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How the English game plans to solve its scrum problem
The clash between England and Wales featured numerous drawn-out scrum sequences – Getty Images/Glyn Kirk The recent move to revive some of the matchday atmosphere at Twickenham was admirable, so you can imagine the organizers shouting into their hands when another slow scrum last week gave those in attendance plenty of time to settle in. … Read more
Tom Curry: I’m not ready for a metal hip yet, but I don’t know when I’ll be back
Tom Curry receives treatment during the Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa – Adam Pretty/Getty Images Tom Curry has revealed details of the ‘major’ hip injury that forced the Sale and England flanker to undergo lengthy surgery to save his career after turning down the option to have a metal hip inserted similar to … Read more
England’s attack has continued since the World Cup – that’s how it is
Tommy Freeman (centre) has been at the center of several promising England attacks – Getty Images/David Rogers As England know from the deflation of failing to win four in a row between 2020 and 2023, the opening game of a Six Nations campaign is invariably nasty. Often you have to peer beyond the score line … Read more
We have to make Twickenham a terrible place to come and play
Jamie George has been elevated to captain following the departure of Owen Farrell – Tristan Fewings/RFU Throughout Jamie George’s international career, the 33-year-old has always proven to be as much a fan as a player. The new England captain now has 85 caps for his country to his name and toured with the Lions in … Read more
The stylish sweeper who won the World Cup as a player and manager
Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was one of the greatest players and most influential figures in the history of German football. Nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’ for his impressive playing style as a midfielder or attacking sweeper, Beckenbauer led West Germany to World Cup success as both captain and manager. He also enjoyed a hugely … Read more