England star Anthony Watson hits out at 'double standard' after criticism of players taking a knee
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAnthony Watson has hit back at critics on social media objecting to England players taking a knee before Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations defeat by Scotland.
'I can't let that slide': Anthony Watson hits out at 'double standards' of kneeling critics – video
5 years ago by The GuardianThe England winger Anthony Watson has condemned the ‘double standards’ of social media users who have criticised players for taking the knee before matches. Watson speaking after responding to a critic...
Eddie Jones Explains Ollie Lawrence's Omission
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones' England team to face Italy has come with a bit of backlash after Ollie Lawrence's omission from the 23 entirely. Lawrence has been dropped from the 23 in one of five changes to the...
Six Nations England v Italy Preview
5 years ago by Rugby WorldEngland need to win and to win in style against Italy after their Calcutta Cup defeatEngland captain Owen Farrell moves to inside-centre for the Italy match (NurPhoto/Getty Images)England need to win and...
Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham. The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...
High-flying Scots gear up for Welsh encounter
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots are on Cloud Nine after their historic Round 1 defeat of England at the Twickenham fortress but the wise head of Gregor Townsend will have demanded concentration from his charges as they gear...
Rattled England look for big performance against Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a disappointing performance in Round 1, England will be hungry to grab the opportunity placed before them in Round 2 – a lacklustre Italian outfit who took 50 points against the fiery French...
Team News: Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks Sale Sharks have named their side to face Bath Rugby in round 9 of the Premiership as Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson makes ten changes to the starting XV that downed high...
Scotland Team Announcement: Ritchie, Redpath and Maitland sidelined with injuries
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes, one in the pack and two in the backline following the opening weekend victory over England at Twickenham. Flanker, Jamie Ritchie, centre,...
England turn to George Ford at fly-half for Six Nations clash with Italy
5 years ago by Irish IndependentEngland have turned to George Ford to ignite their Guinness Six Nations title defence after restoring him at fly-half and moving Owen Farrell to inside centre for Saturday’s clash with Italy.
