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Five times head coaches have faced their former side

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how the head coach or […]

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

21 November 2024 0 comments

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked out while tackling Australia’s […]

I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

20 November 2024 0 comments

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares for his Allianz Stadium […]

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to South Africa to their […]

Rising tide of criticism closing in on Warren Gatland

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Warren Gatland will spend another Sunday praying for deliverance from the landslide now threatening to […]

I am calm and loving my life, says Danny Cipriani

17 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to the former England No.10 as he agrees to put his boots on one final time to help raise money for MND […]

Gatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits

17 November 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure: Wales coach Warren Gatland […]

‘I decided to work hard and Eddie Jones backed me’ – George Kruis

17 November 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby – George Kruis the former England, Saracens and Panasonic Wild Knights second row Man-mountain: George Kruis on the charge for England […]

Danny Cipriani says Eddie Jones ‘not someone that I’d want to lead my country’

14 November 2024 0 comments

Danny Cipriani has become the latest former England player to criticise Eddie Jones’ coaching methods, accusing the Australian of an overly confrontational approach and insisting […]

Once again, England fail to use their loaf

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a row and in all […]

Warren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures during his coaching career […]

Give Joe Cokanasiga a run on the wing

10 November 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has proven during his career that he is a great coach and he is starting to show that he is a good selector […]

The game was ours to lose – and we did

10 November 2024 0 comments

HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having a terrific game kicking […]

Hard to find out the truth about Eddie’s ‘reign of fear’

10 November 2024 0 comments

ONE of the realities of rugby union in the pro era is that players who criticise a coach who kept them as part of his […]

Cian Healy keeps rolling the years away

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Just when the All Blacks thought they had finally seen the back of him, an […]

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

10 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie Jones took charge of […]

Let’s get truth on Eddie’s regime

10 November 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Trying times: Eddie Jones coaching England PICTURES: Alamy THIS Eddie Jones stuff. […]

France vs Japan – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the world’s top sides today, […]

England vs Australia – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their first autumn win. England […]

Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

6 November 2024 0 comments

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm. Robinson believes that England’s […]

Steve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones

5 November 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an open door policy and […]

England’s five most memorable moments against the Wallabies

5 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Whenever England face Australia, be it in football, cricket, rugby or the never-ending debate between Marmite and Vegemite, an immense rivalry always underpins the […]

Itoje full of hope for new PGP deal

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By ADAM HATHAWAY MARO Itoje has given a snapshot of how the new PGP agreement between clubs and the RFU should help him sail […]

Wallabies have ability to spring a surprise

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… It would be a mistake to underestimate the abilities of Joe Schmidt, especially considering what the […]

Aussies facing reality check

3 November 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS AS THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS GET UNDER WAY AUSTRALIA start only their third grand […]

Elliot Daly calls for another All Blacks demolition

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway in Girona Elliot Daly has not had a crack at the All Blacks in five years but has urged England to revisit […]

Bath’s ‘bomb squad’ needs to be defused

27 October 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CLOSE your eyes and imagine batting on a fiery Caribbean track in the 1980s, when West Indian fast bowlers ruled the […]

Dominant All Blacks get in the mood for England

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Debut delight: Super sub Ruben Love reaches out to score a try and, PICTURES: Getty Images NEW Zealand replicated England’s thrashing of […]

Jones: We showed spirit and played some good rugby

27 October 2024 0 comments

EDDIE Jones was left frustrated that Warner Dearns’ disallowed try proved the catalyst to his side’s downfall but says he’s still at the early stages […]

All Blacks vs Japan – Autumn Internationals Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports New Zealand will head to Japan to take on the Cherry Blossoms in their first game before their northern tour. […]

Nick Isiekwe finds sense of direction

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next step to being an […]

Gabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next level. Lam watched on […]

Steve Borthwick’s work in progress

20 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees takes a look at England’s options, and talks to the Newcastle chief about turning things around… Steve Borthwick’s squad for the autumn internationals […]

England omit Alex Mitchell from Autumn Internationals squad due to neck injury

16 October 2024 0 comments

Alex Mitchell has been left out of England’s squad for the autumn with a neck problem that places his involvement in the series in doubt. […]

Tommy Freeman can take charge of England’s defence

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week Tommy Freeman is one of those players who, when he gets the ball and sees an […]

Will Collier shows what England are missing

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Will Collier’s command performance for Castres against Toulouse in the Top 14 last weekend should […]

Borthwick struggling to find unifying spirit

13 October 2024 0 comments

CALL it a “Sue Gray moment” in rugby boots – yet another one, to go with all the other instances of England’s back-room operation elbowing […]

Loyalty paying off for Alex Lozowski

13 October 2024 0 comments

Short of borrowing Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and strumming his way through a few chords of O Sole Mio, Conor O’Shea could hardly have done more […]

Time for Marcus Smith and Ben Spencer to link up

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… There’s speculation that Alex Mitchell and George Ford are unlikely to feature for England in the […]

Campese:Schmidt is wrong man for Aussies

6 October 2024 0 comments

By CAMERON STEPHENS DAVID Campese delivered a blunt message regarding Joe Schmidt’s position as Australia’s head coach, claiming the Kiwi isn’t right for the role […]

Alex Lozowski named in England training squad six years on from last cap

4 October 2024 0 comments

Saracens back Alex Lozowski has been named in an England autumn training camp almost six years after his last international appearance. Lozowski, who can cover […]

Conor O’Shea backing England A to bridge the gap

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock England A return to action in November and RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea feels they have a ‘generational team coming together’. […]

Fiji make it two in a row as they see off Japan

22 September 2024 0 comments

By James Orpin Fiji ………………… 41 Japan……………17 Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup for the seventh time – and second year on the trot – […]

Playing rugby is about more than just winning – Dave Attwood

22 September 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby – Dave Attwood, the former England, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Toulon second row Being blunt about it, I was crap at […]

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare on a Leicester trip […]

Tom Roebuck targets England success

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall Winning a maiden England Test cap to top the best season of his career will not be enough for Sale winger Tom […]

Saracens Season Preview: We want to create our own dynasty, says Ben Earl

15 September 2024 0 comments

Saracens Season Preview Coach: Mark McCall Captain: Maro Itoje Saracens will start life without Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers at Gloucester on Saturday. For […]

Fiji cruise past USA for place in the final

15 September 2024 0 comments

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP By JAMES ORPIN THE Fijians are the first side to book their place in the Pacific Nations Cup final after they saw […]

Lancaster: Farrell is a huge addition for us

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Coach: Stuart Lancaster STUART Lancaster is thrilled to have reunited with Owen Farrell at Racing 92 and says the former England […]

England must find answers …and fast

1 September 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Left in the lurch: England boss Steve Borthwick and, inset, Felix Jones, left, and Aled Walters PICTURES: […]

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