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Great start, good ending …in between it’s disaster!

10 June 2018 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Ellis Park Passion: Willie le Roux celebrates his try SO much for a 3-0 series win. England crashed to their fourth […]

Bath boss on thin ice when he raps Eddie

3 June 2018 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK IN two and a half years of England training sessions under Eddie Jones as intense as any […]

Penalties will kill our Boks hopes warns Itoje

3 June 2018 1 comment

By NICK CAIN MARO Itoje has warned his England team-mates to cut out the penalties or face defeat on their Springbok tour which starts next […]

YOUNG GUNS

27 May 2018 0 comments

JOEL KPOKU SARACENS LOCK Joel Kpoku reveals he was torn between Rugby League and Rugby Union before a chat with legendary England back rower Richard […]

Absolute joke no Sarries player makes Dream XV

27 May 2018 2 comments

Forces of nature: Mako Vunipola, left, and Brad Barritt PICTURE: Getty Images BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT In the match programme at Twickenham yesterday there was a […]

Exeter’s comeback kid on fast climb to the top

20 May 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Lineout king: Exeter second row Jonny Hill. Insets, Maro Itoje, Joe Launchbury and Nick Isiekwe PICTURE: Getty Images THREE years after fearing […]

Walker’s in a hurry to make up lost time

15 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HOOKING prospect Jack Walker is relishing the chance of a head-to-head against Jamie George and Schalk Brits as he aims to put […]

Clifford: We must give JK a send-off

15 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY JACK Clifford has urged his Harlequins’ team-mates to rediscover their pride and give director of rugby John Kingston a fitting send-off even […]

Itoje and Faletau’s agent banned by the RFU for betting spree

12 April 2018 0 comments

Matt Hart banned for 22 months for breaching RFU and World Rugby betting regulations

Let jaded Lions have summer off – Dowson

8 April 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Periphery: Dom Barrow Tired out: Courtney Lawes PICTURES: Getty Images COURTNEY Lawes is among a number of jaded English Lions who would […]

Maro Itoje isn’t tired, he just needs new tricks

29 March 2018 0 comments

Saracens forwards coach Alex Sanderson says Itoje has not been overworked and must simply crack the rule books to rediscover his mojo

Itoje takes a nap as fans are put to sleep

25 March 2018 2 comments

From NICK CAIN at London Stadium MARO Itoje may have stolen the headlines with a soft first-half run-in, which he then followed by feigning to […]

McCall: Maro’s full of beans

25 March 2018 0 comments

MARK McCall described Maro Itoje’s display as ‘brilliant’ and added that Itoje’s energy did not surprise him. “Maro looked full of energy, full of life. […]

Ellis feeling lean and mean after injury nightmare

18 March 2018 0 comments

Fit again: Tom Ellis BATH flanker Tom Ellis has drawn inspiration from Exeter’s Sam Simmonds ahead of today’s final, in which he aims to take […]

ET called back when Underhill launched that tackle

18 February 2018 1 comment

SAM Underhill said this season that he is not the fastest flanker on the block. Having watched replays of his brilliant try-saving tackle on Scott […]

Time I pulled my weight admits 22-stone Will Skelton

15 February 2018 0 comments

Australian second row looking to play leadership role for Sarries with stars away on Six Nations duty

Judo horror injury will force Sam to quit at 26

11 February 2018 1 comment

By NEIL FISSLER SAM JONES is set to hang up his boots after failing to recover from an horrendous injury he suffered on England duty. […]

Versatile Josh out to prove himself again

4 February 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE JOSH Beaumont says he has returned from his latest injury setback stronger than ever as he looks to force himself back into […]

‘I’ll do my best to stay on the level of other England locks’, says bulking Isiekwe

3 January 2018 0 comments

Nick Isiekwe on the unconventional diet which has helped him grow to over 18st

Solomons: We were beaten by bench

31 December 2017 0 comments

AFTER his second game back from collarbone surgery, flanker Michael Rhodes told TRP: “We’re happy with the win but it wasn’t a great performance and […]

Wasps pair out for two months

24 December 2017 1 comment

ENGLANDwill be without wing Elliot Daly and No.8 Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations. Both Daly, 25, and Hughes, 26, collected […]

