PREM RUGBY

Owen Farrell must be made England captain for autumn Tests

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have plenty of advantages when building a Test team but possessing superior playing numbers is not one of them. ,

Thursday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Etzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the...

Fearless South Africa can rise from the ashes

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were very unlucky not to beat the All Blacks, losing 25-24 in a match that showcased the best the Rugby Championship has to offer. ,

England should look at homegrown coaching talent

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After the RFU’s new CEO, Stephen Brown, mentioned that England must start planning for the day when Jones steps down, I want to highlight the excellence of homegrown coaches. ...

Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Mark Lambert   The Harlequins prop was one of the standout performers in the forward pack in his side's clash with Northampton this weekend. He was impressive at scrum time, consistently piling...

Imagine the hype if Henry Trinder was an All Black

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was in Berkeley on Friday at the very moment Henry Trinder produced his run-and-passing sequence vs Worcester to create that wonder try for Billy Twelvetrees. ,

All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,

CLIVE WOODWARD: Rhys Priestland shows value of drop goals

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Semesa Rokoduguni's brace of late tries played a big part in Bath's fine win over Saracens but the real match-winner for me was Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland. ,

Premiership Rugby: Team of the Weekend

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Rob Vickers - Newcastle Falcons Dominant shift from the Falcons loosehead against a powerful Worcester pack, strong at set-piece and made a big impact in defence with 10 tackles. Rewarded with a first-half...

Topsy Ojo try for London Irish could be try of the season

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My highlight from a stunning opening weekend of Premiership Rugby was Topsy Ojo’s brilliantly executed try for London Irish against Harlequins. ,