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Ally’s Hoppers ready to make a big leap and climb higher

16 March 2025 0 comments

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Preston Grasshoppers captain Ally Murray ONE-club man Ally Murray has had a rugby career that most locals would only dream of. The […]

Ben Youngs lifts the lid on Steve Borthwick – but too late

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain Ben Youngs lifted the lid last week on Steve Borthwick being a “risk-averse” coach, and stated that the kick-first strategy adopted by […]

Heath takes aim at coach for England’s playing style

9 March 2025 0 comments

nBy CAMERON STEPHENS England attack coach: Richard Wigglesworth RENOWNED rugby commentator Nick Heath believes that England will struggle to develop into an exciting side with […]

England keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench

6 March 2025 0 comments

England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the bench for Sunday’s meeting […]

England’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to win it after a […]

Ted Hill – Setbacks have made me stronger

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway At the age of 25, Ted Hill has had enough knock backs to last a career but he believes the reverses have […]

Playing for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his country overcome the Irish. […]

Felix Jones rejoins Springboks

2 March 2025 0 comments

Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’ coaching staff during their […]

Coaches stopping England evolving

2 March 2025 0 comments

Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The first is disappointment. England […]

Six Nations: England’s warriors end Scottish curse

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway England skipper Maro Itoje hailed his side’s warrior spirit as they reclaimed the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham yesterday after five years of […]

George Kloska gets his chance to show Steve Borthwick what he can do

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees George Kloska was one of the surprise picks in the England A squad but Steve Borthwick had been tracking the prop for […]

Start off with the ‘new’ and finish with the old

23 February 2025 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME FIND it hard to understand why there are now so many breaks in the Six Nations […]

George Martin out of Scotland clash as England call up Ted Hill

20 February 2025 0 comments

England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland. The 23-year-old Leicester player, who was due to be […]

Premiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ……………………29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J Evans 74 Saracens ……………………… […]

The Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France

9 February 2025 0 comments

From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin Smith lifted the roof […]

Freddie Steward, take a tip from the best…

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the ease with which he […]

Antoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star

4 February 2025 0 comments

Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his creative brilliance in Friday’s […]

Steve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving

2 February 2025 0 comments

From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland a 27-22 opening Six […]

England name Curry twins in starting line-up for Six Nations opener against Ireland

28 January 2025 0 comments

England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin. For […]

England need to focus on playing the full 80 during the Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeff Probyn – A Front row view on the game So Steve Borthwick has decided that his England team need to start the games […]

Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027

24 January 2025 0 comments

Bill Sweeney is determined to continue as Rugby Football Union chief executive until the 2027 World Cup and will only step down if the board […]

RFU chief Bill Sweeney ‘wanted to defer’ controversial bonus payment

22 January 2025 0 comments

Bill Sweeney, the under-fire chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has revealed he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment that has led to […]

Match Preview – Leicester Tigers gunning to take down Antoine Dupont and Toulouse

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon Michael Cheika is aiming to take down a French icon as his Tigers attempt their Champions […]

Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup

15 January 2025 0 comments

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense […]

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations

14 January 2025 0 comments

Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain. George has been in charge since the 2023 […]

Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations

12 January 2025 0 comments

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal.

Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again

12 January 2025 0 comments

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton’s leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to move on.

James Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success

12 January 2025 0 comments

James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.

Stade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints

12 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty 46, Ezeala 51, Gabrillagues […]

Gloucester take the easy route to cruise past Scarlets

12 January 2025 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ……. 31pts Tries: Englefield 4, Clement 17, Barton 31, Blake 50, Wade 73 Conversions: Carreras 4, 17, Barton 73 Scarlets […]

George is the best captain for England

12 January 2025 0 comments

IF Steve Borthwick has his share of tricky selection quandaries ahead of the Six Nations, the choice of captain is not among them. At least, […]

Play-off places all still up for grabs

12 January 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFRIES The BUCS Christmas break will end next week, and with all eight playoff places still up for grabs, it’s all […]

Luke Cowan-Dickie: I’m back and buzzing

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Luke Cowan-Dickie’s journey back to the pinnacle of rugby is nothing short of extraordinary. The tenacious hooker, known for his uncompromising physicality […]

Sides are coming after us – Phil Dowson

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Phil Dowson concedes his Saints are still struggling to cope with being targeted by rivals desperate to stick one on the reigning […]

Arundell lines up England return

22 December 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON HENRY Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s Racing 92, opening the […]

Henry Arundell lines up England return

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Henry Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s Racing 92, opening the […]

Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

22 December 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a […]

Jack Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a potential top four side and putting real “fear” into […]

Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

22 December 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a […]

Anguish for Chiefs as Sale march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Anguish for Chiefs as Sale march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Anguish for Exeter Chiefs as Sale Sharks march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Steve Borthwick leads tributes to Tom Voyce

15 December 2024 0 comments

English rugby is mourning the death of 43-year-old former winger Tom Voyce. He went missing last Saturday night during Storm Darragh while attempting to drive […]

Alex Dombrandt leads the fight for Harlequins

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ……………… 53pts Tries: Murley 12, 64, 66; Care 29, Dombrandt 36, 52, 57; Riley 78 Conversions: Smith 30, 37, 53; J […]

Joe Heyes determined to prove himself at the top level

8 December 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Joe Heyes has used the hurt of missing out on a place in England’s Autumn Nations Series squad to drive him on […]

Don’t be in awe of ‘The System’

1 December 2024 0 comments

AS a long-time England supporter I feel compelled to express my concerns about the performances and results of our team. Much debated selection issues play […]

Pat Lam puts Gabriel Ibitoye in frame for England

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ………………….. 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 3, Murley 21, Northmore 26, Green 63 Conversion: Evans 22, 64 Bristol Bears ………………. 48pts Tries: Ravouvou […]

Ojo: Fin wasn’t played enough

1 December 2024 0 comments

■ By CAMERON STEPHENS TOPSY Ojo believes that England’s lack of experimenting in the Autumn Nations Series meant that they didn’t learn as much about […]

S4, E13: England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo

26 November 2024 0 comments

England got back to winning ways with a routing of Japan at Twickenham on Sunday. However, after five consecutive defeats prior, questions burn even stronger […]

Stop messing with Marcus – Campese

24 November 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith. The 1991 World Cup […]

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