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Women’s Six Nations Team-by-Team Previews, Italy: New faces are exciting for Turani

19 March 2023 1 comment

By Cameron Stephens It is the beginning of a new Italian era as Le Azzure must navigate the tournament without some key players. After finishing […]

New deal for Thorley

19 March 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA GLOUCESTER winger Ollie Thorley, 26, has extended his contract. He won his first – and so far only -England cap against Italy in […]

I’m off to the farm after this, says Jessy

19 March 2023 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France have had a quietly dramatic week in the lead-up to the Women’s Six Nations, which kicks off for Les Bleues […]

Van Zyl set for spicy clash with Harlequins

19 March 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Ivan van Zyl is bracing himself for another extra “spicy” confrontation with Harlequins in front of a large and noisy Tottenham crowd […]

Magnificent France run riot to destroy dreadful England

12 March 2023 0 comments

By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England ………………………… 10pts Tries: Steward 48 Conversions: Smith 49 Penalties: Smith 34 France………………………….. 53pts Tries: Ramos 2, Flament 26, 57, […]

There’s no quick fix for England’s woes

12 March 2023 1 comment

PAUL REES England picked a team to pull France from one side of the field to the other and so tire them out so that, […]

Resurgent Scots can give Irish tough test

12 March 2023 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK There is no question that Ireland’s visit to Murrayfield today against a resurgent Scotland is a potential banana […]

At last! Webb steps up to give Wales something to celebrate

12 March 2023 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Italy………………………………. 17pts Tries: Negri 42, Brex 67 Conversions: Allan 43, 67 Penalties: Allan 15 Wales…………………………… 29pts Tries: Dyer 8, L Williams 17, […]

Ford backing Hogg to race past his record

12 March 2023 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW… Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm, Murrayfield Scotland’s most capped men’s player Ross Ford has backed Stuart Hogg to “blow his […]

This is the best Scottish team I have faced – Sexton

12 March 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES Johnny Sexton’s travelling in the Six Nations started in Paris 13 years ago and it is set to end today at Murrayfield, […]

Saracen Peel set to sign for Borthwick

12 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Steve Borthwick is closing in on securing Ian Peel’s services as England’s scrum coach when Richard Cockerill departs after the Six Nations. […]

Crowley deserves the credit for Azzurri surge

12 March 2023 1 comment

NICK CAIN It is a travesty that Italy were fighting to avoid retaining the Wooden Spoon against Wales, because this Azzurri side has galvanised the […]

Wales left frustrated by another near miss

12 March 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Italy………………..29pts Tries: Gesi 10, Penalty 25, Gallorini 44, Aminu 56, Artuso 64 Conversions: Sante 65 Wales……………..25pts Tries: Hughes 31, De La Rua […]

Lawrence will take the blows

5 March 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Lawrence is prepared to enter his special inner “dark place” against France knowing his body will have to endure plenty more […]

Cotton: I can’t see Welsh win

5 March 2023 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON One of England’s all time greats has delivered a withering verdict on Wales as they struggle to stop their Six Nations rot. […]

‘Lewis’s drive has got him to the top’

5 March 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Following his standout performance in England’s win in Cardiff last weekend, Lewis Ludlam’s former youth coach Andy Howe believes the Northampton star’s […]

Robshaw’s backing Watson to be a star

5 March 2023 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Anthony Watson can run the French ragged and show Steve Borthwick he deserves to become a permanent major weapon in England’s World […]

Delight for Grady after Xbox fantasy became reality

5 March 2023 0 comments

By ROB COLE Mason Grady has admitted he loved swapping video game idols George North and Taulupe Faletau for real live teammates when he made […]

Care puts his faith in Smith to return

5 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Danny Care is backing Marcus Smith to win his England place back and help the side become successful in the coming years. […]

Mako: French will still be strong

5 March 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD MAKO Vunipola does not believe England’s chances of over-powering the French have been lifted by their rivals’ recent disciplinary problems. And the […]

Bears move for Willis may help England

5 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bristol Bears could throw Jack Willis, below, an England lifeline with Premiership clubs ready to fight any plans to […]

Italian fire is starting to burn brightly

5 March 2023 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I used to love playing against Italy. Nine tries in nine games! But I also never forget that there […]

Ireland star Molloy keen for women’s Lions tour

5 March 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland back row Claire Molloy feels a potential British and Irish Lions tour will massively boost the sport ‘as it’s the final […]

Hunter and Packer to be joint captains

5 March 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Back row duo, No.8 Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer, will co-captain Simon Middleton’s final England Six Nations campaign when they begin […]

Young Guns: Sale & England U20s flanker Tristan Woodman

5 March 2023 0 comments

England U20s flanker Tristan Woodman has envisioned his side lifting the Six Nations title after winning three from three so far in the tournament. Alan […]

