The decision to punish South Africa’s director of rugby for his video rant during the Lions tour took far too longWhen Rassie Erasmus’s remarkable video came to light during the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa it was the height of summer…
Itoje and Farrell excited by new-look England line-up for Australia clash
Wallabies arrive at Twickenham determined to buck recent history but rejigged hosts may be building something specialAs every Australian outback resident knows, you can never be entirely sure what is lurking beneath the seat of the outdoor dunny. Eddie…
Covid concerns hand Eddie Jones a fraught start to autumn examination
Owen Farrell’s positive test means England’s head coach has big worries ahead of Tonga’s arrival to Twickenham on SaturdayNot since that distant autumn week in 2000 when England’s players went on strike has there been a more fraught home buildup to a N…
Vunipola brothers and Jamie George left out of England’s autumn Test series
Trio’s Saracens teammate Owen Farrell continues as captainSale No 9 Raffi Quirke among four uncapped players selectedThe Vunipola brothers, Billy and Mako, and their Saracens teammate Jamie George are the most notable absentees from the 34-man England …
Farrell, Vunipolas and George still have England futures insists Saracens’ McCall
‘I think Eddie Jones knows the quality of those players’Marcus Smith’s rise no threat to Owen Farrell says Mark McCallOwen Farrell’s England place is not under threat from the fast-emerging Marcus Smith, and the international careers of the Vunipola br…
Martin Gleeson vows to add creativity to England attack before Rugby World Cup
England’s new attack coach praises influence of Shaun Edwards‘I’d like England to play with skill, pace and power,’ says GleesonEngland’s new attack coach Martin Gleeson believes he can emulate his friend Shaun Edwards and make a significant difference…
Louis Lynagh keen to keep fairytale rise going at first England training camp
Harlequins player called up by Eddie Jones on TuesdaySon of Michael Lynagh is also eligible for Australia and ItalyLouis Lynagh has one major concern about his first England training camp this weekend: what to wear. There have been a few faux pas in th…
The Breakdown | Eddie Jones’ 2023 gamble: England’s new dream team or too many cooks?
There will be new faces when England’s training squad meets, among them some eye-catching coaching appointmentsThere will be a sense of new beginnings at the first England training camp of the season next week and not just among the playing personnel. …
Eddie Jones omits four senior players from 45-man England training squad
George Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George all outCoach hands notable recalls to Sam Simmonds and Joe MarlerGeorge Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George have all been left out of England’s 45-man training squad with Eddie Jones hand…