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England coach Steve Borthwick admits 'surprise' and 'disappointment' at defections from management team but insists 'a number of high-quality' coaches are vying to come in
16/10/24 08:04
Steve Borthwick has revealed his shock at the recent defections from his England management team - but defiantly declared that top coaches are still vying to work in the national set-up. The abrupt resignations of Aled Walters and Felix Jones over the summer led to fears of a return to the constant 'churn' of staff which scarred the Eddie Jones era. Fitness guru Walters decided to take up a role with Ireland while Felix Jones, who ran the defence, is currently serving a 12-month notice period and is fulfilling analysis duties remotely. Their departures created the impression of trouble behind the scenes, but after naming a 36-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series, head coach Borthwick sought to play down the impression of chaos and unrest. 'Every case is individual,' he said. 'I understand we want to see the drama on the pitch and when we see stuff happening off the pitch, it's characterised sometimes as drama....read
Henry Slade and Tom Curry return as Steve Borthwick names his 36-man training squad for England's autumn internationals... while Alex Mitchell is left out through injury
16/10/24 11:02Head coach Borthwick has maintained his policy of selection continuity ahead of the four-match campaign at Twickenham, starting against New Zealand on November 2.Key England duo set to miss out on clash with New Zealand at Twickenham - in big blow for Steve Borthwick ahead of Autumn Nations Series opener
15/10/24 10:47England are facing significant disruption to their backline for the Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand at Twickenham.It's pointless keeping hapless Newcastle in the Premiership on a technicality - it damages the club, the sport and rugby's future, writes CHRIS FOY
14/10/24 01:00CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: Just four weeks in and already there is a danger that this will become a sham season in English professional rugby.DYLAN HARTLEY on why he has Eddie Jones' brutal honesty to thank for his new lease of life at Rugby School
13/10/24 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: When the history test duly came, Dylan Hartley couldn't pass it without help from some of the Rugby School 1st XV players who were standing nearby.'If we don't unite, we will die': Meet the man on a mission to rescue World Rugby... and how he plans to rid the game of its old-school-tie culture
12/10/24 01:00CHRIS FOY: The 56-year-old's diary is busy for a good reason. He is standing for election as the next chairman of World Rugby. His aim is to be voted in as the successor to Sir Bill Beaumont.Owen Farrell hints at ambition to join Lions tour Down Under despite ex-England captain's move to Racing 92
11/10/24 03:29CHRIS FOY: Ahead of Racing's home league clash with southern rivals Toulon on Saturday, Farrell was asked about his hopes for the tour and said: 'It's possible but I'm not sure.'Why Antoine Dupont is not rugby's GOAT - especially if he ducks the All Blacks during France's tour next summer, writes CHRIS FOY
07/10/24 01:00CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: If Dupont is missing from such grand events, can he become the GOAT - or justify the argument that he already is at that exalted level?'We want rugby to be like chess with sledgehammers': Steve Diamond and Alex Sanderson on their rivalry and a dream to make Sale and Newcastle into northern powerhouses
07/10/24 01:00INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Whatever the result in Friday's northern 'derby' between Sale and Newcastle, the men in charge will resume the weekly ritual of meeting in a sauna.Saracens star Alex Lozowski handed golden chance to end six-year international exile as he is named in England's 36-man training camp squad
04/10/24 03:45CHRIS FOY: Alex Lozowski has been handed a glorious chance to end his six-year international exile, after being included in England's training squad for a mini camp next week.England handed injury boost as George Ford is told he DOESN'T need surgery on leg injury - with Steve Borthwick and Co hopeful he will be fit for autumn internationals
03/10/24 06:21CHRIS FOY: There had been fears that the 31-year-old fly-half would miss the national team's autumn series of four Tests at Twickenham, as a result of the setback he suffered last week.Why the Springboks, rugby's Millwall, should be celebrated not hated and what they get right that the All Blacks don't, writes CHRIS FOY
