Billy Vunipola admits he’s in ‘better shape’ since move to France

1 month, 1 week ago

Jonny Bairstow ‘still has ambitions to play for England’ despite cold shoulder

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England wing Ollie Sleightholme: ‘I don’t think there’s much wrong with a little bit of argy-bargy’

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

In the 'kill zone' with England rugby's world-beating stars of the future: NIK SIMON gets access all areas with the unstoppable Under 20s being fed five meals a day

Daily Mail

The monastic setting of Bisham Abbey, once the training base of the country’s football team, is now home for a golden generation of rugby players. England's Under 20s bark orders about 'the kill zone' and 'defending their castle' during training Kepu Tuipulotu is a cousin of Mako and Billy Vunipola, Toby Faletau and Sione Tuipulotu England kicked off their Under …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

England beware the French Jonah Lomu! Damian Penaud plays CHESS minutes before doing battle and has rival defences on toast

Daily Mail

Chess fanatic Damian Penaud is poised to become the king of French try-scorers and he could even pass the great Serge Blanco’s record at Twickenham – a prospect which won’t faze him in the slightest. Damian Penaud is arguably the world's in-form winger and is closing on a France try record Penuad missed France's Six Nations opener against Wales but …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

ANTOINE DUPONT INTERVIEW: The world's greatest player on Olympic glory, Louis Vuitton, Lionel Messi ...and a terrifying warning to his Six Nations rivals

Daily Mail

Meetings with Lionel Messi and LeBron James, FaceTiming Zinedine Zidane and treading the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week dressed to the nines in Louis Vuitton. Antoine Dupont poses at the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week this month The 28-year-old is the face of French rugby and widely regarded as the world's best player Dupont was named 2024 World …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six new faces to watch in the 2025 Six Nations

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2 months, 1 week ago

Rugby-England finally get fitness coach Morrow on board

Hindustan Times

By Mitch Phillips HT Image LONDON, - England coach Steve Borthwick has secured the services of Phil Morrow as head of performance from the end of the season, having had a job share arrangement with Saracens vetoed by the Premiership's clubs last October, the RFU said on Monday. England have had a hole in their strength and conditioning coaching team …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Henry Arundell set to reignite his England career after signing for Bath - as 22-year-old prepares to end his international exile in major boost for Steve Borthwick

Daily Mail

Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after signing with Gallagher Premiership leaders Bath from French giants Racing 92. The 22-year-old has been ineligible to represent Steve Borthwick’s national side since last year’s World Cup after he agreed a deal to stay in Paris until 2026. Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win

India Today

England captain Ben Stokes has praised his team's aggressive style of play after securing a commanding 323-run victory in Wellington, clinching their first Test series win in New Zealand in 16 years. "To play the more dominant cricket over the days we have played so far," Stokes said when asked how England ended their drought in New Zealand. Stokes highlighted …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Marcus Trescothick knows England’s young guns need to play more 50-over cricket

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Marler shockingly retires from England duty after haka controversy

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Marler retires from international rugby after winning 95 England caps in glittering career - just days after Haka controversy which saw prop call for pre-match ritual to be 'binned'

Daily Mail

England's Joe Marler has called time on a successful international rugby career which has seen the prop win 95 caps and be a part of the side which reached the World Cup final in 2019. England's Joe Marler has called time on a successful international rugby career He said: 'It's time for me to move on. The prop made his …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the All Blacks rebuild: how rugby’s greatest brand must regain its sheen

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Sinfield admits he did not expect to still be on England coaching team

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5 months ago

England winger Dom Young motivated by revenge against Samoa

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5 months ago

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for November Tests

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5 months, 1 week ago

Louis Rees-Zammit: Still waiting for NFL chance but his profile has never been higher

New York Times

Louis Rees-Zammit’s career appeared to be mapped out. Rees-Zammit was a star within his own right in rugby union — in Wales, despite Wrexham’s global fame, rugby union still tops soccer. I am trying to focus on actually getting onto a team and working hard for that team because ultimately you do not get that limelight without playing well.” Practice …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

England clarify Kevin Sinfield’s future as new coaching role revealed

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League starlet is embroiled in bizarre international row after being called up by both England AND Portugal Under 18s - on the same day!

Daily Mail

A Premier League youngster is involved in an unusual club versus country row. England Under-18s are eager for him to be involved in a tournament in Marbella, with the young Lions to take on Sweden next Friday before then facing either Ukraine or the Netherlands. A Premier League youngster has been called up by England and Portugal Under-18s Wolves youngster …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

England international Jack Willis on new life in rugby-mad Toulouse

Daily Mail

He's the England international in the form of his life who is playing for the world's best club in Toulouse — rugby's equivalent of the Galacticos of Real Madrid. Jack Willis is the England international in the form of his life who is playing for the world's best club in Toulouse After the sad demise of Wasps in 2022, Willis …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

The bulldozer, 'Ash Beast' and Bath's rising giant: Meet England's three young prop stars ready to set the world alight

Daily Mail

England have three exciting props that look set to have huge futures in the game The little wave has already gone into West Country rugby folklore. Afolabi Fasogbon made a huge impact off the bench for Gloucester on Friday He waved goodbye to England and Bristol prop Ellis Genge after getting the better of him before his opposite number was …

