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 »
Date of birth: 13 September 1997. Country: EnglandOn the attack: Holly Aitchison makes a break for England U20 v France. (Photo: England Rugby)How did you get into rugby? My dad Ian took me to Waterloo when I was five because he was …Continue reading »
After a distinguished career as a rugby journalist, the Sunday Times rugby correspondent Stephen Jones gives his tips on making it in the industryMelee: Martin Johnson is swamped during the 2011 Rugby World CupBy Graham Jenkins Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with leading rugby union journalists, broadcasters, presenters and …Continue reading »
From the sands of Taranaki to the stands of the Ricoh, learn about the New Zealander who's lighting the touch paper for Wasps this season in an unfamiliar roleBuzzing: Jimmy Gopperth takes on Tom Youngs and Freddie Burns during Wasps' win at Welford RoadOne of the most tantalizing prospects of the new season is what the Wasps back-line will look like when everyone …Continue reading »
Maro Itoje has started off the season as he finished the last, topping the statistics charts and setting an example. Just how far can his potential take him?The rise and rise of Maro Itoje: The England and Saracens lock has started the season in-formBy Alex Shaw Everyone in the rugby world knows the name Maro Itoje. The 21-year-old has been riding the crest …Continue reading »
