Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Steve Borthwick reveals how advice from his predecessors helped him shut out the criticism, while Henry Pollock’s two-try display provided another talking point in England’s record...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 23 hours agoEngland 45-22 Australia: Henry Pollock stars as Red Rose claim record victory against Wallabies
Seven tries were engineered in a show of unity from England’s players towards head coach Steve Borthwick.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoBill Sweeney wants more stars like Henry Pollock to transform English rugby’s profile
RFU chief executive believes rugby must learn from Australian sports and work more closely with the Prem to develop a new...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoEngland star Ben Earl insists players should have a say in rugby law changes
Ben Earl believes players should have a greater voice in rugby law changes, after his research found none of the international...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoWales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Louis Rees-Zammit shines for Wales against Japan, but a lack of support from his team-mates leaves Steve Tandy with plenty to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Maro Itoje wants England to put their Six Nations disappointment behind them and prove to Twickenham supporters they have turned a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean
Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoFormer captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia
Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland vs Australia: Harry Wilson confident Wallabies can stay in the fight
Australia captain Harry Wilson backs his side to withstand England’s powerful bench and avoid a repeat of last year’s Twickenham defeat.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoScotland 21-43 New Zealand: Scots blown away by ruthless All Blacks
Scotland’s hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand suffer another setback as the ruthless All Blacks run in seven tries...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoIreland 42-12 Argentina: Hat-trick man Hugo Keenan has Andy Farrell’s side motoring
Hugo Keenan marks his return with a hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Argentina, but Andy Farrell’s side face a sterner test...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoItaly 7-66 South Africa: Springboks go full bore to cut the Italians to pieces
South Africa run riot against an injury-hit Italy, scoring ten tries in a ruthless display as Rassie Erasmus’ full-strength Springboks expose...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoEngland A 59-24 Argentina XV: Standout Harlequins duo show the way ahead
Harlequins duo Luke Northmore and Jack Kenningham lead the way as England A run in nine tries to overpower Argentina XV...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoMapletoft happy with the set-piece
ENGLAND A head coach Mark Mapletoft believed his side had the greater attacking threat. He said: “We were always a bit...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoPaul Rees: It’s right time for England boss Steve Borthwick to show he’s a true leader
Paul Rees says England need to use their heads against Australia at Twickenham ahead of the Nations Championship clash this afternoon.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes
Fin Smith starts at fly-half against the Wallabies after coming through Friday’s final training session.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoEngland scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury and Archie McParland’s calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options, with Ben Spencer and Harry Randall...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoSteve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The England boss has also outlined the qualities he wants in his final squad, while positional flexibility could open up opportunities...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoJoe Marchant ready to fight for his England place after Sale Sharks return
The Sale Sharks centre is relishing the challenge of competing with Henry Slade and Will Joseph for a spot in England’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoMark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England
The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad
Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoChristian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England
Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances
George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales rugby in financial crisis as WRU losses hit £18.2m
The union plans to cut one of Wales’ four professional regions by 2028/29, with another multi-million-pound loss forecast for next season.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: Theo Dan aims to prove he deserves another England shot
The Saracens hooker is determined to force his way back into England contention, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Welsh stars in Prem can strengthen national squad
The Exeter Chiefs lock believes the influx of Welsh internationals into English rugby can benefit Steve Tandy’s squad while creating opportunities...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAll Blacks stay on the high road
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........21pts Tries: Williams 29, Wright 54, Daugunu 66 Conversions: Lonergan 30, 55; Meredith 67 New Zealand .....
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoNew Zealand 50-19 Australia: Jordie Barrett leads All Black blitz against Wallabies
New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a commanding 50-19 victory over Australia at Eden Park.
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoMaro Itoje names George Ford as his greatest-ever teammate ahead of England and Lions stars
Maro Itoje explains why George Ford stands out as a teammate, highlighting the Sale Sharks fly-half’s consistency and ability to put...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoUgo Monye: England should give Leicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan another chance
Ugo Monye believes Adam Radwan deserves another England opportunity but admits Steve Borthwick faces a major selection headache with wingers coming...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarlequins centre Oscar Beard sets his sights on an England return
Oscar Beard has put two surgeries behind him and is determined to force his way back into England contention after finally...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarvey Skinner: I hope Exeter Chiefs form can put me in England World Cup contention
Harvey Skinner is determined to force his way into Steve Borthwick’s England plans and hopes his performances for Exeter Chiefs can...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoFormer England international David Flatman insists rugby without scrums doesn’t work
David Flatman has dismissed claims rugby’s scrum is turning supporters away, insisting the set-piece is one of the sport’s defining spectacles...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens vs Sale Sharks: Joe Shaw insists Rotimi Segun can knock on the England door
Saracens winger Rotimi Segun is determined to force his way into England contention as he prepares to face Sale Sharks at...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Ugo Monye interview – Can Harlequins bounce back? England’s wing battle + closing the gap
Ugo Monye joins Ben Jaycock to discuss whether Harlequins can bounce back from last season, England’s wing battle, Noah Caluori’s Test...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBath star Charlie Ewels has his sights on an England 2027 World Cup spot
Charlie Ewels is determined to give everything in his bid to finally make an England World Cup squad after two previous...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoFormer Scotland wing Thom Evans believes rugby is a safer sport today than it was
Thom Evans believes the tackle-law changes introduced since the neck injury that ended his career have made a significant difference to...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoMaro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
Maro Itoje says he would welcome the chance to lead England in a Six Nations match in the United States, despite...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoAnthony Watson: Don’t rule George Ford out of England No.10 race for 2027 World Cup
Anthony Watson has backed George Ford to remain firmly in England’s World Cup plans, praising the fly-half’s rugby intelligence and leadership...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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