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6 months ago

Jack Nowell believes his England career is 'over' as he has no plans to return to the Premiership in future - with wing 'absolutely loving' it at French giants La Rochelle

Daily Mail

Jack Nowell has said his chapter in English rugby is finished with the electric wing targeting a special season with French giants La Rochelle - one he hopes will end in double glory. Jack Nowell believes his England career is over as he concentrates on playing for La Rochelle He left Exeter for La Rochelle last term meaning he became …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins

The Telegraph

There was a brief moment in his illustrious career when Jonathan Davies, the former Wales and Lions centre, appeared to be more widely known as the player who was not Brian O’Driscoll. The decision by Warren Gatland to drop O’Driscoll for the third Test against Australia on the 2013 tour thrust the then 25-year-old Davies, who at that point had …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Gabriel Ibitoye interview: Nothing will match experience of playing rugby in Israel

The Telegraph

It feels appropriate that Gabriel Ibitoye’s CV has so many twists and turns given the Bristol Bears winger’s fast feet led so many defenders on a merry dance last season. From Harlequins, to France with Agen and Montpellier before pitching up at Tel Aviv Heat playing in the Rugby Europe Super Cup, via a spell training at Cobham Rugby Club …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacob Bethell is ‘going to be a superstar’ – Marcus Trescothick

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lee Carsley felt England were ‘very good at times’ against Republic of Ireland

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

England full-back Kieran Trippier retires from international football

The Hindu

Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from international football on Thursday after playing 54 times for England. The news came shortly before England interim coach Lee Carsley announced his first squad since taking over from Gareth Southgate, who left the post after losing the European Championship final to Spain last month. The right back’s most famous moment in an England jersey …

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8 months ago

Dining with Emmanuel Macron, dancing with the cast of Moulin Rouge and modelling for Louis Vuitton - why Antoine Dupont is the DARLING of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Daily Mail

Of the 573 French Olympians here in Paris, Emmanuel Macron invited Antoine Dupont to sit opposite him for lunch in the athlete’s village. Antoine Dupont is seen as a potential hero of the Olympics for the French, the nation's darling The rugby star was specially selected to dine across from Emmanuel Macron before the Games His performances for France and …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand, England each make one lineup change for 2nd rugby test at Auckland’s Eden Park

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made only one injury-enforced change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s second test against England in Auckland. “We can feel New Zealand’s support here in Auckland and we will hear it at a sold-out Eden Park,” Robertson said. “It’s a very special venue to the All Blacks and we’re …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Maritime Messi’, the napper and the ‘rock’: Inside the Canada team taking on Argentina

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – “We want to win,” said Canada defender Richie Laryea. “And he was a mature 18-year-old.” During oppressive midday heat in Kansas City during Canada’s 1-0 win over Peru in the second group game, assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed. “Richie is one of the guys who started that… ‘We don’t take s**t from anybody we play …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Contepomi’s first Pumas team set to play fresh France faces in Mendoza

Associated Press

MENDOZA, Argentina — Argentina has a good chance to beat France in rugby on Saturday for the first time in eight years, ending a four-match losing run. We are going to face that team, France, beyond the names.” After replacing coach Michael Cheika following the World Cup semifinal run, former Cheika assistant Contepomi has stressed continuity in his first selection. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain place faith in youngsters with Lamine Yamal set to star at Euro 2024

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Ramsey will feel he still has ‘lot to give’ to Wales – Andy King

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes gives England teamtalk as Euro 2024 looms

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

England all-rounder Chris Woakes reveals why he was out of professional cricket for months

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Star England all-rounder Chris Woakes revealed that his father passed away at the beginning of May which forced him out of professional cricket for months. England all-rounder Chris Woakes reveals why he was out of professional cricket for months In the Indian Premier League 2024, Woakes roped in the Punjab Kings squad for a whopping price of …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Carter: England will want to make ‘statement’ against New Zealand in summer

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10 months, 1 week ago

Billy and Mako Vunipola set for Saracens exit

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11 months ago

England's model professionals! Rugby Red Roses are determined to seal a SIXTH consecutive Six Nations title against France tomorrow - and they're thriving off the field too

Daily Mail

They’re one of English sport’s most successful teams and have become synonymous with winning. But as they look to seal a sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title and a third straight Grand Slam in Bordeaux on Saturday, this is the Red Roses as you’ve never seen them before. Ellie Kildunne and the Red Roses are aiming to introduce a new …

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Owen Farrell joins Jonny Wilkinson to refine kicking at England training base

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11 months, 1 week ago

Ben Youngs helps Red Roses tune up for Twickenham clash with Ireland

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11 months, 1 week ago

Steve Thompson claims rugby is ‘flogging the players until they literally fall apart’

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Lille's Jonathan David is the red-hot striker half the Premier League is watching... with a goal tally in France only Kylian Mbappe can beat, he's the key threat to Aston Villa's European dream

Daily Mail

Aston Villa's dream of landing a first European trophy for 42 years is under serious threat from a man who may be lighting up Premier League grounds next season. Jonathan David has developed into one of Europe's best strikers and is now preparing to face Aston Villa He left Canada to pursue his dream and is now thriving in Ligue …

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Billy Vunipola admits he’s in ‘better shape’ since move to France

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