None of these would get in 2003 team – Robinson

26 November 2017 0 comments

JASON Robinson says not one of Eddie Jones ‘ players would get into England ‘s World Cupwinning side from 2003. Robinson, who scored in the […]

England rest Farrell and Itoje for Test against Los Pumas

9 November 2017 0 comments

Henry Slade beats Alex Lozowski to start in place of kicking ace, with George Ford at 10

Rory takes the French route to top in coaching

22 October 2017 0 comments

Rory Teague fell in love with rugby from the moment he watched his grandfather Colin playing prop for Gloucester during his childhood. Now 32, he […]

Eddie should look to adopt Wallabies’ double No.7 threat

15 October 2017 0 comments

AUSTRALIA made it all the way to the 2015 World Cup Final with what was perceived at the time as a fairly average team. Ace […]

Ewels hopes young guns will answer call to arms

8 October 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY BATH’S stand-in skipper Charlie Ewels has challenged his batch of England hopefuls to boost their Test chances by delivering in Europe. Rising […]

…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 […]

Deane’s putting rangy Rio through the ringer

24 September 2017 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to former Quins hard man Mel Deane about his job coaching Rio Ferdinand Mel Deane used to pack one hell of a […]

Farrell’s signature is worth weight in gold

12 September 2017 0 comments

Owen Farrell‘s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the club’s highly prized stars stay put, according […]

Welsh Lions keep their feet up as mates toil

10 September 2017 0 comments

NONE the worse for their summer exertions in New Zealand, a trio of Lions made it onto the starting grid for last weekend’s launch of […]

Smart from Farrell to pip Maro for deal

3 September 2017 0 comments

I AM not sure if Owen Farrell shares the same management agency as his teammate Maro Itoje, but you would imagine he is a chess […]

I’m still improving, Kruis warns rivals

27 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY GEORGE Kruis admits being dropped by the Lions was hard to take but insists lessons from the three-Test series against New Zealand […]

Sarries may call for their Lions to bite the Saints

27 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Saracens …49 Timisoara …0 SARACENS face a tough call on whether to involve any of their returning Lions stars against Northampton this […]

Saracens fear explosion in wages could wreck team

8 August 2017 0 comments

Saracens coach Alex Sanderson fears the club may struggle to retain their galaxy of England and Lions stars, with the likes of Maro Itoje, Owen […]

Sarries rocket helps Nick hit new heights

30 July 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Impressive start: England boss Eddie Jones congratulates Nick Isiekwe after his debut against the Barbarians PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND bolter Nick Isiekwe […]

No exceptions for million pound man

23 July 2017 0 comments

HERE we go. Reading of Maro Itoje’s potential wage hike to £1,000,000 per season can only lead to the financial debacle that the round ball […]

Maro Itoje to become the Premiership’s first £1m player after 2019

19 July 2017 0 comments

MARO ITOJE will become the Premiership‘s first million pound a season player after returning from the Lions tour with an enhanced reputation. Itoje, who is […]

Lionhearted Saracens won’t buckle after going for so long without a break, says Wyles

13 July 2017 0 comments

LONG-SERVING Saracens wing Chris Wyles is confident that the club’s large Lions contingent will not suffer from a post-tour hangover and will play another big […]

Pub talk

9 July 2017 0 comments

Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air of optimism sweeping through […]

Sing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance

9 July 2017 2 comments

John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong It was Ian McGeechan, […]

Dream come true to wear this jersey says Itoje

9 July 2017 0 comments

LIONS skipper Warburton joked he was “getting ready for extra time” but a draw was “better than losing”. He said: “Both teams are going to […]

Slammin’ Sam finds true form in the end

9 July 2017 1 comment

Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in control – crashed over […]

Faletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read

9 July 2017 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved with this Lions team […]

Same players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider

6 July 2017 0 comments

The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Eden Park on […]

Chisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him

2 July 2017 0 comments

ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop. Former England U20s World […]

Lions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory

2 July 2017 0 comments

New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray 69 Conversions: Farrell 70 […]

Lions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal

2 July 2017 0 comments

LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Uncharacteristic lack of control. […]

Lions prove they have stomach for the battle

2 July 2017 1 comment

That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have lost only six games […]

Gatland: I believe Lions can still win

25 June 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted there were enough positives […]