Autumn Internationals

Time for England to walk the walk

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding...

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Steve Borthwick’s work in progress

Paul Rees takes a look at England's options, and talks to the Newcastle chief about turning things around... Steve Borthwick’s squad...

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Steve Borthwick confident in his England approach despite exit of key coaches

Steve Borthwick has defended his England coaching regime by insisting the sudden departure of Felix Jones and Aled Walters is not...

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England omit Alex Mitchell from Autumn Internationals squad due to neck injury

Alex Mitchell has been left out of England’s squad for the autumn with a neck problem that places his involvement in...

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Dafydd Jenkins to miss Wales’ Autumn Internationals as lock targets mid-December return

Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss Wales’ autumn internationals as he recovers from knee and shoulder operations. The 21-year-old, Wales captain...

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

Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming autumn series. Wigglesworth’s...

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Tommy Freeman can take charge of England’s defence

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week Tommy Freeman is one of those players who, when he gets the...

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Luke Cowan-Dickie tipped for an England return

By Jon Newcombe Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson has backed hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie to play a prominent part in England’s autumn,...

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Alex Lozowski back in England squad

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski is back in 36-strong England squad for this week’s training camp. Lozowski, who has five caps, has...

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England is still my target – Ben Spencer

By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it...

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I’d be happy to step up at 12 – Seb Atkinson

By Ben Jaycock Gloucester's Seb Atkinson aims to show he can be the solution to England’s problem at No.12. Atkinson was...

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Alex Lozowski named in England training squad six years on from last cap

Saracens back Alex Lozowski has been named in an England autumn training camp almost six years after his last international appearance....

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Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year

England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand. Marlie Packer has no doubt that one of the toughest...

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

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover...

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Huw Jones urges Scotland team-mates to produce strong season in Lions tour bid

The Scots had eight players involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa. Huw Jones has challenged his Scotland colleagues to...

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England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new. England players have...

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Blow for England as Jones quits

By Ben Jaycock Back-to-back World Cup winning defence coach Felix Jones has left his role with England after sources revealed he...

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This has been the best year of my life

Mark Stevens talks to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso about his rise to the top for Exeter and England Even by his own admission,...

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Joe Marler faces race to be fit for England’s autumn internationals

Joe Marler will miss the start of Harlequins’ season with the broken foot sustained during England’s summer tour to place doubt...

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Dan Biggar sees promising signs with Warren Gatland’s Wales rebuild

Wales are on a run of nine successive Test match defeats. Dan Biggar believes Wales have something to build on after...

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Freeman: We left with NZ respect

By ADAM HATHAWAY Tommy Freeman flew out of New Zealand on Monday morning beaten but not bowed claiming England had won...

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No space for Georgia

Wales will not be playing Georgia this autumn, with Fiji, Australia and South Africa lined up on November 10, 17 and...

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Wales no longer the big shots

The schedule of 21 Tests over five weekends in November offers renewed evidence of the spiralling gap between Ireland and Wales....

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Ireland lining up NZ and Wallabies

Ireland will face New Zealand and Australia in their autumn series before head coach Andy Farrell takes his leave of absence...

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All Blacks in Dublin will be the acid test

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED EARLY February is not obviously the moment to select a highlight of the calendar year. Especially if...

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Wales find form to send trio off in style

By ROGER PANTING Wales................................. 49pts Tries: Lake 3, Rogers 30, Costelow 36, Plumtree 56, Wainwright 65, Hardy 79, 80 Conversions: Halfpenny...

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The five defeats that proved costly for Eddie Jones

By Nick Powell, Online Editor Eddie Jones seven-year stint as England coach came to an end on Tuesday morning as he...

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Devoid of ideas and drained of belief

Paul Rees sees problems ahead for England and Wales as France and Ireland set the agenda After two international windows this...

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Blame me, says Jones as England fall apart

Tuilagi: Defeat will make us even tighter By GARY FITZGERALD Manu Tuilagi came out fighting after a hefty defeat to the...

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WRU set to send SOS to Gatland

Wayne Pivac remains adamant he will take Wales to the World Cup but the Welsh Rugby Union are lining up a...

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South Africa’s power machine crushes England into submission

By NICK CAIN England............................... 13pts Tries: Slade 72 Conversions: Farrell 73 Penalties: Farrell 14, 46 South Africa..................... 27pts Tries: Arendse 33,...

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11 months out and Jones has it all to do

PAUL REES England finished their worst year since 2008 in terms of results by becoming the only Six Nations team not...

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Another collapse leaves Pivac on the edge

By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 34pts Tries: Morgan 10, 47; Faletau 22, Dyer 52 Conversions: Anscombe 11, 23, 48, 53 Penalties: Anscombe...

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Time’s up for Pivac, bring back Gatland

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Wayne Pivac looked a dejected man at the end of the defeat to Australia even...

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Top two in right place to rule at World Cup

Paul Rees sees Ireland and France consolidate their position as leaders of the North Ireland and France were the only two...

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Collins treble seals win for Northampton

Northampton..........45 Barbarians..............39 A second-half hattrick from Tom Collins helped Northampton edge out the Barbarians in an entertaining exhibition match at Franklin’s...

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“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap

Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th...

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Hawkins makes debut and Jones returns in defining game for Pivac

Ospreys youngster Joe Hawkins will make his Wales debut and veteran Alun Wyn Jones has been recalled to the starting line-up...

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Freeman in for England’s final bow of 2022

Tommy Freeman is one of four England players to come in as they prepare for their final match of the calendar...

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Marcus Smith makes battle cry as England prepare for New Zealand test

England have a mouth-watering collision to look forward to as they take on New Zealand in the latest instalment of the...

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Jones hails England’s incredible fightback

Jones: It will be a great game v the Boks By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones hailed his “pulverised” prize fighters as...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Pressure on Pivac as Wales humbled

Pivac: I’m focused on building towards World Cup Wayne Pivac remains confident he is still the man to lead Wales to...

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We’re improving each time, says centurion Farrell

An emotional Owen Farrell spoke of his real pride at the amazing fightback which transformed his 100th cap from being a...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Burrell honoured to play for Barbarians

By PAUL REES Luther Burrell had no hesitation in accepting an invitation to play for the Barbarians this month and on...

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Two-try Stuart leads England’s great escape to stun All Blacks

By NICK CAIN England.............................. 25pts Tries: Stuart 72, 79; Steward 74 Conversions: Smith 75, 80 Penalties: Farrell 25, Smith 42 New...

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15 minutes that had Twickenham rocking

BRENDAN GALLAGHER WHY LESS CAN MEAN MORE WHEN IT COMES TO INTERNATIONALS Hard man: Will Stuart powers over PICTURES: Getty Images...

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Barrett’s yellow card let Smith and Youngs engineer revival

PAUL REES COMMENT Early strike: Ioane goes over for the All Blacks A FEATUREof the All Blacks over the years has...

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Crisis for Wales as Georgia celebrate

By PETER JACKSON Wales................................... 12pts Tries: Morgan 20, 24 Conversions: Rhys Priestland 22 Georgia................................ 13pts Tries: Todua 59 Conversions: Abzhandadze 60...

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ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES TICKETS TO BE WON

WIN a pair of tickets to England v South Africa courtesy of Dove Men+Care! England host reigning world champions South Africa...

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