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…but Greenwood wants more pace at outside-centre

1 October 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WILL Greenwood has urged England boss Eddie Jones to think hard before handing Henry Slade the keys to the Red Rose No.13 […]

Matson: Bath’s battle at 10 will fuel title charge

24 September 2017 0 comments

FREDDIE Burns can be world-class for England and his No.10 battle with Rhys Priestland will boost Bath’s title charge, according to departed head coach Tabai […]

Jeremy Guscott: Welcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!

6 September 2017 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running this season. However, after virtually three years out of the game with injury it will not […]

Tuilagi back with his big hits and high hopes

27 August 2017 1 comment

By STEVE KENNY Leicester…40pts Ospreys …14pts MANU Tuilagi came through his first start since New Year’s Day to give himself a chance of appearing in […]

Heavy artillery rolls through to give Harrison armchair ride

20 August 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Leicester …47 Treviso …12 THIS convincing seventry victory set an ideal benchmark for Matt O’Connor’s troops to build upon in 2017/18. The […]

Jeremy Guscott: Now it’s down to George to pull this show together

16 August 2017 0 comments

George Ford will feel a bit like the street magician ‘Dynamo’ when he looks at his Leicester backline options before selecting which trick to bring […]

Now it’s down to George to pull this show together

13 August 2017 0 comments

Orchestrator: George Ford looks to unleash his England backs against Argentina in June GEORGE Ford will feel a bit like the street magician ‘Dynamo’ when […]

Alex Lozowski fine-tuning basics for England bid

9 August 2017 0 comments

Alex Lozowksi has declared himself ready to rise to the challenge of retaining his hard-won England place after impressing on the tour of Argentina. The […]

Ford’s no loss with Freddie at the helm says Banahan

4 August 2017 0 comments

Matt Banahan is convinced Bath have emerged far stronger from the controversial deal that saw George Ford and Freddie Burns swap clubs. Former Leicester man […]

Ford’s no loss with Freddie at the helm says Banahan

30 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leaders: Freddie Burns and Matt Garvey, right MATT Banahan is convinced Bath have emerged far stronger from the controversial deal that saw […]

Nick Cain: Without doubt, Ford’s found fresh gears since Bath exit

26 July 2017 0 comments

Welcome to the new, improved, Ford. In this case, however, the model is called George rather than describing the latest product off the car company’s […]

Olver: Give kids a chance or risk losing them

23 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DEPARTED fly-half Sam Olver has warned Northampton that more of their potential young stars could leave if denied first team chances. Olver, […]

Wales must start planning for life after Gatland now

19 July 2017 0 comments

By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our sides can compete with […]

Time for Gatland to change his style

16 July 2017 2 comments

By PETER JACKSON It’s him again: Jordie Barrett breaks away to score for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland is being […]

Dream Team: Matt Everard – Nottingham captain

10 July 2017 0 comments

1. Simon McIntyre – I was lucky to play with him at Wasps coming through the ranks at the same time. He’s that new breed […]

Nick Cain: Lions should have taken 45 players in first place

7 July 2017 0 comments

Replacement strategies are becoming the bane of Lions tours, as the furore around the ‘Geography Six’ – the late call-ups to this squad –has thrown […]

DREAM TEAM

2 July 2017 0 comments

MATT EVERARD, THE NOTTINGHAM AND FORMER LEICESTER & WASPS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Simon McIntyre – I […]

Ashton impressed by attacking mindset

25 June 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE BRIAN ASHTON has urged England to stick with the attack-minded philosophy that brought them eight tries and 73 points in the 2-0 […]

England’s reserves put on first class style to maul Pumas for second time

18 June 2017 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER ENGLAND’S highly effective mix of gnarled veterans and young pups claimed their second win in a week over the Pumas to take […]

Eddie’s young cubs put bite on Pumas

11 June 2017 0 comments

By WILL SAMPSON DENNY Solomona scored a sensational solo try to land England a stunning 38-34 first Test victory over Argentina in the blazing sun […]

Robshaw and Ford will shepherd youngsters against the Baa-baas

28 May 2017 1 comment

CHRIS ROBSHAW and George Ford will co-captain an England squad featuring eight uncapped players against the Barbarians at Twickenham today. It will be the first […]

England name side for Barbarians clash

25 May 2017 0 comments

Eddie Jones has named his England squad to face the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham . The starting XV will be boosted by the presence […]