Blockbuster to kick off 2024

5 March 2023 0 comments

FRANCE will host Ireland in the first match of the 2024 Six Nations, with England taking on the French in the tournament’s last game. Ireland, […]

What’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)

3 March 2023 1 comment

The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action, exclusive interviews and in-depth […]

England returnees in as Quins face Exeter in delayed Big Game

3 March 2023 0 comments

Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley and Joe Marchant have all been named to start for Harlequins as they host Exeter Chiefs in the 14th edition of […]

Rugby World Cup gets close; Favourites, dark horses and the talent

2 March 2023 1 comment

Outcomes from test matches in 2022 show that predictability is no longer present. There is more freshness in the air than there was in previous […]

Townsend: Gray in the form of his life

26 February 2023 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW… France v Scotland Today. 3pm, Stade de France, Paris SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend believes Richie Gray is playing the best rugby […]

French stars can produce something from nothing

26 February 2023 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK France lost to the number one ranked side in the world in Dublin a fortnight ago, so there […]

Sweeney more of a liability than an asset

26 February 2023 0 comments

SADLY it needs to be realised that the RFU has abandoned its frequently misused historic role as guardian of the game’s best interests. Grassroots rugby […]

I’m 100% with the players, says Davies

26 February 2023 1 comment

NEWS EXTRABy CAM STEPHENS JONATHAN Davies heavily criticised the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of players’ contracts following the threat to strike ahead of Wales’ crucial […]

Sensational Prendergast does it again for Ireland

26 February 2023 0 comments

By CAM STEPHENS Italy………………..27pts Tries: Quattrini 13, Botturi 47, Mey 59, Gasperini 70 Conversions: Sante 48, 60 Penalties: Sante 24 Ireland………….. 44pts Tries: Gleeson 3, […]

Ruthless French have far too much in the tank for Scotland

26 February 2023 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON France…………… 54pts Tries: Ferte 8, Mathiron 20, Carbonneau 24, Nouchi 34, 39, Jegou 54, Affane 63, Penalty 77 Conversions: Reus 9, 25, […]

England make their hopes of fast start to keep Grand Slam alive

26 February 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales…………………………………………….. 21pts Tries: Andrew 25, 58, Penalty 40 Conversions: Edwards 27, 59 England ………………………………………..37pts Tries: Hathaway 14, Woodward 21, Ma’asi-White 27, Elliott […]

Young Guns: Leicester & England U20s centre Joseph Woodward

26 February 2023 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U20s CENTRE Joseph Woodward hopes to turn himself into an all-round rugby player by learning off the multitude of experience […]

The game is going back, not forward

26 February 2023 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME How things change when money is the main target for doing something. Over the years, all […]

Curry ruled out of Six Nations

26 February 2023 0 comments

SALE confirmed that Tom Curry’s Six Nations campaign is over after his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old flanker had just recovered from the torn hamstring […]

McDonald a Falcon

26 February 2023 1 comment

FORMER Wasps lock Kiran McDonald has signed for Newcastle. The Scottish forward joined Munster in October after Wasps’ collapse on a short-term deal until January […]

Minikin happy to keep his eye on the pitch

26 February 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite having barely watched any rugby his entire life, Lewis Minikin has gone on to have quite the career for Hull Ionians. […]

Itoje ready to silence Welsh roar

19 February 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Maro Itoje is fired up for England’s visit to Cardiff as they look for their first Six Nations win in the Welsh […]

£2m and rising – the cost of shambolic start to Six Nations

19 February 2023 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales are paying a fearful price for their shambolic start to the Six Nations in lost prize money – £2m and rising. […]

Dowson: Mitchell will add to caps

19 February 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Phil Dowson has backed Alex Mitchell to add to his England caps after the Northampton scrum-half came off the bench against Italy […]

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Sanderson tips Ford and Curry to get England call

19 February 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson expects Tom Curry and George Ford to be recalled by England once they have proved their fitness. Flanker Curry, England’s […]

Robinson: Time for a ‘cultural reboot’

19 February 2023 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been warned his England revival will not happen overnight and a “cultural reboot” is needed ahead of Saturday’s crunch […]

Wiese reckons Tigers close to getting it right

19 February 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Jasper Wiese feels Leicester are just a bounce of the ball away from putting a winning run together and making the play-offs […]

Tompkins set for Wales recall

19 February 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Saracens DoR Mark McCall says he will be surprised if Nick Tompkins was available to him in the coming weeks after tipping […]

Positives begin to add up for Borthwick

19 February 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Assuming that the Wales v England game in Cardiff on Saturday is played despite the threatened Welsh squad […]

Saints stun Sharks after Tuilagi’s red

19 February 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Northampton ………………. 38pts Tries: James 23, Freeman 48, Proctor 56, Penalty 65, Braley 73, Dingwall 76 Conversions: Smith 24, 49; Hutchinson 74 […]

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