The Breakdown | Eddie Jones' tactical rethink plants Owen Farrell at heart of power game
7 years ago by The GuardianCo-captain is blossoming at fly-half and embodies an England side that will go into Six Nations with a taste for winning uglyGraham Henry used to complain when he was in charge of Wales that rugby there...
Nowell set for eight-week lay-off with hamstring tear
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell left the England camp with an injury last week and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed he suffered a torn hamstring. England winger Jack Nowell...
My Story, Joe Cokanasiga
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“The best piece of advice I have been given is to play for your family, that’s all the motivation I need.” England wing Joe Cokanasiga shares his rugby journey.
Northampton Saints sign Fraser Dingwall on first senior contract
7 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints can today announce that centre Fraser Dingwall has put pen to paper on his first senior contract at Franklin’s Gardens. The 19-year-old initially...
Rugby union power rankings: Ireland overtake New Zealand to be top dogs
7 years ago by The GuardianOur ratings show Ireland are in pole position and New Zealand have slipped back, while Wales and England have made good progress and South Africa and Australia have much work to doSteve Hansen knew what...
I made the wrong call on Farrell non-penalty, says ref Gardner
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Angus Gardner concedes he made the wrong decision over Owen Farrell's contentious challenge on South Africa's Andre Esterhuizen. Owen Farrell's...
Burgess: Selfish England team-mates to blame for 2015 World Cup woe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were dumped out of the Rugby World Cup early on home soil three years ago, but Sam Burgess is not accepting the blame. Sam Burgess has...
Referee of the year admits that he should have penalised Owen Farrell's tackle
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAustralian referee Angus Gardner has told Sky Sports that he should have penalised Owen Farrell for the no-arms tackle he made on Andre Esterhuizen in the closing seconds of the England vs South Africa...
Premiership clubs likely to agree £200m deal to sell stake to former F1 owners CVC
7 years ago by The Guardian• CVC would run commercial activities but not league itself• Takeover bid was turned down by clubs in SeptemberPremiership club owners are likely to vote for a proposal to give a minority stake to...
Burgess: Egos led to England’s 2015 World Cup crash
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland became the first World Cup host nation to make a pool stage exit when they crashed out early in 2015.
