The Breakdown | It was tough on Sam Underhill, but England try was rightly disallowed
7 years ago by The GuardianCourtney Lawes took a gamble and lost when he charged down TJ Perenara’s kick against the All Blacks. The referee was correctSam Underhill may be one of England’s youngest, least experienced players...
Sinckler welcomes Eddie Jones' call to 'smash' Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland front rower Kyle Sinckler has welcomed Eddie Jones' demand to "smash" Japan as "music to my ears". Jones issued the warning as England go into their...
Sam Underhill: "I want to make that my benchmark."
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath and England flanker Sam Underhill speaks following his superb performance against New Zealand, which saw him top the tackle and carry stats, as well as cross the whitewash in sensational fashion. He...
Tuilagi could make England return against Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's defence coach John Mitchell believes centre Manu Tuilagi has a chance to play against Australia later this month. Manu Tuilagi may feature for England...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks side to face Ireland Ryan Crotty comes in for the injured Sonny Bill Williams, with Anton Lienert-Brown coming into the run on reserves in the 23 jersey. All...
Ryan Crotty the only change to All Blacks side for Ireland clash
7 years ago by The GuardianNo 12 replaces injured Sonny Bill WilliamsTop two teams in world meet at weekend in DublinRyan Crotty replaces an injured Sonny Bill Williams in the only change to the All Blacks team to meet Ireland in...
All Blacks side to face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday 23 features just the one change from the team which beat England last weekend: Ryan Crotty comes in for the injured Sonny Bill Williams, with Anton Lienert-Brown coming...
Eddie Jones steps up preparations for Japan by having a sushi night
7 years ago by The Guardian• Head coach wants to minimise ‘cultural stress’ of World Cup• Jones surprised players with sushi meal on TuesdayEddie Jones has stepped up his efforts to help his squad acclimatise to playing...
‘I don’t think I’ll go to another referees’ meeting in my life' - Eddie Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing England's one-point loss to the All Blacks, England coach Eddie Jones has suggested that he will not attend another referees meeting to discuss contentious decisions. "I...
John Mitchell: Japan will spring surprises
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland defence coach John Mitchell believes Japan will be full of surprises and capable of scoring tries at Twickenham on Saturday. The New Zealander insists there will be no complacency when...
