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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.

Glint of gold sustains Ben Ryan on Fiji’s rocky road to Rio

8 July 2014 1 comment

TRP meets Ben Ryan after one year in charge of the most famous Sevens rugby team.

All Blacks name Sevens squad for Commonwealth Games

7 July 2014 0 comments

New Zealand have named an experienced Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games. The All Blacks will be led once again by DJ Forbes but there […]

Wasp Hayter joins England Sevens

3 July 2014 0 comments

Wasps centre Charlie Hayter has signed for England Sevens becoming a member of Simon Amor’s centrally-contracted core group. The 25-year-old has been training with the […]

Hogg added to Scotland Sevens squad for Commonwealth games

2 July 2014 1 comment

Stuart Hogg has been called to the Scotland Sevens squad ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The Glasgow full-back replaces injured team-mate Tommy Seymour, who suffered […]

Video: Brazilian women take on Sevens

29 June 2014 0 comments

CNN’s Christina MacFarlane meets the women leading the Brazilian Rugby Sevens team in their charge for the Olympics. Video courtesy of CNN’s International’s ‘Rugby Sevens […]

VIDEO: Brothers bring Rugby Sevens to the favelas

28 June 2014 0 comments

CNN’s Christina MacFarlane meets two brothers who have introduced Rugby Sevens to the Brazilian favelas. Video courtesy of CNN’s International’s ‘Rugby Sevens Worldwide’, sponsored by […]

Japan blossom into contenders

26 June 2014 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher charts the remarkable rise of Japan under coach Eddie Jones.

Brake and Ellery to make England Sevens return in Moscow

25 June 2014 0 comments

John Brake and Mike Ellery will make their long-awaited return for England Sevens when they take the field in Moscow for the second leg of […]

Jeff Probyn: Yes, Stuart Lancaster has makings of World Cup-winning squad

20 June 2014 1 comment

During last week rugby was a bit like the Clint Eastwood film, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. The Good was England‘s performance during […]

Piri Weepu: That stroke was never going to stop me

18 June 2014 1 comment

Piri Weepu’s has always been a rugby life less ordinary.

England beat Crusaders

17 June 2014 0 comments

Second-string England score six tries to secure first win in New Zealand tour.

Henry Slade’s definitely in frame for World Cup says Jon Callard

13 June 2014 0 comments

Exeter starlet a viable candidate for an England fly-half berth at next year’s World Cup according Jon Callard.

Manu Tuilagi to wing it for England in second Test against All Blacks

12 June 2014 1 comment

Leicester star named on the wing as five others return to starting XV

England U20s through to JWC semi-finals with Argentina win

10 June 2014 0 comments

England U20s have recorded their third win of the Junior World Championship beating Argentina to set up a semi-final clash against Ireland.

England boss justifies latest Steffon Armitage snub

5 June 2014 0 comments

Percentage of EQPs in Premiership justifies the rule that prevents overseas based stars from donning a red rose jersey.

Dave Ward not prepared to settle for only being No.4 at No.2

4 June 2014 0 comments

England new boy Dave Ward has revealed how he nearly quit Harlequins last summer before staying to enjoy the best season of his rugby life.

VIDEO: Tom Mitchell take on Colin Gregor in kicking challenge

29 May 2014 0 comments

England captain Tom Mitchell goes head to head with his Scottish counterpart Colin Gregor. Video courtesy of CNN’s International’s ‘Rugby Sevens Worldwide’, sponsored by HSBC.

Lewis Moody backs Luke Wallace for England No.6 role

29 May 2014 0 comments

One of the biggest gaps Stuart Lancaster has to plug for the first Test in New Zealand is at blindside flanker but former England captain Lewis Moody believes Luke Wallace is the man for the task.

South Africa send for Richie Gray to get ready for Welsh collision

28 May 2014 0 comments

Richie Gray is the not-so-secret weapon South Africa have just re-employed to help them overcome Wales this summer on the way to a powerful showing in next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Ben Foden can’t wait to link up with old pal Chris Ashton

22 May 2014 1 comment

Northampton full-back Ben Foden admits he misses his pal Chris Ashton – and is thrilled at the prospect of a reunion on England duty next month.

Gareth Anscombe told to come now or miss World Cup

21 May 2014 0 comments

Warren Gatland has opened the door for Gareth Anscombe to play his way into Wales’ World Cup squad.

Peter Jackson: A couple of England-Wales tickets, sir? That’ll be £630

16 May 2014 0 comments

The last England-Wales match at Twickenham grossed around £5m in ticket money. The next one will top £20m. For the World Cup showdown between the […]

Ambitious Bismarck du Plessis targets Welsh scrum

15 May 2014 2 comments

Wales beware, Bismarck du Plessis says the Springboks’ front row aims to be the most formidable in the world and will use the scrum to target every team they face.

Ugo Monye backs Manu Tuilagi to wing it for England

14 May 2014 2 comments

The auditions are in full swing but Ugo Monye believes Manu Tuilagi’s X-factor means he should line up on the wing for England in New Zealand.

I’ve not won the super 8s battle yet, admits Billy Vunipola

13 May 2014 1 comment

Billy Vunipola is England’s premier ball-carrier but he knows all this could change in an instant and that any number of contenders at No.8 are ready to take his place.

