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Anthony Watson could make his first England start for almost TWO YEARS this weekend as Steve Borthwick looks to replace injured wing Ollie Hassell-Collins for Six Nations showdown with Wales - which is ON after strike threat dropped
22/02/23 10:00
Anthony Watson is in contention to make his first England start since 2021 in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales. England are expected to make limited changes to the team that beat Italy, but an injury to Ollie Hassell-Collins means there will be a change in the No 11 jersey. Watson is the most likely candidate to start in Cardiff, unless Steve Borthwick opts for breakthrough star Henry Arundell. With Tom Curry ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury, vice-captain Courtney Lawes is primed to return to the matchday 23. However, he is likely to be named on the bench, in his first Test appearance since July....read
Tom Curry is OUT of England's clash against Wales with a leg injury after being included in Steve Borthwick's 26-man squad... with the flanker's twin brother Ben replacing him for Six Nations showdown
21/02/23 04:18Tom Curry, who has previously captained the side, was fast-tracked back into the squad after making his Sale comeback on Saturday, but his return has been short-lived and his brother Ben is in.Northampton Saints 38-34 Sale Sharks: Manu Tuilagi puts elbow to his hopes of an England Six Nations recall as he is shown red card, while the hosts stage a remarkable comeback victory
18/02/23 10:47Tuilagi is certain to be given a ban after his dismissal in this hard-fought Premiership game in which late tries by Callum Braley and Fraser Dingwall completed an astonishing fight back win.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: England's next bruise brothers? Lewis and Ollie Chessum on building trailers, shopping for size 16 trainers and getting paid in McDonald's breakfasts!
18/02/23 10:34EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Squeezing on to a bench, they explain how finding clothes can be a struggle. Nineteen-year-old Lewis laughs, stretching out his arms so his sleeves ride halfway up his forearms.Warren Gatland says England are playing 'Warrenball' - a style of play coined during his initial spell with Wales - in using Ollie Lawrence as a battering-ram centre
18/02/23 10:33The phrase was coined to describe Wales's strategy during Gatland's previous time in charge of Wales, when Jamie Roberts was used as a battering-ram centre.EXCLUSIVE: Strike now and you will bring down the game... Wales rugby chief executive fires grave warning to players ahead of crucial week amid threats of Six Nations clash with England not going ahead
18/02/23 10:33EXCLUSIVE: The interim WRU CEO is understood to have delivered the message in a meeting at the team's training base in the Vale of Glamorgan.EXCLUSIVE: Netflix's cameras are THROWN OUT of Welsh rugby's crisis press conference while filming for their Six Nations series - with players banning film-makers until their contract chaos is sorted
16/02/23 02:35EXCLUSIVE: Netflix cameras were thrown out of Wales's crisis press conferences on Thursday afternoon as the sport's contractual chaos continued.Exasperated Wales stars give bosses deadline of next Wednesday to fix contract chaos as they consider striking ahead of England clash, with a removal of the 60-cap rule that restricts moves abroad among demands
15/02/23 10:38NIK SIMON AND ALEX BYWATER: Sportsmail revealed on Monday that Welsh players are pondering strike action ahead of next weekend's Six Nations clash with England in Cardiff.'Any hardship with a playing group brings them tighter together': England forwards coach Richard Cockerill fears Wales will be 'galvanised' by possible industrial action ahead of Six Nations showdown
15/02/23 10:01Sportsmail revealed players are considering a walk-out ahead of next week's Six Nations fixture amidst financial chaos around contracts.England are behind 'phenomenal' Ireland and France, admits head coach Steve Borthwick after world's top two teams served up a Six Nations classic in Dublin, but insists: 'We are going to work really hard to catch up as fast as we can'
13/02/23 10:30NIK SIMON: Steve Borthwick admitted England are playing catch up with Ireland and France after the rival countries delivered a Six Nations classic on Saturday.Imperious Ireland in a class of their own... they were spectacular against France and deserved their win - the only debate was whether it was the greatest game in Six Nations history
12/02/23 10:30NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Was it the greatest Six Nations game in history? That was the only debate. Nobody was questioning whether Ireland deserved their result.Jack Willis hails 'incredibly special' comeback for England after starring with 20 tackles, a trademark turnover and a try from a lineout drive in Six Nations win over Italy
