It's a nice headache for Eddie Jones but still a headache – which of England's strong pool of hookers to put on the fast track to Japan 2019?Hookers' conference: Dylan Hartley talks to Luke Cowan-Dickie at Suncorp Stadium in June (Pic: Getty)Who’s got the Paracetamol? As Eddie Jones today names his latest EPS, a logjam is developing in the very position …Continue reading »
Eddie Jones has three years left on his England deal but talk of who will succeed him is doing the rounds and Premiership bosses could be left out in the cold
Succession plan: Eddie Jones is due to step down as England coach after RWC 2019. Photo: Getty ImagesEddie Jones has three years left on his England deal but talk of who will succeed him is doing the rounds and Premiership bosses could be left out in the cold
England’s openside berth is vacant again, and Guy Thompson is enjoying a superb start to the Premiership season for unbeaten Wasps.
On the charge: Guy Thompson looks to escape from Louis Picamoles and Nic GroomGuy Thompson began September 3, the first day of the Championship season, sitting on the fence. With Jersey travelling to newly-promoted …Continue reading »
Which players hit the heights in round four of the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 and who made the costliest errors?Dominant Dominic: Waldouck played a big part in Newcastle's win at Gloucester. (Photo: Getty Images) One scored, one saved Dominic Waldouck scored a try at one end of the pitch and saved one at …Continue reading »
Chris Ashton’s latest brush with the law has put his future in doubt but he should stand and fight his ground – for his England place and not in disciplinary hearingsPause for thought: Chris Ashton has 12 week to ponder his latest setbackJournalists all around the rugby-playing globe were hunched over their laptops waiting for news of Chris Ashton’s disciplinary hearing to …Continue reading »