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One way or another I’ve watched every England game since the mid-1970s. I supported England, I was honoured to play for and then coach England, and in the media have covered England around the world. And that was the worst I have ever seen England play by some margin given what was at stake. I … Read more
Twickenham turned tartan as Scotland lifted the Calcutta Cup on English soil for the first time since 1983. The roars said it all as Hamish Watson booted the ball out for the final whistle. It was rugby history in the making. England were humbled and humiliated. Just to rub it in, it was former England … Read more
Italy 10-50 France: Les Bleus coast to bonus-point victory in Rome to kick off Six Nations campaign in dazzling style as Antoine Dupont runs the show France had the game all but wrapped up inside half an hour in the Italian capital Antoine Dupont was awarded man of the match after a stunning display Tries … Read more
Josh Adams THROWN OUT of Wales’ Six Nations squad for Covid breach after attending a ‘small gathering’ to celebrate his partner’s pregnancy Josh Adams has been banned for Wales’ first two matches of Six Nations He attended a family gathering last Sunday after players were allowed home The Welsh squad were given strict instructions to … Read more
Premiership rugby will take a two-week ‘circuit-breaker’, with no games for a fortnight, choosing not to fill the gap left by the suspension of the European Cup over Covid fears. Both the Champions and Challenge Cups will now be paused until at least the Spring after the French government banned their teams playing sides from … Read more
British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in danger of falling victim to coronavirus due to alarming surge in cases in the UK and host nation – with decision set to be made this month The initial plan was to wait until March to make a firm decision on the Lions tour But talks … Read more
‘It is truly humbling’: Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow says it is a privilege to receive an MBE in New Year honours list for his services to the MND community as he joins Lewis Hamilton in being recognised Rob Burrow and Lewis Hamilton are both included in the New Year honours list Burrow has got … Read more
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It makes me indescribably sad that Steve Thompson cannot remember our World Cup triumph… I completely support players who are taking legal action over brain damage Steve Thompson’s diagnosis of early onset dementia left me feeling distressed Players who are taking action over brain damage in rugby have my full support They … Read more
Rugby union will receive a bailout totalling £135million as part of English sport’s coronavirus relief package, the government have announced. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) will provide £44m to the Rugby Football Union, £59m to Premiership Rugby clubs, £9m to clubs in the Championship and £23m to clubs below the Championship. The … Read more
Former Wales winger JJ Williams – who scored five tries in seven Tests for the Lions – dies aged 72 Ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions winger JJ Williams has died at the age of 72 The news of Williams’ passing was confirmed on Thursday morning He scored 12 tries in 30 appearances for Wales … Read more