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Jones: I owe it to England to snub overtures from Lions

9 years ago by The Times

Eddie Jones insisted that he would not consider coaching the Lions, even if he were to win the grand slam...

‘We’ve won Six Nations but it won’t feel like it until we beat France’

9 years ago by The Times

Eddie Jones, the England head coach, has been talking when, not if. Here in Paris, England’s reinvention will be complete...

‘They must be fearless, playing safe is not an option’

9 years ago by The Times

1980: WON DUSTY HARE SCOTLAND 18-30 ENGLAND There had been no grand slam since 1957 before this game, so we...

From surfer kid to England captain

9 years ago by The Times

To get a feel for Dylan Hartley’s leadership qualities, picture the scene from a game he was playing for his...

Guide to the big match: France v England

9 years ago by The Times

FRENCH DANGER France’s defence is all over the place, their scrummaging has been poor and their lineout is disorganised but...

Stuart Hogg playing an inspired part as Scotland revel in a late renaissance

9 years ago by The Times

The arithmetic changed when the referee’s arm went up. Advantage to Scotland, penalty coming, free ball. Stuart Hogg knew what...

World Rugby gets ready to put Joe Marler back in the dock

9 years ago by The Times

Joe Marler will face an independent disciplinary hearing if World Rugby is not satisfied with the explanation of how the...

Samson Lee ready for return to his day job

9 years ago by The Times

Like most tight-head props, Samson Lee is not a man of many words, so the controversy he became embroiled in...

Aviva Premiership guide

9 years ago by The Times

Today Harlequins v Worcester Wolves 3pm George Merrick misses out for Harlequins with Sam Twomey taking his place at lock....

Novès adamant high tempo will not exhaust France

9 years ago by The Times

England may want to run France off their feet, but according to Guy Novès, the France head coach, that is...