George Ford: ‘You play rugby because you enjoy it. It's easy to lose sight of that'
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland fly-half George Ford says he has mellowed but admits to having an obsessive perfectionist side that needs to be harnessedIf George Ford could be granted three wishes on the eve of a potentially...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Forget flair and style - just win
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I coached England in seven Championship campaigns and I can assure you the only thing that matters in the opening game of the Six Nations is to get a win. ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Forget flair and style - just win
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I coached England in seven Championship campaigns and I can assure you the only thing that matters in the opening game of the Six Nations is to get a win. ,
Rome return evokes warm family memories for England’s Maro Itoje | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianSaracens forward made his England debut in the Six Nations meeting in Italy in 2016, watched by his father EfeThe Six Nations is now a family affair for Maro Itoje but, as he prepares to return to the...
England’s Sarah Hunter fired up for Six Nations by World Cup heartache
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England captain says the pain of defeat to New Zealand will never disappear but believes her team can learn from that defeat to defend their Six Nations titleSarah Hunter aims to use the Six Nations...
England have strength in reserve over their depleted Six Nations rivals | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s side are well placed to chase down a third successive title, despite missing a number of LionsThe Six Nations launch was a story of the sick nations. Between them they had 57 players either...
Australian men upset NZ to book Sydney 7s rugby semi-final
8 years ago by The GuardianAustralia 24-12 New ZealandRookie Maurice Longbottom breaks deadlockA breathtaking solo effort from rugby sevens rookie Maurice Longbottom has helped Australia to a 24-12 win against New Zealand that booked...
Warren Gatland raises Wales stake by playing club card against England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Poor Premiership form in Europe may see England suffer, says coach• England’s Ben Youngs disagrees: ‘You cannot make the comparison’Warren Gatland has ensured a high temperature for Wales’s...
England’s Ben Youngs: ‘We train to be adaptable, robust and bullet-proof’
8 years ago by The GuardianEight years after making his England debut in the Six Nations Youngs is still battling Danny Care for a starting spot at scrum-half but says the rivalry with his great friend is inspiringIt is eight years...
Ben Te’o gives England Six Nations boost after funding own rehab regime
8 years ago by The Guardian• Centre set to face Italy after paying ‘thousands’ for six-week camp • Denny Solomona may start on right wing as injury toll mountsThe return of Ben Te’o is a rare shining light in England’s...
