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Lineout and defensive malfunctions key to Ireland’s dismal day

Lineout and defensive malfunctions key to Ireland’s dismal day

Much for Schmidt to ponder after a humiliating and potentially damaging outing

By Gerry ThornleyMon Aug 26 2019 - 06:00

Bundee Aki: Ireland have six days to salvage RWC preparations

Bundee Aki: Ireland have six days to salvage RWC preparations

Joe Schmidt’s side travel to Cardiff after their record defeat to England at Twickenham

Sun Aug 25 2019 - 11:34

England name near full strength XV for Irish visit

England name near full strength XV for Irish visit

George Ford at outhalf with Owen Farrell at centre, Mako Vunipola makes the bench

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 14:07

England reveal their Rugby World Cup 31-man squad

England reveal their Rugby World Cup 31-man squad

Ben Te’o has lost out to Piers Francis among the four centres bound for Japan 2019

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 13:16

England show a little muscle to deny Wales number one slot

England show a little muscle to deny Wales number one slot

Eddie Jones’s side too strong at Twickenham as intensity takes its toll

By Robert KitsonSun Aug 11 2019 - 19:07

Jack Nowell named in England team to take on Wales

Jack Nowell named in England team to take on Wales

He takes the place of the injured Chris Ashton for Six Nations visit to Cardiff

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 11:21

Chastened Ireland emphatically put back in their box

Chastened Ireland emphatically put back in their box

England dominate key gain-line contest as Ireland’s go-to carriers stopped in their tracks

By Gerry ThornleyMon Feb 04 2019 - 05:00

Six Nations: Ireland v England - all you need to know

Six Nations: Ireland v England - all you need to know

Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against the old enemy at the Aviva

By Eamon DonoghueFri Feb 01 2019 - 13:30

Tuilagi to start for England as Jones names team for Dublin

Tuilagi to start for England as Jones names team for Dublin

England centre will make his first Six Nations start in six years against Ireland this weekend

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 12:04

Ben Te’o injury opens the door for Manu Tuilagi to start against Ireland

Ben Te’o injury opens the door for Manu Tuilagi to start against Ireland

Leicester centre almost certain to face Ireland and make first Six Nations start in six years

By Robert KitsonTue Jan 29 2019 - 17:46

Munster eventually find a way past Exeter to secure their passage

Munster eventually find a way past Exeter to secure their passage

Joey Carbery’s late penalty secures tense win as Munster qualify for record 18th quarter-final

By Gerry ThornleySat Jan 19 2019 - 19:59

Exeter set up all or nothing showdown with Munster

Exeter set up all or nothing showdown with Munster

English side need to win at Thomond Park next weekend if they are to progress

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 17:06

Exeter keep qualification hopes alive ahead of Munster clash

Exeter keep qualification hopes alive ahead of Munster clash

Premiership leaders will need to win in Thomond Park next Saturday to advance

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 15:20

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated

By Gerry ThornleyTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00

Castres complete comeback win with 14 men to break Exeter hearts

Castres complete comeback win with 14 men to break Exeter hearts

Ma’ama Vaipulu sent off for high tackle on Luke Cowan-Dickie

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 17:01

Munster take two priceless points away from Sandy Park

Munster take two priceless points away from Sandy Park

Epic Pool Two encounter ends in a share of the spoils after CJ Stander crashes over

By Gavin CummiskeySat Oct 13 2018 - 18:05

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

By Gavin CummiskeySat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

By John O'SullivanFri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00

Danny Cipriani starts for England for first time in 10 years

Danny Cipriani starts for England for first time in 10 years

South Africa hold unassailable 2-0 lead over England in series ahead of final test

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 13:03

Owen Farrell to captain England in Dylan Hartley’s absence

Owen Farrell to captain England in Dylan Hartley’s absence

Ben Te’o and Elliot Daly both return to Eddie Jones’ starting XV for key trip to France

By Gerard MeagherThu Mar 08 2018 - 10:59

Dylan Hartley a doubt for England’s crunch France clash

Dylan Hartley a doubt for England’s crunch France clash

Jack Nowell and Sam Underhill have both been ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Paris

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 19:31

Eddie Jones refuses to compromise in pursuit of World Cup glory

Eddie Jones refuses to compromise in pursuit of World Cup glory

England coach overlooks club stars such as Cipriani in favour of pack of Test animals

By Rob KitsonWed Jan 03 2018 - 09:00

Cian Healy to miss festive fixtures after three-week ban

Cian Healy to miss festive fixtures after three-week ban

Prop had extra week added on to suspension for recent poor disciplinary record

By Emmet RiordanWed Dec 20 2017 - 20:29

‘Game has gone soft’: Brian O’Driscoll criticises Tuilagi citing

‘Game has gone soft’: Brian O’Driscoll criticises Tuilagi citing

Manu Tuilagi will face a hearing on Wednesday after an apparent high tackle

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 07:02

Cian Healy cited for making contact with head of Exeter hooker

Cian Healy cited for making contact with head of Exeter hooker

Under World Rugby’s sanctions for foul play it carries a suspension of two to 52 weeks

Tue Dec 19 2017 - 11:19

So much to admire in the rise of Exeter Chiefs

So much to admire in the rise of Exeter Chiefs

Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club

By John O'SullivanFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00

Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Dungannon-born outhalf kicks late penalty against Wasps at Twickenham

Sat May 27 2017 - 17:55

Les Kiss wants ‘angry’ Ulster to get physical against Exeter

Les Kiss wants ‘angry’ Ulster to get physical against Exeter

“We have to be physical to win this game. We’ve got to stand up and do the job”

By John O'SullivanSat Oct 22 2016 - 01:40

England give Sam Burgess his first start

England give Sam Burgess his first start

Rugby League convert will make his debut against France next weekend

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 19:35

Stuart Lancaster defends omission of overseas-based players

Stuart Lancaster defends omission of overseas-based players

England coach left Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon out of World Cup training squad

Wed May 20 2015 - 16:31

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Connacht’s flair no match for Exeter’s brawn in Challenge Cup

Connacht’s flair no match for Exeter’s brawn in Challenge Cup

The hosts scored four tries but the English side’s strength up front told in the end

By John O'SullivanMon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00

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