England wing Anthony Watson in the 'top one per cent'
Anthony Watson’s latest remarkable return from serious injury has seen Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick rate the Engl…
Chris Jones
16 Dec 2022, 9:37
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Walder reveals why England rookie McGuigan was released mid-season
Head coach Dave Walder has revealed it was the Newcastle Falcons board that agreed to a mid-season release to allow try-scoring ho…
Chris Jones
15 Dec 2022, 6:17
The Borthwick philosophy that has made him Jones' ideal replacement
Steve Borthwick continues to side step questions about his imminent elevation to England head coach but has revealed some of the f…
Chris Jones
13 Dec 2022, 13:14
Borthwick reveals chat with Eddie Jones as he's quizzed on England job
Steve Borthwick has revealed he spoke to sacked Eddie Jones this week but insists his expected elevation to replace his former men…
Chris Jones
09 Dec 2022, 10:42
'I was up all night, 2, 4, 5am because of the excitement'
Alex Sanderson has told his Sale Sharks players to enjoy their position as England's form team in the Heineken Champions Cup and a…
Chris Jones
08 Dec 2022, 5:03
Steve Borthwick gets backing for England job from Premiership rival
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is backing Steve Borthwick to replace Eddie Jones as England head coach and is convinced he has “earne…
Chris Jones
07 Dec 2022, 4:12
Welsh rugby to hold crisis meeting amid threat of player exodus
The Welsh Rugby Players Association is calling for an end to delays in the introduction of new finance model.
Chris Jones
05 Dec 2022, 4:13
England prospect wants foot race with Prem's fastest players
Ollie Hassell-Collins, the London Irish wing, wants to race off against the Premiership’s fastest wings to determine who is Engl…
Chris Jones
02 Dec 2022, 7:23
Henry Arundell's Six Nations hopes in serious doubt
Henry Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in English rugby, has undergone surgery on a foot injury which puts his availabil…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2022, 6:58
The Leicester reaction to getting back 'desperate' England players
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has insisted that Freddie Steward, Ben Youngs and Jack van Poortvliet have not been damaged by Engl…
Chris Jones
30 Nov 2022, 6:24
'Asleep on the job' - English rugby chiefs torn to shreds by MPs
English rugby chiefs have been accused by MPs of overseeing “a failure on an epic scale” following the demise of Wasps and Wor…
Chris Jones
24 Nov 2022, 8:39
Nadolo joins Tagicakibua at Sydney rugby club
Sailosi Tagicakibau, the former Samoa, London Irish and Wasps wing, has enlisted the help of Fijian powerhouse Nemani Nadolo.
Chris Jones
24 Nov 2022, 4:08
An ex-All Blacks fly-half has rated the 'bossing it' Marcus Smith
Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans has claimed that last Saturday’s remarkable England draw with New Zealand can be the launchin…
Chris Jones
22 Nov 2022, 9:46
Sell-out international matches are 'hopefully the future' for Bristol
Bristol Bears boss Pam Lam believes the club’s sold-out clash with South Africa at Ashton Gate on Thursday offers one way of try…
Chris Jones
14 Nov 2022, 13:49
Newcastle defend club's culture after 100 people face RFU grilling
Head coach Dave Walder has defended Newcastle Falcon’s diversity record following reports that almost 100 people involved with …
Chris Jones
10 Nov 2022, 9:52
Burrell gives update on RFU investigation into racism allegations
Former England centre Luther Burrell has revealed that an RFU investigation into racism in the sport is about to be released and h…
Chris Jones
09 Nov 2022, 11:34
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USA Eagles draft in Test coach heavyweights as they face the unthinkable
Gary Gold, the USA Eagles head coach, has drafted in experienced coaches Mario Ledesma and John Plumtree in a bid to grab the fina…
Chris Jones
03 Nov 2022, 5:39
Newcastle boss backs his Falcons to become key Pumas against England
Dave Walder, the Newcastle Falcons head coach, is backing his trio of Pumas to cause England problems at Twickenham on Sunday with…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2022, 13:06
Flannery makes a 'brilliant' Premiership vs Super Rugby comparison
Harlequins assistant Jerry Flannery believes the Gallagher Premiership has eclipsed Super Rugby as a spectacle and insists that th…
Chris Jones
29 Oct 2022, 7:18
Exeter explain why they pulled unhappy Hogg early last Saturday
Exeter head coach Ali Hepher has explained why Stuart Hogg can be his own worst enemy when it comes to dealing with injuries. The …
Chris Jones
26 Oct 2022, 8:08
