Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje rejects Eddie Jones’ claims he is not suited to England captaincy

Former coach has claimed Itoje was ‘very inward looking’ and had been sent to acting classes to improve leadership

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 18:10

Maro Itoje confirms commitment to England and desire to play World Cup: ‘It’s a drug that is hard to stay away from’

Saracens lock forward says he is not planning to move abroad, and will be available for 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour and 2027 World Cup in Australia

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 22:00

England’s Maro Itoje reveals he will no longer sing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

RFU chose not to ban the song but withdrew its use from marketing and merchandising

Thu May 26 2022 - 14:13

Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:32

England bring in fresh faces but Tuilagi cannot be ignored

Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:03

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

France meets expectations to deliver Grand Slam

Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 18:57

Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategy

Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00

The English press react: ‘Pride restored’ in record defeat to Ireland

England's 14-man effort is praised, while head coach Eddie Jones is questioned

Sun Mar 13 2022 - 12:35

The world according to Eddie: Jones’ greatest hits with the media

England’s head coach has made a name for himself when it comes to his sharp quips

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 13:55

Maro Itoje a doubt for Ireland Six Nations clash at Twickenham

England’s secondrow missed the captain’s run on Friday with an unspecified illness

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 12:04

Jones believes England are on the cusp of a big display

England’s bullish coach promises his side will harry Ireland at every opportunity

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 22:30

James Ryan and Ireland well aware of what England will bring at Twickenham

Secondrow looking forward to pitting his wits against England talisman Maro Itoje

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Full ramifications of uncontested scrum law an accident waiting to happen

To have anything written into law which reduces a team to 13 for one red card is daft

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 06:00

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

From Rachael Blackmore to Steve Bruce: The best soundbites of 2021

Some words of wisdom – and some not so wise – from the world of sport

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 13:00

French scrumhalf Antoine Dupont named World Player of the Year

Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 15:30

Hooper and Kerevi among contenders for World Rugby player of the year award

Australian duo up against France’s scrumhalf Dupont and England lock Itoje

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 16:30

First black chair of RFU, Tom Ilube, opts for Swing Low on Desert Island Discs

Tom Ilube says he ‘agonised’ over decision to include controversial song in lineup

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 20:08

All in the Game: ‘Shirts pay transfer fees’ myth debunked

Win trophies? Arsenal fans left wondering if Martin Odegaard was being funny

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 10:00

Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory

In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00

South Africa 19 Lions 16 - How the Lions players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after the series decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 20:46

History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again

Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 19:24

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident

Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 19:25

Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat

Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10

South Africa 27 Lions 9 – How the Lions players rated

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s side after defeat in Cape Town

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:14

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Matt Williams: Rugby in desperate need of a major overhaul to its antiquated laws

First Lions Test the perfect example of the negative blight now ruining the game

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00

Warren Gatland delighted with win but expects strong Springboks backlash

‘They’ll be hurt from this because they’re an incredibly proud nation,’ says head coach

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 21:11

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team

Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 10:03

Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the Lions

A breakout star four years ago, Saracens lock hails the return of tour captain Jones

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00