12/02/23 10:19The openside flanker suffered a career-threatening knee injury against Italy in 2021, and was made redundant in October when his boyhood club Wasps went bankrupt.EXCLUSIVE: 'I opened the gift bag and inside was a rotten banana. I could not speak. I was so angry': In his first interview since a shocking racist incident, Italy star Cherif Traore reveals the emotional toll it's taken
11/02/23 10:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Traore's last cap was in July and he was left out of this year's Six Nations squad so he's free to have this conversation away from the gaze of his club.Ireland 32-19 France: Hosts justify world number one status with a bonus point win over the defending Six Nations champions, ending the visitors 14-match unbeaten run
11/02/23 04:16NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: The greatest Six Nations game of all time? For 40 minutes, it was heading that way. The 57,000 fans packed into the towering stands were treated to a classic.Battle of the titans! For the first time in Six Nations history, the world's top two ranked sides will go head to head when Ireland take on France in Dublin... and all eyes will be on Johnny Sexton and Antoine Dupont
10/02/23 10:31NIK SIMON: All that was missing in Dublin was a nose-to-nose weigh-in with Johnny Sexton and Antoine Dupont. The two skippers exchanging a final word before their heavyweight clash.'It's just for this weekend… we hope those guys continue to fight': England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield insists the door is not closed on Ben Youngs despite him being left out of a matchday squad for the first time in NINE YEARS
09/02/23 12:36Ben Youngs has been left out of England's matchday squad for the first time since 2014 as Steve Borthwick showed his ruthless streak.'You just can't miss tackles': Defence coach Kevin Sinfield insists England will learn from Calcutta Cup calamity after giant winger Duhan van der Merwe broke TEN tackles and scored two of Scotland's four tries
08/02/23 11:00England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has told his players they cannot afford to keep missing tackles after Saturday's humbling by Scotland.Henry Arundell in the frame to face Italy in the Six Nations after being called up to England's training camp along with Henry Slade to boost attacking options
06/02/23 10:30The 20-year-old winger was sidelined for three months with a foot injury before making his comeback for London Irish last week and could now feature on Sunday.Steve Borthwick hints he will ring the changes for England's Six Nations clash with Italy... as defeat by Scotland increases pressure on the Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell combination
05/02/23 10:35NIK SIMON: Steve Borthwick hinted on Sunday that he will not be afraid to make changes to his team as England seek the winning Six Nations formula following defeat to Scotland.England 23-29 Scotland: Visitors record their third-straight victory over the Auld Enemy to retain the Calcutta Cup as Duhan van der Merwe's late try gives Gregor Townsend's side a famous Six Nations win at Twickenham
04/02/23 07:06NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Hopes of a quick fix in the Borthwick era were dashed on day one. That feeling of disappointment returned but the result must be kept in perspective.'I ask the supporters to be behind this team': Steve Borthwick sends rallying cry to England fans as the team prepare for a new era when they kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Scotland
03/02/23 10:00Following the sacking of Eddie Jones , Borthwick has been fast-tracked in as head coach and will take charge of his first Test tomorrow against Scotland.Why England's new head coach is Mr INNOVATOR: Steve Borthwick uses a stepladder, boxing gloves and soap for lineout practice and his mastery of detail makes players feel 'invincible'
02/02/23 10:30NIK SIMON: Borthwick was just 32 when he boarded a flight to Tokyo for his first coaching job. His knees were inflamed as he landed in Japan to work alongside Eddie Jones in the Asian Cup.Steve Borthwick insists Joe Marchant's selection for Six Nations opener against Scotland was based on form, with the England head coach claiming Manu Tuilagi responded as an 'incredible professional'
02/02/23 10:04NIK SIMON: Steve Borthwick has insisted his first England selection was based on form, after Joe Marchant was picked ahead of Manu Tuilagi for the Six Nations opener against Scotland.Maro Itoje says England fans 'deserve better' after just five wins in a wretched 2022 that led to Eddie Jones being sacked as coach... as he insists he's excited to 'write a new chapter in English rugby' under Steve Borthwick
02/02/23 10:00NIK SIMON: England won just five Tests out of 12 last year, before Steve Borthwick was fast-tracked in as head coach for the upcoming Six Nations to replace the sacked Eddie Jones.Manu Tuilagi set to be AXED from England squad for Six Nations opener against Scotland, with Steve Borthwick in line to start Joe Marchant outside Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith in midfield
