England omit injured Nathan Hughes as one of eight changes for Samoa Test
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps No8 will be out for up to four weeks with knee problem• Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson also released by Eddie JonesNathan Hughes has dropped out of the England squad for the Test against...
Wallabies busted by the benches – not the refs – at Twickenham
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt was the 69th minute at a very wet, dank Twickenham stadium in West London. New Zealand referee Ben O’Keefe and TMO Simon McDowell spent over five minutes deciding that Marika Koroibete’s...
Eddie Jones is winning the mind-games merry-go-round
8 years ago by The RoarMichael Cheika is an emotive coach at the best of times, so the weekend’s loss to England was going to draw a response worthy of the highlights reels. It did. How much of that emotion though is...
Rob Miller signs new deal at Wasps
8 years ago by Wasps RugbyWasps have announced that Rob Miller is the latest player to put pen to paper on a new deal. Miller was the Premiership's top try scorer in the 2011-12 season with Sale Sharks and previously impressed...
Eddie Jones turns to Maro Itoje and Chris Robshaw for England openside
8 years ago by The Guardian• England coach out of options for No7 shirt after Sam Underhill concussion• Itoje or Robshaw will be given role against Samoa at Twickenham on SaturdayEngland are considering entrusting their No7...
Michael Cheika facing World Rugby investigation for conduct during England v Australia
8 years ago by The Guardian• Governing body looking into coach’s post-match comments at Twickenham • Cheika is expected to discover his fate on TuesdayMichael Cheika’s conduct during Australia’s 30-6 defeat by England...
Michael Hooper makes unwanted history with record breaking yellow card
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAs Australia fell to a 30-6 loss to England on Saturday, one man in particular may find the load harder to bear. When Michael Hooper received a yellow card on the half-hour mark he officially claimed...
Eddie Jones’ marginal gains show value of keeping man in the middle on side | Andy Bull
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland coach’s pre-match charm offensive towards referee Ben O’Keeffe looks a canny move after five tight decisions against Australia favour his sideAn hour after the match, Eddie Jones snapped. Four...
Courtney Lawes lays into Kurtley Beale as England run rampant over Australia
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIn torrid conditions, amidst some contentious calls, England overcome Australia, scoring four tries in a 30-6 hammering at Twickenham on Saturday. The intensity from the home side was felt early on with...
MND suffering legend inspires Scotland as he delivers match ball before kickoff
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThere wasn't a dry eye at Murrayfield on Saturday as Scotland legend Doddie Weir took to the field with his sons to deliver the match ball ahead of kickoff against New Zealand. Weir has been suffering...
