Champions Cup reboot: no pools, FA Cup-style and play it after Christmas The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s powerbrokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
John Dobson: ‘I’m old school. When the Stormers fire me I’m done in coaching’ Stormers head coach on his Cape Town connection and ‘putting up a fight’ at Harlequins in the Champions Cup The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
‘I’m loving it’: why so many English players feel the pull of French rugby The former Quins prop Will Collier tells Robert Kitosn he is revelling in Castres fans’ passion and other benefits of life in southern France The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Jordie Barrett, a new broadcaster and five things to watch on the Champions Cup’s opening weekend 24 teams will be vying for victory in club rugby’s most prestigious competition The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Joe Marler insists retirement timing right after Harlequins crushed by Bristol Marler made his 286th and last appearance for Quins. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Joe Marler reveals reasons for retirement after emotional Harlequins farewell: ‘God, I’m ready’ Marler paid tribute to the fans and his teammates after Harlequins were beaten by Bristol in his final professional game The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Harlequins vs Bristol LIVE rugby: Result and reaction after visitors run riot to spoil Joe Marler’s farewell After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Premiership returns amid fanfare but old problems lurk in background There are likely to be record ticket sales over Christmas but the financial and physical health of clubs and players respectively is still a concern The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
Is Harlequins v Bristol on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premiership clash Everything you need to know as club rugby returns after a busy November of international action The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Joe Marler to retire from rugby this week after final Harlequins game The 34-year-old had previously announced he would retire at the end of the season Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Joe Marler decides to hang up his boots after Harlequins match on Friday The 34-year-old prop retired from international rugby three and a half weeks ago. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Tottenham and Harlequins join forces to back hygiene poverty campaign Spurs and Quins sign up to Multibank campaign supporting young people Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Harlequins centre Oscar Beard hoping to join friend Marcus Smith in England squad Beard hoping to get chance to impress Steve Borthwick against Australia A Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family Joe Marler has retired from international rugby and will play no part in the rest of England’s Autumn Nations Series campaign, citing the need to prioritise his family The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024 Joe Marler retries from England duty - days after Haka controversy: ‘You know when it's time’ Harlequins prop calls time on his international career after 95 caps
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024 England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career The prop will continue playing for Harlequins until the end of the season.
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024 Joe Marler apologises to New Zealand after England prop called for Haka to be 'binned' Harlequins stalwart’s tweets sparked a huge backlash before the All Blacks visit Twickenham in autumn curtain-raiser
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 Joe Marler apologises to New Zealand fans after calling for Haka to be scrapped All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said the Harlequins forward could have chosen his words more carefully.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Henry Slade ‘in fantastic condition’ for All Blacks test, says Steve Borthwick The England head coach says picking the centre in Saturday’s autumn opener is not a risk.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024 Henry Slade watches on as England ramp up preparations for autumn internationals Slade made his first appearance of the season in Exeter’s 36-19 defeat by Harlequins on Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024 Five-try Harlequins spoil Henry Slade’s return as Exeter fail to halt losing run Will Evans scored two tries in a dominant 36-19 away victory for Harlequins against Exeter in the Premiership
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 England confirm bold plan in Henry Slade fitness race for All Blacks The centre is in line to play his first minutes of the season against Harlequins on Sunday as he bids to make England’s opening November Test against the All Blacks
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique and sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson after goal kicking woes on England duty last summer
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2024 Francois van Wyk and buoyant Bath snatch electrifying win over Harlequins Tries from South African props Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit helped Bath battle back for a 26-24 Premiership win against Harlequins
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 Borthwick must be bold as he looks to bigger picture for England selection Head coach needs to hone gameplan and combinations that offer team the best chance of winning the next World Cup