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Saracens offer a lot more than just money –Velani

12 August 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA SARACENS chief executive Mitesh Velani says the club’s commitment to treating players “unbelievably well” enables them to retain top stars […]

Boot is on the other foot now after Kane’s display

15 July 2018 1 comment

HARRY Kane’s pitchside interview after the England football team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in the World Cup semi-final showed why his stock as a captain […]

Sanderson: Farrell best man to lead us to Japan

8 July 2018 3 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones has been urged to dump Dylan Hartley and keep Owen Farrell as his captain right up to the World Cup. […]

Goode column: Fine having two alphas, but they must be in sync

5 July 2018 0 comments

Andy Goode discusses whether a Cipriani-Farrell combination could be the right formula for England going forward in the November Tests

World rankings bit of a mystery to me

1 July 2018 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] THE World Rugby rankings really are quite hard […]

Guscott column: Dylan Hartley will be back as captain for the autumn

27 June 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott gives his verdict on England’s tour of South Africa

Eddie’s so grateful for Cipriani’s magic kick

24 June 2018 2 comments

From NICK CAIN in Cape Town DANNY Cipriani got the thumbs up from Eddie Jones after a moment of inspiration that swung the third Test […]

Moment of magic from Cipriani gets England home

24 June 2018 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Newlands Winning combination: Danny Cipriani celebrates with try scorer Jonny May PICTURE: Getty Images Touch of class: England’s Danny Cipriani puts […]

Too much chat? Then refs must march them back ten

24 June 2018 0 comments

OWEN Farrell was the subject of a South African comment piece this week saying that the Springboks should attempt to get into the England captain’s […]

Eddie: It was like watching horror film

17 June 2018 0 comments

From NICK CAIN in Bloemfontein EDDIE Jones described England’s latest defeat as “a horror show’ and called on the players to show pride in the […]

Crisis time – can England stop the rot in Cape Town

17 June 2018 1 comment

From NICK CAIN in Bloemfontein It tastes bitter: Captain Owen Farrell and fly-half George Ford leave the field PICTURE: Getty Images ■ Mako Vunipola will […]

Stroppy Youngs shows just how much team are suffering

17 June 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Anybody who has ever come across Ben Youngs on the rugby circuit will know him as a thoroughly decent and helpful bloke […]

McCafferty’s put his head in the Lions’ den

10 June 2018 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK HAVING spent most of the season refusing to comment on matters pertaining to the Premiership, such as […]

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 […]

We missed Launchbury, Boks had Le Roux back

10 June 2018 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT ENGLAND were immaculate in the first 20 minutes and when George Ford and Owen Farrell combine like that in attack, there aren’t many […]

Dallaglio: Eddie must give Danny Cipriani a chance at fly-half

6 June 2018 0 comments

Dallaglio says Eddie Jones is waiting on a prayer after four defeats on the bounce for England

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 […]

Guscott column: Elliot Daly is in many ways England’s best back

30 May 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott says Ben Te’o should be key to England’s plans for victory in South Africa

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 […]

Eddie must unleash Te’o against the Springboks

27 May 2018 0 comments

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Explosive: At his best, Ben Te’o can tear defences apart PICTURE: Getty Images ALL three of England’s leading fly-halves are […]

Wyles and Brits go out in style of champions

27 May 2018 0 comments

By NICK CAIN at Twickenham Flying low: Nathan Earle scores Sarries’ fourth Curtain call: Chris Wyles touches down for Saracens’ third try PICTURES: Getty Images […]

O’Connor: Ford still the best No.10 in England

20 May 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Underfire: George Ford was dropped by Eddie Jones for the Ireland game PICTURE: Getty Images LEICESTER head coach Matt O’Connor has issued […]

Playmaker Lozowski set to put versatility to the Test

20 May 2018 1 comment

VERSATILE Saracens playmaker Alex Lozowski says he is “100 per cent ready” to step into England’s No.13 jersey in South Africa if Eddie Jones demands […]

Great to see Cips back for England… but why go to Glos?

