All posts tagged "Marcus Smith"
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoGloucester 26-15 Harlequins: Resurgent Cherry and Whites claim first Prem win
Gloucester had to dig, and kick, deep to break their Premiership duck and the rampaging Ollie Thorley fittingly scored the decisive...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoGolfer Shane Lowry happy to give England’s Ben Earl a few tips
Ben Earl has played in plenty of high-octane rugby games but reckons he has it easy compared to one of his...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoRoue enjoying kicking peace
By JOSEPH TERRY BATH University flyhalf Will Roue believes his childhood experience playing rugby in Singapore and New Zealand has greatly...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoEngland ring the changes as Marcus Smith and Fin Smith both start against Fiji
England have overhauled their team for Saturday’s match against Fiji with full-back Marcus Smith and fly-half Fin Smith given starts at...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup – Reaction to Marcus Smith Autumn Internationals 2025 snub + Wales deep dive!
In this week's episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Huw Griffin to discuss Marcus...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarlequins 52-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Marcus Smith masterclass puts Quins in clear
Marcus Smith signed off for England duty in typically inspirational, dazzling fashion as Harlequins put the suffering Newcastle Red Bulls to...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDickens: One step forward, two back
NEWCASTLE head coach Alan Dickens admitted there were “hard words” exchanged in the Red Bulls dressing room as they slumped to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarlequins 52-42 Loughborough Lightning: Quins open their account in fine style
Harlequins secured a pulsating victory over Loughborough Lightning, in a high-scoring 14-try thriller at The Stoop.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHarlequins’ Will Porter: Beating Saracens is just the start for us
Harlequins scrum-half Will Porter has warned his side there is more to winning the Prem than turning over bitter rivals Saracens.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoA fresh name will be on the trophy for U18s
By JOSEPH TERRY THE latest champion of the St Joseph’s College Rugby Festival will have been crowned by close-of-play today as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHarlequins v Saracens preview: Having Marcus Smith back is huge for us, says Jason Gilmore
Marcus Smith has been charged with sparking Harlequins’ attack as he makes his first appearance of the season against Saracens today...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoDaniel Kasende: I’m the postman and will deliver for Ospreys
Daniel Kasende is certainly living up to his nickname as ‘The Postman’.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoNo-nonsense Steve Tandy will do well for Wales – Shane Williams
Shane Williams goes back a long way with Steve Tandy and insists he has complete faith in him as the new...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoParling: I always believed we’d do it
LEICESTER’S new head coach Geoff Parling said he always “believed” that his team could overcome the Quins lead. “I’m really pleased...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoThis has been Harlequins’ toughest pre-season ever – Tom Lawday
Harlequins have ramped up the pre-season fitness regime to the max in order to rebound from their worst Premiership campaign in...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 months agoRecapping the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia
The British and Irish Lions returned to Australia for the first time since 2013 — and once again, they came away...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 27-19 Wallabies: Round One to the Lions as Finn Russell pulls strings
Australia ............................19pts Tries: Jorgensen 28, Tizzano 67, McDermott 78 Conversions: Donaldson 68, 78 in association with British & Irish Lions ........
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoMarcus Smith: Owen Farrell is a great help
Marcus Smith could have feared the worst when Owen Farrell pitched up in Australia as a Lions replacement – but claims...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 36-24 Brumbies: Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell begin to get act together
Brumbies .......................... 24pts Tries: Tualima 4, Toole 37, Creighton 51, Bowron 76 Conversions: R Lonergan 52, Debreczeni 76 British & Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoUgo Monye – Andy Farrell will either opt for all-Scottish or all-Irish centre partnership for the British and Irish Lions
As the British and Irish Lions prepare for their opening Test against Australia next Saturday in Brisbane, Ugo Monye weighed in on...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLions 54-7 Western Force: The force is with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions come to life
Western Force ...................7pts Try: White 4 Conversion: Donaldson 5 British & Irish Lions ..... 54pts Tries: Sheehan 1, Williams 16, 46;...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: British and Irish Lions player ratings vs Western Force
Brendan Gallagher gives his Lions player ratings from the emphatic win over the Western Force 1. PIERRE SCHOEMAN Has emerged as...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: British and Irish Lions Player Ratings against Argentina
1. ELLIS GENGE Fired up from the start, won scrum penalties and was in rampaging form in the loose - the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoTommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoAJ MacGinty predicts Friday fireworks between Bath and Bristol Bears
AJ MacGinty has predicted there will be fireworks when Bath and Bristol meet in the play off at The Rec. Neither...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoGeorge Skivington – ‘We were distinctly average out there’
George Skivington admitted his team were second best and that the manner of defeat was painful. “I’m disappointed, we were distinctly...