30/09/24 01:00CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: For neutrals and rivals, this is a jarring concept. But there is a very real danger that South Africa are shedding their status as perennial pantomime villains.The bulldozer, 'Ash Beast' and Bath's rising giant: Meet England's three young prop stars ready to set the world alight
29/09/24 11:00CHRIS FOY: Gloucester's rookie prop, Afolabi Fasogbon, made a name for himself at Ashton Gate on Friday night, with his striking cameo against Bristol.How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt
28/09/24 01:00CHRIS FOY: When Owen Farrell dropped the mid-winter bombshell that he had agreed a summer move to Paris, Nick Kennedy knew he had to act fast.Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY
23/09/24 01:00WORLD OF RUGBY BY CHRIS FOY: It's time to make more noise about a quiet man who is not one for talking the talk, but he keeps walking the walk and he is long overdue more luck.Sale 12-11 Harlequins: George Ford's composed kicking helps Sharks launch Premiership season... as Alex Sanderson calls on Salford side to 'be BETTER' amid dour display
22/09/24 09:44CHRIS FOY AT SALFORD COMMUNITY STADIUM: George Ford's composed goal-kicking helped Sale launch their Premiership season by winning ugly.Michael Cheika interview: Inside the Premiership's biggest signing's masterplan for bringing the good times back to Leicester Tigers
21/09/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Attending the 'long lunch' certainly served to sharpen his focus, ahead of his first game in charge of Leicester - Saturday's clash with Exeter.Fans denied England No 10 showdown between George Ford and Marcus Smith - with the Harlequins star named on the bench for their Premiership opener against Sale
20/09/24 09:34Sale's promotional campaign for their Premiership season-launching clash in Salford on Sunday featured pictures of Ford and Smith. But the box-office duel will be limited.Rugby's top 10 rising stars set to light up the Premiership for your club this season
19/09/24 04:00The 2024-25 Premiership campaign kicks-off on Friday with a rerun of last season's final which saw Northampton beat Bath.Bath head coach Johann van Graan says he expects 'conflict' this season over how the workload of his England players is managed after landmark new deal
17/09/24 06:12CHRIS FOY: The terms of the Professional Game Partnership allow national coach Steve Borthwick the final say over when the majority of his squad are available for their clubsIt sounds unthinkable but here's why rugby should MERGE union and league to save the game we love, argues CHRIS FOY
15/09/24 04:10CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Never mind a merger of leagues in union, it's time to be far more radical, by considering a merger between league and union.London emerges as leading contender to host first edition of rugby's Nations Championship finals in 2026 - after chiefs snubbed £800MILLION bid from Qatar
09/09/24 05:00CHRIS FOY: Qatar made an offer to the game's leading powerbrokers worth £800million over the first four instalments of the 12-team tournament - in 2026, 2028, 20230 and 2032.Maro Itoje must seize his chance to show he can lead the Lions and prove Eddie Jones wrong, writes CHRIS FOY... while Owen Farrell finally gets the affection he deserves
08/09/24 09:30CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: A defining season looms for Maro Itoje, who has the chance to resurrect his surge towards true greatness at Test level.RFU chief Bill Sweeney expresses concern over coaches Aled Walters and Felix Jones abandoning their England roles and insists Steve Borthwick's Roses set-up is 'one of the best in the world'
04/09/24 09:30CHRIS FOY: RFU chief Bill Sweeney has lifted the lid on a mood of shock and anger within the union after two coaches defected from the England set-up after Aled Walters and Felix Jones departed.Rugby chiefs REJECT Middle Eastern riches with Qatar's £800m Nations Championship bid off the table... with plans for 'Super Bowl'-style weekends in Doha rebuffed over reputational damage concerns
26/07/24 07:38EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Leading unions and World Rugby, the global governing body, have been engaged in secret talks since receiving an offer from the Gulf state.Lions in talks over clash with combined Pacific Island side featuring stars from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga during 2025 tour of Australia following collapse of Rebels franchise
25/07/24 06:10EXCLUSIVE: Mail Sport understands that talks were due to take place on Thursday in Paris, between RA and Lions board members.Northampton Saints to begin Premiership title defence with blockbuster clash against Bath - in repeat of last month's memorable final, as full fixtures are revealed
