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England’s freedom fighters on the march for British and Irish Lions honours

23 March 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees looks back at the winners and losers in this year’s Six Nations and who will make it to be a 2025 Lion England […]

Six Nations: It is no surprise to me but Maro Itoje proves his captaincy credentials

16 March 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher It was Eddie Jones who insisted that Maro Itoje was not captaincy material, an opinion that seemed plain daft at the time […]

England need to play for the full 80, says Elliot Daly

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Elliot Daly has urged England to put their foot on Italian throats today and keep it there in finally delivering a Six […]

England vs Italy Preview: Fraser Dingwall set to pull the strings as Steve Borthwick puts faith in Saints

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Preview – England v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick might not come across as a gambler but he has […]

Ben Youngs lifts the lid on Steve Borthwick – but too late

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain Ben Youngs lifted the lid last week on Steve Borthwick being a “risk-averse” coach, and stated that the kick-first strategy adopted by […]

Final acts will define England’s season

9 March 2025 0 comments

ANALYSIS >> PAUL REES SAYS THAT, WHILE A FIRST DEFEAT TO ITALY IS UNLIKELY, BORTHWICK’S MEN WILL FACE A STERNER TEST IN WALES ELLIS Genge […]

Blackheath’s James Shanahan – After seven years, it’s time for new challenge

2 March 2025 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to James Shanahan about his time as Blackheath coach and his move to Bury St Edmunds When James Shanahan says his seven-year […]

After delivering one miracle, a second proved impossible for Warren Gatland

23 February 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees says Gatland should be remembered for his remarkable achievements, not his second-term failings Timing is everything in sport, on and off the field. […]

Most Thrilling Late-Late Shows in Six Nations History

18 February 2025 0 comments

England’s stunning late victory against France in the second round of the 2025 Six Nations will go down in history as perhaps one of their […]

Felipe Contepomi – It will be an honour for Argentina to take on the British & Irish Lions

16 February 2025 0 comments

Joe Santamaria talks to Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi about the challenges of a tour by England – and the Lions The European teams are in […]

Six Nations – England need to be more consistent

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Driving force: Tom Willis has the power to make headway up the middle PICTURE: Getty […]

Six Nations: Warren Gatland broken by assembly line failure

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know February 11, 2025 will go down in Six Nations history as the day the Welsh […]

Let us permit No.8s freedom of expression

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed The great and good of World Rugby are clearly intent on turning scrum-halves into the union equivalent of goalkeepers, […]

Patrice Collazo’s mission to rescue Racing 92

9 February 2025 0 comments

French Column – By James Harrington Lo! And, indeed, behold! Former Montpellier, Toulon, Brive and La Rochelle coach Patrice Collazo has parachuted in to save […]

England’s most memorable moments against Ireland

27 January 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott With England heading to Dublin to face holders Ireland for the first round of the 2025 Six Nations, there are bound to […]

Six of the best who deserved a chance during the Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

Thinking Allowed by Chris Hewett A great rugby coach is rarer than radium, as England have discovered in recent decades. Precious few people are blessed […]

France Six Nations Preview – Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack to take centre stage

26 January 2025 0 comments

Six Nations 2025 James Harrington says it is time for Fabien Galthie to prove all his changes have been worth it France head coach Fabien […]

England Six Nations Preview – Steve Borthwick’s men need to kick off with a bang

26 January 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees finds some reasons to be cheerful as Maro Itoje prepares to lead his side in the toughest of starts… Steve Borthwick was hitting […]

Maro Itoje demands hard work during Six Nations as England look to put difficult 2024 behind them

24 January 2025 0 comments

Maro Itoje has made realising England’s potential his number one priority after being installed as captain for the Six Nations. Itoje has taken charge of […]

Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027

24 January 2025 0 comments

Bill Sweeney is determined to continue as Rugby Football Union chief executive until the 2027 World Cup and will only step down if the board […]

Anthony Watson: I had to quit, I was in so much pain

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees As Anthony Watson trudged off five minutes into the second-half in Leicester’s match at Sale in December, he knew deep down that […]

Good news on Maro Itoje, but England’s problems persist

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Having been a long-time advocate of Maro Itoje as England captain, my first reaction to […]

The RFU Board has failed to do its job properly

19 January 2025 0 comments

The employment of the crisis management company, Teneo, by the incumbent RFU administration to help it weather the SGM storm is a scandal – especially […]

Steve Borthwick needs to be brutal – and bold – this Six Nations

19 January 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the tough decisions the England coach has to make ahead of this season’s Six Nations It is the middle of winter […]

Bill’s tour depends on fame, not facts

19 January 2025 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Well, it hasn’t taken long for Bill Beaumont to reveal what we were all thinking, with […]

Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations

12 January 2025 0 comments

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal.

Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again

12 January 2025 0 comments

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton’s leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to move on.

Freddie Steward prepares new plan of attack

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Freddie Steward has the safest pair of hands in the Premiership and is now set on finding his feet as an attacking […]

We need a two -tiered solution

29 December 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES CALLS FOR A RESET, NOT A REVOLUTION, WHEN IT COMES TO SORTING OUT THE PROBLEMS FACING THE RFU WATCHING Bristol’s dash and dazzle […]

Maro Itoje: Life’s taken turn for the better under Steve Borthwick

29 December 2024 0 comments

England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje has claimed that the ‘atmosphere and experience’ of playing for the national team has improved under Steve Borthwick compared […]

Call to axe Sweeney ‘as soon as possible’

22 December 2024 0 comments

By NICK CAIN BILL Sweeney’s tenure as RFU chief executive is in a precarious position after Bill Beaumont’s announcement as an interim RFU Board Chairman […]

I’ve still got plenty to give, says Josh Beaumont

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Josh Beaumont prepares to put his body on the festive front line again in the Sale cause revealing his biggest “regret” has […]

I’ve still got plenty to give, says Beaumont

22 December 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD One-club man: Lock Josh Beaumont in action for Sale PICTURE: Alamy JOSH Beaumont prepares to put his body on the festive front […]

I’ve still got plenty to give, says Beaumont

22 December 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD One-club man: Lock Josh Beaumont in action for Sale PICTURE: Alamy JOSH Beaumont prepares to put his body on the festive front […]

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

20 December 2024 0 comments

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay. The move follows an outcry over RFU chief executive […]

Grassroots revolt triggers vote over futures of RFU chief executive and chairman

19 December 2024 0 comments

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube are facing motions calling for their removal after a grassroots revolt gathered enough support […]

Ring fence has made English rugby go soft

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week The most positive aspect to come out of the opening round of the European Cup […]

Chris Robshaw backs USA to boost 2031 Rugby World Cup

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Chris Robshaw is confident the United States will make a success of hosting the 2031 World Cup and expand the game’s commercial […]

Martin Johnson would not have put up with it

1 December 2024 0 comments

Danny Care has alleged in his book that Eddie Jones was a bully, confirming what anybody with a half a brain had deduced a long […]

It’s hard to recall when the RFU was so ineptly run

1 December 2024 0 comments

YOU know something really bad is afoot when an annual report reads like an expensive defence document being presented at the High Court. I’m almost […]

Borthwick needs to sort out defence

1 December 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Promising: It would be good for Asher Opoku-Fordjour to gain more experience before the next World […]

Joe Marler’s most memorable moments

29 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott With rugby saying farewell to an absolute legend both on and off the field in Joe Marler, with the Harlequins prop retiring immediately after […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: England trio impress in final game of disappointing campaign

25 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott England managed to salvage some dignity in their final game against Japan, while Australia failed to continue their form over the home nations. In the […]

Eddie Jones fires back at Danny Care as Steve Borthwick vows to persist with blitz

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys In typical Eddie Jones fashion the Japan head coach, following his side’s 59-14 defeat to England on his Twickenham homecoming, teased at […]

England solidify flat-track bully status to spoil Eddie Jones’ comeback

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys England……………… 59 (35)Tries: Earl 10, Underhill 14, George 24, 31, Sleightholme 37, Furbank 53, Cowan-Dickie 60, 65, Roebuck 68Conversions: M. Smith 11, […]

England vs Japan – Match Betting Preview

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England, currently on a five-game losing streak, is in a crucial position as they prepare to face Japan at Twickenham. […]

We’ll reject changes to promotion, vow Championship clubs

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Championship clubs are refusing to accept late changes to promotion-relegation regulations. They assert it contravenes the RFU Council’s decision in June to […]

Shadow of Eddie Jones still hangs over Steve Borthwick – England vs Japan Preview

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway PREVIEW… England v Japan Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick is in the ultimate no-win situation today against Japan at […]

George calls on Twickenham crowd to show Jones some respect

24 November 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Leading from the front: Captain Jamie George JAMIE George has urged the Twickenham crowd to give a little respect to Eddie Jones […]

England have bullets but not the right gun

24 November 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK I WAS optimistic about England’s chances at the start of the autumn series, given the closeness of the […]

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