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Nick Cain talks to Bath’s Dave Attwood about his second coming for England

26 September 2013 1 comment

Dave Attwood has that combination of brains as well as brawn that is a treasured commodity in most sports, but in Rugby Union especially. Attwood […]

Rugby Championship round 5: preview

26 September 2013 1 comment

Argentina v New Zealand Argentina have made six changes for their clash against New Zealand in La Plata on Saturday. After narrowly losing 14-13 to […]

Worcester sign Argentine lock Mariano Galarza

26 September 2013 0 comments

Worcester have bolstered their pack with the signing of Argentina international Mariano Galarza. The lock, who has been capped 18 times by the Pumas, will […]

New coffee-shop owner Chris Robshaw determined not to become a has-bean

25 September 2013 3 comments

For Chris Robshaw, the coffee entrepreneur, it’s a case of better latte than never.

James Haskell: I’ll never give up fight to play for England

20 September 2013 0 comments

James Haskell was quick to brush off his latest England snub and with Tom Croft now ruled out for the season, opportunity knocks for the Wasps back row again.

Andy Gomarsall: Freddie Burns can give England vital spark

19 September 2013 0 comments

Now is the time for England to let Freddie Burns off the leash, according to World Cup winner Andy Gomarsall, who says the Gloucester fly-half is Jonny Wilkinson’s heir apparent.

Nick Cain talks to Saracens coach Phil Morrow about the amazing Billy Vunipola

18 September 2013 0 comments

Billy Vunipola is a tank, and at Twickenham two weeks ago London Irish found him virtually unstoppable. The pulverising charges of the gargantuan Saracens back […]

Conor O’Shea: Chris Robshaw will see off his England pretenders

13 September 2013 0 comments

Frustrated Quins boss Conor O’Shea has mounted a furious defence of club captain Chris Robshaw and backed him to see off all challengers by leading England into the autumn Tests.

“I had to quit Irish to stay in the picture with England” – Jonathan Joseph

12 September 2013 0 comments

Jonathan Joseph believes any hopes he had of cementing his England spot were on a hiding to nothing as long as he stayed at London Irish.

Jeremy Guscott: McCaw’s a worry…but bring on the Boks. I can’t wait!

11 September 2013 1 comment

We must hope All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is right in his assessment of the injury to his captain Richie McCaw. “Five to six weeks […]

Jeff Probyn: Why didn’t they consult those who know about the scrum?

5 September 2013 1 comment

With less than a week until the start of the new season we are told that the whole structure of the modern game is in […]

Henry Thomas got his shot in the dark now he’s ready to shine for Sale

5 September 2013 1 comment

Henry Thomas, as one of the few beacons of light in a dark season for Sale, has been forced to learn his trade on the job – but England’s latest prop idol would have it no other way.

Jeremy Guscott previews the 2013-2014 Aviva Premiership season

4 September 2013 1 comment

A new season approaches and I’m really looking forward to a great fight to see who becomes Champions and who avoids relegation. At the top […]

“I want your Test spot,” Matt Kvesic tells Chris Robshaw

4 September 2013 1 comment

Kvesic excelled on England’s summer tour of Argentina in the openside berth while captain Robshaw was rested – and the 21-year-old says he is hungry for more international honours.

“… and I’m after your club shirt,” warns Luke Wallace

4 September 2013 0 comments

Luke Wallace has promised to repay Stuart Lancaster‘s faith in him – by ousting England captain Chris Robshaw from the Harlequins No.7 shirt. Despite missing […]

Moment in Time: Sharks show class to rip chunks out of the Tigers

2 September 2013 1 comment

Leicester and Wasps had dominated English rugby for seven years. The Tigers, under Dean Richards, had claimed four consecutive league titles between 1999 and 2002, […]

England have found their new Billy Whizz in Christian Wade says Andy Robinson

30 August 2013 0 comments

Former national head coach Andy Robinson believes England have finally unearthed Jason Robinson’s successor in Christian Wade. Andy Robinson’s ill-fated reign began England’s post-2003 slump […]

Nick Cain talks to Mike Ford about his vision for the revitalisation of Bath

29 August 2013 0 comments

Mike Ford is not promising miracles. Bath’s new head coach has been around too long to fall into that trap, notably as England‘s defence coach […]

Brendan Gallagher on the new England speedster who is giving his club top priority

22 August 2013 2 comments

Marland Yarde just missed the world renowned St Lucia Jazz festival this year – he was otherwise engaged making music for England in Argentina – […]

Brendan Gallagher: The Puma underdogs must show teeth again

16 August 2013 1 comment

And now the hard work and the pain really begins. Making their debut in the Rugby Championship last season was an exhilarating but daunting experience for […]

No frills as Dave Attwood batters his way back

15 August 2013 1 comment

Stuart Lancaster is regarded as a coach of considerable subtlety, but his advice to the recalled Dave Attwood has no frills: “Bash holes in people.” […]

20 Questions: Will Fraser – Saracens flanker

14 August 2013 0 comments

Been anywhere nice this summer? No, I was in the physio room every day after having surgery on my latissimus dorsi muscle, which I tore […]

Nick Cain: Sevens title could be fool’s gold in Brazil

8 August 2013 0 comments

The suggestion that Sonny Bill Williams and Benji Marshall, two of Rugby League’s biggest stars, could be chasing Sevens gold for New Zealand at the […]

