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James Percival looks to Wales for Test spot

18 December 2012 1 comment

Worcester second row James Percival has had talks with Warren Gatland about switching allegiances from England to Wales. Despite being part of the England U21 […]

Nick Cain talks to Warren Gatland about the 2013 tourists to Australia

16 December 2012 0 comments

When Warren Gatland held court at Cardiff Castle this week to do an early 2013 Lions stock-take with the autumn series in its last knockings, […]

Louis Deacon’s aiming to get back on England’s radar

14 December 2012 0 comments

Louis Deacon refuses to concede his England days are over despite the emergence of youngsters like Joe Launchbury. Rising star Launchbury, 21, was voted man […]

Keep Manu and me on centre stage says Brad Barritt

13 December 2012 0 comments

England hero Brad Barritt believes his burgeoning centre partnership with Manu Tuilagi could be the start of something special. Not since the halcyon World Cup-winning […]

Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree confirmed as Lions coaches

12 December 2012 1 comment

As expected, England duo Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree have been confirmed as Warren Gatland’s Lions assistants for next summer’s tour of Australia today. England’s defence […]

Manu Tuilagi has Mike Tindall’s Lions vote, but not everyone’s impressed

12 December 2012 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi’s display against New Zealand makes him a certainty for next year’s Lions tour of Australia, according to former England centre Mike Tindall. But […]

Wallabies veto Cardiff for Wales in World Cup

11 December 2012 1 comment

The Wallabies have called on the 2015 World Cup organisers to impose a blanket ban on Wales playing in Cardiff at any stage during the […]

Joe Launchbury named England’s Man of the Autumn Series

7 December 2012 0 comments

London Wasps lock Joe Launchbury 21 was today named England’s QBE Man of the Series following the Autumn Internationals. 21-year-old Launchbury, above, played in all […]

Irish rookie Craig Gilroy ‘has X-factor to be a Lion’

5 December 2012 0 comments

Craig Gilroy has the type of X-factor that could see him go from international novice to Lions starter within a season according to one of […]

Tonga titan Semisi Taulava wants England call

4 December 2012 1 comment

Worcester No.8 Semisi Taulava has become the latest overseas star to declare his availability for England. The giant Tongan has made a huge impact for […]

Fearless Freddie Burns gets his chance – Mike Tindall

30 November 2012 1 comment

Gloucester player-coach Mike Tindall believes 22-year-old Freddie Burns will have no problem stepping into international rugby should he feature against the All Blacks tomorrow. The […]

Owen Farrell starts against All Blacks for England

30 November 2012 1 comment

As expected, Owen Farrell will lead the England attack on Saturday against New Zealand starting at fly-half. The new IRB Player of the Year nominee […]

Wales v Australia teams

30 November 2012 0 comments

Wales v Australia teams Wales have made four changes to the side that lost to the All Blacks last weekend for their match against Australia […]

England won’t regret saddling up with Matt Parker

30 November 2012 1 comment

Matt Parker will have no problem in transferring his cycling success to the rugby field, according to one of his key associates. Parker, one of […]

Lions Greatest XV: full-backs

29 November 2012 1 comment

As the last line of defence, the full-back must be a good tackler with safe hands and a fair bit of pace to come into […]

Manu Tuilagi can turn into a playmaker like Ma’a Nonu

29 November 2012 1 comment

Of all the conundrums Stuart Lancaster needs to solve before the All Blacks come to town, the most pressing is – to paraphrase the musical […]

“We must be the No.1 team in the world now” – Gary Street

28 November 2012 17 comments

With England wrapping up their second consecutive Test-Series win over the Black Ferns last night, Gary Street was adamant his side was now the best […]

England Women beat New Zealand to seal Series win

28 November 2012 1 comment

England have secured their second consecutive Test Series win over New Zealand with a 17-8 victory in Aldershot yesterday. With the score stuck at 10-8 […]

Referee Nigel Owens blocked Chris Robshaw’s call change

27 November 2012 0 comments

Captain Chris Robshaw tried to change his mind over his dramatic decision to kick for the posts rather than chase a winning try in yesterday’s […]

Autumn Internationals week 3 Round up

26 November 2012 1 comment

I’ve never believed in the media hype but if people are wondering the effect of the press on players just look at Chris Robshaw’s decision […]

Freddie Burns called up by England

25 November 2012 0 comments

Freddie Burns has been called up to the England squad ahead of the clash against New Zealand next Saturday. The Gloucester fly-half has been in […]

Andy Robinson quits Scotland’s head coaching role

25 November 2012 0 comments

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has announced today he is stepping down from his role with immediate effect. The decision follows their embarrassing 21-15 defeat […]

England lose to Springboks at HQ

24 November 2012 2 comments

England suffered a 16-15 defeat to South Africa in a bruising battle at Twickenham today. It was all about penalties in the first half with […]

