All posts tagged "George Ford"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoOllie Lawrence has urged his teammates to repay those who have made it so special
While England have opened their Autumn Nations Series campaign with back-to-back heartbreaking losses to New Zealand and Australia, the home support...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoOnce again, England fail to use their loaf
By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoThe game was ours to lose – and we did
HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHard to find out the truth about Eddie’s ‘reign of fear’
ONE of the realities of rugby union in the pro era is that players who criticise a coach who kept them...
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Features
/ 2 years agoEngland need to be more consistent
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Man in the middle: Referee Angus Gardner seemed to be doing his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland vs Australia – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoSteve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones
Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAutumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine
By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoFive Key Talking Points from the Autumn Internationals
By Charlie Elliott The Autumn Internationals began with a bang, with England narrowly losing to the All Blacks, and Scotland dominating...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland agony after last-minute drama
By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland’s heartache goes on as Ford fails to land the killer blow
■ By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England ............................. 22pts Try: Feyi-Waboso 45 Conversion: Smith 45 Penalties: Smith 5, 13, 31, 60;...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAnother failure to use the bench properly from England
By Paul Rees It was Groundhog Day for England as they slumped to a fourth successive narrow defeat. A difference this...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoEngland front row not good enough
I AGREE with Jeremy Guscott and Nick Cain in last week’s article. England’s front row are not good enough. I’ve been...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIt is important to develop core skills
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Andy Davies, below, head coach at Lymm RFC Why did you get into coaching...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoHeartbreak for England as All Blacks leave it late
England 22-24 New Zealand By Ben Jaycock at Twickenham George Ford missed a late penalty and last gasp drop goal as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland vs All Blacks Preview: Key things to know
England face New Zealand in the first game of their Autumn Nations Series campaign, hosting them at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham)....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoHenry Slade ‘in fantastic condition’ for All Blacks test, says Steve Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is not a risk picking Henry Slade to take on New Zealand in Saturday’s...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoThree of the best battling to play at No.9 for England
◼️ By ADAM HATHAWAY In possession: Marcus Smith in action for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images ◼️ STEVE Borthwick has revealed the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDREAM TEAM
SAM STUART, THE NEWCASTLE FALCONS AND FORMER HARLEQUINS AND ENGLAND U20 SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH... 1....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland boss names 17 players awarded first enhanced Elite Player Squad deals
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named 17 players who have been awarded the first enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts in...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoBath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview
By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoAlex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach
By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland omit Alex Mitchell from Autumn Internationals squad due to neck injury
Alex Mitchell has been left out of England’s squad for the autumn with a neck problem that places his involvement in...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoRob Du Preez in charge as Sale Sharks dominate
By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks ..................... 43pts Tries: Reed 4, 21; Penalty 28, Addison 35, Roebuck 44, 71 Conversions: R du...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAlex Lozowski back in England squad
Saracens centre Alex Lozowski is back in 36-strong England squad for this week’s training camp. Lozowski, who has five caps, has...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoCenturion Harvey Skinner out to join elite club
By Paul Rees Ever since Harvey Skinner made his debut for Exeter eight years ago, players from the club have been...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoPhil Dowson: Fin Smith will cement place in Steve Borthwick’s Autumn Internationals squad
By Mark Stevens Northampton playmaker Fin Smith is firmly on the radar of England head coach Steve Borthwick, so says Saints’...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMartin Offiah backing his boy to hit the heights
By Ross Heppenstall Tyler Offiah has been backed to make his senior debut for Bath this season – by his try-scoring...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoAlex Lozowski puts the boot into Sale Sharks
By Adam Hathaway Saracens .......................... 45pts Tries: Elliott 52, Daly 63, 80+5; George 70 Conversions: Lozowski 53, 80+6 Penalties: Lozowski 10,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoConcern over George Ford as he waits for scan on thigh
Sale medics revealed George Ford was taken off to prevent further damage after his thigh injury and are waiting nervously on...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe should be following F1 example, says Maro Itoje
By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje has urged rugby’s administrators to follow Formula One out of the grid and give rugby a...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWe must find another gear – Alex Sanderson
By Paul Rees Preview... Sale v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3pm, Salford Community Stadium No side accumulated more points than Sale after...
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Features
/ 2 years agoPGP analysis – Borthwick given strong hand
Analysis Paul Rees looks at the new men's Professional Game Partnership Gand says it's a deal which suits the RFU more...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoBlow for England as Jones quits
By Ben Jaycock Back-to-back World Cup winning defence coach Felix Jones has left his role with England after sources revealed he...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMatthews stepping into Pellegrini shoes
By BEN JAYCOCK REPLACING World Cup star Pat Pellegrini could be perceived as a daunting prospect but Coventry new signing Tommy...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland going in the right direction
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoA drop of magic is just what we need
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED STRANGE as it may sound to generations of rugby lovers raised on a fizzy-drink, dopamine-heavy diet of...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland know this was a chance missed
PAUL REES After Marcus Smith missed a penalty two minutes into the second half from 30 metres out and just to...
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Features
/ 2 years agoBorthwick is right to keep faith with Smith
Paul Rees Looks at the challenges facing England in New Zealand... While another Aussie steps in at Leicester Steve Borthwick hopes...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoStylish Smith passes audition at No 10
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Japan.................................. 17pts Tries: Nezuka 66, Tua 69 Conversions: Matsuda 67, 70 Penalties: Seungsin-Lee 2 England ................................
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBorthwick’s England are on the right track
PAUL REES EDDIE Jones praised Japan’s improvement in the set-pieces, and a 100 per cent record tended to back him up....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCarpenter looking to make his mark
From ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Sale's Joe Carpenter is aiming for a cap with Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose touring side but...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoBorthwick should go with Marcus first up
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK It will be a choice between Harlequins’ Marcus Smith and Northampton’s Fin Smith at...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour
England are comfortable taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on their summer tour to Japan and New Zealand after rejecting concerns...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoSaints stars give credit to Vesty
By PAUL REES On the run: Alex Mitchell breaks through against Saracens during the semi-final PICTURES: Getty Images Alex Mitchell and...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBorthwick needs a clear direction
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The fog around England’s take-off as an attacking force in the latter stages...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSanderson: We’ll come back better
By PAUL REES It’s all over: Sale fly-half George Ford during last week’s defeat PICTURES: Getty Images Alex Sanderson is an...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland starting to look like Lions
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK A year out from the 2025 Lions tour of Australia it’s still hard to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoFinally! Bath hold nerve to see off Sharks
By PAUL REES Bath ..................................... 31pts Tries: Hill 11, Obano 21, Annett 72 Conversions: Russell 22, 73 Penalties: Russell 2, 26,...
International Rugby
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