Nick Cain gives his expert assessment of England’s latest elite squads

7 August 2013 1 comment

Stuart Lancaster’s EPS selection for the new season reveals that England have just a single option in one of the most influential attacking positions on […]

Tim Stimpson rates the new Matthew Tait No.1 at 15

7 August 2013 0 comments

He’s back in the England fold after a three-year absence and it should be just a matter of time before Mathew Tait is back in […]

Stuart Lancaster must dare to dream, says Brian Ashton

26 July 2013 0 comments

Brian Ashton hopes that England‘s new-found attacking style will be no passing ‘fad’. A young England team destroyed Argentina with some stunning running in the […]

Nick Cain looks ahead to the 2015 World Cup showdown between England, Wales and Australia

25 July 2013 1 comment

We are six months closer to the 2015 World Cup Pool of Pain, and the Lions victory over Australia provides a natural watershed from which […]

Mike Catt input can steer me to top says Luther Burrell

25 July 2013 0 comments

Luther Burrell racked up a Premiership final appearance and an England debut in his first season with Northampton – but the centre insists working with […]

Nick Cain: North star needs help to twinkle for Saints

24 July 2013 1 comment

When it comes to buying marquee players for the new season no one in the Premiership has done a better job than Northampton. The acquisition […]

Jeremy Guscott: Time for Lancaster to get ruthless with selection

24 July 2013 2 comments

Stuart Lancaster must know by now that the biggest job he has as England head coach is selection. England are two years away from the […]

Why Charlie Sharples may be on fast-track for recall

24 July 2013 0 comments

England discard Charlie Sharples has put the pain of rejection behind him and wants to prove the selectors wrong by starring for Gloucester next season. […]

Sam Warburton out for four months

19 July 2013 1 comment

British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will be out of action for up to four months with a hamstring tear. The Cardiff Blues flanker […]

Nick Cain says Lions’ selection errors would have proved costly in New Zealand

18 July 2013 1 comment

Sam Warburton says that he has no truck with the defeatist claptrap which says that the Lions cannot win in New Zealand four years from […]

Jeff Probyn: High ticket prices will keep kids away from World Cup

12 July 2013 2 comments

Well that’s it for another four years (12 if you’re Australian), the end of another Lions tour with all the angst and controversy, heroes and […]

Chris Robshaw may have to switch to six says Nick Evans

11 July 2013 0 comments

Luke Wallace’s all-action displays in the Quins No.7 shirt last season will force England captain Chris Robshaw to move to blindside in the near future. […]

No Cockerill, no problem for well-drilled Tigers says Anthony Allen

10 July 2013 0 comments

Anthony Allen has played down the significance of Richard Cockerill’s impending nine-week ban, insisting it will make little difference to Leicester‘s experienced squad. An RFU […]

My Life in Rugby: Sonny Parker – former Wales centre

4 July 2013 0 comments

I am where I am today because of Graham Henry and we still keep in regular contact – after all he’s the reason I ended […]

“I’ve lost all respect for Cockerill,” says Martin Castrogiovanni

3 July 2013 1 comment

Martin Castrogiovanni, shaggy-haired prop who has just joined Toulon, has delivered a scathing verdict on the Leicester bosses he left behind. He won a drawn-out […]

Marlan Yarde has re-written wingers’ handbook

28 June 2013 1 comment

Christian Wade‘s England form earned a shock Lions call but Marland Yarde is the country’s best, according to Brian Smith, who claims the London Irish […]

Jeff Probyn: Now Gatland knows some players aren’t good enough

27 June 2013 1 comment

A disaster, a loss of momentum, overplaying in the conditions and a drop in standards were the words and phrases used to describe the Lions […]

England Men & Women squads named for 7s World Cup

21 June 2013 0 comments

England Sevens Head Coach Ben Ryan has today named his 12-man squad to compete in the Rugby World Cup Sevens next week in Moscow. Rob […]

First taste of defeat for outplayed British & Irish Lions against Brumbies

18 June 2013 1 comment

The Brumbies outplayed the British & Irish Lions to claim a famous 14-12 win in Canberra today. True to their style, the Super Rugby leaders […]

Young Gun: Ellis Jenkins – Cardiff Blues flanker

15 June 2013 0 comments

A Cardiff Blues flanker proudly leading his country into battle – well, Sam Warburton might have missed the Lions‘ opener against the Barbarians but Ellis […]

Christian Wade and Brad Barritt called by Lions

15 June 2013 0 comments

Christian Wade and Brad Barritt has been called up to join the British & Irish Lions as injury cover for Jamie Roberts and George North. […]

Jeff Probyn: No retaliation? That leaves players open to attack

14 June 2013 1 comment

I apologise if I sound like angry from Tunbridge Wells but am I the only one a little puzzled by all this fuss about the […]

Marlan Yarde handed England Test debut

13 June 2013 0 comments

Marlan Yarde will win his first England cap as Stuart Lancaster aim to secure a clean sweep against Argentina on Saturday. The 21 year-old London […]

Peter Jackson: Why it may pay to keep faith with Vunipolas

13 June 2013 1 comment

Before she takes morning service at Avenue Methodist Church in High Wycombe today (last Sunday), the Reverend Singa Vunipola will say a private prayer for […]

Warren Gatland calls on Billy Twelvetrees

12 June 2013 1 comment

Billy Twelvetrees will leave England‘s tour of Argentina and travel to Australia to join the British & Irish Lions. The England centre, who was outstanding […]