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Joseph Must Stop Ambling Through And Get Positive

IF Jonathan Joseph was more penetrative in his running, and making more clean breaks, there would be no discussion about the England 13 shirt because, rather than being ousted by Ben Te’o, he would have made it his own.

Captain Carys Tells Wales To Be Clinical

HANNAH Bluck’s try on debut for Wales helped her side survive a late onslaught from Scotland in a thrilling opening to the 2018 Women's Six Nations.

Edwards Knows How To Win At Twickers

Shaun Edwards has been in the habit of cleaning up at Twickenham ever since his Wigan team made light work of what remained of rugby’s Berlin Wall. Winning the Middlesex Sevens more than 20 years ago meant more than removing what was left of the barricades put up a century earlier with the breakaway of the northern clubs from the RFU over their refusal to allow broken-time payment.

Ireland's Italian Romp Marred By Injury Fears

IRELAND duly accumulated an impressive total against Italy which helped boost their points difference immeasurably – but it came at the cost of two big injuries that could play a big role later in this tournament.

Eddie Was So Right To Moan About Alun Wyn

Eddie Jones’ mission to provide good copy is relentless, and he starred yet again during the week when he had a pop at Alun Wyn Jones. However, he was absolutely on the money, because the Welsh captain clearly overstepped the mark when he planted his size 12 boot in front of the ball to prevent Finn Russell taking a conversion.

Ackermann: Now Let's Beat Our Travel Bug

GLOUCESTER preserved their 100 percent home Premiership record – but head coach Johan Ackermann immediately insisted that his side need to become winners on the road as well as at home.

Magnificent Seven Of Wigan Make Their Mark

Wigan won the Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley for the eighth time in a row on Saturday April 29, 1995. Four months later Rugby Union embraced professionalism on a global scale.

Ford Warns Smith To Get Ready For Target Practice

Ford Warns Smith To Get Ready For Target Practice

Perry: Sooner England Switch Watson To Full-Back The Better

MIKE Brown’s days as England’s first choice full-back are numbered according to Matt Perry, who reckons it is time for Bath and England to stop pussy-footing around and hand Anthony Watson their No.15 jerseys.

Clash Of Titans? No Longer, But It's Still A Crucial Game

THE concept of ‘The Clash’ appeals to me, with an expected crowd of 60,000 at Twickenham to watch Bath against Leicester a testament to the staunch support still commanded by two clubs who were giants of the English game.

Saracens' Success Made Me Sick... Now It's My Turn

Neale Harvey talks to Dave Strettle about his quest to emuate his old Sarries mates.

Furlong Clear In Race To Be The Pack Pillar

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game.

Classy Conor Takes His Cue To Strangle Ealing

MUNSTER A reached the British and Irish Cup final with an emphatic victory over the in-form Ealing Trailfinders.

Start Te'o Against Italy And Utilise Daly From Full-Back

In n ideal world Eddie Jones would love to arrive at the 2019 World Cup in Japan with 38 players that he could rotate freely in an England team that retained its effectiveness, whatever the combinations. Part of that would be to retain the ruthless finishing this England team has shown late on to win its opening Six Nations games against France and Wales. 

O'Driscoll Is On The Case To Find Any Kiwi Flaws

When it comes to the lengths New Zealand will go to turn over the Lions there are none with better first-hand knowledge than Brian O’Driscoll. The captain of the ill-fated 2005 Lions saw no more than a minute of action in the Test series after an off-the-ball incident in which he was upended and driven into the turf by All Black captain Tana Umaga and hooker Keven Mealamu, dislocating his shoulder.

Tandy Left Fuming By Refereeing Anomaly

STEVE Tandy hit out at referee Marius Mitrea after seeing his side’s 13-match unbeaten run brought to an end by Munster.

Read Leads Fight Against Rise Of The Machines

Put the fire back into Edinburgh Cockers, but try to avoid any nose rubbing.

From Exiles Junkyard To Test Starter

RENAISSANCE man Darryl Marfo is targeting a long and fruitful Test career with Scotland after climbing off rugby’s scrapheap to earn a surprise call-up.

Ireland Turn The Screw With Three-try Flourish

IRELAND, with a performance of growing authority and excellence, dismissed South Africa from their presence to get their autumn campaign off to a spectacular start.

Five-tries For Scots But Alarm Bells Still Ringing

SCOTLAND defeated Samoa to get their autumn Test campaign off to a winning start, but they know their defence will have to improve with the All Blacks coming to town next Saturday.

Lang Puts Boot In To Complete Gloucester Collapse

HARLEQUINS supremo John Kingston saluted his side’s character after James Lang’s last gasp penalty completed a remarkable late comeback.

Relegation fodder? No-one's told Irish!

That’s no surprise insists Cowan.

So Why Has Rugby Just Gone North In The North?

Brendan Gallagher looks at the sad demise of top flight rugby in the North, save for Sale and Newcastle.

Sherylle Will Keep Focus On Big Prize

SHERYLLE Calder’s capacity to make a difference as a visual skills coach can be measured by the three-year contract she has signed with England until after the 2019 World Cup. Eddie Jones rates the former South African hockey international so highly because he has been on the winning end, as well as the receiving end, of her work.

Moriarty on His Mark to Replace the Irreplacable

Alex Bywater chats to Ross Moriarty, the man charged with filling the giant boots of Taulupe Faletau at No.8

Is it Scotland's year to break the Millennium duck in Paris?

BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to two of the heroes from Scotland’s last win over the French in Paris.

Gaffney Gets His Lost Saints Back In Step

NORTHAMPTON welcomed new boss Alan Gaffney by scrapping their way to a first Premiership win since September in dramatic fashion with a last minute penalty try which got the Franklin’s Gardens faithful singing again.

Brute Force Comes Out On Top For Tuilagi And His Tigers

MANU Tuilagi bagged an opportunistic try in his fourth match back from injury as Leicester quelled brave London Irish to end their six-match losing streak.

Quins Come Up Short After Marler Sees Red

JOE Marler, at times a cantankerous individual, is prone to the odd brain fade but his red card offence against Sale may prove to be particularly costly.

Contest For No.10 Will Help Keep Chiefs At The Top Says Steenson

EXETER hero Gareth Steenson has revealed he is fighting for a new contract just months after leading the Devon outfit to their greatest-ever achievement.