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'He’s obsessed with getting better': Eddie Jones hails May's finishing ability

5 years ago by The Guardian

‘He’s a great role model for all the players in the team’May now joint-second on all-time England try-scorers listEddie Jones has hailed England’s match-winner Jonny May as among the best finishers...

Stuart Hogg and Scotland aiming for landmark victory against France

5 years ago by The Guardian

Sixth straight win would match past grand-slam winnersPlace in final likely to go to the winner at MurrayfieldA place alongside some of the finest teams in Scottish history beckons Gregor Townsend’s...

England 18-7 Ireland: Autumn Nations Cup player ratings from Twickenham

5 years ago by The Guardian

Maro Itoje outshone even Jonny May for England, but Rónan Kelleher and CJ Stander had days to forgetElliot Daly Will struggle to showcase his talents in a team instructed to kick so much. Ireland not...

Louis Rees-Zammit and James Botham impress in Wales victory over Georgia

5 years ago by The Guardian

Wales 18-0 GeorgiaDebutant Louis Rees-Zammit scores on first Test startWales ended their losing run, but they could hardly fail to against a team that were armed with nothing more than heart. Georgia posed...

England 18 Ireland 7 – Gallery

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A tough day for Ireland as several players got their first taste of facing England in Twickenham. A late Jacob Stockdale try from a Billy Burns chip gave Ireland some reward for their efforts in trying...

Ireland Player Ratings v England

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland succumbed to an 18-7 defeat at the hands of England on Saturday at Twickenham.     Andy Farrell's men struggled to break through the England defence which was resolute despite...

Ireland and Andy Farrell left with much to ponder after defeat by England | Michael Aylwin

5 years ago by The Guardian

Problems with scrum and lineout were punished ruthlessly by Jonny May as Ireland were manhandled out of the gameA first glimpse of a future without Ireland’s longstanding think tank at half-back, a first...

England Player Ratings v Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive defensive effort and two tries from Jonny May saw England to a 18-7 victory over Ireland at Twickenham.       Here is how we rated Eddie Jones' charges.          Elliot...

Wales v Georgia: Autumn Nations Cup – live!

5 years ago by The Guardian

Live updates from Parc y Scarlets, kick-off 5.15pm GMTWayne Pivac needs to leave his own stamp on struggling WalesFeel free to email Lee or tweet @BloodandMud with your thoughts 5.05pm GMT What can best...