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Sometimes you never know just why you’ve lost, admits Eddie

3 November 2019 1 comment

From ADAM HATHAWAY Champions: Siya Kolisi lifts the Cup PICTURE: Getty Images FRUSTRATED Eddie Jones predicted four years of pain for his England side after […]

It’s time to rethink this hoo-ha around the haka

3 November 2019 1 comment

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Iget all the stuff about the haka being great sporting theatre, especially when New Zealand face a […]

TEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks

31 October 2019 0 comments

The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks

Rugby gods reduced to rubble by Eddie’s heroes

27 October 2019 3 comments

From ADAM HATHAWAY Elation: Ben Youngs, Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade erupt, but Youngs’ try was disallowed EDDIE Jones called the All Blacks ‘rugby gods’ […]

The wait ends as England deliver game of the ages

27 October 2019 1 comment

From NICK CAIN in Yokohama Heavens above: Mark Wilson celebrates England’s magnificent victory while All Black Sevu Reece slumps to the ground PICTURE: Getty Images […]

Results of Saracens’ salary cap inquiry deferred

27 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIPRugby have delayed announcing the results of the inquiry into Saracens’ alleged breach of the salary cap due to fears of derailing England’s […]

Fast Eddie’s show ready for climax

27 October 2019 0 comments

Nick Cain looks at the way England coach Eddie Jones has steered his squad to greatness FAST Eddie’s England have done it, and in the […]

MATCH-BY-MATCH HOW ENGLAND REACHED THE SEMI-FINAL

27 October 2019 0 comments

Try double: Manu Tuilagi Big score, slow start. Jones picked tantamount to his ‘A’ team for their opening pool match but there was nothing to […]

Not Goode as Alex ruled out until 2020

27 October 2019 0 comments

SARACENS full-back Alex Goode will be out for up to four months after having an operation on a chest injury. The 31-year-old tore a pectoral […]

I’m delighted for England says ex-captain Robshaw

27 October 2019 0 comments

CHRIS Robshaw denied he endured bitter-sweet emotions watching England smash the All Blacks without him …and then tipped Owen Farrell and his men to “do […]

Ospreys in hunt to bring Wales ace back home

27 October 2019 1 comment

Wanted man: Liam Williams By STEFFAN THOMAS LIAM Williams has emerged as the number one transfer target for the Ospreys as he ponders the option […]

All Blacks’ rugby empire was destroyed by a white tornado

27 October 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON COMMENT Deft off-loads: Kyle Sinckler, left, and Mako Vunipola made a mockery of the grunt ‘n’ groan prop stereotype PICTURE: Getty Images All […]

Fair play, Scots were the cleanest

27 October 2019 1 comment

Elbowed out: Jaco Peyper brings out the red card for Frances’s Sebastien Vahaamahina ENGLANDhead into the World Cup final armed with the best disciplinary record […]

World Cup winner Hill taught me says England star Tom Curry

23 October 2019 0 comments

Tom Curry reflects on the influence of Richard Hill dating back well before England’s quarter-final win over Australia in Japan.

Guscott column: Ben Youngs holds key to chances of victory

22 October 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on what England need to do to beat the All Blacks

Kamikaze kids can nail champs

20 October 2019 0 comments

NICK CAIN FINDS REASONS TO BE HOPEFUL BEFORE ENGLAND’S MOMENTOUS MATCH WITH NEW ZEALAND Close call: Sam Underhill’s stunning try was disallowed against the All […]

Marler becomes a PR for Saracens

20 October 2019 1 comment

JOE Marler kept a lid on his disappointment in Beppu this week after losing out to Mako Vunipola as the starting loose-head against Australia, despite […]

World Cup winner Hill taught me says Curry

20 October 2019 1 comment

Impact: Tom Curry tackles Reece Hodge By ALEX BYWATER TOM Curry hailed the impact of England legend Richard Hill after his starring role in the […]

Squad lists all for 12 Premiership teams 2019-20

18 October 2019 0 comments

Take a look at the forwards, backs, coaches and captains which will make for another exciting season of Premiership rugby

England change George Ford’s role for Australia showdown

17 October 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones makes bold selection call ahead of World Cup quarter-final with the Wallabies

Cancelled France match negates Eddie’s shot at experimenting with Farrell

16 October 2019 0 comments

Nick Cain arrives in Tokyo in find Eddie Jones lacking room to manoeuvre if Farrell or Vunipola suffer mishap

What to do about minnows?

