Opinion
Joe Heyes' coming of age has wiped out a key England weakness
The Leicester prop has charted a slow rise to international recognition, but his excellent displays in Argentina have assuaged any…
Neil Squires
15 Jul 2025, 3:47
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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.
Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 20-16
Faletau's finish, the last address of the 'Lion King' and Cuthbert's cracker feature in the latest of our 25 iconic Lions moments.
Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones
14 Jul 2025, 23:00
Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 25-21
Monye's dash to redemption, Weir's 'mistaken identity' and Kearney's cracker feature in the first five of our iconic Lions moment…
Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones
14 Jul 2025, 1:00
Opinion
How England's new coaches are giving Steve Borthwick food for thought
The fingerprints of Byron McGuigan and Lee Blackett were all over England's exceptional first Test victory in Argentina.
Neil Squires
10 Jul 2025, 7:01
Exclusive
Armed guards, flags set alight and a fusillade of oranges - England's 1990 tour of Argentina remembered
The first tour by an English team since the Falklands War made for a politically charged and highly volatile backdrop to the infam…
Neil Squires
02 Jul 2025, 23:23
Opinion
Come in number 55…where to next for England’s revolving-door midfield?
More upheaval in midfield means England will field a 55th different centre combination in 15 years against Argentina next week.
Neil Squires
26 Jun 2025, 2:26
Exclusive
Why it's Guy Pepper's time to come of age on England's summer voyage
The Bath treble winner excelled en route to the Premiership trophy, and former world champion Neil Back believes he can play a sta…
Neil Squires
19 Jun 2025, 0:10
Opinion
RugbyPass names the greatest Lions squad of the professional era
From the heroes of the 1997 series win to the last, Covid-affected, tour of South Africa in 2021, which players make our Lions XV?…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones
18 Jun 2025, 23:34
Opinion
Leicester's modern day greats look to cement their legacy knowing sport rarely does fairytale endings
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole would dearly love to end their Tigers careers being hoisted on the shoulders of celebrating team-mates
Neil Squires
12 Jun 2025, 7:37
Exclusive
Alfie Barbeary: 'When I was younger I was painful, I'd have hated to coach me'
With his mop of curls and barnstorming carries, the number eight has emerged as a central figure in Bath's treble bid.
Neil Squires
04 Jun 2025, 5:15
Opinion
'Owen Farrell's season may have been a disaster but it has not diminished interest around him'
Having been across the Channel for almost a year, the one-time England talisman still commands major prestige.
Neil Squires
28 May 2025, 6:10
Opinion
Why Steve Diamond should be in the running for Premiership DoR of the year
Other coaches have endured headache, but amid slashed budgets, talent drain and a club for sale, Diamond's season has been an endl…
Neil Squires
22 May 2025, 4:30
Opinion
'Steve Borthwick must not get carried away with a new broom in Argentina'
The England coach should look to blend seasoned internationals with raw talent as he prepares for a Lion-less voyage to South Amer…
Neil Squires
14 May 2025, 6:01
Opinion
What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered
Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires
06 May 2025, 12:34
Opinion
'Bath should be planning their open-top bus parade'
English football has it right - a straight league system remains the purest way of deciding worthy champions.
Neil Squires
30 Apr 2025, 1:38
Opinion
'Youngs has chosen to turn down Racing 92 and offers from Japan meaning Leicester will be both his beginning and his end.'
The Leicester, England and Lions scrum-half has decided to call it a day while still at the top of his game.
Neil Squires
22 Apr 2025, 5:38
Opinion
Leicester Tigers must rid themselves of their constant coaching instability
Michael Cheika's replacement must bring much-needed continuity to a club which gives the impression of making it up as it goes alo…
Neil Squires
16 Apr 2025, 4:49
Opinion
Despite the Croke Park horror show, Marcus Smith shouldn't be discounted from Lions conversation
Chris Robshaw believes the superstar England fly-half shouldn't be discarded on the whim of a Dublin shellacking
Neil Squires
10 Apr 2025, 5:50
Analysis
How the Gallagher Premiership has become rugby's go-to league for thrill seekers
Once a stodge-a-thon, the English top fight now serves up a deluge of tries, ambition and attacking flair.
Neil Squires
02 Apr 2025, 8:01
Interview
Chris Ashton: 'There's a lot of firepower out there but wings are not the highest-paid group. I wouldn’t have stood for it.'
The wide men score the tries but are not always the most appreciated members of the team according to the former England wing
Neil Squires
26 Mar 2025, 4:46
