Is Ross Byrne Johnny Sexton’s successor? And other Test talking points
5 years ago by Rugby WorldJacob Whitehead gives his thoughts ahead of another busy weekend of international rugbyMan at No 10: Ross Byrne starts at fly-half against England (Getty Images)Jacob Whitehead gives his thoughts ahead...
Eddie Jones begins mind games against Ireland by putting referee on the spot
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland coach points finger at Andrew Porter’s scrummaging‘Any England-Ireland game has always been a contest up front’Eddie Jones has questioned the legality of Ireland’s scrummaging on the eve...
Autumn Nations Cup England v Ireland preview
5 years ago by Rugby WorldEngland start as favourites at Twickenham, having outmuscled the men in green in their three previous clashes. A likely place in the competition final awaits the victorsPrevious meeting: Ireland set up...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 draw: England drawn in pool with France
5 years ago by The GuardianHolders and hosts New Zealand in group with AustraliaCanada and the United States will be in Pool BTop-ranked England and France have been drawn in the same pool for next year’s women’s Rugby World...
Harlequins sign Will Edwards on short-term deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has announce that former England Sevens player Will Edwards has signed a three-month deal with the South West London club. Edwards, 25, joins Harlequins on a short-term deal...
Rugby to benefit from government rescue package
5 years ago by Rugby World'Major spectator sports in England' to receive cash injectionsThe home of English rugby, Twickenham (Getty Images)The UK government has announced a rescue package of £300m of emergency funding for “major...
Friday's Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...
Rugby union biggest winner in sport's £300m 'winter survival package'
5 years ago by The GuardianBailout loans and grants plan unveiled for EnglandTen other sports, including greyhounds, get cashThe government has confirmed £300m in emergency funding for spectator sports in England, with rugby union...
James Botham debuts for Wales against Georgia in Autumn Nations clash
5 years ago by The GuardianIan Botham’s grandson in teams for Saturday’s matchCardiff Blues flanker played just 13 professional gamesJames Botham – grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham – will makes his Wales...
Exeter's Rob Baxter: 'If we slip back it will take the polish off a fantastic season'
5 years ago by The GuardianChiefs’ director of rugby on the club’s phenomenal success and the prospect of succeeding Eddie Jones as England coach“Definitely,” Rob Baxter says with a steely edge when asked if he feels as...
