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Tonga First Up For Jones' Ould-be World Beaters

ENGLAND’S opening Pool C game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan will be against Tonga in Sapporo on September 22.

I'm Still Improving, Kruis Warns Rivals

GEORGE Kruis admits being dropped by the Lions was hard to take but insists lessons from the three-Test series against New Zealand will stand both him and England in good stead.  

From Sam To Francois, Don't Take Your Eyes Of These Guys

With the Premiership season nearly upon us, there is a lot of talent to be excited about. I’ve picked out a player from each club that I think will have fans on the edge of their seats in 2017-18.

We're Ready Now Says Kennedy As Irish Run Riot Over Brave Richmond

LONDON Irish supremo Nick Kennedy declared his promoted side ready for Premiership duty after a convincing victory over gallant Richmond.

O'Connor Aims To Be Great Again

Brendan Gallagher looks at James O’Connor’s challenge.

Cool Runner Conan Puts Jamaica In World Cup

Cool Runner Conan Puts Jamaica In World Cup

Eddie's Got Too Much Talent To Choose From

Eddie's Got Too Much Talent To Choose From

Magnificent Scots Run Riot To Humble Wallabies

Magnificent Scots Run Riot To Humble Wallabies

Ewels Looks To Power Up In Bid To Be World's Best

Ewels Looks To Power Up In Bid To Be World's Best

Haley's Honing Basics For Next England Shot

Haley's Honing Basics For Next England Shot

I Wouldn't Ask Nowell To Play Outside Centre, Eddie

IT is interesting that Jack Nowell is now being talked about by Eddie Jones as an outside-centre, especially as he still has Henry Slade and Alex Lozowski in the England squad. The England coach also has Jonathan Joseph and Elliot Daly as main options at 13, and Owen Farrell at inside-centre.

Tipuric Holds Key To Wales Success

I WAS delighted to see some of the new names in the Wales squad this week, but it’s a more familiar face who I’m looking forward to seeing most against Scotland a week on Saturday.

Memo To Warren: Let Scarlets Lead Way

IN February 2008 I was part of a Wales side which went to Twickenham and beat England in the opening game of that year’s Six Nations.

Ashton's Alive And Kicking At Full-back

Chris Ashton hasn’t always shown the fancy kicking that helped Toulon secure a bonus-enhanced victory over Bordeaux-Begles yesterday.

My Azzurri Still Have A Few Tricks Warns Mac

LUKE McLEAN looks back at the way Italy bamboozled England last season with a wry smile.

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.

Haskell-Marler Spat Shows Refs Need Help

Haskell-Marler Spat Shows Refs Need Help

Quins' Fans Cry Foul As Yarde Takes A Late Hit

Quins' Fans Cry Foul As Yarde Takes A Late Hit

Snubbed Wilson Shows Eddie What He's Missing

Snubbed Wilson Shows Eddie What He's Missing

Cipriani Injury Will Not Affect Wasps' Focus

Cipriani Injury Will Not Affect Wasps' Focus

Connacht Collared By Two-Try Halaholo

Connacht Collared By Two-Try Halaholo

Cook's Boiled Down To Find His Fighting Weight

Cook's Boiled Down To Find His Fighting Weight

Yes, Rugby Is Physical But It Is A Force For Good

The thing about a bandwagon is that once it starts to roll, more and more people want to jump on. That’s what’s happening with rugby and concussion.

French Giants No Match For Runaway Red Army

MUNSTER marched into their 12th European Cup semi-final and if their victory wasn’t quite as emphatic as the score line might suggest, they still look well capable of winning this year’s tournament.