01/02/23 10:33After the loss of Elliot Daly, Henry Slade and Dan Kelly to injuries, the new coach is set to reconvene the 10-12 alliance of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell for the Six Nations opener.England plan to start Jamie George against Scotland despite the hooker's two-week absence from training with concussion... as head coach Steve Borthwick retains the 'leader' in his 29-man squad with him on track to complete return-to-play protocols
01/02/23 03:48NIK SIMON: England are hoping to parachute Jamie George into their team to face Scotland despite the hooker missing almost two weeks of training. George is still undergoing his return-to-play protocols.Ben Curry and Ollie Hassell-Collins primed to make Six Nations debuts against Scotland on Saturday... with Jamie George 'on track' to be available for Twickenham clash despite suffering concussion
31/01/23 10:45Ben Curry and Ollie Hassell-Collins are primed to make their Six Nations debuts for England on Saturday. The rookies are pushing for starting places in the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland.Jonny Sexton admits he needs to 'block out' the fact he is playing in his final Six Nations campaign - as Ireland captain vows to 'make the most of it and just show what I can do' ahead of international retirement later this year
29/01/23 11:29Ireland legend Jonny Sexton has opened up on his feelings ahead of his final Six Nations tournament but insisted he wants to 'block out' the emotional fanfare of the occasion.Warren Gatland expresses concern over Netflix camera crews filming his team behind-the-scenes at the Six Nations... with Wales coach adding 'the language and phrases used aren't always appropriate' in a rugby environment
28/01/23 10:56Cameras will be following teams around throughout the Six Nations for a documentary that will be aired on Netflix next year.'The crowd is worth more than a player': Steve Borthwick issues rallying cry for England fans to back their team ahead of their Six Nations opener against Scotland
28/01/23 10:31Borthwick is on a mission to restore public faith after a dismal 2022, delivering a message to supporters as the countdown begins to the Calcutta Cup.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Playing with fire he takes juggling to extreme - now Finn Russell can sizzle for Scotland as he leads their Six Nations charge, and admits he wants to be an integral part of his national side for 'as long' as he can
28/01/23 10:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: 'It's not dangerous, I swear,' says Finn Russell, wearing a cheeky grin as he juggles fire sticks in his back garden in Paris. It is close to 10pm.EXCLUSIVE: Cooking up a storm! England prop Joe Marler meets rugby-mad chef Tom Kerridge in his London restaurant to discuss food, tackling and the big Six Nations issues
28/01/23 10:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Lunch service is about to begin as Joe Marler barrels into the luxurious surroundings of Kerridge's Bar & Grill in central London.EXCLUSIVE: I could feel the emotion when he called me in Sainsbury's! Students, clubmates, housemates and now England team-mates, Dan Kelly and Freddie Steward are a double act ready for big stage
28/01/23 10:30EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: As freshers, they would cross paths on their way to lecture halls, often dusting off the hangovers from fancy-dress parties. Eventually, they found themselves teaming up.Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdraw from England squad for Six Nations opener against Scotland - as injured duo join Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan on the sidelines in a blow for new head coach Steve Borthwick
24/01/23 11:38England's injury crisis ahead of the Six Nations has deepened after the withdrawal of hooker Jamie George and centre Elliot Daly. New coach Steve Borthwick has now lost four players this week.Courtney Lawes withdraws from Steve Borthwick's England squad for Six Nations opener against Scotland... while George McGuigan is out injured and Jamie George is suffering with a concussion
23/01/23 10:45Courtney Lawes looks set to miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign after he withdrew from Steve Borthwick's squad preparing for the opener with Scotland.Harlequins 39-29 Sharks: Nick Evans shows England blueprint to entertain in final game with Quins before he joins up with Steve Borthwick's side
21/01/23 10:31NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM STOOP: With Marcus Smith back in the No 10 jersey, Quins secured their first victory of 2023 in style. Their forwards muscled up against the Sharks.EXCLUSIVE: I feel to blame for Eddie Jones getting the sack - the stress of it put me in hospital... England coach Matt Proudfoot is rebuilding his career, but can't help reflecting on the past
21/01/23 10:31With Steve Borthwick taking over, Proudfoot had been told he was surplus to requirements. Jones's prediction was right. Time was up for the forwards coach and his time in the set-up.EXCLUSIVE: Billy Vunipola lines up move to former boss Eddie Jones' Japan team Tokyo Sungoliath after Steve Borthwick leaves the 30-year-old out of his first squad as England head coach
