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Exeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England

5 February 2016 0 comments

Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his mind is focused on […]

Nigel Wray: Saracens ‘punished’ for producing England stars

4 February 2016 0 comments

Chairman Nigel Wray has described the compensation system for producing England players as “a complete nonsense” after revealing Saracens are set to be denied upwards […]

Keep it clean and you can lead Lions, Dylan

3 February 2016 0 comments

Northampton forwards coach reckons hooker is a live contender to captain the 2017 Lions – if he keeps his nose clean and fires up England.

Mike Brown tells Scots: Don’t mess with me or Dylan Hartley

2 February 2016 0 comments

Mike Brown has warned the Scots that attempts to wind up himself or Dylan Hartley will backfire. Full-back Brown, who has earned a reputation as […]

Ben Youngs eager to plough in with new England

29 January 2016 0 comments

As the son of a farmer, and a Leicester man through and through, Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs is used to hard work. So the prospect […]

I was never captaincy material but honoured to do it – Joe Marler

27 January 2016 0 comments

Joe Marler has revealed why he should never have accepted the Harlequins captaincy last season and conceded how fortunate he feels now to have been […]

Six Nations veto bonus points bid as ‘unfair’

26 January 2016 0 comments

The Six Nations have renewed their policy against bonus points despite a rising clamour for their introduction. Their decision to stick with the traditional scoring […]

‘Best hooker’ Tom Youngs will be back predicts Louis Deacon

23 January 2016 0 comments

Louis Deacon insists Tom Youngs has been poorly treated after being dumped by England but reckons the “best hooker in England” will bounce back. Leicester […]

James Haskell: I’m at the peak of my game

22 January 2016 0 comments

James Haskell is desperate to get a Six Nations start against Scotland as Eddie Jones moves closer to picking his back-row for Murrayfield. And the […]

Leicester Tigers roar opposition to a 14-team Premiership

21 January 2016 0 comments

Simon Cohen, Leicester chief executive, insists plans for a 14-team Premiership must be shelved until there is a root and branch review of season structure […]

Slimmed-down Tomas Francis has appetite for Grand Slam

20 January 2016 0 comments

Tomas Francis is desperate to be part of a curious Wales hat-trick in the Six Nations. The Exeter prop was handed his break in Test […]

‘Madcap’ Joe Marler best when he’s horrible! – Adam Jones

19 January 2016 0 comments

Joe Marler will be back at his snarling, aggressive best for the Six Nations according to Adam Jones, who believes his Harlequins prop partner deserves […]

We’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty

16 January 2016 0 comments

Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the Championship club’s recent revival. […]

Richard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit

15 January 2016 0 comments

Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according to Richard Wigglesworth. Flanker […]

Big names have added to buzz at Harlequins

14 January 2016 0 comments

Harlequins flyer Ross Chisholm reckons Lions star Jamie Roberts and the club’s other experienced new signings have transformed the outlook at the Stoop. Conor O’Shea’s […]

Dan Cole’s paid a price for playing fair – Marcos Ayerza

13 January 2016 0 comments

England prop will beat the scrum cheats and remain one of the world’s premier tightheads during the Six Nations, according to Leicester colleague.

Watch out Billy, Nathan Hughes wants both your shirts!

12 January 2016 0 comments

Wasps juggernaut Nathan Hughes has already made Billy Vunipola‘s No.8 jersey his own at club level and now says he feels ready to do the […]

Whizzkid Johnny Williams all set for stardom says Chris Noakes

9 January 2016 0 comments

Teenage centre sensation Johnny Williams has what it takes to go all the way according to London Irish playmaker Chris Noakes. Five tries in his […]

Will Chudley has the way to break into England’s top No.9s

8 January 2016 0 comments

Exeter scrum-half Will Chudley is more than capable of stepping up into international rugby according to the club’s skills coach Ricky Pellow. Chudley, who represented […]

Union chief Christian Day warns players over drug abuse

7 January 2016 0 comments

Christian Day, chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association, believes Rugby Union must remain vigilant following a surge in cases of sportsmen and women becoming hooked […]

Eddie Jones must look at Saracens sextet says Alex Sanderson

6 January 2016 0 comments

Forwards coach at Saracens, Alex Sanderson, reckons Mako Vunipola and his ultra-competitive pack colleagues can be the bedrock of England‘s Six Nations campaign. Sanderson believes […]

Rey Lee-Lo looking to make big Cardiff Blues impact like Jonah Lomu

6 January 2016 0 comments

Cardiff Blues centre Rey Lee-Lo is hoping to continue the legacy left behind by his former club-mate Jonah Lomu at the Arms Park. Both men […]

Peter Betham: Manu Tuilagi should pay me for doing his dirty work!

