SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Same old faces have England stuck in the past
5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnEngland are trying to rediscover their semi-final showing against New Zealand but the emphasis must be on replicating that style of play. It does not require picking the same players. ,
Eddie Jones plays it safe for Italy game and Ollie Lawrence pays the price
5 years ago by The GuardianThe conservative selection is a missed opportunity with a glaring lack of faith shown in England’s young squad membersThere are two ways of looking at England’s starting selection against Italy on...
Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to kick on in Six Nations after England win
5 years ago by The GuardianHead coach says side must start ‘backing up big performances’Scotland make three forced changes for Wales this weekendGregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to regard last weekend’s...
England centre Jonathan Joseph and two other players suspended for breach of Covid-19 protocols
5 years ago by Irish IndependentEngland centre Jonathan Joseph has received a two-week ban for a breach of Covid-19 regulations in line with Government guidelines.
Jones: Farrell switch will spread responsibility
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones says he has moved Owen Farrell from fly-half to inside centre for the Six Nations game against Italy to "spread out the responsibility" of his midfield playmakers.
Critics of England taking a knee showing 'double standard' - Anthony Watson
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland wing Anthony Watson defends players' right to take a knee, saying critics are showing a "double standard".
England's Anthony Watson condemns 'double standard' over taking a knee
5 years ago by The GuardianWing says he cannot let people ‘discredit its importance’On social media users attacking the gesture: ‘I can’t let that slide’Anthony Watson has hit back at criticism directed at England players...
Six Nations 2021: Owen Farrell says burden of fly-half duties did not affect him against Scotland
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland captain Owen Farrell rejects suggestions a lack of game-time and the burden of fly-half duties affected him in the loss to Scotland.
Italy recall Canna, Lovotti for England clash
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly have recalled experienced duo Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti to their starting XV for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
Watson hits out at critics of athletes who take a knee
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAnthony Watson has hit back at critics on social media objecting to England players taking a knee before last Saturday's Six Nations defeat by Scotland.