10 October 2019 0 comments

The Rugby World Cup has caught the imagination of the spectators in Japan as well as audiences on television across the globe. The talent of […]

Dalyand Itoje helpkeep Eddie’s show on the road

6 October 2019 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Quality: Maro Itoje sets the standard Consistent: Tom Curry, left, and Sam Underhill, right, were good on the flanks […]

Farrell stays so cool as Zen-like England fly under the radar

6 October 2019 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Handbags: But Owen Farrell, No.12 far left, stays out of the melee Cast your mind back exactly four years to the day, […]

Fanfare may be muted but England are on a roll

6 October 2019 0 comments

By NICK CAIN ENGLAND became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup and that is a landmark to be […]

Jack Nowell and Mako Vunipola return for England in clash with Pumas

3 October 2019 0 comments

A strong team named by England head coach Eddie Jones for Saturday’s match against Argentina

Guscott column: Ford-Farrell combination is dependent on Manu’s defence

1 October 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott talks England’s plans for their back-line with games against tougher opposition beckoning

World Cup officials are operating with eyes wide shut

29 September 2019 0 comments

ON THE eve of their quadrennial big bash, World Rugby banged the drum on behalf of their referees, assistant referees, TMOs and technicians – “the […]

Ford-Farrell combo will dependonManudefence

29 September 2019 2 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT Big question: Manu Tuilagi is an explosive attacking force but defence can win World Cups PICTURE: Getty Images YOU need to be a […]

World Cup winner Woodman can’t wait to see Mako Vunipola back

27 September 2019 0 comments

Woodman also says England can take inspiration from their core of Saracens players

Bogey-man Burgess is gone but not forgotten

22 September 2019 0 comments

THE ghost of Sam Burgess continues to haunt England as their former centre features on promotional posters for the World Cup. The advertisements are publicising […]

England name team for Rugby World Cup opener

20 September 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones chooses to go with Ford, Farrell and ‘kamikaze kids’ Tom Curry and Sam Underhill

Lynagh’s bowled over

15 September 2019 0 comments

Michael Lynagh tells Adam Hathaway why Eddie Jones’ boys can go all the way Huge runner: Joe Cokanasiga Michael Lynagh has been cheering for Australia […]

Pack looks strong but concerned by midfield options

15 September 2019 1 comment

ENGLAND’S first choice pack – Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola, Tom Curry and one from Sam Underhill/ Mark […]

Guscott column: Pack display was poetry

1 September 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict on England’s barnstorming performance from the pack against Ireland

Barritt: World Cup is opportunity to evolve

1 September 2019 1 comment

SARACENS skipper Brad Barritt has thrown down the gauntlet to his young guns by urging them to improve standards and lay claim to a firstteam […]

Ford and Farrell look right call for England

1 September 2019 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN With the warm up games almost done and dusted and the team’s focus set on Japan, what did we learn about Eddie Jones’ […]

Guscott column: Manu Tuilagi must be wearing the 12 shirt for the big Pool games

30 August 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott shares his thoughts on when it would be best for England to deplot the Ford-Farrell combination

DREAMTEAM

25 August 2019 1 comment

JAMES TIDESWELL, THE MOSELEY AND FORMER PLYMOUTH, LONDON IRISH, LONDON WELSH AND YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE PROP PICKS HIS BEST XV 1. Marcos Ayerza – Standout Premiership […]

Te’o off to Japan after his pit stop in France

25 August 2019 1 comment

By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE BEN TE’O will be heading to Japan despite England coach Eddie Jones leaving him out of his 31-man World Cup squad. […]

This Italy warm-up should be in Yorkshire

25 August 2019 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the England team head towards their last warm-up game against Italy at St James’ Park […]

More of this and England will be lifting golden Cup

25 August 2019 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham ENGLAND turned up the heat at the right time in their World Cup warm-up preparations, producing a rampant attacking display […]

Eddie’s got balance right but Daly still looks shaky

18 August 2019 0 comments

Work in progress: Elliot Daly’s a match-winner, but is not commanding in the air PICTURE: Getty Images Ilike the 31-man England World Cup squad that […]

Luther puts his money on ‘scrapper’ Ludlam

18 August 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Worked tirelessly: Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images LEWIS Ludlam’s bloody-minded determination to prioritise winning rugby matches over making friends should see him […]

Pollard is helping drive Boks onwards

18 August 2019 0 comments

Physical: Handre Pollard has been the standout player PICTURE: Getty Images The Springboks’ convincing victory against the Pumas in Salta ensured they clinched the Rugby […]

Eddie’s got England looking dangerous

18 August 2019 0 comments

EVERY team want to claim to be the underdog in order to take the heat off themselves and put the pressure on someone else. However, […]

I’m predicting 2-0 to Wales this week

11 August 2019 1 comment

Big fan: I’d like to see Owen Lane play on Saturday PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland has gone fully loaded for today’s first meeting with […]

We must clear up Sarries salary cap row – Vaughan

11 August 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Call for clarity: Vaughan OUTGOING Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan has called on Premiership Rugby to come clean over their salary cap […]

Long’s eye for detail will be a game changer says Gustard

11 August 2019 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Pub chat: Paul Gustard Sean Long Big potential: Quins fly-half Marcus Smith HARLEQUINS boss Paul Gustard reckons new assistant coach Sean Long […]