Steve Borthwick was under immense pressure but the character shown by his team against France offers hope of better times ahead
Just as Steve Borthwick was reaching for his coat, he finally has someth…
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Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick | Gerard Meagher ⊖⊖⊖
The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last
The haunted look writ large across the face of Maro Itoje said it all. England had b…
58 days ago
Borthwick has a big week ahead after England’s grand plans shredded in Scotland | Gerard Meagher ⊕
Head coach must make changes for Ireland’s visit after his error-strewn side lacked the nous to fight back after the hosts’ fast start
England arrived at Murrayfield announcing their intentions to be …
4 months ago
England know how to win under Borthwick – now to handle great expectations | Gerard Meagher ⊕⊕⊕
After 11 successive victories, England will go into next year’s Six Nations as the team to beat
A Six Nations grand slam, plus Nations Championship victories against South Africa and Fiji and England …
6 months ago
Bledisloe Cup live updates: New Zealand All Blacks v Australia Wallabies – Rugby Championship ○
Updates as the All Blacks host the Wallabies in Auckland
Kick-off time at Eden Park is 5.05pm NZST/3.05pm AEST
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Conditions are fine in Auckland. It’s relatively m…
8 months ago
Blood and thunder: error-strewn defeat leaves Lions open to charge of hubris | Gerard Meagher ○
Andy Farrell’s side targeted becoming the ‘best Lions ever’ but by putting up barriers, they will not be the most popular
A clutch of players are seen taking it easy on branded bean bags. Bundee Aki i…
A 12-hour rail odyssey from Melbourne to Sydney is the essence of a Lions tour | Gerard Meagher ○
Interstate train journey offered the chance to spot kangaroos, the rocky landscape and even a World Cup-winning Wallaby
It is 2.54pm and the interstate train from Melbourne to Sydney screeches to a ha…
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Gerard Meagher ○
Captain deserves enormous credit for leading his side back into the contest
Maro Itoje’s place in the pantheon of British & Irish Lions greats was not in doubt before Saturday’s remarkable series-clin…
12 months ago
Unflappable Maro Itoje proves he now deserves Lions captaincy | Gerard Meagher ○
England lock is finally turning into captain he was tipped to become, and should get ultimate accolade this summer
It was 12 years ago that England came here chasing the grand slam. It was Stuart Lanc…
England’s potential bus trip for Six Nations trophy is not only fork in road | Gerard Meagher ○
England will drive back to an empty stadium if France slip up, but their performance in Cardiff will define campaign
If all goes well for England, somewhere around half past nine on Saturday they will…