Autumn Internationals

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Irish win has inspired us, Tikoirotuma warns Eddie

15 November 2016 0 comments

Aseli Tikoirotuma reckons Fiji can follow Ireland’s lead by “shocking the world” when they take on England at Twickenham this Saturday. The flying Fijians have […]

Wallabies will reign supreme – Bob Dwyer

2 November 2016 0 comments

Bob Dwyer is backing Australia to prolong Welsh misery on Saturday in angry reaction to their ‘disrespectful’ portrayal in New Zealand as a bunch of […]

I can hit heights for England and Eddie Jones says Joe Launchbury

27 October 2016 0 comments

Wasps captain Joe Launchbury will today attempt to deliver another towering performance against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup to convince Eddie Jones he is […]

Lions? No, Chris Robshaw focus is on ending Springboks hoodoo

26 October 2016 0 comments

Chris Robshaw is determined to bury his South Africa hoodoo and boost his chances of appearing on next summer’s Lions tour to New Zealand. Robshaw […]

Billy Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey

8 September 2016 0 comments

Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game to new levels. No.8 […]

James Davies up for a scrap over that Wales No.7 shirt

27 August 2016 0 comments

James Davies returned to Llanelli this week with an Olympic silver medal in his back pocket and only one thing in mind – adding a […]

I’d suffer the pain again for England says Jack Nowell

23 August 2016 0 comments

Fearless Jack Nowell has revealed how he battled through the pain barrier to help England clinch June’s 3-0 series win over Australia. Ultra-committed wing Nowell […]

Meteor man Maro Itoje ready for England’s next mission

18 August 2016 0 comments

Maro Itoje claims he is mentally strong enough to cope if his incredible fairytale rugby world suddenly explodes in his face. The England giant is […]

All Blacks ramp up Test price to £3m

10 August 2016 0 comments

The All Blacks have demanded an unprecedented price for playing England – 50 per cent of Twickenham‘s £6m gate. New Zealand‘s fee for an out-of-window […]

Neil Back backing youngsters to rival star man James Haskell

6 July 2016 0 comments

James Haskell‘s heroics in Australia may have put the long-running back-row argument on the back burner but England legend Neil Back is still of the […]

Rob Cook’s backing Jonny May to break into Eddie Jones’ elite

1 July 2016 0 comments

Jonny May is set to roar back fit, firing and ready to reclaim his England wing spot, according to former Gloucester teammate Rob Cook. May, […]

England and Wales in £10m match deal

5 April 2016 0 comments

England and Wales have struck a deal worth up to £10m to play two more matches immediately before the next World Cup. The cooling of […]

Jonathan Joseph frustrated by lack of opportunity

11 December 2014 0 comments

Bath centre upset at being overlooked during the autumn but believes he is in a better place now than he was a year ago.

EXCLUSIVE: Samoan president accuses players of drinking culture

8 December 2014 3 comments

Players left raging by president’s hint at drinking culture and accusation of not training hard enough.

Danny Care will come out fighting says Conor O’Shea

5 December 2014 2 comments

Quins boss says scrum-half has nothing to prove to anybody but himself.

Twice as nice for Ben Youngs after post-Lions struggle

2 December 2014 0 comments

Scrum-half out to nail down his World Cup spot after putting post-Lions depression behind him to end the autumn as England’s first choice No.9.

Under-fire Owen Farrell was not match-sharp says Andy Goode

26 November 2014 1 comment

Wasps fly-half mounts staunch defence of under-fire England fly-half insisting he remains an “integral part of the England set-up”.

The 3 big questions Lancaster must face

19 November 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster’s stewardship of the England rugby team is in crisis ten months before the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Samoa strike threat to England Test

13 November 2014 1 comment

Players are threatening to boycott next week’s Test match against England at Twickenham unless concerns over governance issues are addressed.

Danny Care determined to prove he is the man

7 November 2014 2 comments

Scrum-half is a changed man with the alcohol-fuelled misdemeanours helped mould him into a more mature individual and player.

Wales put five more on national contracts

6 November 2014 0 comments

Two Scarlets, two Ospreys and one Dragon on Gatland’s wishlist.

Chris Robshaw is the real deal says Nick Easter, lay off him!

5 November 2014 1 comment

Quins veteran has urged critics of England captain to resist comparing him to Martin Johnson and judge him on his own merits.

‘Fantastic’ Stephen Myler has earned his England chance, says Luther Burrell

1 November 2014 0 comments

Centre reckons fly-half’s selection is not a conservative move by Stuart Lancaster.

Why Billy Twelvetrees is poised to silence his critics

31 October 2014 0 comments

Critics should prepare to be silenced according to Gloucester backs coach Nick Walshe.

Tom Wood: We’ve got plenty of world class stars

22 October 2014 0 comments

Flanker wants England to bin ‘plucky losers’ tag and adopt ruthless winning mentality.