23/07/24 08:09Bath will have an immediate chance for revenge at their home ground as the league returns under lights, featuring a headline No 10 match-up between Finn Russell and Fin Smith.England's most-capped player Ben Youngs reveals he has undergone heart surgery after collapsing in training earlier this year
22/07/24 03:29Ben Youngs has revealed that he is recovering from heart surgery after fearing the worst when he suffered a medical scare during an open training session at Leicester.Spain are proving to be a burgeoning force in world rugby, writes CHRIS FOY, after Los Leones continued their rise with victory over Tonga
21/07/24 06:42CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Spain must be nurtured, urgently, having demonstrated that there is an oval-ball culture, underneath the blanket of football fanaticism.England are world champions! U20s rugby stars end France's era of dominance - and an eight-year title drought - with dominant 21-13 win in Cape Town
19/07/24 07:17CHRIS FOY: England have won the junior World Cup in Cape Town - ending France's era of dominance in the annual tournament by using their scrum as a weapon of mass destruction.England A will take on Australia A in November clash at The Stoop, RFU announce... as Steve Borthwick looks to fast-track new generation of formidable forwards to his senior side
17/07/24 02:08ENGLAND'S urgent quest to fast-track a new generation of formidable forwards will be aided by the confirmation of another 'A' team fixture in the autumn, against Australia.Steve Borthwick will launch URGENT mission to find next generation of props for England after scrum trouble led to 2-0 series loss to New Zealand
14/07/24 04:41CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Speaking the morning after his side had slipped to a 24-17 defeat at Eden Park, the national coach identified the set piece as an area of significant concern.New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
13/07/24 08:59CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Agony , again. England's bid to become record-breakers at Eden Park was scuppered as Telea's second try averted the threat of an upset.England will have to cope without George Furbank against New Zealand after late injury blow with Freddie Steward stepping up for series finale
12/07/24 11:35CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: After an eve-of-match visit to the fortress of Kiwi rugby, it was revealed that George Furbank had been ruled out of the second Test with a back problem.England boss Steve Borthwick piles the pressure on New Zealand ahead of second Test - and reveals an awkward encounter with a local after his side's defeat in Dunedin
11/07/24 12:21CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Steve Borthwick knows England are up against it this week and they cannot afford to be passive before the second Test against New Zealand.England rugby stars wildly celebrate dramatic Euro 2024 victory over the Netherlands... as Steve Borthwick reveals players have been singing Gareth Southgate's song on the bus to training!
11/07/24 11:13CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: The match against the Netherlands kicked off at 7am New Zealand time and there were raucous scenes of celebration when Watkins scored the winner.England to raise concerns over New Zealand's scrum ahead of second Test after Ethan de Groot was criticised by experts for his conduct in All Blacks' tense victory in Dunedin
11/07/24 10:33CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Harlequins' rookie loosehead, Fin Baxter, has been picked for his first Test start, having made a fine impact as an early replacement last weekend.England coach Andrew Strawbridge on how he nearly died 'several times' after being struck down with sepsis and defying losing sight in one eye to work with Steve Borthwick's side
10/07/24 11:00The 60-year-old recruit to Steve Borthwick 's Red Rose management team has spoken about being struck down by what he calls 'a hideous little thing' - sepsis , and how he lived to tell the tale.Six Nations in talks over dramatic 'Super Saturday' revamp... as rugby's power-brokers agonise over Qatar's £800million Nations Championship offer
10/07/24 11:00CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Officials are weighing up the possibility of Super Saturdays every match weekend, which would mean doing away with Friday night and Sunday fixtures.England's New Zealand-raised rising star Chandler Cunningham-South on being a tour guide to his team-mates, what it was like facing the Haka - and his cravings for some post-match KFC!
