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Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England
1 month ago

Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England

The Independent  

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Wallabies stun England, win 42-37 in extraordindary Twickenham thriller thanks to last-minute try
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies stun England, win 42-37 in extraordindary Twickenham thriller thanks to last-minute try

ABC  

The Wallabies have won one of the all-time great thrillers against England at Twickenham, with Max Jorgensen racing away to score a 84th-minute try to secure a famous 42-37 victory. Sat 9 Nov Half-time: Wallabies lead Sat 9 Nov Show all key events Live updates: England vs Wallabies S By Simon Smale Happy happy Wallabies S By Simon Smale This …

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Australia try in added time beats England 42-37 as Sua’ali’i makes eye-catching debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia try in added time beats England 42-37 as Sua’ali’i makes eye-catching debut

Associated Press  

LONDON — Australia scored a try in the fourth minute of added time to beat England 42-37 win in a classic test match featuring an eye-catching rugby debut by code-hopper Joseph Sua’ali’i at Twickenham on Saturday. He set up one try with a deft offload over a defender and showcased his supreme athleticism to vindicate Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s decision …

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Maro Itoje on politics: ‘I’ll return to No 10 one way or another’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maro Itoje on politics: ‘I’ll return to No 10 one way or another’

The Independent  

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England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

The Independent  

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Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed

The Independent  

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Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?
10 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?

The Independent  

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's titans can fight fire with fire ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final... and avenge 2019 Boks mauling
1 year, 2 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's titans can fight fire with fire ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final... and avenge 2019 Boks mauling

Daily Mail  

One of my favourite sayings is: ‘Great teams are made of great individuals.’ In my coaching career, I always thought the best players thrived under pressure. I would tell this England squad that if every individual does their job properly, we can beat South Africa and claim a place in the World Cup final. In international rugby you are either …

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Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot
1 year, 2 months ago

Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot

The Independent  

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Maro Itoje compares Eddie Jones sacking to BORIS JOHNSON'S demise
1 year, 10 months ago

Maro Itoje compares Eddie Jones sacking to BORIS JOHNSON'S demise

Daily Mail  

Maro Itoje has compared Eddie Jones sacking as England head coach to the end of Boris Johnson's reign as Prime Minister, after acknowledging there had been a 'mood change' before the Australian's departure. Maro Itoje has admitted the England squad felt the mood change ahead of Eddie Jones' exit Jones was sacked as England head coach last month following a …

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Maro Itoje wants England to unlock full potential in finale against South Africa
2 years, 1 month ago

Maro Itoje wants England to unlock full potential in finale against South Africa

The Independent  

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England squad for Autumn Internationals live: Tizard and Murley called up, Lawrence left out
2 years, 2 months ago

England squad for Autumn Internationals live: Tizard and Murley called up, Lawrence left out

The Telegraph  

By Ben Coles This will hinge on how England use Courtney Lawes - most likely at six considering recent selections - but joining the recent England captain, Maro Itoje and Jonny Hill among the locks are two uncapped second-rows from Northampton Saints in Alex Coles and David Ribbans, plus another uncapped lock in Saracens' Hugh Tizard. Tizard, Jones said in …

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Maro Itoje urges England to raise intensity for crucial second Australia Test
2 years, 5 months ago

Maro Itoje urges England to raise intensity for crucial second Australia Test

The Independent  

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Gavin Williamson praises 'charming' Marcus Rashford but actually was on Zoom call to Maro Itoje
3 years, 3 months ago

Gavin Williamson praises 'charming' Marcus Rashford but actually was on Zoom call to Maro Itoje

Daily Mail  

Gavin Williamson has been mocked on social media by Marcus Rashford after he claimed to have met the footballer on a Zoom call - when he had actually chatted with rugby star Maro Itoje. England rugby star Maro Itoje also poked fun at the Education Secretary Reacting to the story with a crying laughing emoji, Rashford tweeted: 'Accent could have …

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LIONS RATINGS: Courtney Lawes is never fazed but Maro Itoje pips him to Man of the Match
3 years, 4 months ago

LIONS RATINGS: Courtney Lawes is never fazed but Maro Itoje pips him to Man of the Match

Daily Mail  

The British and Irish Lions produced a superb second-half performance to overcome a nine point deficit at half-time to win the first Test against South Africa 22-17. The Lions drew first blood in the series with a battling 22-17 win in opener against South Africa The Boks took control early on due to Lions ill-discipline but second-half response was strong …

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England v Scotland, player ratings: Finn Russell the clear winner in Lions duel with Owen Farrell
3 years, 10 months ago

England v Scotland, player ratings: Finn Russell the clear winner in Lions duel with Owen Farrell

The Telegraph  

Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983. Sean Maitland 8/10 Selected to nullify England’s kicking game, Maitland also helped Scotland pressurise England. Finn Russell 7/10 Fizzed passes and teased kicks to probe England’s defence, but then saw yellow after a trip on Youngs …

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England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March
4 years ago

England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell and his fellow Saracens stars are likely to go into the Six Nations with no club rugby under their belts as the Championship season is set to be delayed. League chiefs are still finalising the league structure, which is not feasible without crowds, but a dual-tier conference competition is likely. Owen Farrell's last match at club level was …

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens can still be Goode without Owen Farrell
4 years, 3 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens can still be Goode without Owen Farrell

Daily Mail  

Saracens take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday afternoon in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final. In the absence of Owen Farrell, Saracens will look to Itoje for leadership which introduces another little subplot. Talented and experienced Alex Goode is capable of stepping up in Farrell's absence in Dublin Johnny Sexton is Leinster’s attacking fulcrum, goal-kicker and pulls the strings tactically. …

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