International Rugby

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Dan Carter: England will want to make ‘statement’ against New Zealand in summer

30 May 2024 0 comments

Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter believes England have the talent to move away from “risk-free” tournament rugby and will be out to make a […]

Scott can’t wait to pull on the Hong Kong jersey

26 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Calum Scott has put the demise of London Irish behind him and, after a season with National One side Rams, he now […]

Genge ruled out of England Summer tour to Japan and New Zealand

24 May 2024 0 comments

Ellis Genge will play no part in England’s summer tour to Japan and New Zealand after sustaining a long-term calf injury in last weekend’s Premiership […]

Crusader Scott next in line for All Blacks

19 May 2024 0 comments

The All Black captaincy is vacant following Sam Cane’s decision to sign a three-year contract in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath. Cane, 32, is expected to […]

Wales star Lake looking towards a brighter future

19 May 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS It’s been a difficult season for the game in Wales with the Test team suffering a Six Nations whitewash and three of […]

Reeves driving Brazil’s bid to join global party

19 May 2024 0 comments

Joe Santamaria talks to Brazil technical director Josh Reeves about his adopted country’s mission to qualify for RWC27 Josh Reeves has crammed a lot in […]

Gatland: Everyone benefited from that

5 November 2023 0 comments

WALES head coach Warren Gatland believed everyone benefited from the occasion. He said: “Bearing in mind the age of the side, I’m pretty happy to […]

Six-try Scotland waltz past Spain

1 October 2023 0 comments

Scotland ……..36 Spain …………….. 5 SCOTLAND Women triumphed against Spain at Hive Stadium in an ideal preparation for the WXV tournament, scoring six tries. Spain […]

French go on the rampage with 13 tries

20 August 2023 0 comments

By JACK TREGONNING W Province …………20 France………………….85 FRANCE U18s scored 13 tries to blow away Western Province and round off their summer tour of South […]

S Africa ward off England fightback

20 August 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK South Africa …………..33pts Tries: Mars 12, Cupido 25, Jooste 28, Theron 51, Nell 56 Conversions: Smith 13, 26, 29, 52 England…………………..19pts Tries: […]

Bracken at his brilliant best

20 August 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL W Province ………… 15 England……………….76 ENGLAND built on their opening 47-0 win against France by hammering a Western Province XV. Finlay Wiseman […]

South Africa .. 24 France……………37

20 August 2023 0 comments

FRANCE bounced back from their humbling by England to beat the hosts on Tuesday. France took an early lead as Diego Jurd kicked three successive […]

Hawkins ruled out by 25-cap restriction

30 April 2023 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON Wales are on the verge of banning Joe Hawkins from international selection following an investigation into his transfer from Ospreys to Exeter. […]

Ex-Ireland full-back Jones joins Borthwick

2 April 2023 0 comments

Former Ireland full-back Felix Jones will leave South Africa’s coaching set-up and join England as an assistant coach after the 2023 World Cup. England head […]

Haskell: Billy can still star for England

2 April 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK James Haskell feels the door could be open for an international recall for his former England teammate Billy Vunipola. After spending most […]

Series 2 Episode 12: World Rugby tournament prospects and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview

28 March 2023 0 comments

Plans for a World Rugby tournament that will culminate every two years in a grand final between the top side in the Northern and Southern […]

Cueto sad to see decline in Wales

26 March 2023 2 comments

By NICK POWELL Former England winger Mark Cueto has been sad to see the decline of the domestic and international game in Wales, which he […]

Hansen: Weight of expectation could be Ireland’s toughest Rugby World Cup opponent

20 March 2023 1 comment

With unbeaten Six Nations and Autumn Nations campaigns and a series victory in New Zealand under their belts inside the last 12 months, there’s no […]

Winless Wales know they will have to be at their best

19 March 2023 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW… France v Wales Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade Charles-Mathon France enter their final Six Nations fixture in a must-win situation if they […]

England on a mission to wreck Irish party

19 March 2023 0 comments

By CAM STEPHENS Ireland v England PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 5pm, Musgrave Park Ireland have the chance to become the first U20s side to win back-to-back […]

Wales left frustrated by another near miss

12 March 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Italy………………..29pts Tries: Gesi 10, Penalty 25, Gallorini 44, Aminu 56, Artuso 64 Conversions: Sante 65 Wales……………..25pts Tries: Hughes 31, De La Rua […]

England get lesson in control from France

12 March 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK England ……………. 7pts Tries: Harris 56 Conversions: Harris 57 France……………..42pts Tries: Conversions: Drouet 35, Gailleton 50, Penverne 63, Castro Ferreira 72, Guilly […]

12-try Irish crush Scots to remain on course

12 March 2023 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Scotland …………. 7pts Tries: Tait 46 Conversions: Townsend 47 Ireland……………82pts Tries: Osborne 2, Barrett 6, 15; Quinn 20, 34, 64; Gunne 30, […]