09/07/24 05:20CHRIS FOY: As a first-time tourist, back in the country where he grew up, playing in a huge Test series against the mighty All Blacks, there would be good reason for the 21-year-old to be over-awed.'Don't be fooled by the baby face'… England new boy Fin Baxter impresses on international debut as he leave his mark against the All Blacks
08/07/24 04:31When Fin Baxter was born, Dan Cole would've been doing his GCSEs. Now, this unlikely double-act will look to help level the series against the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN.Steve Borthwick insists heat is all on the All Blacks as England bid to level series at Eden Park fortress
07/07/24 08:35Steve Borthwick is not known for mind games, but England's head coach is dabbling with the dark arts as he seeks to keep the heat and glare on New Zealand and off his players.Steve Borthwick throws his backing behind 'magic' Marcus Smith, despite the Harlequins No 10's kicking woes during England's narrow 16-15 defeat by the All Blacks
06/07/24 10:18CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: head coach was philosophical after his side's 16-15 defeat by the All Blacks - and bullish about their prospects in the series finale in Auckland on Saturday.New Zealand 16-15 England: Steve Borthwick's side suffer narrow defeat at the hands of All Blacks as late Damian McKenzie penalty secures victory for the hosts
06/07/24 09:07CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: A decade after losing by a point at Forsyth Barr Stadium, there was the same agonising outcome at the same venue for Borthwick's men, despite their confidence.England have a real chance to reverse rugby history against New Zealand... they are better prepared than ever and gallant failure should no longer be accepted, writes CHRIS FOY
05/07/24 02:05CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: England coaches and players often say they don't like looking back, but they are well aware that Saturday's momentous task is to reverse rugby historyNew Zealand legend Justin Marshall insists England have a 'massive advantage' heading into Saturday's first Test, as he claims Steve Borthwick's men can spoil the 'vulnerable' All Blacks' new era
05/07/24 07:38Even the great and the good of New Zealand rugby are uneasy about the start of the All Blacks' new era - and England's capacity to spoil Scott Robertson's long-awaited debut as head coach.Jamie George plotting England's Haka response ahead of this weekend's first Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin
04/07/24 04:01CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: George and his senior team-mates will decide on Friday whether to deliver an unorthodox response to the All Blacks' Haka - as they strive to make a name for themselves here.Scott Robertson narrowly escaped a 'massive' man-eating shark in South Africa... now the All Blacks head coach wants to lead his nation back to the summit of world rugby as they kickstart a new era against England
03/07/24 11:00CHRIS FOY: For new All Blacks head coach, Scott Robertson, being out in the ocean is a precious release from the stresses of work - aside from when he had a close encounter with a man-eating shark.Marcus Smith has gone from schoolboy sensation to England's big fish at fly-half... now he's angling to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand
02/07/24 05:00Smith has the Midas touch. As if any further proof were needed, he took part in a fishing trip with some England team-mates a few days ago - and soon got the knack.Joe Marler is credited for helping develop 'Test match animals' by England coach Steve Borthwick as the prop prepares to return to his side's front row against New Zealand
02/07/24 10:26CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: The 33-year-old Harlequins prop will line up at loosehead against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, more than 12 years since his international debut.Steve Borthwick reveals England XV to face New Zealand 48 hours early... with Joe Marler returning to starting line-up and young debutant selected as Red Roses search for first win away at All Blacks since 2003
02/07/24 07:24CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: While the rest of the Red Rose line-up is unchanged, the front row has been overhauled after the 52-17 win over Japan in Tokyo on June 22.England full-back George Furbank heaps praise on Northampton chief Chris Boyd for his resurgence ahead of two-Test series against New Zealand
01/07/24 04:10CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: England's first trip to New Zealand for a decade already has echoes of tours here in the past, as visiting players reveal profound respect for the All Blacks.England rookie Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has the X-factor skillset to 'shock' New Zealand, claims Henry Slade ahead of two-Test series against All Blacks
30/06/24 04:48CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: The 21-year-old is preparing to face New Zealand after a breakthrough season when he went from being a medical student to making such an impactAustralia head coach Joe Schmidt fires fierce warning to Andy Farrell's Lions ahead of next year's tour... and admits he's looking forward to a 'tempest'
