England

Quick glovemen, Australian Open butterflies and Doug Mountjoy | Classic YouTube

This week’s roundup also features underarm serves, delicate chips, angry referees and 360-degree saves on the slopes 1) There was not much to enjoy for England fans in their second Test defeat to India...

Concussion in rugby: 'We can do much, much more and paying lip-service to it has to stop now'

Former England international James Haskell maintains rugby needs to stop “paying lip service” in the battle against the long-term impact of concussion and swiftly implement a meaningful change.

Concussion in sport: Group calls for radical reforms to tackle head and brain injuries

Prominent rugby union figures, including former England forward James Haskell, call for urgent reform to protect the wellbeing of players.

Haskell and Cudmore launch new lobby group with letter to World Rugby

‘Progressive Rugby’ want urgent reforms to the sport‘World Rugby has a moral duty to minimise risk’Jamie Cudmore and James Haskell are at the head of a new lobby group called Progressive Rugby,...

A tale of two set-pieces – French lineout attack shows what Ireland are missing

It’s not often Italy head coaches breathe a sigh of relief when they see Ireland next up on the fixture list. The incumbent there, Franco Smith, will feel like the worst of the storm has passed. Having...

Josh Bassett commits future to Wasps

Wasps have announced that Josh Bassett has signed a new deal with the club.       Bassett has racked up 136 appearances since joining the club in 2013 and is in line...

Johnny May's Spectacular Flying Try! | All The Angles | 2021 Six Nations

Worcester Warriors v Newcastle Falcons cancelled

Premiership Rugby can confirm that Newcastle Falcons’ Gallagher Premiership Rugby match against Worcester Warriors, scheduled for Saturday February 20, has been called off.     Newcastle...

Fagerson given 4-week ban

Scotland tighthead prop Zander Fagerson has been handed a 4-week ban for an illegal/dangerous clean-out during Scotland’s game against Wales last weekend.   Fagerson appeared before a disciplinary...

Jones claims England’s poor Six Nations start down to drop in ‘arousal level’

• England’s head coach says a study backs up lack of intensity• ‘Games have tended to be less aggressive generally in rugby’Eddie Jones has put England’s substandard start to the Six Nations...