Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

101 articles

England Player Ratings: Wales (H)
England

England Player Ratings: Wales (H)

England beat rivals Wales 12-6 on Saturday as they made it two victories from two in the Six Nations, remaining on course to defend their title. Jonny May scored two tries in the opening 20 minutes for Eddie Jones’ side and they held on to secure the win, their fifth in a row against Wales, […]

Warren Gatland slams ‘terrible’ TMO decision
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Warren Gatland slams ‘terrible’ TMO decision

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was left fuming with the television match official after he decided not to award his side a first-half try in Saturday’s 12-6 defeat by England, BBC report. Johnny May scored two tries for the hosts in the opening 20 minutes which looked to set England on their way to a […]

Andy Farrell to help Ulster after Six Nations
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Andy Farrell to help Ulster after Six Nations

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell is to help out at Ulster after the Six Nations concludes, according to the BBC. Former England World Cup winner Farrell joined Ireland’s backroom team back in 2016 and has also been a part of the British and Irish Lions coaching staff on the recent tour to New Zealand in […]

Rugby Union referee makes history
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Rugby Union referee makes history

A female referee has officiated a top tier men’s rugby union match in the UK for the first time, BBC report. Joy Neville, 34, took charge of Ulster’s Pro 14 fixture against Southern Kings on Friday night, at the Kingspan stadium in Belfast. Neville was named World Rugby Referee of the Year in November, after […]