20 May 2018 0 comments

WONDERFUL news that the most talented fly-half in England has at last been recognised by the national coach. Welcome back Danny Cipriani. In the spirit […]

Surprising Eddie didn’t rest more of his Six Nations flops

13 May 2018 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN Vital role: Brad Shield’s experience of South Africa will be hugely beneficial PICTURE: Getty Images PICTURE: Getty Images I have just received my […]

Saracens tighthead Vincent Koch desperate to play part in Boks resurgence under Rassie Erasmus

12 May 2018 0 comments

The prop reveals he has held discussions with new South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus

Guscott column: RFU may need to pay to get more English coaches

18 April 2018 0 comments

Is it time for the RFU to offer incentives to Premiership clubs when it comes to English representation among coaches?

RFU may need to pay to get more English coaches

15 April 2018 1 comment

EREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JOHN Kingston’s imminent departure from Harlequins will leave the count at just three Englishmen in charge of Premiership teams. […]

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 […]

Champions Cup preview: Fancy Leinster to copy class of ’09

28 March 2018 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher examines the upcoming Champions Cup quarter-final fixtures this weekend

YOUNG GUNS

25 March 2018 0 comments

CONNOR TUPAI NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF As a confident 18- year-old seemingly in control of his own destiny, Connor Tupai has enjoyed a rugby upbringing few young […]

Ireland got rub of the green

25 March 2018 0 comments

WOULD Ireland have won the Grand Slam if four things had been different on Saturday. 1. The TMO had checked properly for a possible knock […]

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. […]

Stodgy England need change fast

18 March 2018 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] I’M very concerned about England. While they have […]

YOUNG GUNS

18 March 2018 0 comments

HARVEY SKINNER EXETER FLY-HALF Rather than wallowing in the pain of rejection by Bath, budding Taunton-born playmaker Harvey Skinner elected to get on his bike […]

Come on Eddie, it’s time to show you’re worth it!

18 March 2018 3 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Wasted talent: Ben Te’o is not being used the right way by England England find themselves in an extremely […]

Guscott column: Time has come to end the Ford-Farrell 10-12 axis

14 March 2018 0 comments

The once pivotal combination is now fractured, writes Jeremy Guscott

Fun Bus gets set to roll out one more time

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ By MATTHEW EMERY Rival: Mike Ross Marathon man: Jason Leonard, ‘The Fun Bus’, on his way to his record 114 caps for England PICTURE: […]

England lose the plot and their title in French farce

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ From NICK CAIN at Stade de France Done it: The French celebrate victory High tackle: Anthony Watson catches Benjamin Fall round the neck for […]

Guscott column: French team is so poor England can recover pride

7 March 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott says England should win in Paris but selection issues ahead of next year’s World Cup are clear for Eddie Jones to see

Eddie should realise he got his back row wrong

4 March 2018 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME While the dust settles after England’s defeat and the Scots are celebrating their unexpected win, it’s […]

Malins reaping rewards from Farrell tutorials

4 March 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Out in front: Owen Farrell Alex Lozowski GIFTED Saracens playmaker Max Malins is ready to step out of the shadows and prove […]

Feeling of déjà vu with Eddie’s team

4 March 2018 1 comment

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] DYLAN Hartley should be congratulated on winning his […]

Nigel Owens responds to those calling him a ‘cheat’ in wake of Scotland’s win

27 February 2018 0 comments

Did the majority of England supporters take Saturday’s loss gracefully?

Farrell in Murrayfield tunnel row with Scots

25 February 2018 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Grand Slam dream over: England’s Owen Farrell and Jonathan Joseph look dejected at the end of the match OWEN Farrell was involved […]

All-change as France try 30 sets of half-backs

25 February 2018 0 comments

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON New cap: Baptiste Couilloud “Whirring sound of revolving door is caused by failure of successive French management […]

Scots blow the wheels off Eddie’s bandwagon

25 February 2018 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Murrayfield In the game: Owen Farrell dives over to give England second half hope WINNERS are grinners – especially Finn Russell, […]