Pick our magic men – Bath tell Stuart Lancaster

9 October 2014 0 comments

Joseph, Eastmond and Rokoduguni on track for England call-ups this autumn according to Toby Booth.

Mitch Lees backs strongman Dave Ewers for England

8 October 2014 2 comments

Exeter back row must be promoted to England’s EPS, according to pack-mate.

David’s back on the Paice as hunt starts to replace injured hooker Tom Youngs

4 October 2014 0 comments

London Irish man is the man to solve England’s hooking dilemma, according to forwards coach Glenn Delaney.

Chiefs’ new Brat pack have eyes on England

3 October 2014 0 comments

Time is running out but buccaneering back rower vows to bust a gut to attract the attention of Stuart Lancaster.

Charlie Hodgson: Stephen Myler can put the pressure on Owen Farrell

1 October 2014 1 comment

Farrell could become “one of the greats of the game” but ex-England maestro is tipping Myler to pose the biggest threat to Farrell’s supremacy.

Aussie Kieran Longbottom pledges his allegiance to England

25 September 2014 0 comments

Playing for England would be an “absolute honour” for Australian prop.

Forgotten man Brad Barritt sends out a reminder

18 September 2014 0 comments

Saracens centre determined to win back his England place and after Billy Twelvetrees and Luther Burrell’s shirts.

Dangerous Danny Cipriani should be a definite says Olly Barkley

2 September 2014 1 comment

Barkley reckons one-time party boy is back to his best and should be given a chance this autumn.

Gloucester offer James Hook route back with Wales

22 August 2014 0 comments

Fly-half looking to win trophies with club before nailing down starting place with country.

Jordan Turner-Hall: George Lowe and I will be ready for England

15 August 2014 0 comments

Harlequins centre determined to hit the new season fit to stake his claim for a place in England’s midfield.

“We just have to beat big guns this autumn” – Chris Robshaw

8 August 2014 0 comments

England skipper targeting a perfect international season as the countdown to the 2015 World Cup begins.

EXCLUSIVE: Warren Gatland’s contract wish list

6 August 2014 0 comments

Warren Gatland has drawn up a hit list of ten Welsh-based players to be offered dual club-and-country contracts for the coming season.

Wales team in turmoil as Regions crank it up

24 July 2014 0 comments

With an agreement between the WRU and RRW seeming a long shot, the November tests could be in jeopardy

I’d wing it with Wade says supremo Robinson

23 July 2014 0 comments

World Cup winner backs Wasps’ flyer to rise to the top of wing options.

Easterby leaves Scarlets to become Ireland forwards coach

17 July 2014 1 comment

Simon Easterby will replace John Plumtree as Ireland‘s new forwards coach after two years spent in charge at Scarlets. The 38 year-old returns to his […]

England ‘will benefit from Ford-Farrell fight at No.10’

9 July 2014 1 comment

Dad Mike predicts son George will challenge Farrell for No,10 shirt.

Dominant Courtney Lawes takes game to another level

13 December 2013 0 comments

Courtney Lawes has established himself as one of world rugby’s foremost locks, insists his Northampton second row partner Christian Day.

Nick Easter: My pal Mike Brown’s always been this good

6 December 2013 1 comment

While Mike Brown’s autumn form has solved one of England’s selection headaches, Nick Easter claims the answer has been staring Stuart Lancaster in the face for far too long.

How rivalry with Tom Youngs gets the best from Dylan Hartley

28 November 2013 0 comments

When Dylan Hartley bruised his lung the life was squeezed out of England’s revival against the All Blacks, such has been the form of the Kiwi-born hooker this autumn.

Axe Chris Ashton now says World Cup wing Dan Luger

26 November 2013 2 comments

World Cup winner Dan Luger believes Chris Ashton has used up all of his nine lives for England, claiming his presence in the side is damaging Stuart Lancaster’s credibility.

‘Smoking’ Joe Launchbury is the new silent assassin

21 November 2013 0 comments

Ten years after lifting the World Cup alongside Richard Hill, Lawrence Dallaglio is convinced England have found their new silent assassin in Joe Launchbury.

Ton-up Warren Gatland chases a landmark success

20 November 2013 0 comments

He may have been denied a cap as a player, but on Friday Warren Gatland will become only the second coach in rugby history to take charge of 100 Tests.

Buck up, Matt Kvesic or lose No.7 fight – Lewis Moody

15 November 2013 2 comments

Former England captain Lewis Moody fears Matt Kvesic’s drop in form means he is losing the race to be the Red Rose openside for the 2015 World Cup campaign.

Tom Youngs’ strengths outweigh his weaknesses, says George Chuter

13 November 2013 0 comments

Former England hooker George Chuter has launched a staunch defence of Tom Youngs in the wake of the criticism directed towards his Leicester team-mate.

Mike Ford: Anthony Watson in line to get England call for Six Nations

12 November 2013 5 comments

One has worked with him for four years, the other for four months – but both Neal Hatley and Mike Ford have no doubts Anthony Watson’s England call-up last week is the first of many.

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