I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

England’s defence may have turned a corner since arriving at the World Cup but Kevin Sinfield is still refusing to smile. Steve Borthwick’s team are expected to win Pool D at a canter, in...

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...

Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...

Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

Billy Vunipola insists England will rally around Manu Tuilagi in expectation of the Samoan onslaught he will face when the rivals meet in their Rugby World Cup clash. Vunipola, the Saracens number eight...

A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

Wales captain Jac Morgan has been described as “phenomenal” following an immense contribution towards his country reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old flanker has proved...

On This Day in 2011 – Two England coaches suspended over ball-switching saga

On This Day in 2011 – Two England coaches suspended over ball-switching saga

Kicking coach Dave Alred and fitness specialist Paul Stridgeon were found to have illegally switched balls during England’s 67-3 triumph over Romania on this day in 2011. The pair were duly suspended...