England short of ball-carriers but not excitement against Samoa
8 years ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje, Ellis Genge and Sam Simmonds to quicken the pulse in England forward line led by co-captain Chris Robshaw, who Eddie Jones says ‘understands his own game beautifully’Dylan Hartley had to...
Bigger wealthy unions appear happy to keep Samoans under the thumb
8 years ago by The GuardianHuge difference in match fees between England and Samoa is another example of how the game stacks the odds against Pacific Islands teamsThere is an old Samoan saying, “only the snake looks at its killer”....
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Sevens Squad Named for Dubai 7s Simon Amor has named his England Sevens side for the opening tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai on 1-2 December.Drawn in Pool...
England Sevens Squad Named for Dubai 7s
8 years ago by England RugbySimon Amor has named his England Sevens side for the opening tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai on 1-2 December.Drawn in Pool B, the experienced group – captained...
WATCH: Micheal Chieka avoids sanction for outburst during England-Australia
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has avoided punishment following an investigation into alleged misconduct during last Saturday's Test against England. Cheika was caught mouthing what appeared to...
Jones' plan for more than one captain is recipe for chaos!
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Well done Eddie for mixing things up and giving us plenty of new England starters to enjoy.. But I’m intrigued by the matchday dynamic of who captains the side. ,
Jones' plan for more than one captain is recipe for chaos!
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Well done Eddie for mixing things up and giving us plenty of new England starters to enjoy.. But I’m intrigued by the matchday dynamic of who captains the side. ,
Samoan rugby’s financial problems just the tip of a Pacific Island crisis
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWhile the Samoan players are forced to seek public support with such meagre resources, there maybe a much bigger crisis on the horizonComing together: The England and Samoa side pray after the game at...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake Heenan to leave Connacht at the end of 2017/18 season Connacht flanker Jake Heenan has announced his decision to leave the province at the end of the 2017/18 season. Heenan joined Connacht...
Michael Cheika deserves a break – and our respect
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWe would all do well to remember that Michael Cheika was approached by Rugby AU and not the other way around. At the time, there were no other viable options and I doubt there are many now. Maybe a few...
