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Schoolboy mates working as a team

15 September 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Chris Briers and Al Loney, joint head coaches at Fylde Why did you get into coaching rugby and how […]

Bridgend need to get winning habit -Baldwin

15 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB COLE Probyn: Are England’s women heading in the wrong direction? Page 39 SCOTT Baldwin picked up plenty of tips to take into his […]

Mather steps up as GB head coach

15 September 2024 0 comments

GISELLE Mather has been appointed Great Britian women’s head coach following her departure from Trailfinders. World Cup winner Mather, who won 34 caps for England, […]

Tuipulotu leaves the bad days behind him

15 September 2024 0 comments

CARWYN Tuipulotu has revealed how he turned to psychologists to help cope with the weight of expectation surrounding him. There was much hype about the […]

Stuart Lancaster: Owen Farrell will be key to Racing 92 Success

13 September 2024 0 comments

Racing 92 head coach Stuart Lancaster believes that Owen Farrell’s development over the last decade will be key to the Parisians’ success this season. Lancaster, […]

Ranking Gareth Southgate’s best moments as England manager

12 September 2024 0 comments

Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager is over. The 53-year-old, who was appointed in 2017, changed the culture of the Three Lions throughout the four […]

Abby Dow: Feeling comfortable in large crowds is key to Rugby World Cup success

10 September 2024 0 comments

By James Reid Abby Dow believes one of the keys to success at next year’s Rugby World Cup lies in the Red Roses feeling at […]

Marlie Packer: We want to win Rugby World Cup in front of sell-out Twickenham crowd

10 September 2024 0 comments

By James Reid Marlie Packer’s legacy will not be defined by what happens at next year’s Rugby World Cup, but the England captain knows she […]

Rosie Galligan: 2025 Rugby World Cup can have same impact as Euro 2022 on Women’s game

10 September 2024 0 comments

By James Reid Rosie Galligan believes the 2025 Rugby World Cup can replicate the impact of Euro 2022 in transforming the women’s game in England. […]

RFU considered move to Midlands, opted to stay at Twickenham

8 September 2024 0 comments

Twickenham chiefs considered moving the home of rugby to the Midlands last year before deciding to stay put and revamp the stadium.

Dan Tobin is England’s new strength & conditioning coach

8 September 2024 0 comments

Dan Tobin has been appointed as England’s new strength and conditioning coach following the departures of Aled Walters and Tom Tombleson.

Jimmy Roots joins brother Ethan Roots at Exeter Chiefs

8 September 2024 0 comments

You need strong roots to grow, and Rob Baxter has bolstered his Exeter squad with not one but two ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Phil Cokanasiga out to make his mark at Ospreys

8 September 2024 0 comments

Getting the better of his big brother in the back garden was always the goal for Phil Cokanasiga, and his sibling remains an inspiration.

Kieran Wilkinson, Newcastle Falcons to channel Jonny Wilkinson

8 September 2024 0 comments

Newcastle fans haven’t had much to smile about in recent years, but the sight of a Wilkinson at 10 will remind them of former glories.

Do nothing and another Prem team will collapse

8 September 2024 0 comments

THE game of rugby football in England hangs by a thread. The Rugby Football Union depends on the Premiership to provide its players. The rest […]

Ben Youngs on way back as Leicester Tigers show class

8 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ………. 31pts Tries: Liebenberg 17, 37; Clare 46, Bassett 68, Wand 80 Conversions: Volavola 17, 46, Whiteley 68 Scarlets ………….. 7pts […]

Harlequins turn it on in second-half points fest

8 September 2024 0 comments

By JAMES ORPIN Harlequins …….35pts Tries: David 41, White 57, Cleaves 63, Porter 65, 71 Conversions: Benson 41, 58, 63, 65, 72 L Scottish ……….. […]

Sheedy has impact but Cardiff fail to impress

8 September 2024 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ……………29pts Tries: Stephens 9, Thomas 40, Belcher 43, Martin 53, Hughes 78 Conversions: De Beer 40, Sheedy 53 Bath ……………….. 18pts […]

Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn 72 Conversions: Ford 2, […]

It’s time for Itoje to stand up and prove his worth

8 September 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Tough task: Maro Itoje will have to be at his best to lead Saracens to success in […]

Lousy law changes are killing the game

8 September 2024 0 comments

WORLD Rugby’s strategy to attract a new, younger, bigger audience to rugby union rests on a totally bankrupt plan currently being implemented through a raft […]

Super Holly shows why she’s No.1 for Mitchell

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock England……………38pts Tries: M Packer 11, Breach 18, 49; Rowland 23, Talling 44, L Packer 66 Conversions: Aitchison 11, 23, 44, 66 France……………… […]

DREAMTEAM

8 September 2024 0 comments

MURRAY M cCALLUM, THE NEWCASTLE AND FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH AND WORCESTER PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH… 1. Rory Sutherland – One […]

