All posts tagged "England"
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoZulu war cry sends new Rainbow Boks into Test battle
NICK CAIN IN JOHANNESBURG SETSTHE SCENE AS THE RASSIE ERASMUS CRUSADE BEGINS Springboks’ first black captain: Siya Kolisi PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoEngland know it’s make or break for them in Johannesburg Test
Nick Cain summarises what's at stake between England and their hosts South Africa – and looks at the new players on...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoTom Curry and Billy Vunipola in England’s back row to play Boks
Full team news as Billy Vunipola starts his first Test for England in over a year
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoThomas the Tank rolls out of Exeter with mission complete
Back in New Zealand after eight enjoyable years in England with the Chiefs and Leicester
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Featured
/ 8 years agoDallaglio: Eddie must give Danny Cipriani a chance at fly-half
Dallaglio says Eddie Jones is waiting on a prayer after four defeats on the bounce for England
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Featured
/ 8 years agoWales edge South Africa in Washington thanks to late Ryan Elias try
A third-straight win over South Africa for Wales, but this Test match left a lot to be desired
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSexton, driving force of the Irish All Blacks
AS THE bars in Ballsbridge began to thin out in the early hours of Sunday morning, a welloiled, middle-aged Leinster supporter...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoOlowofela’s early double sets England on their way
By SAM JACKSON England U20s ….39pts Tries: Olowofela 7, 36: Walker 16, 45, Smith 79 Conversions: Grayson 8, 17, 46; Smith...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoBig defence energising our attack – Ponton
By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW… England v Italy Today. Kick-off 3.30pm, Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan ROCK solid defence and adaptability under pressure are...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoLate mistakes cost Scotland
Italy U20s ……27 Scots U20s……26 ITALY face England today full of confidence after they overcame Scotland with a dramatic lastminute pushover...
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Features
/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JORDAN OLOWOFELA LEICESTER FULL-BACK Atry-double in the Junior World Cup opener against Argentina continued the recent run of success for England...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 8 years agoGreedy Lancashire make it nine wins under Nelson
DIVISION 1 Lancashire 32 - 16 Hertfordshire By SAM JACKSON Done it again: Lancashire captain Adam Lewis lifts the trophy FLY-HALF...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoThompson told to get some ring time under his belt
By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER Newcastle hooker Matt Thompson has something in common with Rio Ferdinand – their professional boxing careers have...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 8 years agoBarbarians put the brakes on a few England careers
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Poor preparation: England were humbled by the Barbarians last weekend PICTURE: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoTank rolls out of Exeter with mission complete
By NEALE HARVEY Off Down Under: Thomas Waldrom is heading back to New Zealand PICTURE: Getty Images PREMIERSHIP crowd favourite Thomas...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoThomson: Brad will take fast route to the top
By ALEX BYWATER BRAD Shields has been tipped to quickly become an England star. The Hurricanes and former New Zealand U20...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoPenalties will kill our Boks hopes warns Itoje
By NICK CAIN MARO Itoje has warned his England team-mates to cut out the penalties or face defeat on their Springbok...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoBath boss on thin ice when he raps Eddie
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK IN two and a half years of England training sessions under Eddie Jones...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoFamilies need to stay away from big matches
ON the 2005 Lions tour Sir Clive Woodward was accompanied by his wife and their teenage son. My view after that...
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Features
/ 8 years agoNew-look Wales bid to emulate success of ‘99
ALEX BYWATER talks to the Welsh coaching duo hoping for more glory days in Argentina History boys: Chris Wyatt scores for...
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Features
/ 8 years agoDead dogs, muggers… welcome to Argentina!
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Needs to be at his best: Rob Evans faces a big test in Argentina INEVER...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNew cap Kinghorn plots route to Japan
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh ace: Blair Kinghorn PICTURE: Getty Images BLAIR Kinghorn knows that Gregor Townsend has put a lot of...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHITZ programme shows rugby kids the power of sport
Sport helped turn John McAvoy's life around - and hand-in-hand with Premiership Rugby he's helping youngsters reach for the stars!
