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/ 12 years agoGraham Kitchener can be England lineout king says Louis Deacon
Louis Deacon has backed Leicester second row partner Graham Kitchener to break into the England team.
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/ 12 years agoAlex Goode: Well played Mike Brown, but I still want your place
While Alex Goode admits Mike Brown’s current form makes him deservedly England’s No.15, that does not mean the Sarries man is...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoDominant Courtney Lawes takes game to another level
Courtney Lawes has established himself as one of world rugby’s foremost locks, insists his Northampton second row partner Christian Day.
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/ 12 years agoBilly Twelvetrees: It’s my fault if England drop me
The longer that Gloucester’s struggles continue, the more Billy Twelvetrees knows his England place is under threat.
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/ 12 years agoEngland lift Bowl trophy at Port Elizabeth Sevens
England lifted the Bowl title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens after reeling off wins over Scotland, the USA and Australia...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoNick Easter: My pal Mike Brown’s always been this good
While Mike Brown’s autumn form has solved one of England’s selection headaches, Nick Easter claims the answer has been staring Stuart...
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/ 12 years agoDon’t just look at my power, says Luther Burrell
Luther Burrell is determined to keep knocking on the England door – rather than smash it down – after being overlooked...
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/ 12 years agoEngland finish fourth at Dubai 7s
England finished fourth at the Dubai Sevens after Tim Mikkelson’s late try clinched a 17-14 play-off win for New Zealand. Head...
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Sevens World Series
/ 12 years agoTom Mitchell: Sevens deep in the desert
Of all the nine tournaments on the IRB series, the Dubai 7s is perhaps the one that best brings home the...
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/ 12 years agoAnthony Watson gets in good Nick for World Cup
Anthony Watson admits he dreams of playing for England in the 2015 World Cup – but if he does so he...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoHow rivalry with Tom Youngs gets the best from Dylan Hartley
When Dylan Hartley bruised his lung the life was squeezed out of England’s revival against the All Blacks, such has been...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoAxe Chris Ashton now says World Cup wing Dan Luger
World Cup winner Dan Luger believes Chris Ashton has used up all of his nine lives for England, claiming his presence...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years ago‘Smoking’ Joe Launchbury is the new silent assassin
Ten years after lifting the World Cup alongside Richard Hill, Lawrence Dallaglio is convinced England have found their new silent assassin...
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/ 12 years agoAlex Gray in line for England Sevens debut in Dubai
Alex Gray is set to make his first appearance in the HSBC Sevens World Series after being named in the England...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoTon-up Warren Gatland chases a landmark success
He may have been denied a cap as a player, but on Friday Warren Gatland will become only the second coach...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoBuck up, Matt Kvesic or lose No.7 fight – Lewis Moody
Former England captain Lewis Moody fears Matt Kvesic’s drop in form means he is losing the race to be the Red...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoTom Youngs’ strengths outweigh his weaknesses, says George Chuter
Former England hooker George Chuter has launched a staunch defence of Tom Youngs in the wake of the criticism directed towards...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoMike Ford: Anthony Watson in line to get England call for Six Nations
One has worked with him for four years, the other for four months – but both Neal Hatley and Mike Ford...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoBattering ram Billy Vunipola is Richard Hill’s top man
The modern loose forward can be a man of many hats: specialist, scavenger or even a six-and-a-half. But Richard Hill believes...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years ago‘Mental block’ is stopping Wales
Wales will have to smash a ‘mental blockage’ when they go big-game hunting against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoHeadless chicken days over – Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes knows he is in the form of his life as he looks forward to playing in his first Autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoDon’t question my Scottish heritage says new man Blair Cowan
London Irish back rower Blair Cowan insists he is no ‘kilted Kiwi’ and that his shock call-up by Scotland is the...
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Sevens World Series
/ 12 years agoTom Mitchell: Gold Coast behind us, Dubai next
We are back in the gym and working hard. Sessions on the running track and training park are back to their...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoYou’re out, no you’re not, Wales tell James Hook!
Wales told James Hook he had been dropped from their squad only to reinstate him barely 24 hours later.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoOwen Farrell earns Paul Grayson vote in line-up of the No.10s
Paul Grayson cannot recall such intense competition for the England No.10 shirt but the second highest points scorer in Red Rose...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoHenry Trinder, Luther Burrell and Joel Tomkins in line for England Test debut
Henry Trinder is in line to make his England Test debut after being named in Stuart Lancaster’s England squad ahead of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoMike Brown: Quins form won’t ruin my England Test dream
Mike Brown has scotched suggestions that Harlequins are in terminal decline, claiming a misfiring backline will not harm his hopes of...
