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Rob Baxter and Toby Booth could be called up by England

18 January 2013 3 comments

Rob Baxter and Toby Booth could be helping England in the summer if Stuart Lancaster gets his way. The England head coach will go to […]

Jeff Probyn: I didn’t need a letter to know my dad backed me

16 January 2013 0 comments

I think it is fair to say that 2012 was Stuart Lancaster‘s year more than anyone else in rugby, despite no major competition wins. Many […]

Jeff Probyn: There’s hope, despair and the road to redemption

9 January 2013 2 comments

Now the end of the year approaches, we can reflect on the first half of the season and look forward to next year’s rugby. So […]

David Ellis – “I can turn Danny Cipriani back into an England star”

9 January 2013 2 comments

Defence coach Dave Ellis says he can help Danny Cipriani get back into the England side. Gifted Sale Sharks playmaker Cipriani has not represented his […]

Joel Tomkins states his case for England defence

8 January 2013 0 comments

The defensive prowess of Joel Tomkins makes him a genuine contender for an England call-up, says Saracens team-mate Dave Strettle. With England boss Stuart Lancaster, […]

Nick Cain talks to Dean Richards about his remarkable return to rugby

6 January 2013 0 comments

Dean Richards has no peers in the English club game when it comes to building champion teams, and he is at it again at Newcastle. […]

Peter Jackson: Wales may rue Gatland snub for Edwards

27 December 2012 1 comment

Shaun Edwards spent the week keeping a profile low enough as to be positively subterranean over Warren Gatland‘s decision to make him surplus to Lions […]

Nick Cain says the best coaches never believe they cannot improve a winning team

23 December 2012 2 comments

England will not be de-railed this season by skidding on the media and blog froth that has surrounded his squad since their record win over […]

Jeremy Guscott casts an expert eye over where England go from last week’s tumultuous victory

22 December 2012 1 comment

Despite the importance of the Heineken Cup mid-pool round, it’s still hard to forget England and New Zealand because last weekend’s match was so compelling. […]

Jeff Probyn: Lions tour could damage Lancaster’s World Cup bid

19 December 2012 1 comment

Last week’s surprise win against the current world champions was thoroughly deserved as the players delivered on all counts and it made everybody sit up […]

Nick Cain: Robshaw got it wrong but so did Lancaster

14 December 2012 1 comment

The debate over Chris Robshaw‘s late penalty call against South Africa has raged all week, and nothing has been added to it that even remotely […]

Jeff Probyn: Lancaster’s balancing act is crucial for World Cup hopes

12 December 2012 0 comments

Balance is something that every successful team must have and from before my glory days to England’s World Cup winning team it’s the one thing […]

Opponents confirmed for 2013 QBE internationals

30 November 2012 2 comments

England will play three consecutive Test matches against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand in next year’s QBE Internationals, The Rugby Football Union confirmed today. All […]

Owen Farrell starts against All Blacks for England

30 November 2012 1 comment

As expected, Owen Farrell will lead the England attack on Saturday against New Zealand starting at fly-half. The new IRB Player of the Year nominee […]

England won’t regret saddling up with Matt Parker

30 November 2012 1 comment

Matt Parker will have no problem in transferring his cycling success to the rugby field, according to one of his key associates. Parker, one of […]

Manu Tuilagi can turn into a playmaker like Ma’a Nonu

29 November 2012 1 comment

Of all the conundrums Stuart Lancaster needs to solve before the All Blacks come to town, the most pressing is – to paraphrase the musical […]

Morgan and Haskell called up by England to face South Africa

21 November 2012 1 comment

Ben Morgan and James Haskell have been called up by Stuart Lancaster to face South Africa on Saturday at Twickenham. The Gloucester No.8 returns on […]

Chris Ashton returns to England starting XV

15 November 2012 0 comments

As expected, Chris Ashton returns to the England starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s clash against Australia at Twickenham. The Saracens winger, who served his one-match […]

Winger Ugo Monye dropped by England for Australia clash

14 November 2012 1 comment

Despite a try-scoring return with England last Saturday against Fiji, Ugo Monye has been dropped by Stuart Lancaster to face Australia. The Harlequin winger, who […]

Record win for England at HQ against Fiji

10 November 2012 0 comments

England dominated Fiji 54-12 at Twickenham today for the first game of their Autumn campaign. Stuart Lancaster‘s boys scored seven tries including a penalty try […]

Join the England rugby lineup at Twickenham with Canterbury

9 November 2012 0 comments

Rugby fans can live the dream of joining the England lineup ahead of the QBE Internationals at Twickenham this autumn, thanks to a special Canterbury […]

Tom Wood: I’m back, taking it one step at a time

7 November 2012 0 comments

For Tom Wood the pain of not being able to play is far worse than the pain he goes through every time he steps off […]

Young trio called up with England

5 November 2012 0 comments

Gloucester duo Freddie Burns and Billy Twelvetrees and London Wasp lock Joe Launchbury have been called up to the England Training squad as injury covers […]

Nick Cain talks to Andrew Sheridan about his ongoing ambition to play for England and the Lions

4 November 2012 2 comments

Andrew Sheridan is in the form of his life, the main axle in the Toulon juggernaut that is smashing the heavyweight packs in the French […]

Armitage brothers look for Lions spot

31 October 2012 0 comments

The Armitage brothers have accepted they stand more chance of playing for the Lions than they do of getting a recall to Stuart Lancaster‘s England […]

