Tag: Calcutta Cup

England Rugby at crossroads: same again or, try something new

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England rugby at crossroads: same again or, try something new

Scotland were magnificent, no matter what side of the border you reside in. If there had been a 20 point difference on the scoreboard, England could have had no complaints. England Rugby and Eddie Jones face an uncomfortably pressurized lead up to the Italy game next weekend. England Rugby at a crossroads For England fans, […] READ MORE

Calcutta Cup 2020: Jones rolls selection dice as ‘war’ awaits

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Calcutta Cup

Eddie Jones, the England coach has made five changes from the disappointing defeat to France last Saturday. Despite huge criticism that followed England’s limp display in Paris, for this weekend’s Calcutta Cup fixture, Jones has refused to pick from outside the original group. That means no Alex Dombrandt with Lewis Ludlam coming into the backrow. […] READ MORE

Good Morning Scotland Rugby … “how is the head”

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Good Morning Scotland Rugby ... "how is the head"

If anything can depict the excitement in sport, it is the joy of winning. No matter the sport, it infects the sports person. Their emotions are present, and the team dynamic exhibits it fantastically. On Saturday, Scotland Rugby wrote another chapter in their proud history. This morning, Last Word on Rugby asks “how is the […] READ MORE

6 Nations Round Three set to be the Best Yet

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6 Nations Round 3

Two pulsating rounds of 6 Nations action has whetted the appetite. A rest week has created the anticipation. Like boxers who have set sat on their stool for too long, the teams are ready for Round Three. Now we find out who will become contenders and who can be discounted. The pre-tournament consensus read that […] READ MORE