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As Alex Sanderson, Sale’s coach said after his team’s ugly 11-9 win over Bath – they found a way to win. Sale are definitely in the mix to go one better this year and win the Gallagher Premiership. On Friday’s evidence, they need to be a lot better. They played a second-string Bath outfit who […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones and England will be kicking themselves for not claiming back the Calcutta Cup after Saturday’s Scotland v England 2022 clash. It was a pulsating clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland sneaking home 20-17 despite England dominating possession and territory. The difference came down to Scotland taking what limited chances came their way. Eddie Jones […] READ MORE
The non-selection of the Vunipola brothers, George Ford and Jamie George for England’s training squad have caused headlines this week. Dubbed the ‘England rugby overhaul’, this is a genuine shake-up in selection by England coach, Eddie Jones after an underwhelming 2021 Six Nations. Significantly the inclusion of youngsters like Harlequins’ Louis Lynagh to go with […] READ MORE
What makes a British and Irish Lions tour so special? The players involved are the best of the best. There are no passengers on the bus heading towards the Lions first test squad selection. Everyone can make the test team and that is why the media love speculating the matchday 23. Announced days ago, deciphering […] READ MORE
With the Rugby World Cup less than a fortnight away Charlie Inglefield looks at where England stand heading into the tournament. Joe Marchant takes his chance The last four warm-ups have served their purpose for England. They are coming to the boil nicely even if Italy was a bit of a stop-start affair. Despite a […] READ MORE
England and Wales played out a proper old-school test match in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. So much for a ‘Friendly’ as both teams smashed into each other, that saw Wales edge England 13-6. As has been said many times, this result won’t mean much in the context of the World Cup. However, both sides would […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs tend not to be the club one thinks of when transfer rumours and protracted contract negotiations are in discussion. But like many things in the world of rugby, this year things have changed. Sandy Park has become a hot bed for potential ins and outs as well as speculation surrounding contract negotiations. Last […] READ MORE
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