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Premiership
/ 7 months agoMichael Cheika: We can’t afford to be slow out of the blocks
Leicester boss Michael Cheika warned his side they cannot afford to be slow out of the blocks at the business end...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoBrighton time it right to get better of Millfield
U18 Cup ■By TOM JEFFREYS Plate winners: Sedbergh BRIGHTON College finally ended their wait for a first ever Rosslyn Park National...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoSix Nations: England ecstasy as Fin Smith seizes the day against France
By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 26pts Tries: Lawrence 36, Freeman 58, Baxter 70, Daly 79 Conversions: M Smith 36,...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoMaro Itoje wants to get into mind of England team-mates
By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje is aiming to get into the heads of his squad at England training camp ahead of...
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Premiership
/ 11 months agoHarlequins leave it late to power past Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle .........................14pts Tries: Radwan 32, Redshaw 65 Conversions: Connon 33, 66 Harlequins ....................... 38pts Tries: Chisholm 9, Smith...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoDanny Wilson backing Rodrigo Isgro to create havoc for Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Rodrigo Isgro is a “physical specimen” who will become an even more destructive weapon for Quins once he...
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Premiership
/ 11 months agoHarlequins are denied as Leicester Tigers snatch draw
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 34pts Tries: Walker 4, Murley 28, 70; Northmore 38 Conversions: Smith 5, 29, 39, 71 Penalties:...
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Premiership
/ 12 months ago‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was...
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Premiership
/ 12 months ago‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was...
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Champions Cup
/ 12 months agoHarlequins leave it too late in Paris
By Gary Fitzgerald Racing 92 .................... 23pts Tries: le Garrec 15, Naituvi 39, Spring 61 Conversion: le Garrec 16 Penalties: le...
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Features
/ 1 year agoBenson enjoys some extra expert tuition
TRP By PAUL REES Probyn: England should get the win we have all wanted >> Page 39 JAMIE Benson has returned...
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Letters
/ 1 year 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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoFrancois van Wyk late show steals it for Bath
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 6, Isgro 16, 37 Conversions: Smith 7, 17, 38 Penalty: Smith 61 Bath...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoStephan Lewies back in familiar spot with Alex Dombrandt out
By Dan Robertshaw Stephan Lewies has enjoyed his time away from the Harlequins captaincy but now finds himself donning the armband...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoEngland is still my target – Ben Spencer
By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDanny Wilson credits Jason Gilmore with improving Quins’ defence
By Adam Hathaway Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson has zeroed in on the influence of Jason Gilmore as the Londoners bid...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoAce Fin Smith has Northampton Saints back on right road
By Ben Jaycock Northampton Saints ..... 33pts Tries: Iyogun 4, Sleightholme 22, 62; Penalty 42, Graham 55 Conversions: Smith 5, 23,...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns – Harlequins’ Felix Champain
Young Guns Felix Champain felt his trip to South Africa last month with England U18s was a great indication in what...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWales in danger of a Lions wipe out
PETER JACKSON - THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW EVER since the ‘British Isles Rugby Union Team’ became the Lions 100 years...
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Guest columnists
/ 1 year agoBest team in the world, I screamed
OLAMIDE SODEKE ENGLAND U20 SECOND ROW Friday night was the highlight of my short-lived rugby career so far and was the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoAgony for England as they fail to breach the All Black fortress
By Adam Hathaway in Eden Park New Zealand................... 24pts Tries: Tele’a 11, 61 Conversions: McKenzie 12 Penalties: McKenzie 21, 38, 69,...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoA thunderous match that had no losers
PAUL REES The first thing that needs to be said is that this was an absorbing Test match between two teams...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWhy is captain replaced so early?
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So the All Blacks keep their home record of wins at Dunedin...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSmith is enjoying the life of a tourist
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin Marcus Smith has been throwing himself into touring life down under as he makes the most...
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