Mark McCall says Saracens’ England stars will be ready to roar with the Lions this summer despite a low-key Championship build-up Saracens’ Mark McCall says his England stars will be ready to go this summer Several internationals will make Sunday’s trip to semi-professional Richmond They will be eager to secure promotion and prove their worth to Warren … Read more
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Scotland v Wales in front of 100,000 and Wales routing England in 2013 rank among my five greatest Six Nations championship matches of all time England edged past France in 1991 despite a wonderful Philippe Saint-Andre try Woodward’s England gave one of their best performances against Ireland, 2003 Wales coming so close … Read more
Warren Gatland to cast his eye over Robbie Henshaw against England in Six Nations finale… as Andy Farrell claims Ireland centre could be missing piece in Lions midfield jigsaw Robbie Henshaw has been reunited with Bundee Aki in a powerful combination The duo will line up for Andy Farrell’s Ireland against England in Dublin Lions … Read more
Warren Gatland to cast his eye over Robbie Henshaw against England in scouting mission … as Andy Farrell claims Ireland centre could be missing part of Lions backline Robbie Henshaw has been reunited with Bundee Aki in a powerful combination The duo will line up for Andy Farrell’s Ireland against England in Dublin Lions coach … Read more
England XV: 15. Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 7 caps), 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 50 caps), 13. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 51 caps)12. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 92 caps) (C), 11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 65 caps), 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 76 caps), 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 108 caps); 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 66 caps), … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Former England captain and head coach Martin Johnson reckons serial penalty offender Maro Itoje needs to keep his hands out of the cookie jar in future matches England are on track to concede a record amount of penalties in the Six Nations World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson has told England to sharpen up Maro … Read more
Courtney Lawes is ruled out the rest of England’s Six Nations campaign and is a doubt for Lions’ South Africa series with forward facing a 12-week lay-off due to surgery on pectoral injury England forward Courtney Lawes is facing a 12-week spell on the sidelines He will undergo surgery after picking up a pectoral injury … Read more
Let’s box clever! England lock Maro Itoje wants to draw inspiration from the ‘fighting spirit’ and ‘dogged approach’ of former champion Chris Eubank to help him flatten Wales Maro Itoje is hoping to draw inspiration from boxing champion Chris Eubank The lock is a keen follower of boxing and has spent time with Anthony Joshua … Read more
England XV: 15. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 49 caps), 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 48 caps), 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 36 caps), 12. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 90 caps), 11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 63 caps), 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 74 caps), 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 106 caps); 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 64 caps), … Read more
England XV: 15. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 49 caps), 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 48 caps), 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 36 caps), 12. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 90 caps), 11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 63 caps), 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 74 caps), 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 106 caps); 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 64 caps), … Read more
NIGEL OWENS: Owen Farrell needs to stop the chat to the referee – he never did it with me whenever I reffed him… if players want to discuss something they must do it in the right manner There was too much chat to the ref from Owen Farrell in England’s win over Italy Every time … Read more
England XV Starters 15. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 48 caps); 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 47 caps), 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 35 caps), 12. Owen Farrell (C) (Saracens, 89 caps), 11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 62 caps); 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 73 caps); 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 105 caps); 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, … Read more
Backs: Elliot Daly (Saracens, 47 caps) Owen Farrell (Saracens, 88 caps) George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 72 caps) Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 3 caps) Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 3 caps) Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 61 caps) Paolo Odogwu (Wasps, uncapped) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Dan Robson (Wasps, 7 caps) Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 34 caps) … Read more