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Johnny Sexton fit to face England but Ireland lose trio to injury

9 years ago by The Times

In the story of Ireland’s 2016 RBS Six Nations Championship campaign, Mullingar threatened to transform itself from a footnote to...

Harlequins rejects now at the heart of England’s pack

9 years ago by The Times

The joke, in the England second row, is on Harlequins. It is on them because George Kruis and Joe Launchbury,...

Watching Maro Itoje’s every move, it is clear he is something special

9 years ago by The Times

I watched Gareth Llewellyn for a whole half once. Remember him? He was a lock who won 92 caps for Wales,...

Ireland facing an injury crisis as trio ruled out

9 years ago by The Times

Ireland have been struck so badly by injury that they have ruled out three players for the rest of the...

Weekend guide to the Aviva Premiership

9 years ago by The Times

Today Saracens v Gloucester Allianz Park, 3pm Gloucester must be expecting a backlash from Saracens after the defending Premiership champions’...

Luther Burrell catches the eye with clean pair of heels since move to No 13

9 years ago by The Times

There have been some dark times for Luther Burrell this season, but in recent weeks he has taken purposeful strides...

Josh Beaumont back down to earth with life at Sale

9 years ago by The Times

Six days ago, Josh Beaumont was taken to the Stadio Olimpico as a travelling reserve for England to acclimatise to...

Leinster changes highlight sheer depth of talent

9 years ago by The Times

Cardiff Blues v Leinster Team news: Having made eight changes to the Leinster starting XV from the side that chalked...

Tuilagi ‘not ready for England’ after

9 years ago by The Times

Richard Cockerill warned England that Manu Tuilagi is not yet ready for a return to international rugby after his first...

Munster’s season threatening to implode

9 years ago by The Times

A season that started so promisingly is now threatening to become the worst in Munster’s history after they lost yet again...