21/01/23 10:30The No8 has an option to leave Saracens at the end of the season and could land a huge contract if he opts for a move to South-East Asia. Tokyo Sungoliath are understood to be considering a move.A winger with super strength, a prolific scorer from the back of the maul and a wing tipped to be the next Jack Nowell... the five England rookies to watch at the Six Nations
16/01/23 10:53New England head coach Steve Borthwick went for a blend of Six Nations experience and exciting raw talent when he announced his first squad for the opener against Scotland on February 4.'Owen fully accepts he needs to change': England defence coach Kevin Sinfield admits tackle safety has to be addressed 'across the sport' after Farrell picked up a four-match suspension for dangerous tackling
16/01/23 09:03England coach Kevin Sinfield has revealed that captain Owen Farrell 'accepts he needs to change' after his latest ban for dangerous tackling. Farrell was named as England captain.Return of the Wallaby! Eddie Jones returns for a second stint as Australia head coach, replacing Dave Rennie - with ex-England boss taking the reins of his homeland through to 2027 (meaning two World Cups and the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour)
15/01/23 10:50The 62-year-old left Twickenham last month but Sportsmail understands he will be appointed as Wallabies coach on Monday, with Dave Rennie set to be put on gardening leave.Sale 5-27 Toulouse: Alex Sanderson's side are given a tough time in Ulster as Cobus Wiese is sent off while Toulouse march into knockout stages of the Champions Cup
14/01/23 10:30SALE 5-27 TOULOUSE - NIK SIMON AT AJ BELL STADIUM: Sale took an early lead when Akker van der Merwe was driven over by Manu Tuilagi,England star Owen Farrell cleared to face Scotland in Six Nations after RFU intervened despite his three-match ban for a dangerous tackle while playing for Saracens
14/01/23 10:30Farrell is serving a three-match ban for a dangerous tackle, but there was a lack of clarity about whether his suspension included a Saracens fixture during England's camp.EXCLUSIVE: 'People just throw out the N-word casually, it becomes normalised': England contender Paolo Odogwu backs Luther Burrell after his shocking experiences of racism were exposed in the Mail On Sunday last year
14/01/23 10:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Paolo Odogwu approaches one of his local cafes in the sixth arrondissement of Paris, easy to spot with his pink dreadlocks.Dan Cole is desperate for his twin sons to see him back in an England shirt after three-year hiatus... with the 35-year-old prop in contention to be named in Six Nations squad by new head coach Steve Borthwick
12/01/23 10:30Dan Cole's twins, Ralph and Henry, are too young to recall watching their dad playing for England. More than three years have passed since his last appearance for the national team.Fitness guru Jon Clarke is the latest to go in England revamp by new head coach Steve Borthwick... with Aled Walters set to join the Red Rose after transforming Leicester into Premiership champions
10/01/23 10:30Borthwick's revamp of the England management team has continued as it is understood that fitness guru Clarke has left his post, clearing the way for another recruit from Leicester.England captain Owen Farrell could be BANNED for six weeks and miss the start of Six Nations after being cited for a high tackle on Gloucester flanker Jack Clement... with the Saracens fly-half set for a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday
09/01/23 10:42Owen Farrell could be banned for the start of England's Six Nations campaign after he was cited for a dangerous tackle. The Saracens No 10 faces a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.Harlequins 16-24 Sale: Sharks claim hard-fought win to move 12 points ahead of third-placed Quins but Tom Curry limps off to give new England head coach Steve Borthwick a scare ahead of the Six Nations
08/01/23 05:53Sale overcame an early injury to Tom Curry to sweep aside Gallagher Premiership title rivals Harlequins 24-16 at a rain-soaked Twickenham Stoop.Owen Farrell could MISS the start of the Six Nations if found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Jack Clement... with the England captain set to learn on Monday if he can face Scotland in next month's tournament opener
07/01/23 10:31Owen Farrell could be banned for the start of England's Six Nations campaign if he is found guilty of a dangerous tackle while playing for Saracens.Kyle Sinckler boost for new England coach Steve Borthwick, with Bristol prop set to feature in Premiership fixture against London Irish on Sunday after recovering from groin injury
05/01/23 10:30Kyle Sinckler will return to action on Sunday for the first time since England's fateful autumn campaign. The prop has been sidelined with a groin injury since the defeat by South Africa in November.Saracens 35-3 Exeter: Owen Farrell's brilliance guides Sarries to a dominant victory over Chiefs as they move 10 points clear at top of Premiership
