Sam Harrison to leave Tigers in 2020
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Harrison will depart Leicester Tigers in the New Year, with the 29-year-old deciding to pursue career opportunities away from professional rugby in Australia. The scrum-half has made 172 appearances...
Eddie Jones reinstates Ford-Farrell combination for RWC semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi final. Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly...
South Africa were never going to be caught cold by Japan
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We can only thank Japan for everything they have brought to the tournament: their handling skills, passing and pace. It was like watching rugby for the first time again. ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: All Blacks semi-final is bigger than our 2003 World Cup triumph
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no avoiding the superlatives and hype over Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. ,
France should have beaten Wales by 20 points and could have won World Cup
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Forget about Sebastien Vahaamahina's sending off for a moment, France should still have won at a canter. Instead they are going home. It's a tragic waste of talent. ,
Sarries start title defence with Saints loss, Exeter beat Quins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Grayson's late penalty snatched a 27-25 win for Northampton Saints at champions Saracens as Exeter Chiefs started the Premiership season with a narrow win over Harlequins. Saints led 21-16...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Henry Slade selection could prove to be a masterstroke by Eddie Jones
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If a coach is going to guide his side to World Cup glory, there will be big calls made along the way - and that's exactly what Eddie Jones has done by dropping George Ford. ,
Sensational Japan must be allowed to blossom... here's how we can change it to allow them to do so
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Japan's march to the World Cup last eight and their magnificent wins over Ireland and Scotland have been a welcome wake-up call for the rugby world. ,
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019: England have been good but now they've got to be great
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This game will be massive. So far in Anglo-Australian encounters at World Cups we have one victory apiece in the final, two England quarter-final wins and two Aussie pool wins. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will look to punish Aussies in Rugby World Cup quarter final
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will make any numerical advantage count and Owen Farrell will not endure another middling kicking afternoon like he did against Argentina. ,