Blackadder takes swipe at below-par Bath stars

25 May 2017 0 comments

Bath rugby director Todd Blackadder has put his star players on notice after admitting standards of professionalism had fallen below his expectations. Despite a promising […]

I can’t wait to get back to Leicester says Ford

24 May 2017 0 comments

George Ford is focused on another successful summer in white before returning to former club Leicester determined to win some silverware after a barren spell […]

Francis out to prove his versatility in Argentina

17 May 2017 0 comments

Gobsmacked Auckland Blues fly-half Piers Francis has revealed how he thought a 5am phone call from Eddie Jones advising him of his shock England call-up […]

England call caps stellar six months for injury-stricken Warrior Spencer

14 May 2017 0 comments

ENGLAND new boy Will Spencer has revealed how close he came to quitting rugby before battling back from a trio of shoulder dislocations to win […]

Blues bolter out to prove his versatility in Argentina

14 May 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY GOBSMACKED Auckland Blues fly-half Piers Francis has revealed how he thought a 5am phone call from Eddie Jones advising him of his […]

Dream Team: Shaun Knight – Bath tighthead

8 May 2017 0 comments

1. Marcos Ayerza – He was the hardest prop I ever faced as a young player and every tighthead I speak to says the same. […]

Sale scrap it out thanks to cameo from Stringer

7 May 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Red hot: Ben Curry of Sale Sharks scores a try PICTURES: Getty Images IT has certainly not been the easiest fortnight for […]

PREVIEW… Bath v Gloucester

30 April 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 3pm. The Rec THIS West Country derby promises to be particularly feisty with both teams’ season potentially riding on the result. Bath must […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Andy Goode: Ford’s a top 10 in Europe but Tigers need to find a pack

12 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 […]

Willie wasn’t a wonker – he just got it wrong

9 April 2017 0 comments

Don’t blame Willie Le Roux or Danny Cipriani for that matter. Wasps’ humbling defeat at Leinster went much deeper than an embarrassing cock-up by their […]

Cohen comes out fighting in defence of Mauger axe

2 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has defended the sackings of Richard Cockerill and Aaron Mauger, claiming both decisions were “robust” and revealing […]

Nick Cain: O’Connor had better watch his back at Leicester

31 March 2017 0 comments

The knives are out at Welford Road – again – with Matt O’Connor on his way back in as Leicester‘s head coach and Aaron Mauger […]

Saracens v Bath

26 March 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 3pm. Allianz Park PREVIEW… SARACENS are poised for yet another Premiership semi-final but they’ll be desperate to see off Exeter for second place […]

O’Connor had better watch his back

26 March 2017 4 comments

The knives are out at Welford Road – again – with Matt O’Connor on his way back in as Leicester’s head coach and Aaron Mauger […]

Daly a must on Eddie’s teamsheet says Ashton

12 March 2017 0 comments

Neale Harvey finds a former England coach firmly in the corner of Wasps flier Elliot Daly No man is indispensible but one member of the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Eddie must get England playing at a higher tempo

8 March 2017 0 comments

Scotland have good cause to feel confident going to Twickenham based on their home victories over Ireland and Wales. However, the challenge they face comes […]

Te’o to make first England start against Italy

24 February 2017 0 comments

Ben Te’o will make his first England start against Italy in the third round of the Six Nations outside Owen Farrell who will win his […]

Ford and Burns switch Leicester and Bath role

14 February 2017 0 comments

Leicester have completed the signing of George Ford from Bath ahead of next season in a move which will also see fly-half Freddie Burns travel […]

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict: Te’o and Care’s cameos may force Eddie’s hand

8 February 2017 0 comments

Ben Te’o offered more of a threat in the final 12 minutes than the entire back division in the 68 preceding it. Along with the […]

Cockerill courted by rival clubs in Top 14

5 February 2017 0 comments

FORMER Leicester boss Richard Cockerill is on the radar of several French clubs after moving to France to work with Mike Ford at Toulon. Cockerill […]

Regular chats with Eddie help Cipriani stay positive

5 February 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER DANNY Cipriani might still be out of sight but he is definitely not out of Eddie Jones’ mind despite his omission from […]

Shane Williams: Wales can challenge but Ireland are my tip

2 February 2017 0 comments

I’m confident Wales can challenge for the Six Nations title. Rob Howley did well in November to get three wins on the board, but he’ll […]

Jeremy Guscott: George Ford has to play with a smile on his face again

4 January 2017 0 comments

George Ford faces another huge decision in the coming weeks, as from today he is officially allowed to hear offers from rival Premiership clubs eager […]

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