31/12/22 10:35BY NIK SIMON AT STONEX STADIUM: Having managed the foul conditions better than anyone else on the pitch, Owen Farrell rounded off his day with a masterful backdoor pass.'You'll see more players come over… the salary cap is too low': After joining Toulon from Northampton, Dan Biggar is predicting an exodus from English clubs to France - as the fly-half looks to impress returning Wales boss Warren Gatland
31/12/22 10:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The boys back home will give me stick when they see these photos,' he says, posing in his new surroundings with views stretching out across the Cote d'Azur.'Everything's just ripped away at the click of your fingers': Brad Shields is still 'livid' about the 'carnage' of Wasps' sudden demise as the England international looks to rebuild his career in Perpignan
23/12/22 10:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: He has spent the last couple of hours at his new home, reflecting on a turbulent couple of months that tipped his life upside down.'It's not banter, it is SHAMEFUL': England stars Ellis Genge and Luther Burrell 'disgusted' with Italian side Benetton after Cherif Traore was handed a 'rotten banana' in Secret Santa - as the culprit is FINALLY suspended by the club
22/12/22 07:33Traore revealed on social media he was given a rotten banana during his club Benetton's Secret Santa. On Thursday, Benetton released a video which featured Traore.Bill Sweeney admits he'd 'be AMAZED' if Eddie Jones was not leading one of England's rivals at the 2023 Rugby World Cup... but he insists new coach Steve Borthwick will NOT inherit his obsession with the tournament
19/12/22 10:30NIK SIMON: Jones was sacked earlier this month after a five-hour panel meeting at Twickenham, with Steve Borthwick confirmed as his successor on Monday.England captain Courtney Lawes backs calls for mandatory brain scans after spending almost three months on the sidelines with nerve damage in his neck... forcing him to miss out on the entire autumn schedule
18/12/22 07:31England skipper Courtney Lawes has backed calls for mandatory brain scans after spending almost three months on the sidelines with nerve damage.Leicester 23-16 Clermont: Steve Borthwick leads the home side to an important win as he celebrates victory with his sons... but the 43-year-old coach refuses to confirm he will be in charge for the Tigers' next game
17/12/22 10:32NIK SIMON: Steve Borthwick pulled his sons into the coaching box, embracing them after Leicester moved to the top of their pool. It seemed like a sentimental act.England skipper Courtney Lawes reveals he was sent for brain scans while sidelined for almost three months with nerve damage in his neck, which forced the Northampton forward to sit out the entire autumn international series
16/12/22 10:33NIK SIMON: England skipper Courtney Lawes has revealed that he was sent for brain scans while he was sidelined for almost three months with nerve damage in his neck.La Rochelle 46-12 Northampton: Saints given Heineken Champions Cup thrashing by Ronan O'Gara's side who raced into a 32-point first-half lead
11/12/22 10:39NIK SIMON: The fortified towers in La Rochelle's old port were built to keep out the invading English and Northampton looked like they were running into immovable stone buildings.EXCLUSIVE: Australia consider a sensational swoop for Eddie Jones with the Wallabies looking to 'weaponise' the sacked England coach ahead of next year's World Cup
10/12/22 10:30EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Having failed to put a non-compete clause in Jones's severance deal when his contract was terminated on Tuesday, the Australian is free to join another team.EXCLUSIVE: 'It's been bonkers!': Jack Willis opens up on a crazy few weeks when his club Wasps folded, the England coach was sacked and he uprooted to an Airbnb to join European giants Toulouse
10/12/22 10:30NIK SIMON IN TOULOUSE: Three weeks ago, Jack Willis was living in a quiet village just down the road from the vacant Wasps training ground. Life has moved quickly.Steve Borthwick insists he remains focused on his role as Leicester Tigers coach amid speculation over his future at the club, as the RFU enter negotiations to appoint him as head coach following Eddie Jones' sacking
10/12/22 12:06England candidate Steve Borthwick has addressed the speculation about his future with his Leicester Tigers squad but insisted he will not be leaving immediately.'I love Jurgen Klopp': South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is a big admirer of the 'intensity' he sees in Liverpool's football... the flanker will have the chance to visit Anfield this season as Durban's Sharks enter the Champions Cup for the first time
09/12/22 11:46Sitting in a hotel lobby in London, Siya Kolisi has one eye on the World Cup bulletin being shown on the TV. The South Africa captain's favourite thing to do in England is go up to Anfield.REVEALED: Eddie Jones staged one last act of defiance - by refusing to agree that the statement announcing his England exit should say he had 'parted ways' and insisting it said he was 'dismissed'