Kingsley Jones appointed Barbarians Assistant Coach for Killik Cup clash

16 February 2023 0 comments

Barbarian F.C. have appointed Kingsley Jones as Assistant Coach for this summer’s Killik Cup showdown against the World XV. Jones is current Head Coach of […]

Ireland keep on right track thanks to Prendergast

12 February 2023 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Ireland……………33pts Tries: McCarthy 12, Gavin 29, Gleeson 69 Conversions: Prendergast 13, 30, 70 Penalties: Prendergast 10, 24, 42, 77 France……………. 31pts Tries: […]

Rampant Romania run in 11 tries to stun Poland

5 February 2023 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Under pressure: Poland coach Chris Hitt Romania got their Rugby Europe Championship campaign of to fine start with an 11-try […]

Critics pile in as shell-shocked WRU faces ‘worst crisis ever’

29 January 2023 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales kick the Six Nations off on Saturday with their employers ‘shellshocked’ by explosive public anger over the sexism scandal engulfing the […]

Launchbury: I won’t ever lose the desire to play for England

29 January 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Ambitious: Joe Launchbury in action for Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images Harlequins-bound lock Joe Launchbury claims the desire to represent England is something […]

All change! It’s time to work, says Borthwick

22 January 2023 3 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick has slapped a travel ban on his squad ahead of the Six Nations and declared it is time for work. […]

Robinson: English rugby will miss Jones

22 January 2023 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN Former Red Rose assistant coach Ed Robinson feels the RFU’s controversial decision to sack Eddie Jones nine months before the World Cup […]

Season 2 Episode 2 – Eddie’s back, England’s squad and Gus Warr on the Champions Cup

17 January 2023 0 comments

Eddie Jones is back in green and gold! The Jones saga takes yet another turn as he replaces Dave Rennie at Australia’s helm. Host Ollie […]

Jones in sensational Australia appointment

16 January 2023 0 comments

Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the former England boss. Jones, […]

Forshaw and King sign for Gatland’s Wales

15 January 2023 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Signing up: Mike Forshaw Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins in Wales’ […]

Easter is backing new-look England

15 January 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Impressed: Nick Easter Nick Easter believes England’s new coaching team led by Steve Borthwick is the right blend to provide a fresh […]

Wales flier targets England showdown

8 January 2023 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Louis Rees-Zammit is backing himself to be fit for Wales’ biggest match of the Six Nations – England in Cardiff on February […]

Chessum still keen to make England mark

8 January 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES Ollie Chessum would love to continue working with Steve Borthwick in the England set up but says his immediate focus is on […]

Borthwick calls up Evans

8 January 2023 0 comments

England have appointed Nick Evans as attack coach on a short-term deal for the 2023 Six Nations. Harlequins coach Evans comes into a new set-up […]

Sanderson backing Ford for England

8 January 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE On form: George Ford scoring a try for England against Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images Alex Sanderson is confident George Ford will spare […]

No return for Howley in Gatland’s new Wales

31 December 2022 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON Wales have decided against making any formal move towards renewing Rob Howley’s Grand Slam-winning alliance with Warren Gatland. Despite widespread speculation to […]

Borthwick will stick with captain Farrell – Moody

31 December 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Former England flanker Lewis Moody believes Steve Borthwick will show faith in Owen Farrell by retaining him as skipper despite growing demands […]

RFU right to get rid of Jones – Cotton

23 December 2022 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON One of England’s all-time greats has backed the RFU over Eddie Jones with one reservation – that they should have sacked him […]

Scots short up front after Fagerson injury

23 December 2022 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Big loss: Injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson Zander Fagerson’s likely absence for the start of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign has left their […]

Steward is everyone’s pick at 15 for England

23 December 2022 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK You get a good measure of a player in their day-to-day club environment, and it was Freddie Steward’s […]

Selection maze the big test for Borthwick

23 December 2022 2 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick’s brave new world, launched on Monday when he was confirmed as England’s head coach, faces […]

Gatland likely to target Gustard

23 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has emerged as a target for Wales chief Warren Gatland after new England coach […]

Borthwick prioritises passion over style

22 December 2022 0 comments

Steve Borthwick wants to create an England team who fight for each other and give supporters something to be proud of. “Ultimately, on that first […]

“I’m incredibly excited to be here” – Borthwick revels in new role

19 December 2022 0 comments

By Imogen Ainsworth Steve Borthwick is determined to restore the England roar as he takes on the head coach role. “I want a team this […]

England confirm Borthwick as new head coach

19 December 2022 0 comments

The RFU has confirmed the appointment of Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones‘ successor. Borthwick, 43, was the Australian’s forwards coach between 2015 and 2019, before […]

Borthwick just won’t talk about England

18 December 2022 0 comments

Leicester boss Steve Borthwick gave the clearest public hint afterwards that he could be on the way to join England very soon. Borthwick refused to […]