All posts tagged "Joe Marler"
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoBorthwick must stop delaying and rebuild
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Steve Borthwick took over from Eddie Jones as England head coach he...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoIt’s time for take – off, England
Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless IT WAS three...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoYet again, Ealing prove they have what it takes
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Ealing Trailfinders’ narrow defeat by Leicester in the Premiership Cup semi-final last weekend...
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Features
/ 2 years agoRugby’s stuck in the ice age. It needs to open up
Ben Jaycock talks to Freddie Burns about life in Japan and what he thinks the sport must do to attract the...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoAssiratti goes from novice to mainstay
By ROB COLE A year ago Keiron Assiratti was wondering how he could prop up his family, never mind the Welsh...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: England U20s and Sale prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour
By BEN JAYCOCK With an ageing front row, England are crying out for youthful props who can go toe to toe...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoElswood: I’m lucky to be only missing three games
By BEN JAYCOCK Hornets fly-half Jamie Elswood has been ruled out for several weeks after a nasty leg injury became infected....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIt’s time for some of England’s best to step up a level
“WORLD-class player”. You hear the accolade used so freely, and often with such little insight or explanation offered, that the currency...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years ago“Those days are long gone” – Mapletoft not underestimating Italian job
By BEN JAYCOCK Preview: Italy U20s vs England U20s (Friday, 7:15pm) England U20s are chomping at the bit ahead of their...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFive uncapped players in Borthwick’s England squad for Italy
Preview: Italy vs England (Saturday, 2:15pm) Ethan Roots makes his debut up front with Fraser Dingwall getting his first cap in...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoEnjoy it, says veteran Marler
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has urged England’s fresh faces to “embrace the historical” Six Nations stage and show off their...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoTime for Borthwick to deliver
Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Paul Rees says that, this time around, the fixture list has been kind to the World...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBeard: To get the call was a dream come true
By PAUL REES Oscar Beard missed the call he dared not expect. The Harlequins centre had shut himself in his room...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoThe talent is there – now let’s be bold
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick talked of England “turning a corner” when he announced his preliminary...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGeorge to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad
Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoMako is the latest to quit England
Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. He made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2012...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoMapletoft out to build next generation
By BEN JAYCOCK As England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoTime for Borthwick to put faith in Itoje
nick cain READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick struck a positive note this week when he made it clear...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPitfalls ahead for England’s new management company
AN England player group taking over the squad negotiations on remuneration – whether from RFU hybrid contracts, match fees, or sponsorship...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoNewcastle fail again as Quins march on
By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle........................... 3pts Penalties: Connon 36 Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: David 2, Esterhuizen 28, Walker 46, Hammond 55 Conversions:...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoBorthwick puts his foot on the accelerator
Paul Rees looks at how England, without Owen Farrell at the helm, could turn into an attacking force Steve Borthwick’s England...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoHere’s my England squad for Six Nations
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There will have been times when the honeymoon period predicted for Steve Borthwick’s...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership previews: Round nine
After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action....
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoHunt is on for next generation of props
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Five years ago there was a scrum feature in The Rugby Paper which...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoFrench power will be so tough to overcome
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMillard confident Quins are ‘in a good place’ to take on Racing challenge
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Racing 92 v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, La Defense Arena, Paris WITH key players back from injury...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoToo many are being pushed to the edge
Paul Rees says it's time to ensure players spend less time in the gym and more with the ball in their...
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Features
/ 2 years ago“It opened my eyes” – Sean Long looks back on time in rugby union
Cross-code coaches are nothing new in rugby union. The likes of Kevin Sinfield, Shaun Edwards, Mike Ford and more recently Lee...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPremiership Derby Weekend preview
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership weekly previews: Round 5
With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMarler: I’m gutted we blew our final chance
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has labelled England’s campaign in France “a decent journey” but concedes he is “gutted” they “blew”...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoHarlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots
By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ....................... 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoEngland will struggle to replace Marler and Cole
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Here is a prediction. England will not win another World Cup, or Six...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoI think Smith could be England’s Faf de Klerk
THEY say: ‘hindsight is a wonderful thing’... If only we could go back and NOT change the front row against South...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoLawes left out for Curry in England’s final match of World Cup
Courtney Lawes has missed out on being selected for England‘s final game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Tom Curry...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoIt’s heartbreak
England go so close but Springboks steal it From ADAM HATHAWAY Owen Farrell predicted great things for England despite their heartbreaking...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGallant England cruelly denied by Boks
By NICK CAIN England ..............................15pts Penalties: Farrell 3, 10, 24, 39 Drop goals: Farrell 53 South Africa .....................16pts Tries: Snyman 69...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoEngland go with heads held high
PAUL REES England did everything but win. They were ahead after two minutes and held on to the lead until there...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSteward in for one of three England changes for South Africa
Freddie Steward has replaced Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa,...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoBig four are streets ahead
Paul Rees says the 40 group matches have highlighted the difference in the two sides of the draw World Rugby’s plans...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoQuins hope to keep it smooth
Premiership team-by-team previews: Harlequins When Quins won the title in 2020-21, they finished the season strongly to make up for a...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland lack that wolf pack mentality
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK OWEN Farrell was back in the England starting line-up for Chile, and it will...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoEngland must get the ball to the wide men
FOR four years, Sir Clive Woodward in his matchday analysis in his newspaper column always states that the coaches pick the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIreland and England name strong teams for crucial warm-up clash
Ireland and England have both named strong sides in what is set to be the best indicator of the progress they...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoAt last! The old hands finally agree to come to the party
BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fired up: Jamie George found his second wind when England were on the ropes I THINK it’s the Buddists...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoBarrington: Losing Mako is huge blow
By BEN JAYCOCK Richard Barrington feels the loss of Mako Vunipola is a huge blow to England but remains upbeat about...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSmith has unfinished business at Quins
By BEN JAYCOCK Marcus Smith wants to repeat Harlequins 2021 Premiership triumph next season insisting he has unfinished business at the...
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Q&A
/ 2 years agoNew faces can turn Quins into contenders
Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to 54-time England No.8 Nick Easter about his optimism for former side Harlequins following their coaching changes...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoThe eyes have it! Marler sees Borthwick’s serious
By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick revealed he had to eyeball Joe Marler to persuade the prop to return to international rugby...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoBorthwick has it all to play for
Paul Rees considers the head coach's options as he prepares to name his World Cup squad on August 7 England may...
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