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Rain fell from the charcoal Yokohoma sky on a humid Japanese evening, but nothing could put a dampener on England’s performance. A superb start saw Manu Tuilagi crash over from close, and New Zealand had been punched in the mouth. The All Blacks made uncharacteristic mistakes, as Eddie Jones’ defensive line turned in a performance […]
England got their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign underway with a 35-3 win over Tonga in Sapporo. England were far from perfect but did enough to win the game quite comfortably. Tonga, as expected, tested England’s physicality but despite some spirited play, they weren’t quite at the level of Eddie Jones’ men. Here’s how we rated […]
We now know who will be squaring off in Newcastle next month to compete for European rugby’s greatest prize. The Heineken Champions Cup final will see Leinster go for their second consecutive title, but they’ll have to get through 2017 champions Saracens to be bestowed with the honour. Both sides cruised through their semis against Munster […]
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell will leave his role as Stade Francais forwards coach at the end of the season. The former Munster man joined the staff team last year on what was a one-year, and it is understood that the deal will not be extended or renewed. It is reported that the decision not […]
England fans can’t be feeling fantastic about their chances in the World Cup later this year. Despite playing some truly fantastic rugby, the team’s inability to control games in the second half will be exploited on a grand stage when facing the southern hemisphere teams. Head coach Eddie Jones has claimed he knows where the […]
As the rain fell from a gloomy Cardiff sky, a demoralised Irish team soaked up the disappointment from what had been a rather dismal Six Nations campaign. Impressive flashes against Scotland and France were cancelled out by comprehensive defeats at the hands of England and Wales, and Joe Schmidt’s side are starting looking woefully unprepared […]
There is but one fairly reliable cure for the winter blues – the Six Nations! February will bring about the 2019 editions of the tournaments which draw the almost undivided attention of the competing nations. Reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland will try and defend their crown, with five hungry challengers ready to spoil the party. […]
After the disappointment of the 2015 World Cup, England are ready to put on a better dispaly at the next tournament. As Japan prepares itself for the biggest celebration of rugby, England coach Eddie Jones will be casting an eye over all the candidates who could make the trip. Here are the 31 players we […]
The Zimbabwean rugby team elected to sleep on the streets prior to a World Cup qualifier in protest at the conditions of their hotel. Travelling to Tunisia for their match, problems began at the airport for the Zimbabweans. Instructed to pay £18 per person for a visa fee, the tourists refused to pay the sum […]
England head coach Eddie Jones will meet RFU officials to discuss the national team’s recent downturn in form. Before the 25-10 tour-concluding win in Cape Town last weekend, Jones had watched his England side lose an excruciating five consecutive matches. Beginning with the team’s dismal end to the Six Nations, defeats against Scotland, France, and […]
2008 may be ten years ago, but in the mind of Danny Cipriani time has flown by. Speaking to BBC Sport, the 30-year-old said: 2008 seems like just a minute ago, Time is a man-made construct, so it is what it is. With his last start in an England shirt being made in 2008, Cipriani […]
Danny Cipriani is set to make his first start for England since 2008. The three match series with South Africa already lost after the first two Tests, head coach Eddie Jones has taken the opportunity to shuffle the lineup and assess his options. Appearing as a substitute in Saturday’s 23-12 defeat in Bloemfontein, Cipriani won […]