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Jeremy Guscott: Mallinder must make sure he is not this year’s Devoto

3 May 2017 0 comments

Eddie Jones has gone left field by announcing a next-generation squad to tour Argentina. In many ways what Jones is doing is fantastic, and I […]

Trinder targetting big season finale

30 April 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BATH’S decision to drop Jonathan Joseph has denied Henry Trinder the chance to pit his wits against the prospective British Lion, but […]

Wilson: No arguments, I must prove my dominance to Eddie

30 April 2017 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE CONSIDERED by many to be unlucky not to make England’s Argentina tour in June, Newcastle back-row Mark Wilson has no gripes over […]

Tigers No.1 legacy safe with Genge says Ayerza

30 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER prop legend Marcos Ayerza has revealed how the joy of entrusting his beloved No.1 jersey to tyro loosehead Ellis Genge softened […]

Jack the lad’s aiming to tango in Argentina

30 April 2017 0 comments

LIVEWIRE Exeter scrumhalf Jack Maunder admits he is still struggling to come to terms with his shock inclusion by England for this summer’s tour of […]

Experienced core is vital for success says Youngs

30 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WARREN Gatland’s decision to retain a battle-hardened core of seasoned campaigners from the victorious tour of Australia in 2013 is key to […]

Jeff Probyn: New batch can be Eddie’s game changers for RWC

28 April 2017 0 comments

Well that’s it, speculation over finally and a squad picked that really didn’t surprise anybody other than the odd few omissions. For those not picked […]

Abendanon: I’m coming home to push bid for 2019 World Cup

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NICK Abendanon could yet compete for an England full-back spot at the 2019 World Cup after revealing he is likely to head […]

LIONS SQUAD

23 April 2017 0 comments

SAM WARBURTON (c) Position: Flanker Age: 28 Height: 6ft 2in Weight: 16st 3lbs Caps: 73 Lions Caps: 2 CARDIFF BLUES/WALES Emulates Martin Johnson as a […]

How Marler and Sinckler got back on the front line

23 April 2017 0 comments

NICK VERDIER talks to Harlequins’ barnstorming front-row duo on mission to bring down the All Blacks NICK VERDIER Quins pair Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler […]

Lozowski is ready to state case for England

23 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY ALEX Lozowski has declared himself ready to stake a claim for England’s coveted No.10 jersey on the back of a stellar first […]

‘Creative’ Lions can expose All Blacks

23 April 2017 0 comments

ALL Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick reckons Warren Gatland has picked a high class British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of New Zealand. Fitzpatrick, […]

Eddie’s playing a generation game

23 April 2017 0 comments

NICK CAIN gets an exclusive lowdown from England head coach Eddie Jones on his selction for the two-Test Pumas tour NICK CAIN Leaders: Dylan Hartley, […]

The Winners…

23 April 2017 1 comment

Joe Cokanasiga Sam James Harry Mallinder Jack Maunder Nick Isiekwe Harry Williams Sam Underhill Nathan Earle Piers Francis Tom Curry Ben Curry Squad Forwards: Will […]

Mercer on board to spearhead bid for world crown

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER Born leader: England U20s and Bath No.8 Zach Mercer ZACHMercer will be on hand to help England U20s retain their world crown […]

Wigglesworth staying on for more trophy success

21 April 2017 0 comments

Influential Sarries scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has revealed his devotion to winning persuaded him to turn down big money offers from France. Wigglesworth, capped 27 times […]

Hartley to captain England in Argentina

20 April 2017 0 comments

Dylan Hartley will captain England for their tour to Argentina after being left out of the Lions squad. The Northampton hooker, who saw his understudy […]

All-rounder Farrell reminds McCaw of legend Carter

20 April 2017 0 comments

Richie McCaw believes Owen Farrell is turning into a Northern Hemisphere version of Dan Carter. McCaw, a double World Cup-winning captain, was on the wrong […]

Cole: Challenge of Sinckler forcing me to be a better player

19 April 2017 0 comments

England stalwart Dan Cole reckons the sound of thundering heels from young tight-head pretender Kyle Sinckler will ensure he never drops his guard in the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Alun-Wyn will be Lions leader…or maybe Conor!

18 April 2017 0 comments

Who should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of the most difficult selections the 2017 Lions head coach will make, and it is […]

Confident Cowan-Dickie targeting England place

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY DYNAMIC Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has declared himself fit to underline his worth for England on this summer’s tour of Argentina. Eddie […]

Alun-Wyn will be Lions leader… or maybe Conor!

