Cheika holds Wallabies cards close ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash
1 decade ago by The GuardianAustralia contemplate shifting Reece Hodge to centre for All Blacks clashNick Phipps could also see a recall at halfback with Will Genia outWallabies coach Michael Cheika is considering using Reece Hodge’s...
Itoje happy to be 'secret' student
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Maro Itoje may be one of English rugby's rising stars but the powerful forward insisted Wednesday he can quite happily go "incognito" when he reverts to being a university...
Maro Itoje the quiet student who has already graduated for England
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens forward has taken Premiership and international rugby in his stride but knows the autumn internationals, starting with South Africa, will present another examinationMaro Itoje has a confession...
European Rugby Champions Cup: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje has a perfect mentor at Saracens, home truths for Exeter and New Zealand-born Joey Carbery shows he has a bright future at LeinsterYou can read Robert Kitson’s tribute to Anthony Foley, the...
Super Maro Itoje can solve England’s problems at No 7
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldEngland are at sixes and sevens in the back row after a flurry of injuries, so Eddie Jones is poised to go "route one" and do the obvious.Come in No 7: Maro Itoje can do a great job for England. (Photo:...
'Itoje for England back row'
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyPat Sanderson believes Maro Itoje has the attributes to play at No 6 for England during the autumn internationals, with Chris Robshaw at No 7.
Jimmy Gopperth named Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for September
1 decade ago by WaspsWasps inside centre/fly-half – who yesterday signed a new contract with his club – has been in stellar form as Wasps finished the first six rounds of Premiership Rugby in second place,...
Maro Itoje: Saracens lock says he can play back row for England
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens forward Maro Itoje believes he can step into the injury-depleted England back row this autumn.
Saracens chief Mark McCall backs Maro Itoje to shine at openside
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyEngland have been told that Maro Itoje has all the attributes required to solve their crisis at openside.
Maro Itoje performs some sort of wizardry to steal ball
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhat can't this man do? Here is yet another brilliant bit of play from Maro Itoje, England's next superstar forward, if he isn't already. If you don't know much about him yet, you will soon because the...
