.
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Sale’s 50-point opener was a case for better support, not just more ambition
Joe Carpenter’s hat-trick highlighted the value of arriving in the right place. Sale should preserve that connection without ignoring the defensive work still required.
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analysis·2 min
Sale’s 50-point opener was a case for better support, not just more ambition
Joe Carpenter’s hat-trick highlighted the value of arriving in the right place. Sale should preserve that connection without ignoring the defensive work still required.
LiveSportInsights Editorial DeskRead insight →
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Baltimore will reward the team that makes its exits boring
Our Springboks–All Blacks preview starts with the unglamorous possessions: clean exits, organised chases and decisions that prevent pressure from becoming repeated pressure.
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