06/12/22 10:31It was 10.15am when Jones left Twickenham for the final time. He stepped through the revolving doors of the stadium's hotel bar, and made a swift dash towards the black Mercedes waiting outside.England SACK Eddie Jones after a dismal run of results with the Australian's seven-year reign brought to an end just nine months before the World Cup... and Leicester's Steve Borthwick is lined up to replace him
06/12/22 11:11Eddie Jones has been sacked as England's head coach, ending his seven-year reign, with Richard Cockerill taking over until a permanent replacement is found.Rugby needs to break out of its amateur thinking! Owner of Durban-based Sharks Marco Masotti wants to embrace rogues like Rassie Erasmus and add America to the Champions Cup's growing footprint
03/12/22 10:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Masotti bought the Durban-based Sharks last year and will watch them make their debut in the Champions Cup next Saturday, hosting Harlequins in South Africa.REVEALED: Phil de Glanville, Jonathan Webb and Sir Ian McGeechan on RFU review panel which will decide the future of England head coach Eddie Jones this week
03/12/22 10:31EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Eddie Jones's future in English rugby will be decided this week by a panel including Phil de Glanville, Jonathan Webb and Sir Ian McGeechan.RFU to conduct a review into England's 'really disappointing' autumn campaign after scraping just ONE win from four at Twickenham - but head coach Eddie Jones insists the team will improve next year
27/11/22 10:31RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has admitted England's woeful autumn was 'really disappointing' ahead of a review of Eddie Jones's performance.England 13-27 South Africa: Eddie Jones' men are THUMPED at home to the Springboks as Kurt-Lee Arendse and Eben Etzebeth tries - and three Faf de Flerk penalties - see them run riot at Twickenham... with Thomas du Toit also sent off for visitors
26/11/22 07:32England started slow again and their visitors led 11-3 after just over half and hour when Kurt-Lee Arendse scored the first try of the game as Eddie Jones' side struggled to get a hold of proceedings.'Nothing stops, work carries on. It doesn't matter what happens': South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insists his players will be undistracted when they face England on Saturday despite Rassie Erasmus sideshow
25/11/22 11:55The World Cup-winning skipper hopes for a positive resolution after Erasmus, the Springboks' director of rugby, was banned for criticising referees.Eddie Jones bolsters his forward pack for clash with South Africa as bullish coach calls on England to 'light up' Twickenham crowd against the reigning world champions
24/11/22 11:37Mako Vunipola has replaced Ellis Genge in the front row, with Jamie George starting ahead of Luke Cowan Dickie at hooker, while Alex Coles has been handed the No 6 jersey.EXCLUSIVE: England are holding talks with Scott Robertson over succeeding Eddie Jones after the 2023 World Cup... despite the Kiwi coach hoping to take over from Ian Foster and assume the All-Blacks hot seat
19/11/22 10:36EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: England have held talks with Kiwi Scott Robertson about taking over from Eddie Jones after the 2023 World Cup.England 25-25 New Zealand: Eddie Jones' side mount an incredible comeback as Will Stuart and Freddie Steward inspire the home side to a draw from the jaws of defeat at Twickenham
19/11/22 07:30NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: The crowd didn't know whether to dance or cry. There were 70 minutes of frustration, 10 minutes of elation and one final second of despair.EXCLUSIVE: England blow it as Shaun Edwards pens new contract with France... with ex-Wales coach adamant he 'wasn't in a position to turn down the offer' amid cost of living crisis
18/11/22 10:31EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Shaun Edwards met with the RFU last year and was tipped to land a role with England after next year's World Cup but he has signed a new deal to stay with France.'Drown out noise of the Haka and BRING IT ON!': England coach Richard Cockerill urges Twickenham fans to create a wall of noise to confront New Zealand's pre match tradition
18/11/22 10:30England coach Richard Cockerill, who infamously confronted the Haka in 1997, wants players and supporters alike inside Twickenham this weekend to rise to the All Blacks ' challenge.How DID the All Blacks lose their aura of invincibility? Amid commercial pressure, a player exodus to Europe and Japan and doubts over head coach Ian Foster, everything points to a team who have taken their eye off the ball
17/11/22 10:34Gone are the days of standing room only for an All Blacks team announcement, when the room was filled with an air of invincibility. Their reputation has taken a hammering'If we don't have Owen Farrell we lose a huge percentage of our fight. He's one of the all-time greats!': With skipper set to reach 100 England caps, those close to him - including Eddie Jones and Johnny Sexton - reveal what makes him tick