Baffled by alliances at ‘the Allianz’

8 September 2024 0 comments

THE word “succession” has taken on a different, darker hue since Brian Cox effed and blinded his way through four whole seasons’ worth of high […]

When it really matters, Pollard gets the vote

8 September 2024 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher So in the week that we learnt a proper All Blacks tour of South Africa is likely in 2026, the two sides contested […]

Nucifora shows the way forward

8 September 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Master: David Nucifora will start work with Scotland in December PICTURE: Getty Images THE 1991 edition of […]

For me, you have to go out to play good rugby and enjoy yourself

8 September 2024 0 comments

Q&A As he approaches his 20th season as director of rugby at Bedford Blues, Mike Rayer chats to Jon Newcombe about his tenure at Goldington […]

PGP analysis – Borthwick given strong hand

8 September 2024 0 comments

Analysis Paul Rees looks at the new men’s Professional Game Partnership Gand says it’s a deal which suits the RFU more If the devil is […]

Ford aiming to Bury all memories of sorry finish

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Big changes: Bury St Edmunds boss Jacob Ford JACOB Ford has overhauled his squad at Bury St Edmunds and says he’s […]

Hard to pin the blame on unions

8 September 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS IF things in the game aren’t bad enough, the BBC’s Rugby On Trial shown on […]

PATRICK HOGG

8 September 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS NEWCASTLE & ENGLAND U18 FORWARD England U18s captain Patrick Hogg is using his time at Newcastle Falcons to pick the brains of club […]

A French triumph against the odds

8 September 2024 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher on the ten-match tour which changed rugby in France for ever FRANCE’S ten-match tour and series win in South Africa 1958 can probably […]

When the butterfly, the bison, the rocket, the barker, Popeye (and a vegetarian) took control

8 September 2024 0 comments

15. Pierre Lacaze (Lourdes) Diminutive fullback, nicknamed Papillon (the butterfly) but counter intuitively commanding in the air. Snared by Rugby League after Les Bleus’ Five […]

Forthcoming fixtures

8 September 2024 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 MIDLANDS DIVISION Counties 2 […]

Sivivatu finds new home in Wiltshire

8 September 2024 0 comments

FORMER All Black winger Sitiveni Sivivatu has joined fifth-tier side Marlborough as a technical advisor. Sivivatu retired in 2011 having won 46 caps for New […]

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 […]

Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year

6 September 2024 0 comments

England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand. Marlie Packer has no doubt that one of the toughest pre-seasons she can remember […]

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

5 September 2024 0 comments

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover from shoulder surgery in […]

England flanker Maddie Feaunati set for first Test start against France

5 September 2024 0 comments

The Red Roses step up their preparations for WXV 1 in Canada. Exeter flanker Maddie Feaunati will make her first Test start when England tackle […]

Tommy Freeman: England will be ready for All Blacks

1 September 2024 0 comments

Tommy Freeman has November 2 circled in his diary and has urged England to make home advantage count against the All Blacks on that day.

Tomos Williams: Gloucester the perfect fresh start

1 September 2024 0 comments

Wales star Tomos Williams says it was the perfect time to head for England and take up the challenge of a new league with Gloucester.

Orlando Bailey aiming to win the Premiership with Bath

1 September 2024 0 comments

Orlando Bailey is happy to do whatever it takes to fulfil his dream of becoming a Premiership winner with Bath.

England’s Jonathan Pendlebury: U18 world champs unworkable

1 September 2024 0 comments

Since England’s U20 World Championship win, many have called for an U18 edition, but coach Jonathan Pendlebury says it would not work.

Bayonne centre Manu Tuilagi to miss start of season

1 September 2024 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the upcoming Top 14 season for new club Bayonne after breaking his hand.

Maro Itoje the new Saracens captain

1 September 2024 0 comments

England lock Maro Itoje has been named as the new captain of Saracens for the upcoming English Premiership season.

Gareth Anscombe returns from injury to star for Gloucester

1 September 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe has been charged with pushing Gloucester up the Premiership table, a task he is relishing after nearly a year out with injury.

Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints must forget Courtney Lawes

1 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson has told his squad to get used to life without Courtney Lawes in a hurry ahead of their Premiership defence.

LETTER: England Rugby needs a coaching pathway

1 September 2024 0 comments

Is England’s inability to select the right coaches, ones committed to the challenge, due to the hierarchy and structure of English Rugby?

LETTER: Finn Russell third choice for 2021 British & Irish Lions

1 September 2024 0 comments

How can Jeremy Guscott claim Finn Russell was the No.1 fly-half selection after the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa?

LETTER: Four-day trip to see France vs England in 1931 only £5

1 September 2024 0 comments

I was most interested in Brendan Gallagher’s article last week on French rugby and spending 16 years in the wilderness.

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