All posts tagged "England"
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for England’s backs to prove their worth
Jeremy Guscott weighs up England’s midfield and backline options, urging Steve Borthwick to unleash his exciting attacking centres and reward their...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSeb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start
The hooker says Gloucester are increasing the intensity in training to guard against complacency after their impressive start across domestic and...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoUSA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMitchell adds to England injury woe
By ADAM HATHAWAY Flying in: George Hendy scores for Northampton in their victory over Gloucester PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX Mitchell handed...
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/ 2 weeks agoJohn Mitchell delighted by England’s patience and control after USA victory
The Red Roses head coach was pleased with his side’s patience and control as they responded to consecutive defeats against Canada...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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/ 2 weeks agoDecember return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give...
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/ 2 weeks agoOlsen-Baker named the best in the world
NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks 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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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Easter: Steve Borthwick must decide on his best England team and give them a chance to run
The former England No.8 wants Steve Borthwick to settle on his strongest combination, with Henry Pollock given a regular starting role...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBath 36-28 Sale Sharks: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet to keep Sharks out
Henry Arundell’s return and a double from Joe Cokanasiga helped Bath rediscover their attacking edge, although Sale’s late rally denied the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens 39-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori leads the way as Sarries race home
The England wing hopeful came off the bench to spark a second-half revival, scoring as Saracens ran in five tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick has had plenty of time to prepare England
Nick Cain questions Steve Borthwick’s claims of limited preparation time, pointing to the experience within his England squad and the need...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 weeks agoGlasgow ………29 Lions……………..20 Smith races to the rescue
FLEMING OLLIE Smith’s late try escued Glasgow to claim bonus-point victory nd move top on Friday ight. Franco Smith’s side ad...
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/ 2 weeks agoMarcus the magician
BOTTOM of the table they might be but it was great to see Harlequins run rings around Saracens last Sunday and...
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/ 2 weeks agoPhil’s word to the wise
IMMORTALITY is a strange thing. That very fine Ireland prop Phil O’Callaghan, who died last week aged 83, won 21 Ireland...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Christian Wade’s been blazing a trail since schooldays
Brendan Gallagher reflects on Christian Wade’s remarkable try-scoring career, the England caps he should have won and why his record may...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Europe eye 2027 Rugby World Cup prize as Nations Championship returns
Paul Rees looks ahead to the Nations Championship restart and what it could mean for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Jonathan Joseph – My try for England against Wales changed everything
Jonathan Joseph, the former England, British & Irish Lions, Bath, Biarritz and London Irish centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLynn’s impressed as Wales hold their nerve to keep Japan at bay
By GEMMA WALTERS Sniper: Amy Williams scoring for Wales PIC: WRU WALES rounded off their WXV Global Series campaign in style...
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/ 2 weeks agoWe’re hungry to be better – Jones
MEG Jones hailed England’s ruthless attacking display after the Red Roses bounced back from consecutive defeats to overpower the USA. She...
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/ 2 weeks agoLast-gasp Robson snatches win for Chester
National League Two North ■By BEN JAYCOCK Slam: Harrogate’s Sam Parsons-Bastiman scores against Huddersfield PICTURE: Daniel Kerr CHESTER handed Darlington Mowden...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACJONES GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF ZAC Jones admits rugby was never his first love, but the Gloucester youngster is now...
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News Extra
/ 2 weeks agoFormer England prop opts for Ireland
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England prop Kieran Brookes has been called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A on Friday,...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoAtkinson to stick with Gloucester
ENGLAND centre Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract extension with Gloucester until at least 2029. The 24-year-old, who joined in...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoChessum agrees to stay longer
RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has extended his contract with the club. The 26-year-old England lock has made 88...
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/ 2 weeks agoMcParland signs new Saints deal
NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland has signed a ‘multi-year’ contract with the Prem champions. The 21-year-old, who started last season’s Prem final,...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks poised to lose a winning battle in the Nations Championship
Peter Jackson questions the Nations Championship format which could see the All Blacks win every match but miss out on a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSam Dugdale keen to get the young Sale Sharks snapping in the Prem Cup
Sam Dugdale is relishing the chance to take on a leadership role with Sale Sharks’ youngsters in the Premiership Cup as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPierre Thompson hails Esher’s remarkable turnaround as promotion belief grows
Seven straight wins have lifted Esher to second in National Two East, with the scrum-half crediting a renewed belief, improved fitness...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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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
/ 3 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
/ 3 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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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDeian Gwynne embraces Welsh influence at Gloucester
Deian Gwynne is thriving at Gloucester, where the growing Welsh contingent has helped the young back rower feel at home as...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: The importance of Prem ‘marquee’ players is clear for all to see
Jeremy Guscott explains why the Prem’s marquee players justify their status, from Finn Russell’s influence at Bath to the value of...
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International Rugby
/ 3 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
/ 3 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty
Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm
Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRed Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England
John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick faces England reckoning as Prem defensive flaws exposed
Nick Cain argues England’s Prem clubs are not preparing players adequately for international rugby, leaving Steve Borthwick facing major questions over...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 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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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoIan Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe
Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...
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/ 3 weeks agoFormer England star Phil Vickery shows what it takes to be a bodybuilder
The former England captain explains how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby.
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/ 3 weeks agoSaracens keen to keep Itoje on board
SARACENS are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at the StoneX. Midi Olympique claims European champions...
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
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