Tommy Freeman rewarded for tireless work without the ball – Getty Images The challenge for coaches is to connect different aspects of their team so that they can flow together and support performances that overwhelm opponents. England wanted to win this Six Nations, but a major consolation prize is the way they showed such displays … Read more
Manu Tuilgai returns to the England squad on Saturday – Getty Images/Alex Livesey Manu Tuilagi is set to make an international farewell appearance after being named in the England matchday squad to face France in the final round of Six Nations matches. As Telegraph Sport first reported, Tuilagi has been named as a replacement, with … Read more
Duhan van der Merwe scores a stunning hat-trick for Scotland – Getty Images/Stu Forster Duhan van der Merwe scored a superb hat-trick as Scotland defeated England 30-21 at Murrayfield on Saturday to claim a fourth successive championship victory in the match for the first time since 1896. Here’s how Telegraph Sport rated the two sides. … Read more
England captain Jamie George will come out at Murrayfield this weekend with extra motivation – Getty Images/Dan Mullan On the same day that Steve Borthwick presented Jamie George with the England captaincy, the 33-year-old was coping with the news that his mother, Jane, had been diagnosed with cancer. With every possible emotion stirring within him, … Read more
England held an open training session at Twickenham to improve relations with fans – Andrew Boyers/Reuters Just over a week before England were due to take on Scotland and bid to go three from three to start this Six Nations, they held an open training session at Twickenham. An uplifting morning provided a glimpse into … Read more
England’s defense was caught short in the opening 40 minutes in Rome, but they came through the test – Getty Images/Giampiero Sposito Growing pains: They can really hurt. And adopting a new approach will inevitably lead to ugly moments. Italy’s second try at the Stadio Olimpico, a flowing counter-attack that left Elliot Daly behind and … Read more
Jamie George is ready to roll up his sleeves ahead of his first match as England captain – Getty Images/David Rogers Jamie George said he was inspired by Ben Stokes’ ‘Bazball’ approach as England’s new captain urged his team to play with courage heading into the Guinness Six Nations. As he prepares to lead England … Read more
Steve Borthwick has named his England squad for the Six Nations England fear fly-half Marcus Smith could miss the entire Six Nations Championship after suffering a calf injury during training on Monday. Meanwhile, Charlie Ewels has returned to the England squad to prepare for the start of the Six Nations after Nick Isiekwe withdrew from … Read more