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/ 12 years agoEngland finish third at Gold Coast Sevens
James Rodwell, Dan Bibby and new boy Phil Burgess scored two tries each as England finished the opening round of the...
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/ 12 years agoVIDEO: Simon Amor and Chris Cracknell preview the Gold Coast Sevens
Just before they took off for the Gold Coast and the opening round of the HSBC World Series, our online editor...
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Sevens World Series
/ 12 years agoBehind the England Sevens’ scenes with Tom Mitchell: Countdown to round One…
Sitting on a sun drenched balcony in Australia looking out over Surfers Paradise the idea six gruelling games of 7s might...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoWhere do you want me to play? Elliot Daly asks England
With England spoilt for choice at full-back but injury-ravaged in the centres, Elliot Daly admits he would love some clarification from...
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/ 12 years agoWales Sevens name squad for Gold Coast
Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has named an experienced squad for the HSBC World Series opener on the Gold Coast...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years ago“Henry Trinder can bridge that Manu Tuilagi gap,” say James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies
Gloucester duo James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies are convinced Henry Trinder is the man to fill Manu Tuilagi’s massive shoes this...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoEngland Sevens name squad for Gold Coast tournament
Phil Burgess will make his HSBC World Series debut for England Sevens after being named in the squad that will travel...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoFaith of Saints puts Luther Burrell on fast-track to Twickenham
Saints centre Luther Burrell believes the faith being shown in him by Northampton’s coaching staff is benefitting his game massively.
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Sevens World Series
/ 12 years agoTom Mitchell: Welcome behind the scenes of England Sevens
For a lucky few of us an endless summer is about to start. The HSBC World Sevens Series commences in three...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years ago“I’d say No to England if they called,” says James Simpson-Daniel
James Simpson-Daniel believes he would turn England down if Stuart Lancaster came calling, even if the national side was ravaged by...
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Sevens World Series
/ 12 years agoEngland Sevens win in Bucharest
England Sevens will go into the HSBC World Series as the reigning European champions after a strong display in Bucharest. For...
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/ 12 years agoBen Ryan appointed Fiji Sevens coach
Ben Ryan has been named as Fiji Sevens head coach, it was announced today. The 42-year-old stepped down from the England...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoJames Haskell: I’ll never give up fight to play for England
James Haskell was quick to brush off his latest England snub and with Tom Croft now ruled out for the season,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoAndy Gomarsall: Freddie Burns can give England vital spark
Now is the time for England to let Freddie Burns off the leash, according to World Cup winner Andy Gomarsall, who...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoGloucester to face Japan in November
There will be a battle of the cherries at Kingsholm in November as Gloucester announced today they will face Japan on...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoBOD named in Joe Schmidt first Ireland squad
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has included Brian O’Briscoll in his first squad ahead of the Autumn internationals. The 34-year-old veteran is...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoConor O’Shea: Chris Robshaw will see off his England pretenders
Frustrated Quins boss Conor O’Shea has mounted a furious defence of club captain Chris Robshaw and backed him to see off...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoSimon Amor named England Sevens head coach
The RFU today named Simon Amor as the new England Sevens Head Coach. Amor is a former England Sevens captain and...
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/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: McCaw’s a worry…but bring on the Boks. I can’t wait!
We must hope All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is right in his assessment of the injury to his captain Richie McCaw....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoTickets for Commonwealth Sevens go on sale
Rugby Sevens is one of the Commonwealth Games’ core sports. It’s been a popular inclusion in the programme since it was...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years ago“I want your Test spot,” Matt Kvesic tells Chris Robshaw
Kvesic excelled on England’s summer tour of Argentina in the openside berth while captain Robshaw was rested – and the 21-year-old...
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/ 12 years agoInjured Ollie Phillips turns tide on a round the world quest
Sevens star Ollie Phillips starts his road to Rio today by sailing the Seven Seas – it’s far to say his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoEngland have found their new Billy Whizz in Christian Wade says Andy Robinson
Former national head coach Andy Robinson believes England have finally unearthed Jason Robinson’s successor in Christian Wade. Andy Robinson’s ill-fated reign...
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