“They have thrown the challenge back to us” – Black Ferns’ Brian Evans

23 November 2012 0 comments

Black Ferns head coach Brian Evans is under no illusion over the scale of the challenge ahead as his side begin their three-match series against […]

England v South Africa teams

23 November 2012 3 comments

Joe Launchbury has been handed his first Test start for England ahead of their game against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The London Wasps […]

Wales v New Zealand teams

23 November 2012 0 comments

Wales captain Sam Warburton has been recalled by returning coach Warren Gatland ahead of their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday. Gatland is back […]

Lions Greatest XV: Wingers

22 November 2012 1 comment

When it comes to the finishers who play in the two wing positions The Lions come second to no-one. A list of Lions’ wingers reads […]

Morgan and Haskell called up by England to face South Africa

21 November 2012 0 comments

Ben Morgan and James Haskell have been called up by Stuart Lancaster to face South Africa on Saturday at Twickenham. The Gloucester No.8 returns on […]

Jonathan Joseph set to make a racket for England

21 November 2012 1 comment

Jonathan Joseph could have been donning whites at Wimbledon instead of the white shirt of England had he chosen to follow a different sporting path. […]

Toby Flood boots Sir Clive Woodward penalty jibe into touch

20 November 2012 1 comment

Toby Flood hit back last night after Sir Clive Woodward condemned England for failing to kick their penalties to possibly salvage a draw with the […]

Quade Cooper to leave Australian Rugby?

19 November 2012 1 comment

Quade Cooper has reportedly quit Australian rugby after being offered a meagre incentive-based contract. According to Australian television the mercurial fly-half has turned his back […]

Autumn Series week 2 round up

19 November 2012 1 comment

I don’t want to go over it again and again but the England display on Saturday doesn’t leave me much choice. Test Rugby is not […]

Naive England suffer defeat against Australia at Twickenham

17 November 2012 0 comments

England suffered a 20-14 defeat to Australia at Twickenham today for the second of their Autumn Test. Berrick Barnes kicked a drop goal and a […]

Johnny Leota’s try hands Samoa famous win over Wales in Cardiff

16 November 2012 1 comment

A late try from Johnny Leota handed Samoa a 26-19 win over Wales at the Millennium tonight. The score was ever so close all game […]

Jones to captain Wales against Samoa as Warburton is dropped

15 November 2012 0 comments

Ryan Jones will captain Wales for a record 29th times against Samoa on Friday with Sam Warburton dropped to the bench. Jones is one of […]

Lions Greatest XV: centres

15 November 2012 0 comments

Centres are the playmakers and finishers who make the most of the chances created by the fly-halves inside them, and The Lions have had some […]

Chris Ashton returns to England starting XV

15 November 2012 0 comments

As expected, Chris Ashton returns to the England starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s clash against Australia at Twickenham. The Saracens winger, who served his one-match […]

Martyn Thomas blasts ‘scandal’ of RFU blazers’ spending

15 November 2012 1 comment

The failure of the RFU to act on the recommendations of the Slaughter and May Report to end the lavish blazer culture at Twickenham, which […]

Winger Ugo Monye dropped by England for Australia clash

14 November 2012 1 comment

Despite a try-scoring return with England last Saturday against Fiji, Ugo Monye has been dropped by Stuart Lancaster to face Australia. The Harlequin winger, who […]

Tigers wing it to beat Maori All Blacks

14 November 2012 0 comments

Two first half tries from Niall Morris and Adam Thompstone helped Leicester claim a famous 32-24 win over the Maori All Blacks at Welford Road […]

Young Gloucester side wins thriller against Fiji

14 November 2012 0 comments

A sensational second-half display helped Gloucester to a narrow 31-29 win over Fiji at Kingsholm yesterday in a very entertaining game. The Cherry and Whites […]

Sekope Kepu: “I just can’t believe that you left out Sheridan!”

14 November 2012 0 comments

Prop Sekope Kepu admits Australia are astonished their traditional bogeyman Andrew Sheridan has been overlooked by England. But, whoever the Wallabies front row face, they […]

Alex Goode: Great start now bring on Aussies!

13 November 2012 1 comment

Man of the match Alex Goode hopes his dazzling display in the rout of Fiji will ensure he retains the No15 jersey for Australia. Saracens’ […]

Autumn Series week 1 round up

12 November 2012 2 comments

I must have been in England for too long now and I sometimes find myself referring to England as “we” and every time I’m thinking […]

Sensational Carter and All Blacks give Scotland rugby lesson

11 November 2012 1 comment

New Zealand gave a lesson of rugby to Scotland to claim a 51-22 win at Murrayfield today. Led by a sensational Dan Carter, the World […]

Join the England rugby lineup at Twickenham with Canterbury

9 November 2012 0 comments

Rugby fans can live the dream of joining the England lineup ahead of the QBE Internationals at Twickenham this autumn, thanks to a special Canterbury […]