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Freddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development

13 June 2022 0 comments

England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player. Steward will hope to […]

Hard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise

13 June 2022 0 comments

George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester’s two-year rise from Gallagher Premiership relegation candidates to […]

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Level-headed George Ford is ready to roll

30 January 2022 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL WHEN GEORGE Ford was brought into the England’s Six Nations squad after initially being snubbed, there was no great celebration in the […]

George Ford set to replace Owen Farrell in England’s Six Nations squad

24 January 2022 2 comments

By BEN REDWOOD George Ford is set to be recalled into the England squad as a replacement for injured captain Owen Farrell. The Sale Sharks […]

George Ford and the Vunipolas omitted from England training squad

21 September 2021 0 comments

England head coach Eddie Jones has omitted five senior players including George Ford and the Vunipola brothers from his squad. Billy and Mako Vunipola are […]

George Ford ponders future as Mike leaves Leicester

20 June 2021 3 comments

GEORGE Ford’s long-term future at Leicester Tigers was last week thrown into debut when his father Mike parted company with the Welford Road club. The […]

Leicester 33-24 Ulster: Fabulous George Ford puts Tigers into the final

2 May 2021 0 comments

The Leicester fly-half was pivotal to extinguishing Ulster’s first start in Friday’s Challenge Cup semi-final

George Ford needs roaring finish for shot at Lions tour

18 April 2021 1 comment

The England & Leicester fly-half talks to Paul Rees about his Lions chances resting with his form for Tigers in the Premiership finish

England’s George Ford back at fly-half for trip to Wales

26 November 2020 0 comments

Captain Owen Farrell reverts to inside centre in Eddie Jones’ squad to face Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup

George Ford back for Leicester Tigers Challenge Cup clash

18 September 2020 0 comments

Team line-ups for this weekend’s Challenge Cup action, as Tigers welcome Castres to Welford Road

Exclusive: Leicester’s George Ford expects to see Kyle Eastmond elsewhere in the Premiership

24 July 2020 0 comments

After some ins and outs at Welford Road, George Ford explains why he elected to stay at Leicester

Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and Ellis Genge in contract stand-off with Leicester

30 June 2020 0 comments

The clock is ticking on Leicester and other Premiership clubs to agree adjusted contracts with their players

George Ford still has his best years ahead of him, says Eastmond

24 January 2020 0 comments

Kyle Eastmond has watched Ford grow from his time at Bath and Leicester

Ellis Genge and George Ford agree Leicester Tigers extensions

1 January 2020 0 comments

George Worth and Sam Aspland-Robinson have also signed contract renewals to stay at Welford Road

Leicester Tigers seek to sign Argentina lock and keep hold of George Ford

13 December 2019 0 comments

Movement at Leicester Tigers…

Guscott column: George Ford can’t do much wrong at the moment

29 October 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott examines England’s incredible win over the All Blacks, and while he lauds the performance he believes it was wrong to start Jonny May

England coach Eddie Jones and captain Owen Farrell

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

Guscott column: Sorry George Ford, the thought of Cipriani coming off the bench is too good to go to waste

30 May 2019 0 comments

Take three fly-halves if you must, but reality is England can only take two

Jeremy Guscott column: Big Joe, Dan Robson and George Ford must all start for England against Italy

6 March 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott names the England backline he would go with for Italy’s visit to Twickenham

Murphy’s law can make Manu Tuilagi lethal for Leicester, says George Ford

19 September 2018 0 comments

“We are looking a bit more threatening” – Geordan Murphy can put right the ‘disservice’ done to Tuilagi

Jeremy Guscott: George Ford has to play with a smile on his face again

4 January 2017 0 comments

George Ford faces another huge decision in the coming weeks, as from today he is officially allowed to hear offers from rival Premiership clubs eager […]

World class George Ford tipped to drive era of success

16 September 2016 0 comments

Bath head coach Tabai Matson reckons fly-half George Ford is as good as any player he has worked with – including Kiwi superstar Dan Carter. […]

Nick Cain column: ‘Gutted’ George Ford will soon get his stuffing back in place

16 December 2015 0 comments

George Ford has had a rough few months. Having been given the vote of no-confidence just before England’s decisive World Cup pool games against Wales […]

George Ford is key to England success – Martin Johnson

30 June 2015 0 comments

Martin Johnson believes Stuart Lancaster should build a successful World Cup winning side around George Ford. Johnson, who lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy in Sydney […]

Nick Cain’ column: George Ford still gets my England vote over Owen Farrell

10 June 2015 0 comments

Ford or Farrell? It was predictable that the meeting of two fly-halves who have been close friends since schooldays, and are now arch rivals for […]

George Ford and JJ have given us a cutting edge – Chris Robshaw

16 April 2015 0 comments

England captain Chris Robshaw has welcomed the introduction of George Ford and Jonathan Joseph into England’s backline saying the Bath duo add a new dimension […]

George Ford out of New Zealand tour?

