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England player ratings vs Chile | Rugby World Cup 2023
England player ratings live from Lille: We came in search of a coachload of tries materialising for England against the tourname…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2023, 13:57
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Liam Heagney
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A seasoned rugby journalist, Liam hails from Limerick and has covered World Cups, Lions tours, Six Nations Championships and European Cup campaigns since 2000. He became a content editor at RugbyPass in 2019 after joining from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday in Ireland.
The Jake White verdict on 'power vs skill' Springboks-Ireland clash
Jake White has shared his thoughts on Saturday night’s Rugby World Cup blockbuster in Paris between the Springboks and Ireland.
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2023, 7:16
Antoine Dupont posts short social media message following operation
Antoine Dupont has posted a short message on social media less than 12 hours after his late Friday night operation in Toulouse.
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2023, 6:02
FFR statement: Antoine Dupont's Friday night surgery in Toulouse
Antoine Dupont’s race to get back fit in time for the closing stages of the Rugby World Cup with France got underway late on Fri…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2023, 3:51
Analysis
Marcus Smith at 15 and other England talking points versus Chile
It’s very much a case of catching England on Saturday while you can as you can bet the house that it’s an XV that won’t see …
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2023, 2:57
'They're just hard b******s! They don't pick soft players'
Former Ireland back-rower Alan Quinlan has described the Springboks as “hard b******s” and tipped them to beat Andy Farrell’…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2023, 11:15
What Billy Vunipola made of his 'sucking eggs' tackle school stint
Billy Vunipola has explained what his recent enrollment at tackle school did for his game. The England No8 was red-carded on Augus…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2023, 9:11
The 'kid can play anywhere' England verdict on new full-back Smith
Kevin Sinfield can’t wait to see what unfolds on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup with Marcus Smith wearing the England No15 shir…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2023, 8:27
The classy message England have sent to the injured Antoine Dupont
England sent their regards to the injured Antoine Dupont shortly after it was confirmed on Friday morning that the France skipper …
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2023, 7:02
Interview
Owen Farrell: 'I wouldn’t describe myself as the best in the stands'
If there has been an upside to the four-game ban handed down last month to Owen Farrell, it’s that in his two England media appe…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2023, 2:56
Borthwick, Farrell react to much-changed England XV to take on Chile
Steve Borthwick has described himself as tremendously excited to name an England team to take on Chile with Owen Farrell reinstate…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2023, 13:46
England change 12 for Chile; Marcus Smith given a brand new role
Steve Borthwick has made a dozen changes to his England Rugby World Cup team to face Chile on Saturday in Lille.
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2023, 11:30
Eddie Jones talks Wazza-ball Wales, affection he still has for England
Eddie Jones has admitted his Australia team face a big challenge to stay in the Rugby World Cup when they take on a Wales team ins…
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2023, 14:17
England explain how they have turned around their wobbling scrum
England scrum coach Tom Harrison has expressed his delight that there has been positive progress at the set-piece two games into t…
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2023, 12:10
England's 'very average red zone return', attack 'still very limited'
The England attack under Steve Borthwick has been labelled as “still very limited” with a “very average red zone return”.
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2023, 4:32
The post-game 'joking' George Ford was doing with Owen Farrell
It’s been quite an unexpected month’s exposure for George Ford, getting to start four straight matches as the England No10 two…
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2023, 3:50
Interview
Joe Marler uncut: A mixed-zone interview as bizarre as headed assist
Mixed zone interviews are regularly dull and stilted. The exhausted player who has been stopped for a few quick words usually just…
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2023, 2:45
Lewis Ludlam issues a message to the booing England supporters
Back-rower Lewis Ludlam has issued a message to frustrated England supporters, appealing for them to stick with Steve Borthwick’…
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2023, 11:44
The Courtney Lawes verdict on bizarre try in sluggish England win
England skipper Courtney Lawes retains faith that his team’s bumbling attack will be at its best when it most matters at the Rug…
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2023, 4:45
Borthwick ignores boos, claims growth visible in the England attack
Steve Borthwick has defended his England team following their unimpressive 34-12 Rugby World Cup win over Japan in Nice.
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2023, 4:09
