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England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran out 38-17 winners over […]

S4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world

20 November 2024 0 comments

Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland’s futures going into […]

World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

18 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best of the best in […]

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57, 62, Shillcock 69, 78 […]

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to South Africa to their […]

England look like a clueless rabble

17 November 2024 0 comments

Another one bites the dust: England feel the pain against Wallabies I WATCHED with a g rowing sense of bewilderment as England yet again took […]

Two great games in one day

17 November 2024 0 comments

I SAW two of the best matches of the season last Saturday. The first was “live” between Stow on the Wold and Longlevens, a Level […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career

3 November 2024 0 comments

England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series […]

Cheika has instilled fight and grit into Tigers -Smith

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By GARY FITZGERALD Battle-hardened: Leicester coach Michael Cheika MICHAEL Cheika is a throwback to the old head coaching days at Welford Road when Tigers […]

Pat Lam backing Harry Randall to shine for England

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Pat Lam is backing Harry Randall to take his sparkling club form with Bristol onto the international stage this autumn. The 26-year-old, […]

Nick Isiekwe finds sense of direction

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next step to being an […]

Time for England to walk the walk

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding our sport into the […]

I’m calmer than I’ve ever been – Beno Obano

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Beno Obano has credited the calming influence of Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan for one of his most consistent runs […]

Don’t sub captain just after half-time

20 October 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME In charge: Jamie George in action for England PICTURE: Getty Images WE have only a few […]

Will Hoskins Sotutu make the switch to England?

18 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Blues loose forward Hoskins Sotutu is at the centre of plenty of speculation following his withdrawal from the All Blacks side for the Autumn Internationals. The main talk is […]

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of Autumn Internationals

15 October 2024 0 comments

Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming autumn series. Wigglesworth’s duties overseeing the attack […]

George Furbank: I can’t wait to take on All Blacks

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway George Furbank missed a chance to get one over the All Blacks in July – now he has his eyes trained on […]

French lessons inspire Joe El-Abd

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Joe El-Abd, England’s new defence coach, revealed his time with Toulon’s Galacticos helped him realise you need more than talent and money […]

Premiership Rugby chief defends Phil Morrow approach

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Premiership chiefs have rushed to defend their handling of the Phil Morrow situation which caused a split among clubs. And Premiership Rugby […]

Borthwick struggling to find unifying spirit

13 October 2024 0 comments

CALL it a “Sue Gray moment” in rugby boots – yet another one, to go with all the other instances of England’s back-room operation elbowing […]

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

10 October 2024 0 comments

New defence coach Joe El-Abd believes the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United shows why England could benefit from the recent upheaval in Steve […]

Kevin Sinfield to continue with England coaching role after agreeing new terms

7 October 2024 0 comments

Kevin Sinfield is to remain part of Steve Borthwick’s England coaching team after agreeing revised terms for his role. In a lift for the national […]

Fit-again Curtis Langdon chasing international honours

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Curtis Langdon is desperate for another crack with England having missed the summer tour after injuring his shoulder in the Premiership final […]

Clubs block Morrow deal

6 October 2024 0 comments

PREMIERSHIP clubs have blocked Saracens’ head of performance Phil Morrow from joining the England set-up following meetings this week. England boss Steve Borthwick had targeted […]

Steve Borthwick should call up these young props

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week It was surprising that neither of England’s U20 world champion props, Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale) or […]

Christian Wade rolls back the years with hat-trick

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ………………..41pts Tries: Ibitoye 1, Naulago 39, Randall 50, Malins 64, 68; Lane 72 Conversions: MacGinty 1, 50, 64, 68 Penalties: […]

We should be following F1 example, says Maro Itoje

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje has urged rugby’s administrators to follow Formula One out of the grid and give rugby a bigger profile as it […]

Newcastle Falcons can’t hold on to livewire Harry Randall

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Newcastle Falcons……….3pts Penalties: Connon 41 Bristol Bears ………………. 24pts Tries: Williams 6, Naulago 49, Malins 64, 77 Conversions: MacGinty 51, 65 Bristol […]

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

5 September 2024 0 comments

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover from shoulder surgery in […]

So many hurdles to a proper coalition

1 September 2024 0 comments

THE apprehension surrounding the unveiling of the £260m PGP (Professional Game Partnership) stretches to all corners of the game in England, and with good reason. […]

Losing Jones is bad news for England

25 August 2024 0 comments

FELIX Jones quitting as England defence coach shows a lot is going wrong behind the scenes in Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff. I really enjoyed watching […]

Marler to miss start of the season

25 August 2024 0 comments

HARLEQUINS prop Joe Marler will miss the start of the Premiership season because of a broken foot sustained during England’s summer tour. Marler was replaced […]

LETTER: RFU not helping English rugby

11 August 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick is doing a great job in charge of the national side as are his players and our recent U20 world champions.

England Men A to face Australia A and Ireland A

4 August 2024 0 comments

England Men A will face Australia A on November 17 at The Stoop before taking on Ireland A at Ashton Gate on February 23.

RFU urged to ditch overseas player ban

28 July 2024 1 comment

Paul Gustard believes the RFU should look at scrapping the overseas player ban and allow Steve Borthwick to pick players based outside the Gallagher Premiership.

2027 World Cup is closer than you think, says Borthwick

21 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick admits he faces a race against time to get England up to speed as he turns his sights to the […]

Freeman: We left with NZ respect

21 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Tommy Freeman flew out of New Zealand on Monday morning beaten but not bowed claiming England had won the respect of the […]

England going in the right direction

21 July 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach to where we are […]

England need to beat the big boys

21 July 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK It is intriguing to see England being touted already as serious 2027 World Cup contenders on the […]

George: I just can’t wait for rematch

14 July 2024 0 comments

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Eden Park England captain Jamie George is desperate for a rematch with the All Blacks after another gut-wrenching reverse down under. […]

Borthwick approach tempted Strawbridge

14 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge reckons England are a team on the up and that persuaded him to throw in his lot with […]

Underhill so impressed by England’s improvement

14 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Sam Underhill is a decent barometer of England’s progress in the last 12 months having watched them from in and outside the […]

Agony for England as they fail to breach the All Black fortress

14 July 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway in Eden Park New Zealand………………. 24pts Tries: Tele’a 11, 61 Conversions: McKenzie 12 Penalties: McKenzie 21, 38, 69, 75 England ………………………… 17pts […]

Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

14 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result of the Premiership season […]

Why is captain replaced so early?

14 July 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So the All Blacks keep their home record of wins at Dunedin by just one point […]

5 key talking points ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand in Auckland

12 July 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has sought to unnerve New Zealand by highlighting the pressure that comes with their remarkable record at Eden Park. England are aiming to […]

Steve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park

11 July 2024 0 comments

England narrowly lost the first Test last weekend England boss Steve Borthwick has stepped up his efforts to unsettle New Zealand ahead of Saturday’s second […]

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