16 April 2017 0 comments

Top candidate: Wales second row Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images WHO should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of the most difficult selections […]

Eddie tells Watson to work on his kicking

16 April 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE EDDIE JONES says Anthony Watson could be the long-term successor to Mike Brown at full-back – if he sorts his kicking game […]

Worcester hit the Gold standard to near safety

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Tongue-twister: Francois Hougaard spins the ball out for Warriors Breakaway: Matt Banahan powers through to score BRAVE Worcester pulled off a sensational […]

Wasps form key to Daly’s bid for more central role

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER Coming of age: Elliot Daly in the thick of it against Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images ELLIOT Daly will use the coming matches […]

Dynamic Sharks duo tipped for Pumas tour

16 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Big fan: Dave Seymour Fast-track: Ben and Tom Curry SALE young guns Ben and Tom Curry are on course to become the […]

Ellis unfazed by Parisse as Bath bid to end 9-year wait for trophy

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Enjoying life in back row: Bath flanker Tom Ellis UNSUNG flanker Tom Ellis aims to complete a stellar conversion from second to […]

All-rounder Farrell reminds McCaw of legend Carter

16 April 2017 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Running the show: England inside-centre Owen Farrell. Dan Carter scores during the second Lions Test in 2005 PICTURES: Getty Images Admirer: Richie […]

Challenge of Sinckler is bringing best out of Cole

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Young rival: Kyle Sinckler England stalwart: Dan Cole driving the ball into the Scottish defence PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND stalwart Dan Cole […]

3G – sow the seeds of future success

11 April 2017 0 comments

If Saracens can become reigning double champions, and set up another Champions Cup semi-final after beating Glasgow Warriors, what can other clubs do to replicate […]

Ford’s a top 10 in Europe but he needs proper pack

9 April 2017 0 comments

MATT O’CONNOR returned to these shores this week to resume command of the club he left in 2013, which begs the question: Why was he […]

Gap widens on Bristol as Sharks edge 9-try spectacular

9 April 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Sale Sharks…36pts Tries: James 7, 28, Haley 39, McGuigan 64, B Curry 77 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 29, 40, 78 Penalties: MacGinty 75 […]

Chiefs thrive on defying the odds says Steenson

9 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Rob Baxter’s ability to outwit bigspending Premiership rivals in the transfer market is underpinning their title charge. […]

It’s all bash and carry as Lawes aims to continue improvement

9 April 2017 2 comments

By NICK VERDIER COURTNEY Lawes may have looked back to his best during the Six Nations but the Saints man has warned his would-be summer […]

James tops Tait’s list of outsiders to take on the Pumas

9 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY MATHEW Tait reckons England boss Eddie Jones must cast his midfield net wider by looking to Sale duo Sam James and Will […]

3G – sow the seeds of future success

9 April 2017 2 comments

IF Saracens can become reigning double champions, and set up another Champions Cup semi-final after beating Glasgow Warriors, what can other clubs do to replicate […]

Lions watch: tightheads and hookers

7 April 2017 0 comments

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game. That is why it is imperative that the Lions jolt […]

Furlong clear in race to be the pack pillar

2 April 2017 0 comments

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game. That is why it is imperative that the Lions jolt […]

Only question is, which tour will Denny be on?

2 April 2017 0 comments

Gary Fitzgerald gets the lowdown on Sale’s new super hero from their record try-scorer DENNY Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the […]

Perry: Sooner England switch Watson to full-back the better

2 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Attacking flair: Anthony Watson looks to break through the Scottish defence. Inset, Leigh Halfenny PICTURES: Getty Images MIKE Brown’s days as England’s […]

’Vunipola gives you go-forward like no other in world rugby’

2 April 2017 0 comments

BEFORE he heads home to Australia, former Gloucester head coach Laurie Fisher has been casting his eye over England’s line-up and believes barnstorming back rower […]

Jeremy Guscott: O’Mahony had a hunger England never showed

29 March 2017 0 comments

There are as many questions after the Six Nations as there were before it in terms of selection for the 2017 Lions. England retained their […]

Cipriani: We can match glory days

26 March 2017 1 comment

On the move: Danny Cipriani knows when to kick or run PICTURE: Getty Images By NICK VERDIER DELIVERING Wasps’ first trophy in nine years will […]

Hartley’s run will end as Eddie starts stage two

26 March 2017 0 comments

NICK CAIN PICKS HIS ENGLISH LIONS AS EDDIE JONES REACHES A WATERSHED Hooker choice: Dylan Hartley in action against Australia last summer and, inset, Jamie […]

Brookes: I’m battling to get X-factor

26 March 2017 0 comments

KIERAN Brookes has revealed how a rocket from Eddie Jones over fitness levels is underpinning his bid to win an England recall for this summer’s […]

Stop whinging Rob, you’re ignoring player welfare!

26 March 2017 0 comments

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Rob Howley should remember that nobody likes a bad loser as he struggles to justify a […]

Farrell would make a great leader of Lions says Mako

26 March 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY MAKO Vunipola reckons ‘world-class’ Owen Farrell would make a fantastic job of captaining the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand this […]