All posts tagged "England"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSam Skinner enjoying new-found freedom at Exeter Chiefs
The Exeter and Scotland lock is looking to hit double figures every game in all the stats that count in the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDREAM TEAM
ROB KIRBY, THE RICHMOND AND FORMER ESHER AND SOUTHEND FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Will...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJohn Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel
John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79
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Features
/ 5 years agoMike puts Scots refs back on world stage
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER In charge: Referee Mike Adamson during the PRO14...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoSaracens ring rust costly for England
By GARY FITZGERALD Dejected: Dan Robson, George Ford and Elliot Daly feel the pain PICTURE: Getty Images Felt good: Jamie George...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWalters aims to give Tigers pack an edge Boks’ style
By STEFFAN THOMAS WHEN Aled Walters left the Scarlets in 2009 not in his wildest dreams could he have envisaged the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThe world leaders in prevarication | Colin Boag
There’s an old adage, ‘When you’ve nothing to say, say nothing’, and it’s one that World Rugby would do well to...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThomas strives for Test breakthrough
By ALEX BYWATER Aiming high: Dan Thomas scores for Bristol against Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images DAN Thomas is determined to follow...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoPRL delay decision on freezing relegation
BT Sport share reservations over ring-fencing, leading to PRL requesting a delay on crucial vote by RFU Council
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAlan made sure his men punched their weight
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Grand Slam winner: Alan Ashcroft on the rampage for England The Sixties had...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTom Mitchell eager to pit wits against Premiership’s finest
Tokyo Olympics is first and foremost in Mitchell's plans, but the axing of the England Sevens programme has gave him to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHistory of Women’s Rugby: Red Roses break Kiwis’ World Cup stranglehold
Brendan Gallagher concludes his feature looking at the history of women's rugby
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Six Nations gets new format in April
By SAM JACKSON THE delayed Women’s Six Nations will be played in a reduced format across four weekends in April. Rather...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDay the Ellas came to play in Sevenoaks
Brendan Gallagher recalls when Sevenoaks School faced ten future Wallabies, including Mark, Gary and Glen Ella, in 1978
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBristol Bears lowest in Premiership charts for EQP
Recent Championship clubs such as Bristol and London Irish sit low on the percentage of England qualified players (EQP)
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Features
/ 5 years agoDeano and another ‘bloodgate’
JEFF PROBYN Extra man: England had 16 on the pitch during their pool game with Samoa at RWC 2003 PICTURE: Getty...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAustralia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain
With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’
MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland 6-11 Scotland: Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig’s ear
Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on where England simply failed to turn up in Round 1 of the Six Nations
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoReturn of the ruck will save our game | Chris Hewett
Bring on the counter-ruck by taking out the 'ball-killers', writes Chris Hewett
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoIt could go pear-shaped for Eddie Jones very quickly | Brendan Gallagher
Nothing went to plan for England at Twickenham, outclassed and outfought by Scotland
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU risk the second great schism with wrong vote | Nick Cain
Nick Cain writes on the significant ring-fencing vote the RFU Council will hold on Friday, and its potential to create a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Almond got it wrong but he was still right
Brendan Gallagher looks at the significant role of one, Mr HH Almond, in the first meeting between England and Scotland
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales have plenty to replace me – Hadleigh Parkes
For so long Hadleigh Parkes was a reliable piece in Wales' backline, so it has been no surprise to see his...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFabien Galthie names France team to take on Italy
Galthie places faith in the fitness of Gregory Alldritt who had been withdrawn from France's squad last month after an injury...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones picks Lawrence and Slade combination for England’s Calcutta Cup clash
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to take on Scotland in the 2021 Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSaracens boys fit and ready vows Jamie George
No worries for the England hooker over his, nor his teammates' fitness levels as Saracens await the Championship season with preparations...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoDjokovic should take notice of Eddie | Chris Hewett
Eddie Jones' perfect quip in response to tennis' deluded anti-vaxxer, Novak Djokovic, after his outspoken views on Australia's Covid-19 restrictions
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSix Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!
The Rugby Paper's annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoEnemies of academies get their facts wrong | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how solid production within Premiership academies doesn't always prove to be a saving grace
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJohn Mitchell signs contract with RFU through to 2023 World Cup
Defence coach John Mitchell signs up to be a part of England's coaching team at the 2023 World Cup in France
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoRob Howley back to Rugby Canada after betting ban
After an arduous 9 months-long ban, Robert Howley recently secured his return to the world of rugby by bagging the coveted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here
A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Harlequins put Dean Ryan on their wanted list
Dean Ryan has emerged as a person on Quins' shortlist to take over at the Stoop, following Paul Gustard's abrupt exit
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDuhan could make England pay if front row get the edge
Nick Cain previews the Calcutta Cup and believes the disparity between the English and Scottish packs has narrowed
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDynamic duos can swing Six Nations title | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott looks at the significance of the 9-10 combination and each team's form heading into the Six Nations
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoNo Kiwis, so England claim 1994 World Cup
HAVING done so much to make the first World Cup happen organisationally, England were shattered to lose the 1991 World Cup...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYoung Guns: Newcastle Falcons prop Phil Brantingham
A player who was dual-linked in both codes up until the age of 16
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Features
/ 5 years agoSarries lose for first time since 2018
WOMEN’S PREMIER 15s Exeter..............22 Saracens ........14 SARACENS’ title bid suffered a significant setback at Sandy Park as Exeter Chiefs ended their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGiggleswick were lords of their manor
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAmazing Mike was a hero in real life
BACK in 1943 the Wizard comic invented the fictitious ‘wonder’ sportsman William Wilson who was brought up on the Yorkshire Moors...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBristol 48-3 Bath: Bears turn on style in record win over Bath
Some less than impressive player ratings for a number of Bath's squad in Roger Panting's report from Ashton Gate
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn
Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoLeicester Tigers seal deal for player they hope will fill Taufua void
Leicester Tigers dispute Jordan Taufua's move to Lyon, but that hasn't stopped them drafting in a replacement
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTito gets ready for his big Tigers’ moment
■ By JON NEWCOMBE WHENEVER Leicester decide to hand Pumas international Juaquin Diaz Bonilla his first league start, they can be...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoGopperth: Give Paolo Odogwu a chance to run riot
Wasp veteran Jimmy Gopperth wants to see England unleash Odogwu in this year's Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPivac could use some of Warren’s mindgames | Shane Williams
Shane Williams delves into how Warren Gatland made the 'underdogs' tag work for Wales in their endeavour to win the Six...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGriffiths plan can save our game says Notts’ Smith
NOTTINGHAM operations director Steve Smith has urged Premiership, RFU and Championship officials to shelve self-interest and collaborate for the betterment of...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 5 years agoWorld Rugby confirm schedule for 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
England will kick off their pool stage at Eden Park, where they will face Fiji on September 18
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoSmid: Don’t stop us, we’re only getting started
Ealing Trailfinders captain Rayn Smid reveals he would not move to any Premiership club for fear of the Championship winning promotion
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