A parliamentary enquiry earlier this month revealed that one player in every international rugby match suffers a brain injury. The damning discovery is a worrying sign as more research is made into the relationship between concussion picked up in sport and brain injuries. Last week, former England rugby star Kyran Bracken spoke in the House … Read more
The BBC, along with rugby chiefs, have condemned online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell. McLaughlan interviewed Farrell in the aftermath of England’s shock 40-24 defeat against Wales on Saturday during which she questioned him about some of the refereeing decisions that … Read more
BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan is left in tears after receiving ‘toxic’ abuse on social media for grilling England captain Owen Farrell in post-match interview after Six Nations defeat by Wales BBC rugby reporter Sonja McLaughlan received abuse on social media McLaughlan was criticised for her interview with England captain Owen Farrell She interviewed Farrell following … Read more
Dave Egerton, a five-time league winner with Bath and capped seven times by England, dies aged 59 – days after he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 By Jack Bezants for MailOnline Published: 10:46 GMT, 9 February 2021 | Updated: 11:20 GMT, 9 February 2021 Former Bath and England number eight Dave Egerton has died … Read more
One way or another I’ve watched every England game since the mid-1970s. I supported England, I was honoured to play for and then coach England, and in the media have covered England around the world. And that was the worst I have ever seen England play by some margin given what was at stake. I … Read more
Twickenham turned tartan as Scotland lifted the Calcutta Cup on English soil for the first time since 1983. The roars said it all as Hamish Watson booted the ball out for the final whistle. It was rugby history in the making. England were humbled and humiliated. Just to rub it in, it was former England … Read more
Former England rugby star Billy Twelvetrees sparks a 30-man brawl that leaves players fighting on the pitch and in the STANDS after pushing over a waterboy during Gloucester’s Premiership clash with Sale Josh Beaumont sealed a late victory for Sale over Gloucester on Saturday Billy Twelvetrees sparked a melee between both sides after the lock’s … Read more
WATCH: Video footage emerges of the seven Barbarians players – including Chris Robshaw – breaking Covid rules with pub drinking session leading to England showdown at Twickenham being called off RFU chiefs pulled the England vs Barbarian game after two separate breaches Rugby Onslaught has now seen a video of several players drinking in a … Read more
Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE! Seven players went to the pub before Chris Robshaw and 11 others dined out… and they could be charged with bringing game into disrepute after England match had to be CALLED OFF Barbarians stars who broke Covid rules forced cancellation of England match The 12 players could now be charged … Read more
Controversial former England rugby star Sam Burgess was on Thursday night embroiled in extraordinary allegations of drug abuse and domestic violence in Australia. The 2015 World Cup squad member, 31, stands accused of taking recreational drugs — such as ecstasy and cocaine — and is reported to have assaulted his wife while she was pregnant. … Read more