England finish third at London Sevens

11 May 2014 0 comments

England put their semi-final disappointment at the London Sevens beating Fiji 26-19 to finish third. With tries from James Rodwell, Howard Packman, Tom Mitchell and […]

Jonathan Joseph can talk his way back into EPS

9 May 2014 0 comments

Jonathan Joseph reckons his X-factor with ball in hand will boost his chances of an England recall – a claim backed by coach Toby Booth, who says the centre is now ‘mentally rebooted’ after his unhappy ending at London Irish.

New-style Danny Cipriani in frame for England

8 May 2014 42 comments

Danny Cipriani admits he is a different player to the one last capped by England in 2008.

England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell nominated for IRB Player of the Year

7 May 2014 0 comments

Tom Mitchell has been nominated for the IRB Sevens Player of the Year. The England Sevens captain, who is the leading point scorer on the […]

England recall experienced trio for London Sevens

7 May 2014 0 comments

Chris Cracknell, Mat Turner and Christian Lewis-Pratt return to the England squad for the Marriott London Sevens this weekend where a record breaking crowd of […]

England Sevens lift plate in Glasgow

5 May 2014 1 comment

England lifted the plate at the Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s yesterday after beating Kenya 26-5 in the final. There were tries for James Rodwell, Marcus […]

Tom Mitchell: Keep the pathway clear for students to reach very top

2 May 2014 1 comment

We are a few days away from the penultimate tournament of the 2013/14 HSBC World Sevens Series in Glasgow and therefore only a couple of […]

Saints great entertainers aim to shake up the rugby world

2 May 2014 0 comments

Saints bruise brothers George and Ken Pisi have a dream: to team up with older brother Tusi for Samoa at next year’s Rugby World Cup and smash England in the final.

England Sevens aiming to go one better in Glasgow

2 May 2014 1 comment

Back in the UK after reaching the Hong Kong Sevens final, Dan Norton hopes England can go one better in the next couple of weeks […]

US growth is reliant upon winning admits Chris Wyles

2 May 2014 0 comments

Chris Wyles knows qualification for the 2015 World Cup has given USA Eagles the best possible chance of breaking America but admits they must discover a winning formula to do so.

I must play like John Afoa to keep place says Joe Marler

30 April 2014 0 comments

Joe Marler admits he still has a way to go before he can aspire to the level of consistency achieved by his prop idol, New Zealander John Afoa.

England Sevens opportunity for Howard Packman

29 April 2014 0 comments

England U20s flyer Howard Packman will join the England Sevens squad for the first time as they compete in the eighth leg of the HSBC Sevens […]

VIDEO: Sevens and its costumes

29 April 2014 0 comments

Monster are set to take over at Twickenham next week when the Sevens circus arrive in London for the last leg of the HSBC World Sevens […]

Semesa Rokoduguni is aiming to roll his tank onto England’s lawn

29 April 2014 0 comments

Former tank driver Semesa Rokoduguni has destroyed all-comers this season in the Premiership and the Bath speedster has a new target in his sights: the England No.14 jersey.

Jeff Probyn: Clubs’ greed over World Cup is simply shameful

25 April 2014 0 comments

There is something quite sinister about the unbridled celebrations and smug reflections by some of the Aviva Premiership clubs’ owners on the resolution of next […]

Mike Brown has his heart on sleeve, just like Roy Keane

24 April 2014 0 comments

It is Tuesday afternoon at the Surrey Sports Park and Harlequins’ training finished 45 minutes ago. While the majority of players have showered and made […]

Courtney Lawes still dishes it out but is not so hit and miss

23 April 2014 0 comments

If anyone was in doubt that Courtney Lawes can still deliver big hits with the best of them, then look no further than Owen Farrell’s ribcage.

Barbarians match bid snubbed by Wales

22 April 2014 0 comments

The Barbarians have been snubbed by Wales after offering them a home match as preparation for their Test series in South Africa in June.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Noon calls for leniency on England’s selection policy

21 April 2014 1 comment

Former England centre Jamie Noon believes the RFU should take a more relaxed stance when it comes to picking France-based players.

Don’t pick Steffon Armitage for England, says Nick Easter

18 April 2014 0 comments

Nick Easter is a fully paid-up member of the Steffon Armitage fan club but is not clamouring for the openside to be given an England recall.

EXCLUSIVE video from Waisele Serevi

17 April 2014 0 comments

In this EXCLUSIVE teaser to next week’s CNN Rugby Sevens Worldwide, Waisele Serevi remembers his best Hong Kong Sevens memories. The full show will be released […]

English kids can end Gavin Henson’s Wales dream

17 April 2014 0 comments

Gavin Henson hopes a fresh contract and new found stability at Bath can pave the way for a Wales recall before the 2015 World Cup.

Memo to Stuart Lancaster: Michael Paterson’s available

11 April 2014 0 comments

Not many outside of Wales realised quite what an exceptional bit of business Sale supremo Steve Diamond had done last summer in signing second row Michael Paterson – but they certainly do now.

“Year long slog left me in dip,” says Mako Vunipola

10 April 2014 1 comment

Mako Vunipola has revealed how post-Lions fatigue caused his form to dip dramatically.

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