'They were a little softer than usual'- Dave Kearney unimpressed by French defence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere were shades of the buccaneering France of old as they ran in three sumptuous tries against Italy last weekend, but their defence left much to be desired and Ireland winger Dave Kearney believes it...
Jones wants more mobile pack for England’s Italian job
1 decade ago by The TimesEddie Jones has five days until England’s next game against Italy and three days before he must name his team,...
Eddie Jones considers a more dynamic back-row to face Italy in...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe door could be open for Matt Kvesic to start against Italy after Eddie Jones hinted that he will select a more dynamic England back-row in Rome.England began the RBS 6 Nations with a 15-9 victory over...
Rugby World Cup 2023 hosting process gathers momentum
1 decade ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have submitted their bid applications by the required deadline.
Barbieri and Buondonno in for Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJacques Brunel has added Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno to the Italy squad for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England this Sunday.
Barbieri and Buondonno in for Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJacques Brunel has added Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno to the Italy squad for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England this Sunday.
Barbieri added to Italy squad but Biagi still being assessed
1 decade ago by Benetton Treviso newsBenetton Treviso's Robert Barbieri has been added to Italy's squad for their Six Nations match with England this weekend but Zebre's George Biagi is a doubt.
The eight greatest No8s in rugby union
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs England and Italy stars prepare to go head to head, who does Gavin Mairs rank as the greatest No8s currently playing?
Jones hints at squad changes for Italian job
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukEddie Jones has hinted to the England Rugby podcast that he may consider some squad changes as his side aim for victory against Italy on Valentine’s Day in Rome. Following a typically attritional...
Eddie Jones hints at changes to England’s starting XV to face Italy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jones may make changes to pack to face Azzurri in Rome• ‘We’ll pick the best 23 for Italy so we could conceivably pick a faster pack’Eddie Jones has hinted England might make changes for Sunday’s...
