All posts tagged "Maro Itoje"
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoJudo horror injury will force Sam to quit at 26
By NEIL FISSLER SAM JONES is set to hang up his boots after failing to recover from an horrendous injury he...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoVersatile Josh out to prove himself again
By JON NEWCOMBE JOSH Beaumont says he has returned from his latest injury setback stronger than ever as he looks to...
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Featured
/ 8 years ago‘I’ll do my best to stay on the level of other England locks’, says bulking Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe on the unconventional diet which has helped him grow to over 18st
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoSolomons: We were beaten by bench
AFTER his second game back from collarbone surgery, flanker Michael Rhodes told TRP: “We’re happy with the win but it wasn’t...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps pair out for two months
ENGLANDwill be without wing Elliot Daly and No.8 Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations. Both Daly, 25,...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNone of these would get in 2003 team – Robinson
JASON Robinson says not one of Eddie Jones ‘ players would get into England ‘s World Cupwinning side from 2003. Robinson,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoEngland rest Farrell and Itoje for Test against Los Pumas
Henry Slade beats Alex Lozowski to start in place of kicking ace, with George Ford at 10
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoRory takes the French route to top in coaching
Rory Teague fell in love with rugby from the moment he watched his grandfather Colin playing prop for Gloucester during his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoEddie should look to adopt Wallabies’ double No.7 threat
AUSTRALIA made it all the way to the 2015 World Cup Final with what was perceived at the time as a...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoEwels hopes young guns will answer call to arms
By NEALE HARVEY BATH’S stand-in skipper Charlie Ewels has challenged his batch of England hopefuls to boost their Test chances by...
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Latest News
/ 8 years ago…but Greenwood wants more pace at outside-centre
By NEALE HARVEY WILL Greenwood has urged England boss Eddie Jones to think hard before handing Henry Slade the keys to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDeane’s putting rangy Rio through the ringer
NEALE HARVEY talks to former Quins hard man Mel Deane about his job coaching Rio Ferdinand Mel Deane used to pack...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFarrell’s signature is worth weight in gold
Owen Farrell‘s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the club’s highly prized...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWelsh Lions keep their feet up as mates toil
NONE the worse for their summer exertions in New Zealand, a trio of Lions made it onto the starting grid for...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoSmart from Farrell to pip Maro for deal
I AM not sure if Owen Farrell shares the same management agency as his teammate Maro Itoje, but you would imagine...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoI’m still improving, Kruis warns rivals
By NEALE HARVEY GEORGE Kruis admits being dropped by the Lions was hard to take but insists lessons from the three-Test...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoSarries may call for their Lions to bite the Saints
By NEALE HARVEY Saracens …49 Timisoara …0 SARACENS face a tough call on whether to involve any of their returning Lions...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSaracens fear explosion in wages could wreck team
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson fears the club may struggle to retain their galaxy of England and Lions stars, with the likes...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSarries rocket helps Nick hit new heights
By NEALE HARVEY Impressive start: England boss Eddie Jones congratulates Nick Isiekwe after his debut against the Barbarians PICTURES: Getty Images...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoNo exceptions for million pound man
HERE we go. Reading of Maro Itoje’s potential wage hike to £1,000,000 per season can only lead to the financial debacle...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoMaro Itoje to become the Premiership’s first £1m player after 2019
MARO ITOJE will become the Premiership’s first million pound a season player after returning from the Lions tour with an enhanced...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoLionhearted Saracens won’t buckle after going for so long without a break, says Wyles
LONG-SERVING Saracens wing Chris Wyles is confident that the club’s large Lions contingent will not suffer from a post-tour hangover and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoPub talk
Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoSing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance
John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoDream come true to wear this jersey says Itoje
LIONS skipper Warburton joked he was “getting ready for extra time” but a draw was “better than losing”. He said: “Both...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoSlammin’ Sam finds true form in the end
Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoFaletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoChisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him
ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory
New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal
LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions prove they have stomach for the battle
That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoGatland: I believe Lions can still win
From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions can cut All Blacks warp speed down to slow motion
Nick Cain says the Lions CAN beat the All Blacks – and this is the way to do it on Saturday...
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Features
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
HAYDEN THOMPSON-STRINGER SARACENS PROP How’s your summer going? Pretty good thanks. I’ve kept up with training even if it was nice...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series
OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoSloppy Lions must learn their lessons – and quickly
From NICK CAIN in Auckland THE Lions snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in their second outing against an eminently...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoREPORT: Lions suffer 22-16 defeat against the Blues at Eden Park
The Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of New Zealand as a late Ihaia West try handed the Blues...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoAll Blacks will need big guns firing – Franks
Double World Cup-winning Kiwi prop Ben Franks reckons the array of “world-class” talent within the Lions ranks, led by the indomitable...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoNICK CAIN’S PLAYER WATCH…
CLERMONT 1. RAPHAEL CHAUME Did his duty at the scrum, and did not stint at close quarters Rating: 6 out of...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoRef Owens makes it tougher for Cup heroes
Clermont 17pts Tries: Lamerat 27, Abendanon 52 Conversions: Parra 28, 54 Penalties: Parra 60 Saracens 28pts Tries: Ashton 13, Kruis 22,...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoSarries awake from siesta in nick of time
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS spent the early part of the week sunning themselves in Barcelona and it took a full 45...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 9 years agoWarburton: I’m ready now to captain this side again
Captain Sam Warburton on form, fitness and accepting the honour to lead the Lions’ challenge in New Zealand Sam Warburton became...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoSaracens put Conlon back on path to top via Bedford
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS back rower Joel Conlon says he is determined to seize the day against Northampton after spending two...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEllis unfazed by Parisse as Bath bid to end 9-year wait for trophy
By NEALE HARVEY Enjoying life in back row: Bath flanker Tom Ellis UNSUNG flanker Tom Ellis aims to complete a stellar...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Biyi Alo – Worcester prop
How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been great to watch for...
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Features
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
BIYI ALO WORCESTER PROP How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoTwickenham rout ‘will cost Scots their Lions places’
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton fears his countrymen’s 62-21 Six Nations thrashing by England has dashed any hope of significant Lions...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoRhodes welcomes back heavy brigade
By NEALE HARVEY WITH their England contingent back and showing no ill-effects from last week’s Grand Slam defeat in Ireland, back...
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