Sport picture of the day: England team keep moving forward
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s Dan Cole stretches with team-mates Maro Itoje and Courtney Lawes as they train in Sydney on June 20, after England defeated the Wallabies in the second Test to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in...
Weekend Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpain beat Samoa to qualify for Rio: Spain managed a last gasp victory over Samoa to take the final qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics. A 22-19 win for them in the Monaco 7's cup final was enough...
Wallabies must be more disciplined against England, says Scott Fardy
1 decade ago by The GuardianHosts dominated by tourists at breakdown and set-piece in BrisbaneWallabies coach Michael Cheika to tweak lineup for second Test in MelbourneThe Wallabies concede they must play smarter rugby to beat a...
England quality means I've no need to be nervous - Itoje
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsYoungster Maro Itoje says the quality of both his England team-mates and their preparation mean he has no reason to be overawed.
Pocock injury opens door for Itoje
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralia’s back-row uncertainty in the wake of David Pocock’s injury means the stage is well and truly set for emerging English superstar Maro Itoje to make his mark on world rugby. The 21-year-old...
England to pick Marland Yarde over Jack Nowell with Maro Itoje staying put
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Quins’ wing gets nod over Exeter’s Jack Nowell for first Test against Australia• Saracens’ Itoje is to stay at lock rather than being moved to the back rowEngland are set to name Marland Yarde...
Itoje set to replace Robshaw for England
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comChris Robshaw is likely to miss out on a starting place for the first test against Australia on Saturday, with head coach Eddie Jones appearing to favour Maro Itoje to start as blindside flanker.
Tuesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje with a possible move to Blindside under Jones:Robshaw looks likely to be benched this weekend as Itoje could face a new role as Blindside Flanker under Eddie Jones. Benn Robinson forced...
Itoje could replace Robshaw for England
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens Maro Itoje could replace Chris Robshaw for England as they prepare to face Australia in the first of three Tests.
England v Australia: Maro Itoje could replace Chris Robshaw
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens Maro Itoje could replace Chris Robshaw for England as they prepare to face Australia in the first of three Tests.