29/06/24 11:00CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Joe Schmidt knows there is a storm coming in a year's time, but Australia's new head coach has launched his latest salvage operation with a timely warning to the Lions.Beware of the beast! England's back-row colossus Chandler Cunningham-South who grew up in New Zealand is ready to rumble against the All Blacks
29/06/24 05:13CHRIS FOY AND ALEX BYWATER: Chandler Cunningham-South has hit the ground running as an England player and it turns out that such an instant impact is nothing new for the Harlequins flanker.Kevin Sinfield to miss England's first Test against New Zealand next Saturday to attend Rob Burrow's funeral following the rugby league legend's tragic death, aged 41
28/06/24 03:45Steve Borthwick has cleared his highly-valued assistant to fly home, so that he can pay his respects in person, before returning to the tour ahead of the second Test at Eden Park.Leicester Tigers hire former Argentina and Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika to replace Dan McKellar
27/06/24 04:02Cheika is one of the best-known coaches in world rugby, who guided the Pumas to a fourth-place finish in last year's World Cup and took Australia to the 2015 final.I'm a British rugby union expert and I went to my first State of Origin game: Here's everything I learnt about the most brutal rivalry in sport... and why we need to bring it to the UK
27/06/24 09:44CHRIS FOY IN MELBOURNE: For this State of Origin first-timer; the event did not disappoint. It is a wild ride of a viewing experience.Steve Borthwick rules himself out of key Lions role in a blow to Andy Farrell - as England head coach prioritises development of his young and promising Red Rose team
25/06/24 11:00CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick will be in charge of England's prospective Americas tour next summer, after ruling himself out of contention for a role in the Lions management team.England arrive in New Zealand with NO fear ahead of two-Test series... as Steve Borthwick's side promise not to be overawed by reputation and home record of the Kiwis
24/06/24 02:15CHRIS FOY: For their part, England have no recent scars from this box-office rivalry and there is also a concerted desire to cast their opponents as mere rugby mortals.Scott Barrett named as New Zealand captain ahead of Ardie Savea despite disciplinary issues... as new head coach Scott Robertson names squad to face England in back-to-back Tests
24/06/24 01:56The 30-year-old has been chosen ahead of Ardie Savea - the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year - to be on the on-field figurehead for the new era under Scott Robertson.CHRIS FOY: England can arrive into New Zealand tour without trepidation as they carry in momentum and hope following their dominant win over Japan
23/06/24 12:25CHRIS FOY: England will head to rugby's final frontier to confront the All Blacks armed with myriad benefits from a compelling warm-up - a hybrid asset, a new sensation and a clinical streak in attack.Marcus Smith will retain England No 10 shirt for Test series opener against New Zealand... after dazzling display during dominant victory against Japan
23/06/24 10:51The national team fly from the Far East to Auckland today, ready for back-to-back encounters with the All Blacks , in Dunedin on July 6 and at the Kiwis' Eden Park fortress seven days later.PLAYER RATINGS: Which England star 'took charge' of victory over Japan? Who showed their true colours in the second half? And how did boss Steve Borthwick fare?
22/06/24 09:48CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Eight different England players crossed the white try line in Tokyo as Japan struggled to get a foothold against Steve Borthwick's dominant stars on Saturday.Eddie Jones cuts out the mischief before the duel between master and pupil... as he prepares for first clash against old assistant Steve Borthwick when Japan play England
20/06/24 05:50CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Back in the city where he conjured a spying story to unsettle the All Blacks in 2019, the notorious mischief-maker was a model of diplomacy and restraint on Thursday.England are in talks over a landmark Test in the USA for the first time in 24 years next summer - during the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia
20/06/24 02:17EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Mail Sport understands that plans are locked in for two games against Argentina in 2025, in keeping with recent tradition for trips to South America in Lions years.Kevin Sinfield could stay on as England coach beyond the summer if terms can be agreed with RFU... the Rugby League icon is considering his future just weeks after the death of best friend Rob Burrow
19/06/24 05:35CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Sinfield was due to move on following the Tests here in Japan and in New Zealand next month, but head coach Steve Borthwick wishes to retain his services.England WILL continue their attack-minded approach this summer... as Henry Slade praises 'more enjoyable way to play' under Steve Borthwick