16/11/22 10:30On Saturday at Twickenham, captain Farrell will make his 100th appearance for England - after a decade of national service. Here, those close to him pay tribute to the Test centurion…'He's one of the rare characters and rare leaders that the game needs': All Blacks legend Dan Carter heaps praise on Owen Farrell with the England player set to win his 100th cap against New Zealand
13/11/22 12:20EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Carter has been travelling the world recently, rubbing shoulders with Prince Harry in the USA, and his next stop is Twickenham.England 52-13 Japan: Eddie Jones' side ease to victory scoring seven tries along the way... with Marcus Smith and Guy Porter crossing the line twice each as the hosts bounce back from shock defeat to Argentina
12/11/22 06:29NIK SIMON: England's attack was more like a butter knife against Argentina but here they offered precision. They played with their heads up, delivering flashes of movement and innovation.Michael Leitch became the face of the 2019 World Cup when rugby fell in love with Japan… now he's dreaming big as the Brave Blossoms look to bring their samurai mindset to Twickenham
11/11/22 07:17EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Michael Leitch was greeted with fan mail when he arrived at Japan's team hotel. He received hand-written letters from those idolising him.
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- Moment John Harbaugh is pulled from Ravens press conference after brother Jim suffered sideline health scare But is Jim okay?
- Fury as Titans QB Will Levis steamrolls sideline worker The collision left the worker writing in agony without checking if he's okay
- Jerry Jones snaps back at reporter as he addresses Cowboys head coach's fate Jones says McCarthy is safe before revealing he wouldn't admit otherwise
- Jets star Haason Reddick hires NFL's 'most ruthless' agent to end ugly contract dispute But will that be enough to get him a long-term deal?
- Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reveals huge Tua Tagovailoa update Will the latest concussion scare be the last for the battered quarterback?
- JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. hang with NASCAR royalty during unofficial campaign stop in North Carolina Kamala Harris was also in the Tar Heel state
- Olivia Dunne looks unrecognizable in new magazine shoot LSU gymnast reveals the most frustrating thing about being a social media star
- Man filming Jason Kelce downing beer falls through RV's roof and drops his camera at Eagles game Disaster struck ahead of the game in Philadelphia
- Nick Sirianni screams at Eagles fans after they called for him to be fired during Philadelphia's win over Cleveland The spotlight has been on him since last season
- Jim Harbaugh reveals he suffered a heart scare and needed help from paramedics before Chargers game Said he experienced an 'atrial flutter' in Denver
- Democrats fly several anti-Donald Trump messages over NFL stadiums Stunts were organized by the Democratic National Committee
- Jason Kelce left shocked as couple get engaged next to him at Eagles game Romance was in the air at Philadelphia's win over the Cleveland Browns
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- Man United 'was rejected by highly-rated Bundesliga boss as they weighed up replacing Erik ten Hag in the summer' Kept the Dutchman
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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.
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- 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
- Angel Reese sends three-word response to Taylor Swift fans amid backlash over Kayla Nicole interview After inviting Travis Kelce's ex onto podcast
- Travis Kelce brutally mocked over 'Ron Burgundy' look While on double date with Taylor Swift, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in New York City
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- Dodgers' Kike Hernandez has explicit moment on TV After homer in a 2-0 win over the rival Padres, Hernandez didn't hold back
- Why new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is 'worried' about Christian Pulisic However, he does consider him among the best in the world
- 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
- Disgraced ex-Raiders head coach Jon Gruden gets major win in legal battle with NFL Can Gruden now prove the NFL leaked his racist emails?
- 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
- Stephen A. Smith claims it's 'nonsense' that Aaron Rodgers was unaware of plans to fire Robert Saleh After head coach's exit this week
- 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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- Travis Kelce predicts Taylor Swift NFL criticism will 'f***ing rain down' later in the Chiefs season
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- 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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- 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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