Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
8 years ago by The GuardianDanny Care continues to improve for Harlequins (and England), Northampton are on the ropes and Exeter are really hitting the high notesThe rivalry between England’s two leading scrum-halfs, Ben Youngs...
England name side to face Samoa
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his squad to play Samoa in the final November Test of the year on Saturday. Jones has made nine changes to the starting line-up that beat Australia 30-6 last weekend at Twickenham...
England Squad Update
8 years ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for England’s Test against Samoa at Twickenham Stadium. Nathan Hughes (Wasps) has returned to his club for rehab on his right knee. The number 8 has...
Tom Croft Hangs Up His Boots
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Croft has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The Leicester Tigers, England and British & Irish Lions forward has been forced to retire on medical grounds. Croft,...
England Team to Play Australia
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side to face Australia in England’s second game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Jones has made four changes to the side that defeated Argentina...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoot injury sidelines Jonathan Davies for 6 months Wales Rugby have confirmed that Jonathan Davies is set to be sidelined for around six months after suffering a foot injury during a 29-21...
England Rugby squad update
8 years ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Australia at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. BacksFullbacksMike Brown (Harlequins),...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Whitelock to captain a youthful All Blacks squad against French XV including 6 potential debutants. Dane Coles ruled out for up to 6 months All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is set for lengthy spell...
England Squad Update
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players ahead of England’s second November Test against Australia on Saturday 18 November. BacksFullbacksMike Brown (Harlequins),...
Ben Youngs: ‘When we found out the dreadful news, rugby wasn’t important’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland scrum-half has no regrets about missing the Lions tour to support his family and sister-in-law, and is ready for the two-year journey to the World CupAs the national anthems play at Twickenham...
