Person: Simon Raiwalui

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Virimi Vakatawa: France’s new wing wonder

As Test match debuts go, Virimi Vakatawa’s was something special. It took the 23-year-old France winger just 14 minutes to mark his first international appearance with a try. It was a sweet score, too, stepping inside a defender to dot down for the opening try of France’s 23-21 victory over the Italians.

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Charvis out for Dragons

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Islanders’ captain fancies Ireland’s Cup chances

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Pacific Islanders arrive in Dublin ahead of Sunday’s Test

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Exiles progress to semi-final

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Biarritz dump Saracens out of Cup

Ulster fight back to deny Saracens

Ulster 19 Saracens 10

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Saracens won’t need motivation, says coach

SARACENS face a crucial Heineken Cup clash against Ulster in Belfast tonight, with rugby director Steve Diamond admitting: “We don’t need to motivate the players for this game.”

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Diamond ready for 'massive' cup clash

Saracens face a crucial Heineken Cup clash against Ulster in Belfast tomorrow night, with rugby director Steve Diamond admitting: “We don’t need to motivate the players for this game.”

Thu, 08 Dec, 2005

Saracens continue winning run

Saracens continued their perfect start to the Heineken Cup with a hard-fought win at Stadio Comunale di Mongio today.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2005

Saracens see off Biarritz with style

Saracens 22 Biarritz 10

Sun, 23 Oct, 2005

Brive dump Saracens out of Challenge Cup

Brive 31 Saracens 16 (after extra time)

Sun, 16 Jan, 2005

London Irish end Zurich drought

London Irish ended an 11-month wait for a Zurich Premiership win at their Madejski Stadium home against Saracens.

Sun, 03 Oct, 2004

No luck for the Irish against Saracens

London Irish 14 Saracens 20

Sat, 08 May, 2004

Fiji plea to Raiwalui

Fiji are trying to tempt Saracens lock Simon Raiwalui out of international retirement because of injuries affecting their World Cup preparations.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2003

O'Shea: Newport victory could be turning point

Conor O’Shea, who completed a memorable week by watching London Irish crush Newport 42-5 in the Heineken Cup, hopes that the victory will transform his side’s season.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2002

Exiles keep Cup hopes alive

London Irish 42 Newport 5

Sun, 15 Dec, 2002

Irish captain cautious about progress

KEITH WOOD is to "take a rest from the game for a few weeks", thus missing the international friendly between Ireland and Argentina at Lansdowne Road on Saturday November 23.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2002

Satala loses kicking duel to Wood

VILLIAME (Bill) Satala will not kick goals for Fiji at Lansdowne Road on Sunday after revelations of an embarrassing duel with injured Irish captain Keith Wood this week.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

Fiji announce team for Ireland clash

The Fiji team to play Ireland in the international test at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, on Sunday is:

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

Heineken Cup Rugby: Lights go out on Newport as Leinster go unbeaten

Newport 21 Leinster 26

Fri, 02 Nov, 2001

Celtic League: New scrum-half to make debut for Newport

New scrum-half signing Ofisa Tonu’u makes his debut for Newport in the club’s vital Celtic League clash against Neath at the Gnoll tomorrow (kick-off 5.30pm).

Sat, 15 Sep, 2001

Celtic League: Connacht add to scalps tally

Connacht added Newport to their growing collection of Celtic League

Tue, 11 Sep, 2001