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Wasps v Bayonne: teams

13 December 2012 1 comment

James Haskell will captain London Wasps tonight as they host Bayonne at Adams Park for fourth round of the Amlin Challenge Cup. The Men in […]

Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree confirmed as Lions coaches

12 December 2012 1 comment

As expected, England duo Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree have been confirmed as Warren Gatland‘s Lions assistants for next summer’s tour of Australia today. England’s defence […]

Jeff Probyn: Lancaster’s balancing act is crucial for World Cup hopes

12 December 2012 0 comments

Balance is something that every successful team must have and from before my glory days to England’s World Cup winning team it’s the one thing […]

Manu Tuilagi has Mike Tindall’s Lions vote, but not everyone’s impressed

12 December 2012 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi‘s display against New Zealand makes him a certainty for next year’s Lions tour of Australia, according to former England centre Mike Tindall. But […]

Nick Cain assesses how to halt the all-round might of the all-conquering All Blacks

9 December 2012 0 comments

If this autumn series has taught us anything as England attempt to turn the tide against New Zealand, it is that the All Blacks are […]

Nick Cain: Grayson stricken by Midlands fly-halfitis

7 December 2012 2 comments

Paul Grayson’s exit from Northampton after being at Franklin’s Gardens as an assistant coach and player for 19 years suggests that the former England and […]

Rowntree and Farrell to coach the Lions

7 December 2012 0 comments

England coaches Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell will assist British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on this summer’s tour of Australia. Rob Howley, […]

Joe Launchbury named England’s Man of the Autumn Series

7 December 2012 0 comments

London Wasps lock Joe Launchbury 21 was today named England’s QBE Man of the Series following the Autumn Internationals. 21-year-old Launchbury, above, played in all […]

Heineken Cup round 3: preview and predictions

7 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Saracens Dave O’Callaghan will make his first Heineken Cup start for Munster against Saracens in Thomond Park tomorrow. O’Callaghan will become […]

Amlin Cup round 3 previews

7 December 2012 0 comments

London Irish v Gloucester David Paice and Jonathan Joseph return to the London Irish side from the England camp for tomorrow’s visit of Gloucester at […]

My Life in Rugby: Nigel Redman – former Bath, England and Lions lock

6 December 2012 2 comments

Getting called up to the Lions squad in 1997 and then leading the side in the game against Orange Free State was unbelievable – but […]

Oxford claim Varsity treble with win over Cambridge

6 December 2012 0 comments

Oxford scored 20 unanswered second half points to claim the 131st Varsity Match with a 26-19 win over Cambridge at Twickenham today. Five days ago, […]

Lawes and Wood starting for Saints against Ulster

6 December 2012 0 comments

England duo Courtney Lawes and Tom Wood have been brought straight back into Northampton‘s starting line-up as they prepare for a crucial Heineken Cup clash […]

Peter Jackson: T-shirt test revealed Gavin was an outsider

6 December 2012 1 comment

Gavin Henson has been branded a non-team player by the Wales coach who gave him his international baptism eleven years ago. Lynn Howells, in charge […]

Dream Team: Nick Easter Harlequins and former England No.8

5 December 2012 0 comments

1. Tim Payne – Everyone needs a drinking buddy in the team with them. After long training sessions Tim will keep the banter going. Exactly […]

Jeff Probyn: Lack of collective thinking cost us World Cup victory

5 December 2012 0 comments

I am rather surprised by some people’s reactions to the reasons why England‘s young team failed to make the right choices in last week’s game […]

Tonga titan Semisi Taulava wants England call

4 December 2012 1 comment

Worcester No.8 Semisi Taulava has become the latest overseas star to declare his availability for England. The giant Tongan has made a huge impact for […]

Nick Cain talks to Chris Ashton about try scoring, Munster and the Lions

3 December 2012 0 comments

Chris Ashton divides opinion like no other current international in Britain, or Ireland. There are those who see the England wing as a cocky ‘disrespectful’ […]

Nick Cain looks at the challenge facing England at Twickenham next weekend

2 December 2012 0 comments

If Stuart Lancaster thinks he’s got injury problems with Dylan Hartley, Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft on the sidelines then he should spare a thought […]

Jeremy Guscott: England lack cool heads at key stage

1 December 2012 0 comments

This is a game England should have won – it was the next logical step in their progression under Stuart Lancaster and this will act […]

Opponents confirmed for 2013 QBE internationals

30 November 2012 2 comments

England will play three consecutive Test matches against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand in next year’s QBE Internationals, The Rugby Football Union confirmed today. All […]

Owen Farrell starts against All Blacks for England

30 November 2012 1 comment

As expected, Owen Farrell will lead the England attack on Saturday against New Zealand starting at fly-half. The new IRB Player of the Year nominee […]

Premiership round 10: previews and predictions

30 November 2012 0 comments

Harlequins v Worcester Harlequins have made three changes to the starting XV that played Bath last weekend for the reception of Worcester tonight. Seb Stegmann […]

England won’t regret saddling up with Matt Parker

30 November 2012 1 comment

Matt Parker will have no problem in transferring his cycling success to the rugby field, according to one of his key associates. Parker, one of […]