19/06/24 11:00CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England won't retreat into their shells and default to a more pragmatic approach. It is impossible to exaggerate the significance of their strategic overhaul.Steve Borthwick has thrown down the gauntlet to Eddie Jones with his early England line-up, writes CHRIS FOY... with Marcus Smith primed to make his mark at 10 versus Japan
18/06/24 11:44CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: The national coach will have caught his former Red Rose boss, Eddie Jones, off-guard with the unprecedented ploy to reveal his hand four days before the showdown.Marcus Smith handed No 10 shirt by Steve Borthwick for Test against Japan in absence of George Ford and Owen Farrell... as England coach looks to seize initiative against Eddie Jones by announcing line-up early
18/06/24 06:00CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: In an unprecedented move, the national coach has opted to announce his line-up 48 hours before the usual Thursday slot ahead of a Saturday fixture.Jamie George admits England are guarding against any cunning plans their former coach Eddie Jones could throw at them, as Steve Borthwick's side prepare to face Japan on Saturday
16/06/24 05:01CHRIS FOY IN JAPAN: Steve Borthwick 's squad will on Sunday step up preparations for the tour opener against the Brave Blossoms at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday June 22.Bath prop Beno Obana handed four-game ban after being sent off for dangerous tackle during Premiership Final defeat to Northampton
14/06/24 07:37The 29-year-old England loosehead was sent off just 21 minutes into the domestic showpiece after a high shot on Northampton No 8 Juarno Augustus.Tom Curry set for timely comeback as Sale take on Bath in Premiership semi-final after England flanker spent months out with 'car crash' hip injury
27/05/24 11:02EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: It was initially feared that the acclaimed England openside would miss the entire domestic campaign, but he has made a recovery.Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet recalled to the England squad for the first time since suffering a serious ankle injury which forced him to miss last year's World Cup
27/05/24 07:33Jack Van Poortvliet has been recalled by England and is on track to reignite his Test career after being forced to miss the World Cup due to a serious ankle injury.England exiling the exceptional Jack Willis makes NO sense, writes CHRIS FOY. Steve Borthwick should pick him to tour New Zealand anyway
27/05/24 01:00CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The flanker's performance on Saturday was an 'exceptional circumstance' in its own right. That is the flexibility clause in the RFU edict which forbids his selection.Antoine Dupont leads Toulouse to Champions Cup glory as France's oval-ball icon successfully launches his golden summer crusade by orchestrating victory over Leinster
25/05/24 09:33CHRIS FOY AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: The Gallic genius was loudly acclaimed as man of the match at the end of this enthralling final.Gloucester 22-36 Sharks: Bomb Squad end Gloucester's quest for cup double by becoming first South Africans to win a 'European' title with victory in Challenge Cup Final
24/05/24 10:08South African's deadly Bomb Squad detonated English dreams again last night as Gloucester's quest for a cup Double was wrecked by the Sharks' scrum blitz in Tottenham .Leinster vs Toulouse is the greatest EVER Champions Cup final in terms of pedigree, as the Irish side look to make the third time lucky against French opposition after successive defeats
24/05/24 04:55CHRIS FOY: This is an unofficial Test match. These two teams are awash with international quality and if they took part in the Six Nations, either of them could win it.England prop Ellis Genge ruled out of Japan and New Zealand tour as Steve Borthwick's injury problems continue to grow
24/05/24 02:16England's summer tour plans have been further disrupted after Bristol confirmed that Ellis Genge will miss the trip to Japan and New Zealand due to an untimely calf injury.Courtney Lawes is still laying down the law, and a young wing wizard casts a spell... WORLD OF RUGBY - SEASON REVIEW
19/05/24 09:30WORLD OF RUGBY: The Premiership title is still up for grabs and two fascinating semi-finals await, but the league campaign is over and it has been an absorbing one.
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- Jannik Sinner's former physio breaks silence after being forced out in tennis doping scandal Sheds new light on saga involving world No 1
- North Carolina wideout Tylee Craft dies at 23: 'This young man fought so hard' Coach Mack Brown revealed the sad news on Saturday
- Mauricio Pochettino WINS his USA coaching debut Americans earn 2-0 friendly victory over Panama as Pochettino gets his first victory
- Miami Dolphins star's wife is called a 'white, snowflake, gold-digger' Devon Mostert says she's facing racist backlash from liberals after defending Ron DeSantis.
