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Andy Christie exclusive: Scotland flanker reveals secret weapon to Saracens success as Champions Cup begins

Exclusive: Christie is reaping the rewards of work with former Sarries star Calum Clark, now a performance psychologist

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023

Six Nations fears for England star Ben Earl after 'freakish' knee injury

The standout from England's World Cup campaign could miss three months with issue sustained in Saracens' win over Harlequins

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

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England Rugby World Cup player ratings: Ben Earl steals the show as Marcus Smith dazzles in new role

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Steve Borthwick’s England reach point of definition against Fiji

Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final in Marseille will have a lasting effect on not just the team, but the wider English game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

England happy to take ‘public enemy number one’ mantle on against Fiji

Billy Vunipola is staying defiant before Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against opponents fast becoming others’ second favourite’ team

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

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England ready to embrace being ‘public enemy number one’ to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Steve Borthwick’s side take on the popular Pacific Islanders in the last eight of the tournament and Billy Vunipola has no problem with his side being disliked

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola

There is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England prepared to be public enemy No1 at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola

No 8 believes Steve Borthwick’s side are being overlooked as a siege mentality takes hold before Fiji quarter-final

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Billy Vunipola gamble hasn’t paid off for England at the Rugby World Cup

But history shows that the partnership between serial winners Owen Farrell and George Ford does work

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom

Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Owen Farrell and George Ford to start together for England against Samoa

Owen Farrell and George Ford are expected to start together for England for the first time since March 2021 as Steve Borthwick prepares to reprise their 10-12 axis against Samoa on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Danny Care hopes hybrid contracts can improve English rugby

Two-tier set-up would see the RFU funding a section of salaries for up to 20 players, giving England’s coaches more control

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

‘They’ll go after him’: Vunipola warns Tuilagi of Samoa special attention

After suffering against Tonga in 2019, Billy Vunipola says his teammate can expect a target on his back against Samoa

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

Tuilagi’s England teammate Billy Vunipola knows what it is like to be targeted by Polynesian opposition with a point to prove.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Billy Vunipola interview: England warned over Samoa threat with Manu Tuilagi in for rough ride

Saracens stalwart insists Steve Borthwick’s side must match the energy and physicality in final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Billy Vunipola ready to resume physical role for England when required

Vunipola is competing with the in-form Ben Earl for the number eight jersey in the final group match against Samoa.

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Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023

England player ratings vs Chile: Marcus Smith makes full-back statement with Henry Arundell razor sharp

Steve Borthwick has a number of selection headaches to contend with after Saturday’s 11-try thrashing in Lille

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Owen Farrell enters the Rugby World Cup and five talking points ahead of England’s clash with Chile

While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide stiff opposition.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Topsy Ojo column: England back-row battle looms at World Cup as Ben Earl excels

Steve Borthwick’s much-changed side will stick with the kicking game against Chile as fringe players get their chance to impress

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile

While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide stiff opposition.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Billy Vunipola reveals what he learned at ‘tackle school’ after red card

The number eight had his ban reduced by a week after attending World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme with Kevin Sinfield

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Billy Vunipola enjoys ‘sucking eggs’ at tackle school thanks to Kevin Sinfield masterclass

Billy Vunipola has vowed to heed the lessons of tackle school to kick-start his Rugby World Cup campaign with England.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Lawrence Dallaglio column: England need to show their ruthless streak and get the tries flowing once again

Every single England player still has a point to prove at this World Cup.

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