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England young guns Dombrandt and Smith shine in defeat of Barbarians

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England XV 51-43 Barbarians• Eddie Jones sees Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt impressWith a minute or two left of this hugely promising victory for the most callow of England sides Eddie Jones made...

Best of the Baabaas' Twitter v England

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians are always joy to watch and this weekend was no different. However, their Twitter account has also been just as entertaining in recent times and once again they were on top form against...

England youngsters have a chance to shine against Barbarians

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England without their World Cup training squad members• Barbarians look formidable with 478 caps between themThe Rugby Football Union’s succession plan for the next England head coach is so shrouded...

Jack Nowell injury is a pain for Exeter and a concern for Eddie Jones

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England wing will have scan on injured ankle• ’We can be proud,’ says Exeter’s Rob BaxterJack Nowell will have a scan on his left ankle after limping off 10 minutes before the end of Exeter’s...

Saracens show off power and glorious weapons of Premiership at its best | Michael Aylwin

7 years ago by The Guardian

Twickenham showpiece thrills time and again, and it helped that this one featured one of the teams of this or any ageOnce again this grand-final concept repays. There are still those who grumble about...

Player Ratings: Premiership Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens marched to their 5th Premiership title in one of the best finals in recent memory. The final saw a number of records being broken as Nic White scored the fast try in a Premiership Final, while...

England captain Sarah Hunter adds to call for women’s Lions team

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Hunter eyes tours to France, North America and New Zealand• England coach Simon Middelton: ‘It is a great idea’The British & Irish Lions are coming under increasing pressure to create a women’s...

Picking 15 Footballers who could play rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With both the rugby and football season coming to a close we've decided to build a XV together of footballers who, with the right training and some extra aggression, could give rugby decent go.   We're...

Jim Mallinder dismisses speculation he could become next England head coach

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Mallinder will take charge of England against the Barbarians• Head coach Eddie Jones has a break clause in his contractJim Mallinder has moved to distance himself from the England head coach role...

WATCH: The greatest tries in Barbarians history

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

A star-studded Barbarians side will once agin return to London on Sunday to play against a second string England team at Twickenham.