There were plenty of international players in the dock this week but maybe the disciplinary process should be in the dock as well. Another week of autumn internationals, another round…
England
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Eddie Jones The England boss has guided his team to 11 straight wins in his first year in charge, but it is not just that success on…
England 58-15 Fiji: Talking points from the game
By Alex Shaw Another game down, another win added to the streak. Yes, England collected their 12th consecutive victory on Saturday – their 11th under Eddie Jones – when they…
What’s it like to coach Fiji? John McKee on the impossible job
Fiji have been in town this week, staying in Teddington, and the coaching staff have been bombarded with the same questions they get lobbed every time the team visits the…
England v Fiji: Alex Goode gets the stage his talent deserves
Some players never win the haul of caps befitting their talent. John Hall, the irrepressible Bath flanker, accrued only 20 caps across a ten-year Test career and James Simpson-Daniel,…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Ben Youngs and Co Joe Launchbury won the Man of the Match award but Ben Youngs made the most eye-catching contribution to England’s 37-21 win over South Africa.…
The good, the bad and the ugly; England 37-21 South Africa
By Alex Shaw Eddie Jones’ England kept their undefeated year on track on Saturday, recording a 37-21 victory over South Africa and ending a winless streak against the Springboks that…
Bristol Rugby: Was Andy Robinson shown the door too soon?
It is ironic that the Springboks were in London when Andy Robinson lost his job as director of rugby with Bristol – ten years ago it was the South Africans…
The less trodden path: Should Billy Vunipola swap rugby for the NFL?
Just weeks after Twickenham played host to an historic NFL game, the influence and pull of the gridiron field looks to be exerting itself on the world of rugby. Speaking…
Five things we learnt in rugby – October
‘Pick and Mix’ rugby is a dangerous game. The days of a six month rugby season are long gone. Rugby is a nine month slog for all international players. However,…