England’s current crop of quality players are under-appreciated by their fans: Paul Williams column

It’s a weird situation. Admittedly their 45-22 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship wasn’t as numerically emphatic as Ireland’s win over Argentina (42-12). And it certainly wasn’t as crushing as South…

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Former NFL coach Rex Ryan charged after allegedly hitting pedestrians with car in Nashville

Nashville police said on Wednesday that the pedestrians had the right of way while crossing a main street in the city's downtown last week when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light and drove over their feet. Ryan was…

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England Women axe West Indies Test in favour of intra-squad Ashes prep

The series in the Caribbean next April was set to include ODIs, T20Is and a one-off historic Test match. However, the red-ball game has now been scrapped, with England set to play three ODIs and three T20Is only during…

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Eddie Jones retains his passion and divisive power heading into England reunion

The old crocodile smile is still intact too, along with his sense of humour after an interaction in a lift with a fan after his Japan side's 28-21 weekend defeat in Cardiff . As Jones later confided: "This Welsh bloke…

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Scots propose Titwood venue for 2030 T20 World Cup

Home of Clydesdale Cricket Club since 1876, the ground is in the Pollokshields area of the city. The board of Cricket Scotland say their decision came following "engagement and consultation with the ICC, ECB and other…

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Llewellyn aims to give Wales a hint of Sonny Bill

Llewellyn is poised to line up at inside centre when Steve Tandy's side welcome New Zealand to Cardiff in the Nations Championship on Saturday (14:10 GMT). The 6ft 6in Gloucester back grew up watching the double-World…

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Quins scrum-half Porter agrees new deal

The 27-year-old has scored 18 tries in 66 appearances for the club since joining from Bristol Bears in 2023, including two in seven games this season. Quins have not confirmed the length of the deal, but Porter said it…

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'It's what I want' - Carbery outlines Ireland dream

"Play for Ireland, I'll just go out there and say it," the fly-half tells the Ireland Rugby Social . "It's what I want. It was a big reason to come home, to give these next three or four years the best shot I can. I want…

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Trenholm signs new Gloucester deal until 2029

The 25-year-old has made a strong start to the campaign with the Cherry and Whites, who sit second in the Prem table after five matches. Trenholm joined Gloucester from Harlequins last year and has featured in all five…

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Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham - Jones

Jones was sacked by England in December 2022 after a miserable autumn which ended in a 27-13 Twickenham defeat by South Africa and jeers from the home fans. The Australian, 66, hopes to cause similar unrest on his return…

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