Nick Cain looks at the lack of back-up for Stuart Lancaster’s penalty takers

14 October 2012 0 comments

When there is enough footage of goal-kickers winning big matches to pave the M4 corridor between Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium, it seems strange that […]

Jeremy Guscott: Sharples injury jinx may give Wade his chance

13 October 2012 0 comments

With Ben Foden’s injury more serious than first thought, Stuart Lancaster has said he will be seeking a back three replacement for the autumn internationals. […]

“We need Olympic formula” – Jonny Wilkinson

10 October 2012 3 comments

Jonny Wilkinson says it is time for England to put wins on the board during their forthcoming autumn internationals against Australia, South Africa and New […]

Stuart Lancaster’s likely to turn to youngsters to fill Ben Foden’s gap

5 October 2012 0 comments

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is likely to put youth ahead of experience as he sifts through wing replacement options for the injured Ben Foden. […]

“Leicester Tigers exit paying off for me,” says Billy Twelvetrees

4 October 2012 0 comments

Leaving Leicester can be considered to be either brave or stupid but, after starting Gloucester‘s first four games this season, Billy Twelvetrees believes his decision […]

Watch out, Saints Courtney Lawes is back and bigger than ever

3 October 2012 1 comment

It was Andy Goode’s misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time last Saturday afternoon. With 60 minutes of Worcester‘s match against […]

Young Gun: Mike Haywood – Northampton hooker

29 September 2012 1 comment

Mike Haywood is not lacking for mentors when it comes to learning the ropes as a hooker at Northampton with the vast experience of both Dylan […]

Ben Foden needs ankle surgery

20 September 2012 0 comments

Ben Foden will miss the England Autumn internationals after it was revealed the England full-back needs ligament surgery to his right ankle. Foden, who limped out of […]

Stop-gap Karl Dickson wants a permanent place now

20 September 2012 1 comment

Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has targeted a place in one of the England squads after tiring of having his holiday plans ruined. Twice this year […]

Nick Cain: Lancaster must pick his diamonds now

14 September 2012 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster appears to have taken it as a given that he will be England head coach until his contract ends in January 2016. However, […]

“I’ve got to oust Nick Easter to achieve my dream,” says Tom Guest

14 September 2012 1 comment

Harlequins No.8 Tom Guest admits his international aspirations will remain on hold unless he can elbow aside Nick Easter and nail down a starting spot. […]

Loyal Matt Smith content to be an unsung hero at Leicester Tigers

29 August 2012 0 comments

No player better embodies the qualities of the archetypal Leicester player than Matt Smith – Tigers through and through, massively appreciated inside the confines of […]

Jeremy Guscott: New slimline Banahan can be lethal but has to stay fit

23 August 2012 2 comments

Matt Banahan came onto the scene in a big way four seasons ago for a number of reasons – the first of which is that […]

“Chris Robshaw’s done well, but Tom Croft must play”, says Lewis Moody

22 August 2012 2 comments

Sir Ian McGeechan insists a specialist openside is the key to a great team, but former England skipper Lewis Moody says Chris Robshaw‘s performances are […]

Nick Cain talks to Neil Back about Lions, Tigers and Woodward

22 August 2012 1 comment

Neil Back identifies strongly with the team GB athletes who have lifted the country with their performances at the London Olympics over the last few […]

Retiring prop Matt Stevens gave quitting England ‘lot of thought’

15 August 2012 0 comments

Saracens boss Mark McCall insists Matt Stevens’ decision to retire from international rugby was not made on the spur of the moment. The 29-year-old prop […]

Bath winger Tom Biggs has still got that blond ambition

20 July 2012 0 comments

Winger Tom Biggs believes his England ambitions will remain on the backburner while Bath are languishing in the lower reaches of the Premiership table. The […]

Jeremy Guscott: Cowan’s arrival can help put Burns in England shirt

13 July 2012 1 comment

Jimmy Cowan’s arrival at Gloucester could be part of the breakthrough that the club has been waiting for. Cowan is a 50-cap All Black, and […]

Jeff Probyn: In rugby, country should always come before club

13 July 2012 0 comments

The announcements of the elite player squad for the first half of this season should be a time of excitement and expectation of what lies […]

Charlie Sharples : “Ducking out on England was my best career move”

10 July 2012 0 comments

Charlie Sharples insists it was a simple decision to miss England‘s summer tour, even if he concedes he admits he has fallen further down the […]

Stuart Lancaster locates a drop of Southern comfort

10 July 2012 1 comment

Stuart Lancaster insists the ‘‘gap is closing” between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres despite another summer series wipe-out. England, Wales and Ireland failed to win […]

London Irish new signing Shane Geraghty hoping to get back in England picture

26 June 2012 0 comments

Shane Geraghty declared he has “unfinished business” with club and country after revealing that Brian Smith’s plans for London Irish persuaded him to cut short […]

Sale Sharks’ pack has bulked up and ready to front up

26 June 2012 0 comments

Sale’s pack is ready to front up and make its mark in the Premiership next season, according to Henry ‘Meathead’ Thomas. The Sharks‘ set-piece endured […]

Jeff Probyn: Let’s suspend relegation during World Cup years

26 June 2012 0 comments

At last, with the summer tours over, we can reflect on what has been a rollercoaster season for all. This World Cup year threw the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Owen Farrell must play flatter and Ben Morgan needs help

3 June 2012 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster has a dilemma going into Saturday’s second Test in Johannesburg – does he take a step back in development and play Charlie Hodgson […]

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