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Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’

14 November 2024 0 comments

Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. […]

Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss

14 November 2024 0 comments

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as they prepare to host […]

Ireland vs Argentina – Match Preview

14 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan It is another game under the lights at the Aviva Stadium on Friday as Ireland look to get back to winning ways […]

England will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade

14 November 2024 0 comments

Henry Slade insists England will resist the temptation to strip back their gameplan in a quest to rescue their autumn by toppling South Africa at […]

S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again

13 November 2024 0 comments

It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed out defeats to Ireland, […]

Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

13 November 2024 0 comments

England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Africa despite his inside […]

Ranking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024

12 November 2024 0 comments

Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best rugby nations in the […]

Top Five Rugby League to Rugby Union code switches in history

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott In Australia’s recent win against England at Allianz Stadium, there was one name that stood out in terms of rugby union careers. […]

Match Reaction: Scotland happy in defeat, Springboks frustrated in victory

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys Despite South Africa boasting a comfortable 17-point winning margin in their 32-15 victory at Murrayfield yesterday, the moods in camp were somewhat […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Joseph Sua’ali’i bursts onto the scene

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action has been dominated by teams from the Southern Hemisphere, with them whitewashing their Northern neighbours. […]

Leaking 42 points at home is ‘unforgivable’ – Jamie George

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Deflated Jamie George declared his side were not up to scratch after they slumped to another dismal defeat at England headquarters. […]

Lawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa at Twickenham next weekend. […]

Rob Baxter backing Henry Slade to adapt to changes

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Exeter are confident that the decision to change their defensive system will not jeopardise Henry Slade’s place in the England side. Slade […]

Chandler Cunningham-South gunning for Springboks

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Chandler Cunningham-South is aiming to be a big hit against the Springboks on Saturday after adding New Zealand to his highlights reel. […]

More heartache for England as Aussies steal it at the death

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ……………………….. 37pts Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12; Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 78 Conversions: Smith 13, 68, 79 Penalties: Smith 20, […]

Once again, England fail to use their loaf

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a row and in all […]

Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you? It’s not just that […]

Andy Farrell: We have to find solution quickly

10 November 2024 0 comments

Ireland coach Andy Farrell made no excuses and admitted New Zealand deserved to win and urged his side to dig deep and improve to beat […]

Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland………………………….. 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ………………. 23pts Try: Jordan 68 Penalties: […]

France too strong for spirited Japan

10 November 2024 0 comments

By James Harrington France…………….52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos 11, 20, 29, 43, […]

Warren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures during his coaching career […]

Give Joe Cokanasiga a run on the wing

10 November 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has proven during his career that he is a great coach and he is starting to show that he is a good selector […]

The game was ours to lose – and we did

10 November 2024 0 comments

HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having a terrific game kicking […]

England a licence to thrill

10 November 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Key man: Ollie Lawrence should be able to inject more pace into England attacks PICTURES: Alamy SOUTH Africa […]

Steve Borthwick’s bench policy needs work

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week The bench miscalculations cooking England’s goose in the final quarter of matches is coming full […]

When value for money is not part of the deal

10 November 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ENGLAND’S bench strategy against New Zealand – goodbye “bomb squad”, hello “squib squad” – has been investigated, psychoanalysed, convicted on all […]

Cian Healy keeps rolling the years away

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Just when the All Blacks thought they had finally seen the back of him, an […]

The one-man choir whose class shone like a beacon

10 November 2024 0 comments

STEVE Bale had more, far more than a voice worthy of the Albert Hall on the Last Night of the Proms or any other night […]

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

10 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie Jones took charge of […]

England need to be more consistent

10 November 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Man in the middle: Referee Angus Gardner seemed to be doing his best to ensure England […]

Cuthbert: Wales have to deliver

10 November 2024 0 comments

Podcast By CHARLIE ELLIOTT ALEX Cuthbert says the pressure on Wales is huge ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji today. Former […]

‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

8 November 2024 0 comments

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading to scope for some […]

France vs Japan – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the world’s top sides today, […]

Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will be looking to build […]

England vs Australia – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their first autumn win. England […]

Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

7 November 2024 0 comments

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy Farrell’s men out of […]

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

7 November 2024 0 comments

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses” mentality for Saturday’s clash […]

Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

7 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on […]

How to Bet on Rugby League: Latest Odds

7 November 2024 0 comments

Different countries like different sports and it does not mean that a popular sporting activity is equally big in all corners of the globe. While […]

Are two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?

6 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak as they welcome three […]

Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

6 November 2024 0 comments

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm. Robinson believes that England’s […]

S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

6 November 2024 0 comments

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to once again deny the […]

Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

6 November 2024 0 comments

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham comes into the team […]

Steve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones

5 November 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an open door policy and […]

Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

5 November 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way back from a second […]

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

5 November 2024 0 comments

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt to banish bitter memories […]

England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

4 November 2024 0 comments

England prop Dan Cole admits he was surprised by the timing of Joe Marler’s instant retirement from international rugby. Marler, who sparked controversy with disparaging […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine

4 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of the Autumn Internationals. After […]

Five Key Talking Points from the Autumn Internationals

4 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Autumn Internationals began with a bang, with England narrowly losing to the All Blacks, and Scotland dominating Fiji. From these two games to […]

England agony after last-minute drama

3 November 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned England to yet more […]

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