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Chris Robshaw: Before Eddie Jones England were always nearly-guys

8 years ago by The Guardian

Former captain, who insists he is happy to play at openside or blindside flanker, reveals his Six Nations ambitions for England by saying: ‘Grand slams are special’It did not take Eddie Jones long...

Eddie Jones pushes England fitness to the limit in quest for supremacy

8 years ago by The Guardian

Head coach is convinced having the fittest, strongest players will make England Six Nations winnersWhen Conor O’Shea walked up the driveway of the hotel for a dinner on the eve of the Six Nations’...

Wales demolish Scotland but coach Gatland stays grounded

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wales kicked the Six Nations into gear with an impressive 34-7 bonus point win over Scotland, silencing their doubters at a packed Principality Stadium. Warren Gatland refuses to dwell though, so is already...

England’s Sarah Bern expects fresh ideas and creativity against Italy

8 years ago by The Guardian

Tighthead prop only 20 but in opening match in Women’s Six Nations she is considered an old hand in England squad blend young and oldSarah Bern was a young member of England’s World Cup squad but such...

Six Nations Italy v England Preview

8 years ago by Rugby World

Italy v England is the closing match of Round One of the Six Nations, so here is everything you need to know about the clash in RomeBig bang: Courtney Lawes takes contaxct in last season's battleSix Nations...

Sir Clive Woodward: Eddie Jones is ready to batter Italy

8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I saw the incredibly physical and combative England team selected to play Italy, I did chuckle. This is payback time. This team truly reflects his character. ,

Sir Clive Woodward: Eddie Jones is ready to batter Italy

8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I saw the incredibly physical and combative England team selected to play Italy, I did chuckle. This is payback time. This team truly reflects his character. ,

Eddie Jones tells England to be ruthless against Italy or face the axe

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Ben Te’o back after impressing in no-holds-barred training session• Jones wants England to raise their intensity for Rome openerBack when Eddie Jones rose early to watch Six Nations games in his...

Italy’s Sebastian Negri: from fleeing Zimbabwe to Six Nations debut

8 years ago by The Guardian

Treviso flanker is one of seven youngsters making their Six Nations debuts for Italy against England on Sunday, in a game lock Alessandro Zaani will win his 100th capHartpury College has long been established...

KEY BATTLES: Italy v England

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy coach Conor O'Shea and his coaching staff certainly had a special plan for England the last time the two sides met last year and you can expect nothing less in 2018.   England will head into...