Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Paul Rees says that, this time around, the fixture list has been kind to the World Cup semi-finalists IT IS […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is the selection of Jamie […]
Craig Willis, the Ealing Trailfinders and former Newcastle fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Mako Vunipola – Played against […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK The England attack has been mediocre since 2019 – and that’s giving it some praise. Their ability to […]
ALEX Sanderson, with concerns about Manu Tuilagi’s first-half exit, hailed his pack’s performance for giving his side the edge. “Our set-piece was phenomenal and that’s […]
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There will have been times when the honeymoon period predicted for Steve Borthwick’s first year as England […]
ASKED just before kick-off in Dublin last weekend about Sale’s chances of beating Leinster, TNT Sports pundit Stuart Hogg told viewers: “They have come across […]
After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED According to the industrious Alex Sanderson, who will surely be in the running for a senior place in the England coaching […]
■By JON NEWCOMBE Sale v Stade Francais PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 1pm, AJ Bell Stadium ALEX Sanderson is relishing Sale’s novel status as underdogs as the […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from England duty was a surprise, but almost all of the comments […]
With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial phase. Exeter currently lead […]
The semi-finalists for Rugby World Cup 2023 have been officially announced. Argentina, ranked eighth in the world, will face New Zealand, a team that has […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK AS England approach their last pool match against Samoa on Saturday, and the likelihood of a quarter-final against […]
By NICK CAIN PREVIEW…England v Japan, Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade de Nice Can Japan produce another “Brighton Miracle”, mirroring their incredible win over South Africa […]
From NICK CAIN at Stade de Marseille England ……………………….. 27pts Penalties: Ford 10, 46, 54, 59, 66, 75 Drop-goals: Ford 27, 31, 37 Argentina …………………….. […]
The former Sale Sharks, Worcester & Glasgow flanker chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Eifion Lewis-Roberts – Played together at […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK WHAT England need to happen is for them to play exceptionally well in the World Cup warm-ups which […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Alex Sanderson is quality, and that is why he has managed to take Sale to their first Premiership […]
Courtney Lawes has rejected offers from abroad to sign a new deal with Northampton. The 34-year-old England forward, who has 97 caps, made his Saints […]
BY NEIL FISSLER England and Lions centre Manu Tuilagi will this week sign a contract that will keep him with Premiership high-flyers Sale for another […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK WITH only World Cup warm-ups to come in the international game this summer before the 2023 tournament starts, […]
By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Lawrence is prepared to enter his special inner “dark place” against France knowing his body will have to endure plenty more […]
SALE confirmed that Tom Curry’s Six Nations campaign is over after his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old flanker had just recovered from the torn hamstring […]