Dan Carter set to start for the All Blacks

29 November 2012 0 comments

There will be a battle of the IRB player of the year nominees at fly-half between Owen Farrell and Dan Carter on Saturday as the […]

Manu Tuilagi can turn into a playmaker like Ma’a Nonu

29 November 2012 1 comment

Of all the conundrums Stuart Lancaster needs to solve before the All Blacks come to town, the most pressing is – to paraphrase the musical […]

Farrell shortlisted for IRB Player of the Year

28 November 2012 0 comments

England fly-half Owen Farrell has been nominated for the International Rugby Board’s Player of the Year award. Farrell has been shortlisted alongside All Blacks duo […]

Jeff Probyn: RFU ‘blazers’ are value for money – unlike others!

28 November 2012 4 comments

The relevance of the RFU Council was brought into question in last week’s paper by former chairman of the management board Martin Thomas. He said […]

Openside gambit from Luke Wallace: “I’ll oust Chris Robshaw”

28 November 2012 1 comment

Ultra-competitive Harlequins flanker Luke Wallace believes he could provide the long-term answer to England‘s search for a genuine openside. And he has put Quins team-mate […]

“We must be the No.1 team in the world now” – Gary Street

28 November 2012 17 comments

With England wrapping up their second consecutive Test-Series win over the Black Ferns last night, Gary Street was adamant his side was now the best […]

England Women beat New Zealand to seal Series win

28 November 2012 1 comment

England have secured their second consecutive Test Series win over New Zealand with a 17-8 victory in Aldershot yesterday. With the score stuck at 10-8 […]

Referee Nigel Owens blocked Chris Robshaw’s call change

27 November 2012 0 comments

Captain Chris Robshaw tried to change his mind over his dramatic decision to kick for the posts rather than chase a winning try in yesterday’s […]

Live: England Women v New Zealand Women 2nd Test

27 November 2012 0 comments

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as England Women take on New Zealand in the second of their three-Test Series in Aldershot. Live […]

Autumn Internationals week 3 Round up

26 November 2012 1 comment

I’ve never believed in the media hype but if people are wondering the effect of the press on players just look at Chris Robshaw‘s decision […]

Freddie Burns called up by England

25 November 2012 0 comments

Freddie Burns has been called up to the England squad ahead of the clash against New Zealand next Saturday. The Gloucester fly-half has been in […]

Room 101: Duncan Bell – Former Bath and England prop

25 November 2012 1 comment

1. Speeding fine injustice Now, don’t get the wrong idea…I’m no ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, nor, by the same token, am I Ayrton Sienna. But for […]

England lose to Springboks at HQ

24 November 2012 2 comments

England suffered a 16-15 defeat to South Africa in a bruising battle at Twickenham today. It was all about penalties in the first half with […]

Live: England v South Africa

24 November 2012 0 comments

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as England take on South Africa in the third of their Autumn Tests at Twickenham. Live coverage […]

England Women beat Black Ferns in first Test

23 November 2012 1 comment

England women have drawn first blood in the three-Test series against New Zealand with a spirited 16-13 win at Esher RFC tonight. England took a […]

“They have thrown the challenge back to us” – Black Ferns’ Brian Evans

23 November 2012 0 comments

Black Ferns head coach Brian Evans is under no illusion over the scale of the challenge ahead as his side begin their three-match series against […]

England v South Africa teams

23 November 2012 3 comments

Joe Launchbury has been handed his first Test start for England ahead of their game against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The London Wasps […]

Premiership round 9: preview and predictions

23 November 2012 0 comments

Bath v Harlequins: Army boy Semesa Rokoduguni is in line to make his Premiership debut for the West Country side as they host the reigning […]

Live: England Women v New Zealand Women 1st Test

23 November 2012 1 comment

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as England Women take on New Zealand in the first of their three-Test Series in Esher. Live […]

Scotland v Tonga teams

22 November 2012 0 comments

Bath fly-half Tom Heathcote looks set to make is Scotland debut after being named on the bench for the reception of Tonga on Saturday in […]

RAF Rugby Union to unveil new Canterbury jersey

22 November 2012 0 comments

The RAF Rugby Union will unveil a brand new Canterbury rugby jersey at Twickenham this Saturday ahead of England‘s QBE International test match against South […]

Morgan and Haskell called up by England to face South Africa

21 November 2012 1 comment

Ben Morgan and James Haskell have been called up by Stuart Lancaster to face South Africa on Saturday at Twickenham. The Gloucester No.8 returns on […]

Jeff Probyn: French laissez faire makes English exports play better

21 November 2012 1 comment

What is it about the Press that always makes them want someone picked by England who is not in the squad? Week after week we […]

Boris Stankovich and Jake Abbott banned after LV Cup

21 November 2012 2 comments

Boris Stankovich and Jake Abbott have been banned for three and two weeks respectively tonight after being cited following the first two rounds of the […]

Jonathan Joseph set to make a racket for England

21 November 2012 1 comment

Jonathan Joseph could have been donning whites at Wimbledon instead of the white shirt of England had he chosen to follow a different sporting path. […]