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Featured
/ 8 years ago50 tournaments for England captain Tom Mitchell and he says Sevens can only grow
England have been drawn in a pool with Kenya, USA and Russia for the event at Twickenham
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoEddie Jones bats away criticism over training regime
The England coach responds to Bath owner Bruce Craig who is furious over Beno Obano's injury on international duty
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoGuscott column: Elliot Daly is in many ways England’s best back
Jeremy Guscott says Ben Te'o should be key to England's plans for victory in South Africa
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoMark McCall follows up Premiership title with new contract at Saracens
McCall will mark ten years at Saracens next year...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoEvolving England on course for World Cup success says Norton
By JOE BYRNES Looking for a big finish: Dan Norton BY Dan Norton’s own admission, this year’s World Series “hasn’t gone...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAmor needs greater depth to challenge consistently
SIMON Amor concedes a lack of strength-in-depth has hindered his side’s chances this season. England head into the London event in...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCrusader Day on quest to give players more power
By NEALE HARVEY PLAYERS boss Christian Day has launched a crusade to modernise rugby by bridging the growing divide between players...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Narraway to Bordeaux COVENTRY No.8 Luke Narraway has quit the club to join the coaching staff at Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles....
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Features
/ 8 years agoChiefs claim top spot in top team
Nick Cain picks his team of the season from the Premiership THE Premiership has a legitimate claim to being the most...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSymons signs for the Quins
NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS have agreed a deal to sign Wasps forward Matt Symons. The 28-year-old lock, who joined Wasps from London...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoCurry confident England can rule again
SALE flanker Ben Curry is determined to bring his Premiership experience to bear and prove to Eddie Jones he is worth...
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Features
/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JOEL KPOKU SARACENS LOCK Joel Kpoku reveals he was torn between Rugby League and Rugby Union before a chat with legendary...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoAbsolute joke no Sarries player makes Dream XV
Forces of nature: Mako Vunipola, left, and Brad Barritt PICTURE: Getty Images BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT In the match programme at Twickenham...
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Features
/ 8 years agoDaly gets his chance to play full-back in World Cup
NICK CAIN TALKS TO EDDIE JONES AND ELLIOT DALY ABOUT THE WASPS MAN’S NEW ROLE FOR ENGLAND Natural talent: Eddie Jones...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoEddie must unleash Te’o against the Springboks
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Explosive: At his best, Ben Te’o can tear defences apart PICTURE: Getty Images ALL three of...
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Features
/ 8 years agoOld-style props like me are just clinging on now says Marler
Loves a scrum: Joe Marler JOE MARLER says he feels increasingly like part of an endangered species. The bearded Harlequins loosehead...
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Features
/ 8 years agoEngland on look out for their next tooth fairy
THE dentist’s chair has a number of sporting connotations – not least the conspicuous consumption of alcohol by Paul Gascoigne in...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSpecial send off please for a giant of the game
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER Best of the best: Argentina legend Juan Martin...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBeno training blow has Bath seeking prop
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ BATH director of rugby Todd Blackadder has been sent...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWigan may beat England to deal over Edwards
Return: Shaun Edwards could be on his way back to League SHAUN EDWARDS could be set to make a return to...
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Features
/ 8 years agoGustard looking for back rower at Quins
Recruiting: Gustard NEW Harlequins boss Paul Gustard is already looking to strengthen his squad ahead of taking over at the Twickenham...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoElliot Daly to start at full back in non cap game versus the Barbarians
(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Elliot Daly will start at full-back for England in Sunday’s non-cap match against the Barbarians...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoGuscott column: Ever-improving Anthony Watson is my player of the season
Jeremy Guscott looks at the past 12 months for the Bath, England and B&I Lions full-back
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Featured
/ 8 years agoExeter Chiefs lineout king Jonny Hill on a fast climb to the top
Neale Harvey talks to the comeback kid who was released by Gloucester in 2015 due to injury
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Featured
/ 8 years agoSpringboks head coach Rassie Erasmus ready to surprise with squad selection for England series
Rassie Erasmus will name his squad to take on England in the June Tests this Saturday
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoJack Willis ruled out of England’s South Africa tour with ACL injury
Willis' England dream put on hp;d after being ruled out for nine to 12 months with ACL injury
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoPaul Gustard to leave England duties for Harlequins’ head coach job
Premiership team Harlequins have recently named the current England coach for defence, Paul Gustard as their newly appointed head coach. The...