- Oregon player tossed for SPITTING on Ohio State rival The Ducks would go on to beat the Buckeyes without the ejected wideout
- NFL owners set to rule on Tom Brady's Raiders investment One insider has described the upcoming vote as a mere 'formality' according to a report
- Guardians blow by Tigers, 7-3, in series-clinching Game 5 And their reward is an ALCS matchup with Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and the Yankees
- Sydney Sweeney issues hilarious response to viral College GameDay sign The actress and heartthrob had a witty comeback to an overeager mascot
- Jets doctors rule on Aaron Rodgers' status against rival Bills New York is heading into Monday night's game against the divisional-rival Buffalo Bills
- Rob Gronkowski reveals incredible fact about actor playing him in Aaron Hernandez series Let's just say they know each other
- Penn State's 'flag football' trick play stuns USC in Big Ten clash Penn State tight end Tyler Warren scored a touchdown in the win over the Trojans
- Penn State coach James Franklin scolds gloating players for planting flag on USC's 50-yard line after win Franklin was victorious, but refused to gloat
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- Conor McGregor breaks up wild brawl at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship weigh-in It may have taken awhile, but he finally found his way into a fight
- Robert Kraft breaks silence on Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers' arrest Billionaire owner says Peppers is 'gone' if the allegations are true
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- TIM HOWARD: Of course the Jets spoke to Aaron Rodgers before firing Robert Saleh But it can be dangerous to listen to star players
- Patriots scandals through the years: From deflategate to playing with murderers After safety Jabrill Peppers' arrest for 'strangling girlfriend'
- WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact After rookie triggered most successful regular season in league's history
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- EXCLUSIVEMike Tyson reveals what caused the ulcer that forced him to delay controversial Jake Paul fight Ahead of rescheduled bout in November
- San Francisco 49ers stars leap into stands to celebrate a touchdown with their wives in Seattle Seahawks win Incredible scenes in NFL Thursday night game
- Inside Tom Brady's trophy cabinet as the legendary QB shares mementos from Cristiano Ronaldo and, Floyd Mayweather Incredible mementos
- NBA star Anthony Edwards 'takes woman to court' over paternity testing and child support Gold medal winner takes action
- UFC chief Dana White launches blistering Kamala Harris attack after Colbert Show appearance He is close friends with Donald Trump
- Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend slams 'crazy' Taylor Swift fans as she reveals all about her relationship Speaks out on Angel Reese's podcast
- Seinfeld sparks controversy with pro-Israel message to fan while at Mets game Gave very direct message to fan watching from Gaza border
- Portnoy reveals he's been brutally snubbed by Swift for Eras Tour tickets Barstool Sports boss won't be heading to the Hard Rock dates
- ESPN host and retired NBA star slammed for offering 'predatory loans' to college and high school athletes New twist in world of NIL
- NFL star Montgomery reveals online abuse from fantasy football managers left him contemplating suicide Huge struggles during his rookie year
- Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium left flooded by Hurricane Milton after team fled Tampa Bay Thankfully just cosmetic damage to the stadium
- Hurricane Milton rips through the roof of Tropicana Field - home of MLB team Tampa Bay Rays - as deadly storm hits Florida Devastating sight
- Weather Channel reporter makes crass Super Bowl joke in grim warning about Hurricane Milton Cracked a joke about Super Bowl LI
- Jake Paul issues $5million challenge to Mike Tyson ahead of much-anticipated Netflix showdown Due to face off at AT&T Stadium in November
- Patrick Mahomes attends Royals-Yankees game despite claiming it could cause 'feud' with Brittany QB made it to Game 3 against the Yankees
- George Baldock dead aged 31: Former Premier League defender found in the pool of home in Greece Joined Panathinaikos in the summer
- Aaron Rodgers pays tribute to 'family man' and 'damn good coach' Robert Saleh after Jets fired him Quarterback breaks his silence
- John Daly flees Tampa as Hurricane Milton approaches - days after Helene destroyed his home Emotional message on social media
- Fans all say the same thing as Taylor Swift poses with pregnant Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell Photo taken at the latest Chiefs game
- Inside Michael Jordan's stunning new $70m private jet - complete with $500k custom-made paint job Ultimate NBA icon has spent big
- Donna Kelce tight-lipped on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's secret Halloween plans But their fans begin to suspect that something big is brewing
- EXCLUSIVETardy Travis Kelce keeps Taylor Swift waiting on the runway for nearly an hour in Kansas City Heading for the East Coast, eventually
- Taylor Swift poses next to Travis Kelce picture as Chiefs WAGs share new party snaps after Saints win Celebrating another Chiefs victory
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- NFL team's $1.4billion stadium renovation plans unanimously approved by rival owners
- Former NFL player who interviewed Donald Trump issues disgusting rebuttal to Washington Post question
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- LSU cheerleader slammed after appearing to push Ole Miss football player after touchdown
- Travis Kelce predicts Taylor Swift NFL criticism will 'f***ing rain down' later in the Chiefs season
- NFL quarterback breaks silence on social media after shock decision to drop him for Sunday showdown
- Travis Kelce ripped by brother Jason over controversial shirt on Taylor Swift double date
- Brandon McManus is given deal with new NFL team - just days after he was cleared in sexual assault case
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- Molly Qerim absent from ESPN's First Take for the sixth straight time... as fans begin to worry about her disappearance
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- Steelers star sparks outrage with Osama bin Laden and Mike Tomlin meme ahead of New York clash
- Why Travis Kelce had 'mixed feelings' over Taylor Swift date night at Yankees-Guardians game
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