22 May 2014 0 comments

George Ford could miss England’s tour of New Zealand with reports suggesting he requires shoulder surgery. The Bath fly-half should play in Friday’s Amlin Challenge […]

Nick Cain: Fizzing George Ford ready for next step with club and country

1 May 2014 0 comments

George Ford has come of age. Finally. It has been a long time coming because Ford has been lumbered with the tag of English rugby’s […]

Nick Cain: We must find out soon if George Ford is the real deal

19 February 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster is a careful planner, so when I asked him this week about his bench policy in the opening two rounds of the Six […]

George Ford to make England debut

18 February 2014 0 comments

George Ford is set to make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations. The Bath […]

Boy George Ford will man-up for England says Peter Stringer

16 January 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster has challenged George Ford to show he can handle the international stage – but the Bath prodigy has already proved he’s tailor-made for the England shirt, according to the man with the best seat in the house.

George Ford called up by England as Toby Flood is dropped

9 January 2014 1 comment

George Ford has been called up by England ahead of the Six Nations as Stuart Lancaster named his new EPS and Six Nations training squad today.

Gamble on Leicester Tigers exit has paid off says George Ford

26 December 2013 3 comments

It is hard to avoid drawing comparisons between George Ford and Owen Farrell – two of the brightest young things in England at present.

Nick Cain: This waste of George Ford’s talent is so senseless

12 October 2012 6 comments

There are imperfections in most rugby structures, but, when it comes to getting the right outcome for the national team, England’s stick out like a […]

George Ford’s boots earn Leicester Tigers a win over sorry Sale Sharks

5 October 2012 0 comments

George Ford kicked 15 points from the tee to help Leicester claim a convincing 20-8 win over Sale in Salford. It is the sixth consecutive […]

George Ford may be forced to quit Leicester Tigers says Austin Healey

2 October 2012 1 comment

Austin Healey says Welford Road is not big enough to accommodate both Toby Flood and George Ford. Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has opted […]

George Ford has the attitude to be a truly great No10 says Dave Alred

31 July 2012 0 comments

In just under 18 months Dave Alred had transformed golfer Luke Donald from world No 32 in the rankings to world No 1 and, if […]

George Ford’s boot hand Tigers Cup glory

18 March 2012 0 comments

Teenage sensation George Ford kicked 12 points from the tee to help Leicester Tigers beat Northampron 26-14 and win the LV= Cup final at Sixways. […]

Dawson: George is England’s catalyst

14 April 2024 0 comments

By NICK POWELL FORMER England captain and scrumhalf Matt Dawson says skipper Jamie George has been the “catalyst” for the country’s recent turnaround. World Cup […]

George has inspired England improvement – Dawson

11 April 2024 0 comments

Former England captain and scrum-half Matt Dawson has praised skipper Jamie George as the “catalyst” for the country’s recent turnaround, and backed his former club […]

Young Guns: Rams and England U20s fly-half George Makepeace-Cubitt

7 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK George Makepeace-Cubitt was the only player in England U20s’ victorious Six Nations squad not connected to a Premiership club but the talented […]

Ford’s resolve is impressive to see

24 March 2024 0 comments

ALL the top sports players have one standout quality – composure – which George Ford has in abundance, along with his stoicism! A masterful player, […]

RPNS7s – U18s Vase: Stamford finish up on top despite early defeat

24 March 2024 0 comments

U18 Vase Stamford School claimed the U18s vase for the first-ever time, ruling the roost in a category containing 224 schools. The Lincolnshire-based school managed […]

One of the greatest days ever – George

10 March 2024 0 comments

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Jamie George last night admitted that derailing Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes was one of the greatest days of his career […]

We need to take more control, says Ford

3 March 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bury St Edmunds have seen their National Two East title hopes shattered away in recent weeks with five defeats on the spin […]

Reynolds: It’s fantastic to see George with England

11 February 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Rams director of rugby Seb Reynolds has praised England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft for his “refreshing” decision to pick George Makepeace-Cubitt […]

Chinnor too good for Cinderford

28 January 2024 0 comments

By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford……………..0 Chinnor………………..57 PROMOTION-chasing Chinnor proved far too strong for Cinderford as they produced a superbly efficient perfor mance to maintain their challenge […]

George to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad

17 January 2024 0 comments

Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in his 2024 Six Nations […]