Wales
‘Not having that much money is an asset’ – how Crystal Palace boxed smartly to become vital for England
The club that has supplied the most players for England’s 2024 European Championship team is not Manchester City, Chelsea or the great player of previous generations, Manchester United. Instead, it is Crystal Palace who have supplied four players from Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad: Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze and goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Unlike the … Read more
Our experts choose their English selection for Japan and New Zealand
Steve Borthwick will have a mix of youth and experience to choose from – Getty Images/David Rogers The England squad that faces Japan and New Zealand this summer will be named by Steve Borthwick on Monday, after this weekend’s Premier League final. Telegraph Sport’s experts pick the players they would like to see take flight … Read more
Richard Cockerill: The Premiership has gone from ‘don’t lose this bloody game’ to a lack of downside
Richard Cockerill coaches Georgia and was part of the coaching teams of Leicester, Toulon, Edinburgh and England – Getty Images/Levan Verdzeulli It has not been a bad year for the Premier League. An average viewership record in Round 13, a record-breaking festive period for attendance, two Champions Cup semi-finalists, and in terms of matches won, … Read more
England should have a Possible vs Probables match ahead of the All Blacks clashes
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could play for England against the All Blacks – Getty Images/Bob Bradford Rugby union is a cyclical sport and it often feels like there is no such thing as a new idea; just old concepts being brought up again for a new run. On the eve of an intriguing tour for England, which … Read more
What Steve Borthwick would have liked about the Premiership season – and cause for concern
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s talent must be cherished – Getty Images/Dan Mullan A compact league made up of ten clubs concentrated talent and provided a wild ride, with Premiership teams also finding success in the Champions and Challenge Cups. Steve Borthwick will have been keeping a close eye on the proceedings and the trip from England to … Read more
Today’s rugby news sees Welsh coach ‘very depressed’ after collapse and All Blacks legend dies
These are your rugby headlines on Sunday, May 19. Flanagan ‘very depressed’ after collapse Dragons coach Dai Flanagan said he was “very depressed” after his side’s indiscipline cost them dearly in their defeat to Ospreys. Toby Booth’s side kept their play-off hopes alive with a hard-fought 26-13 win at Swansea as they dominated at set-pieces … Read more