Stephen Larkham was regarded as a bit of a magician down Australia way when he was a player and he is still pulling rabbits out of hats as a coach…
England
Sky’s the limit: Behind the scenes with Sky Sports on an England Rugby match day
There is a touch of the Tardis about the new Sky Sports truck that sits inconspicuously in the outside broadcast compound at Twickenham on England match days. Inside is a…
England 27-14 Argentina: Five talking points
If you were still awaiting that elusive, complete performance from England under Eddie Jones, that idealised 80 minutes of rugby where every facet of their game comes together and they…
England Women 39-6 Canada Women: as it happened
Live updates from the England v Canada women's Test at Twickenham
The disciplinary lottery rolls on and on
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…
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.…