RugbyPass was at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens for Saturday’s six-try clash of the clubs with the reimagined crests. It didn’t remotely promise a tight finish as Northampton were 30-10 clear on the hour and looking comfortable. Too comfortable it turned out to be.
RugbyPass was at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens for Saturday’s six-try clash of the clubs with the reimagined crests. It didn’t remotely promise a tight finish as Northampton were 30-10 clear on the hour and looking comfortable. Too comfortable it turned out to be.
Steve Borthwick, the England head coach, was present and wanted to see some of the country’s best talent operate at a higher level but this game was a mismatch and any report card on...
England have named an A team to take Portugal this Sunday in Leicester that includes eight players – including skipper Charlie Ewels – who have been training with Steve Borthwick’s senior team in recent weeks.
Three Saints players – front-rower Haffar, Test-capped back-rower Tom Pearson and winger Ollie Sleightholme – were named last Thursday in the 27-strong international squad for the February 25 fixture at Leicester.
England have named a 27-strong provisional squad to take Portugal on February 25 in Leicester – including five Test-capped players – in what will be their first A team match since 2016 when they competed as the Saxons on a tour of South Africa.
England men U20s were defeated 39-21 by reigning U20 Six Nations champions Ireland U20s at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens.
Alan Dickens has named his first England Under-20 EPS as the age-grade side's head coach and there are some noteworthy omissions in the group.