5 January 2016 0 comments

Peter Betham reckons Manu Tuilagi owes him a hefty slice of his wages for shoring up Leicester‘s midfield during the England man’s long injury absence. […]

Union novice Kevin Sinfield ‘happy to be learning’

1 January 2016 0 comments

Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win in Rugby League but he has set himself one last rugby challenge – taking Yorkshire Carnegie […]

Watch out for a George North try-spree warns Ben Foden

1 January 2016 0 comments

Try-starved George North is set for a New Year scoring spree according to Saints teammate Ben Foden, who believes recent criticism of the Wales winger […]

Tale of the tape can help win Semesa Rokoduguni recall

31 December 2015 0 comments

Flying Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is targeting an England recall for the Six Nations despite his club’s recent run of poor form. Three defeats in […]

Sam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants

30 December 2015 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps and would join exiles […]

Japanese scrum ace Marc Dal Maso in line for England

29 December 2015 0 comments

Former hooker could become the first Frenchman to coach England.

‘Workaholic’ Eddie Jones suits me says ambitious Mike Brown

18 December 2015 0 comments

Mike Brown insists having an Aussie as England head coach will not be a problem because he has to “put up with Conor O’Shea every […]

Get Manu Tuilagi outside me and watch Tigers go!

17 December 2015 0 comments

Forgotten England fly-half Freddie Burns is relishing the opportunity of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in a bid to impress new Red Rose boss Eddie […]

RFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players

17 December 2015 0 comments

Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership players receive a full […]

Paul Ackford’s so wrong storms angry Danny Cipriani

16 December 2015 0 comments

Danny Cipriani reckons new England boss Eddie Jones must ignore the advice of former Red Rose lock Paul Ackford and look to Sale when picking […]

Just £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau

15 December 2015 0 comments

Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport Gwent Dragons believe they […]

I want to be England’s starting No.1, Mako Vunipola tells Eddie Jones

11 December 2015 0 comments

Mako Vunipola is determined to be the No.1 name on Eddie Jones‘ first England team-sheet. And the 20st loose-head prop does not intend to let […]

Olly Barkley is backing Danny Cipriani to stake England claim

10 December 2015 0 comments

Danny Cipriani has his “best chance” of claiming the England No.10 jersey according to former Red Rose fly-half Olly Barkley, who reckons a series of […]

Time to make Dylan Hartley England captain, Eddie

9 December 2015 0 comments

Hooker would make a superb England captain according to Northampton first team coach.

Twickenham clash worth £2m for Welsh rugby

8 December 2015 0 comments

RFU will end up paying Wales £2m when they line up for the final act of their HQ trilogy in May.

Tapping up is routine, admits RPA boos Damian Hopley

5 December 2015 0 comments

Players’ boss Damian Hopley insists the tapping-up of Premiership stars is rife and describes the current six-month rule relating to approaches as “a nonsense”. Premiership […]

Kevin Sinfield ‘so different’ from Sam Burgess switch

4 December 2015 0 comments

Dual code international John Bentley believes Rhinos legend will make a success of his switch to Rugby Union.

Why Ben Franks joined London Irish

4 December 2015 0 comments

Double World Cup-winning prop Ben Franks has revealed how former New Zealand teammate Brad Thorn persuaded him to ignore the riches of France in favour […]

I’m out to stop the new cheats, vows Donncha O’Callaghan

3 December 2015 0 comments

Worcester lock Donncha O’Callaghan fears football-style cheating is infiltrating rugby and believes it is up to veteran stars like himself to stamp it out. Players […]

New-style Leicester Tigers make Mathew Tait glad he said ‘Non’

2 December 2015 0 comments

Mathew Tait refuses to rule out the possibility of adding to his 38 England caps – if new boss Eddie Jones cares to look his […]

Leigh Halfpenny discusses move back to Wales

1 December 2015 0 comments

Full-back Leigh ready to open talks over a return to Wales even if it means taking an annual pay cut of £200,000.

Ross Moriarty: I control myself better now

28 November 2015 0 comments

Gloucester flanker Ross Moriarty says he has no intention of toning down the confrontational style that persuaded Wales boss Warren Gatland to hand him a […]

Joe Trayfoot out to beat his diabetes fright

27 November 2015 0 comments

London Irish flanker Joe Trayfoot says he is determined not to allow the onset of diabetes to ruin his chances of making an impact at […]

Chris Robshaw’s ‘great strengths should not be jettisoned’

26 November 2015 0 comments

England‘s new head coach has been warned to think long and hard before ditching Chris Robshaw as either captain or openside flanker. Robshaw, who last […]

Eddie Jones has the brains to look beyond the brawn

25 November 2015 0 comments

Hugh Vyvyan reckons Eddie Jones‘ international nous makes it virtually impossible for him to fail as England head coach given the depth of talent at […]

Manu Tuilagi will be offered £1.6m by Worcester

24 November 2015 0 comments

Centre will be paid a world record £750,000 next season if he agrees to make the switch to Warriors.

Dave Denton ‘can cure Bath’s hangover’ from Sam Burgess

21 November 2015 0 comments

Bath’s new back row signing David Denton will make a huge impact at the Rec according to first team coach Toby Booth, who admits he […]

Change the maul rule to get brighter rugby

20 November 2015 0 comments

Bedford boss Mike Rayer believes laws relating to the maul need revising after statistics showed that nearly as many tries are being scored by forwards […]

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