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Analysis: Clifford, Kvesic, Robshaw and Wallace state England cases
Ten 10 tries and 78 points punctuated a harum-scarum encounter at Twickenham on Sunday, but Eddie Jones will have remained rather detached from the excitement. Rather than revelling in a truly intoxicating game…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Ten out of ten for the ten Jimmy Gopperth produced a masterclass of fly-half play in Wasps’ 36-10 away win at Bath in Pool Five of the European…
Analysis: Will Chudley, the underrated heartbeat of Exeter Chiefs
In April, Exeter Chiefs and Wasps met on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Coventry and played out a topsy-turvy encounter that was won at the death by a stunning Joe…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints History boys Connacht beat Munster at Thomond Park for the first time since 1986 and retained their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 after the 18-12…
Poll: Who should captain England during the Six Nations?
With Eddie Jones taking over as the head coach of England, there are sure to be some big changes at Twickenham. Chiefly amongst them, many believe, is with his choice…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Champions stung Wasps produced arguably the performance and result of the weekend, beating three-times European champions Toulon 32-6 at the Ricoh Arena, just a week after kicking off…
England name Eddie Jones as head coach
England have named 55-year-old Australian Eddie Jones as their head coach. He becomes the side’s first ever foreign coach. The well-travelled Jones has signed a four-year deal which begins in…
Reaction: Rugby world mourns Jonah Lomu
The rugby world was saddened to hear of the sudden death of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The imposing winger first crashed onto…
All Black legend Jonah Lomu passes away aged 40
I last saw Jonah Lomu in London this September at a sponsors event for the Rugby World Cup. He was bedecked in a sharp blue suit, dapper brown brogues, yet…