The tackle height laws will provide coaches with an evolutionary rather than revolutionary change. That’s because most coaches are probably already coaching tackle technique close to the correct height. Let’s…
England
Former England international Sam Burgess lands head coach job
Sam Burgess has been unveiled as the next head coach of Super League side Warrington Wolves from the start of the 2024 campaign after putting pen to paper on a…
Analysis: Why being a specialist No 8 means little now
England have only selected one recognised No 8 in Billy Vunipola in their RWC squad
Borthwick hints at key reason Slade and Dombrandt missed out on squad
The England head coach has prioritised versatility in his 33-man group
Who is Theo Dan? Ten things you need to know about England hooker
Theo Dan is a name very few had on their lips at the start of the 2022-23 season but he finished the campaign as a Premiership champion before booking a…
Opinion: Dropping Henry Slade for World Cup could narrow English options
It’s a massive surprise, Steve Borthwick dropping Henry Slade from the England Rugby World Cup squad. Henry’s been a huge stalwart of English rugby and someone who’s been massively admired…
Five things Steve Borthwick learned from sloppy England defeat to Wales
You hope for Steve Borthwick’s sake that he had pretty much decided upon his final 33-man England Rugby World Cup squad before Saturday’s sloppy 20-9 defeat to Wales, because he…
Watch Marcus Smith get told off by referee Nic Berry against Wales
Marcus Smith got told off by referee Nic Berry after dashing over to speak to his Harlequins and England half-back colleague Danny Care as the scrum was packing down against…
Watch Wales v England live stream: how to watch the World Cup warm-up match
It might be a World Cup warm-up match, but there’s never a lack of tension when you watch Wales v England. A live stream will be a hot ticket when…
Henry Arundell: “I’m sticking to my guns regardless of what happens”
He’s one of the most electrifying talents in the world game – this is what happened when we met Henry Arundell