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Neil Squires
Neil Squires is the ex-rugby union correspondent for the Daily Express and has covered eight Rugby World Cups and 30 Five/Six Nations Championships. He has also written four books on the sport including the well-received but commercially catastrophic House of Lancaster, released with impeccable timing, to coincide with England's 2015 World Cup campaign.
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Opinion
'The picture looks bleak for Diamond's seemingly impossible job'
The Newcastle Falcons supremo wants no sympathy, but his team looks like a Championship side operating at the wrong level.
Neil Squires
15 Oct 2024, 12:53
Opinion
Rory Underwood's other-worldly England record may never be broken
A phenomenal mark of 48 tries, achieved against the odds, is still a distant prospect for today's top English wingers.
Neil Squires
10 Oct 2024, 10:05
Opinion
'New kids on the Premiership block will catch Borthwick's eye'
The England coach will be heartened by the emergence of three talented young tight-head props.
Neil Squires
02 Oct 2024, 7:40
Opinion
'The Premiership's values can renew the league's diminished profile'
A solid culture, in contrast to some other sporting events, can help rugby increase its footprint in England.
Neil Squires
26 Sep 2024, 9:41
Opinion
'Should Northampton Saints book another open-top bus? Probably not'
High-profile departures and salary cap laws will render back-to-back Premiership titles a huge ask.
Neil Squires
20 Sep 2024, 4:52
Interview
Why leading Harlequins could help Alex Dombrandt find favour with England again
The powerful No 8 ‘has a positive energy' and will 'really embrace' being made captain, believes former skipper Chris Robshaw.
Neil Squires
13 Sep 2024, 4:28
Opinion
Why England should host 'magnetic' Test series against southern hemisphere giants
Test series add something extra, and England should follow where South Africa and New Zealand lead.
Neil Squires
09 Sep 2024, 12:34
Opinion
'A 10-team Premiership sells the English game, its devotees and broadcasters short'
The top flight is competitive and watchable, but its 20th September start date feels much too late.
Neil Squires
29 Aug 2024, 7:05
Opinion
Dissenting voices mask the fact rugby fans can watch more live footage than ever
With Premier Sports strengthening their position as the home of rugby, rugby fans are voicing their dissatisfaction at added costs
Neil Squires
21 Aug 2024, 7:30
Opinion
England's next golden generation must be given opportunity to thrive
Mark Mapletoft's young bucks have tasted glory but is there now a clear pathway to Steve Borthwick's senior team?
Neil Squires
25 Jul 2024, 9:06
Opinion
'RFU would live to regret moral guardian angel Sinfield's departure'
Though no longer England defence coach, Kevin Sinfield's value to the RFU should be blindingly obvious.
Neil Squires
17 Jul 2024, 3:47
Interview
Slow-burner George Furbank catches light as England attempt to storm All Blacks stronghold
The Northampton Saints full-back has cut a dash from deep and added some much-needed width to England's attack
Neil Squires
11 Jul 2024, 17:25
Opinion
Bloodied but unbowed Dan Cole prepares for final hurrah
The adamantine Leicester Tigers tighthead knows he hasn't got long left at Test level and deserves every bit of praise coming his …
Neil Squires
03 Jul 2024, 3:01
Opinion
Johnson happy to stay in shadows but coaching absence 'a terrible waste'
The England legend was badly burned by his experience as manager but his career is missing a post-script.
Neil Squires
26 Jun 2024, 12:57
Opinion
Borthwick's Babes primed to take New Zealand by storm
With Test centurions Owen Farrell, Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes absent, there is a youthful feel to England's touring party
Neil Squires
12 Jun 2024, 18:32
Interview
Jon Callard: 'It'll be just like the old days. Last one off to Twickenham turn the light off'
Twenty-eight years after their last Premiership title, Bath tread a path to HQ once so familiar.
Neil Squires
04 Jun 2024, 17:02
Interview
Tom Dunn: ‘Bath was a massive ship facing the wrong way.'
The piratical hooker has been at the coalface through a turbulent 12 years and wants to leave a tangible legacy.
Neil Squires
30 May 2024, 16:56
Opinion
Why Gloucester and England will miss Jonny May, the great entertainer
The popular speedster has made the most of his natural gifts and will hope to leave English rugby by lifting a cup with his belove…
Neil Squires
23 May 2024, 9:33
Interview
'Nobody wants to go the entire season without a league win' - Falcons aim to avoid equalling record
Newcastle have one match left to break their winless run or join Rotherham and London Welsh in Premiership history.
Neil Squires
14 May 2024, 3:28
Interview
Ben Youngs: 'The job description of a 9 has changed. Gibson-Park and Dupont are leading the evolution'
It is the most poorly paid position in the Gallagher Premiership but never has the influence of a scrum-half been so high
Neil Squires
09 May 2024, 3:15
