All posts tagged "Maro Itoje"
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoPenalties will kill our Boks hopes warns Itoje
By NICK CAIN MARO Itoje has warned his England team-mates to cut out the penalties or face defeat on their Springbok...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoBath boss on thin ice when he raps Eddie
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK IN two and a half years of England training sessions under Eddie Jones...
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Features
/ 7 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JOEL KPOKU SARACENS LOCK Joel Kpoku reveals he was torn between Rugby League and Rugby Union before a chat with legendary...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoAbsolute joke no Sarries player makes Dream XV
Forces of nature: Mako Vunipola, left, and Brad Barritt PICTURE: Getty Images BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT In the match programme at Twickenham...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoExeter’s comeback kid on fast climb to the top
By NEALE HARVEY Lineout king: Exeter second row Jonny Hill. Insets, Maro Itoje, Joe Launchbury and Nick Isiekwe PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoWalker’s in a hurry to make up lost time
By NEALE HARVEY HOOKING prospect Jack Walker is relishing the chance of a head-to-head against Jamie George and Schalk Brits as...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoClifford: We must give JK a send-off
By NEALE HARVEY JACK Clifford has urged his Harlequins’ team-mates to rediscover their pride and give director of rugby John Kingston...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoItoje and Faletau’s agent banned by the RFU for betting spree
Matt Hart banned for 22 months for breaching RFU and World Rugby betting regulations
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoLet jaded Lions have summer off – Dowson
By NEALE HARVEY Periphery: Dom Barrow Tired out: Courtney Lawes PICTURES: Getty Images COURTNEY Lawes is among a number of jaded...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoMaro Itoje isn’t tired, he just needs new tricks
Saracens forwards coach Alex Sanderson says Itoje has not been overworked and must simply crack the rule books to rediscover his...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoItoje takes a nap as fans are put to sleep
From NICK CAIN at London Stadium MARO Itoje may have stolen the headlines with a soft first-half run-in, which he then...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMcCall: Maro’s full of beans
MARK McCall described Maro Itoje’s display as ‘brilliant’ and added that Itoje’s energy did not surprise him. “Maro looked full of...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEllis feeling lean and mean after injury nightmare
Fit again: Tom Ellis BATH flanker Tom Ellis has drawn inspiration from Exeter’s Sam Simmonds ahead of today’s final, in which...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoET called back when Underhill launched that tackle
SAM Underhill said this season that he is not the fastest flanker on the block. Having watched replays of his brilliant...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoTime I pulled my weight admits 22-stone Will Skelton
Australian second row looking to play leadership role for Sarries with stars away on Six Nations duty
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoJudo horror injury will force Sam to quit at 26
By NEIL FISSLER SAM JONES is set to hang up his boots after failing to recover from an horrendous injury he...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoVersatile Josh out to prove himself again
By JON NEWCOMBE JOSH Beaumont says he has returned from his latest injury setback stronger than ever as he looks to...
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Featured
/ 7 years ago‘I’ll do my best to stay on the level of other England locks’, says bulking Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe on the unconventional diet which has helped him grow to over 18st
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSolomons: We were beaten by bench
AFTER his second game back from collarbone surgery, flanker Michael Rhodes told TRP: “We’re happy with the win but it wasn’t...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWasps pair out for two months
ENGLANDwill be without wing Elliot Daly and No.8 Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations. Both Daly, 25,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNone of these would get in 2003 team – Robinson
JASON Robinson says not one of Eddie Jones ‘ players would get into England ‘s World Cupwinning side from 2003. Robinson,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoEngland rest Farrell and Itoje for Test against Los Pumas
Henry Slade beats Alex Lozowski to start in place of kicking ace, with George Ford at 10
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoRory takes the French route to top in coaching
Rory Teague fell in love with rugby from the moment he watched his grandfather Colin playing prop for Gloucester during his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoEddie should look to adopt Wallabies’ double No.7 threat
AUSTRALIA made it all the way to the 2015 World Cup Final with what was perceived at the time as a...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoEwels hopes young guns will answer call to arms
By NEALE HARVEY BATH’S stand-in skipper Charlie Ewels has challenged his batch of England hopefuls to boost their Test chances by...
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/ 8 years ago…but Greenwood wants more pace at outside-centre
By NEALE HARVEY WILL Greenwood has urged England boss Eddie Jones to think hard before handing Henry Slade the keys to...
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/ 8 years agoDeane’s putting rangy Rio through the ringer
NEALE HARVEY talks to former Quins hard man Mel Deane about his job coaching Rio Ferdinand Mel Deane used to pack...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoFarrell’s signature is worth weight in gold
Owen Farrell‘s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the club’s highly prized...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWelsh Lions keep their feet up as mates toil
NONE the worse for their summer exertions in New Zealand, a trio of Lions made it onto the starting grid for...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoSmart from Farrell to pip Maro for deal
I AM not sure if Owen Farrell shares the same management agency as his teammate Maro Itoje, but you would imagine...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoI’m still improving, Kruis warns rivals
By NEALE HARVEY GEORGE Kruis admits being dropped by the Lions was hard to take but insists lessons from the three-Test...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSarries may call for their Lions to bite the Saints
By NEALE HARVEY Saracens …49 Timisoara …0 SARACENS face a tough call on whether to involve any of their returning Lions...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoSaracens fear explosion in wages could wreck team
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson fears the club may struggle to retain their galaxy of England and Lions stars, with the likes...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSarries rocket helps Nick hit new heights
By NEALE HARVEY Impressive start: England boss Eddie Jones congratulates Nick Isiekwe after his debut against the Barbarians PICTURES: Getty Images...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoNo exceptions for million pound man
HERE we go. Reading of Maro Itoje’s potential wage hike to £1,000,000 per season can only lead to the financial debacle...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoMaro Itoje to become the Premiership’s first £1m player after 2019
MARO ITOJE will become the Premiership’s first million pound a season player after returning from the Lions tour with an enhanced...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLionhearted Saracens won’t buckle after going for so long without a break, says Wyles
LONG-SERVING Saracens wing Chris Wyles is confident that the club’s large Lions contingent will not suffer from a post-tour hangover and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance
John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoDream come true to wear this jersey says Itoje
LIONS skipper Warburton joked he was “getting ready for extra time” but a draw was “better than losing”. He said: “Both...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSlammin’ Sam finds true form in the end
Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoFaletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoPub talk
Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoChisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him
ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory
New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal
LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions prove they have stomach for the battle
That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoGatland: I believe Lions can still win
From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions can cut All Blacks warp speed down to slow motion
Nick Cain says the Lions CAN beat the All Blacks – and this is the way to do it on Saturday...
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