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Steve Borthwick is on red alert as England brace themselves for a double disciplinary whammy with Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola facing the threat of missing the start of the World Cup
20/08/23 09:30
CHRIS FOY: England are braced for a double whammy of disciplinary trouble early this week - with Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola both facing the threat of being unavailable for the start of the World Cup. National coach Steve Borthwick could be left with gaps to fill in his tournament squad of 33, but he is able to call up replacements until the deadline of August 30, when all squads have to be officially submitted. Tom Willis is regarded as the likely first reserve at No 8....read
England are in CRISIS! Stalwarts are fading, the attack's embarrassing and discipline's gone out the window... their World Cup campaign already looks doomed
20/08/23 09:30CHRIS FOY: The crisis is now so severe that a 'bring back Eddie Jones ' bandwagon started thundering along in Dublin on Saturday, as disgruntled fan lamented another calamitous night.
Ireland v England: The key battles as sides square up in Rugby World Cup warm-up - with Owen Farrell sidelined
18/08/23 09:48CHRIS FOY: This thunderous midfield showdown should have a major bearing on which side establishes better attacking momentum, as two powerful centres vie for gainline supremacy.
CHRIS FOY: England must turn Owen Farrell farce into driving force - his dad Andy's Ireland will hammer Steve Borthwick's mob unless they use adversity to inspire them
18/08/23 09:31CHRIS FOY IN DUBLIN: After the toxic upheaval of the last week, England will attempt to harness a galvanising cause in the Irish capital, to earn some precious respite and generate a flicker of hope.
Steve Borthwick hits back at 'personal attacks' on Owen Farrell's 'character'... as the England head coach reveals his disappointment that the saga will continue following World Rugby's appeal
17/08/23 08:10CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick has unleashed a torrent of simmering indignation, as the England head coach lashed out at what he decried as 'personal attacks' on Owen Farrell.
World Rugby's appeal IS likely to lead to punishment for Owen Farrell due to the backlash against the original judgment
17/08/23 05:51CHRIS FOY IN DUBLIN: Owen Farrell's appeal hearing is due to take place early next week, Six Nations authorities have announced - with an exact date still to be confirmed.
Rugby World Cup hero Steve Thompson says Owen Farrell verdict shows player welfare is not a priority, claiming it 'reeks of corruption' to ensure the England captain is in France
16/08/23 08:05CHRIS FOY: England's stricken World Cup-winning hero, Steve Thompson, has delivered a damning verdict on the Owen Farrell disciplinary verdict, claiming that 'it reeks of corruption'.
REVEALED: World Rugby are preparing to APPEAL against Owen Farrell's shock reprieve… and the England captain could be left out of Saturday's clash against Ireland
16/08/23 05:00Owen Farrell may be left out of England's team to play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, as World Rugby consider whether to appeal against his shock reprieve by a judicial panel.
Ex-Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan reveals shock at Owen Farrell escaping ban and 'total contradiction' between TMO and disciplinary panel, before claiming England have 'hit a brick wall' ahead of World Cup warm-up match in Dublin
16/08/23 03:08England fly to Dublin on Thursday to face the world's No 1-ranked side and former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan has revealed his shock at Owen Farrell's disciplinary let-off.
CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell was seen as guilty-as-charged but rugby's core values are now a sad joke and the game's disciplinary system is in ruins after his red card was rescinded
15/08/23 09:30CHRIS FOY: Any suggestion that England captain Owen Farrell might be exonerated wasn't even contemplated. There was an assumption that he would be banned.
Back to the future: England will revert to the tried-and-trusted Ford-Youngs axis to replace Owen Farrell and, whisper it, it might be a good thing!
14/08/23 05:52CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell should discover his World Cup fate late on Tuesday, by which time England head coach Steve Borthwick will have accelerated his contingency plans.
England confirm Jack van Poortvliet is set to miss the ENTIRE Rugby World Cup after injuring his ankle with Alex Mitchell called up to replace him
14/08/23 10:48England's leading scrum-half has been ruled out of the World Cup, after the RFU confirmed that Jack van Poortvliet needs an operation on the ankle he injured last Saturday against Wales.
CHRIS FOY: The wheels have come off the chariot... England are heading for disaster at the World Cup unless they release the handbrake
13/08/23 09:30Somehow, England have to find a way to save their World Cup campaign from a grisly fate - and also save the sport here from the spectre of terminal apathy.EXCLUSIVE: Jack van Poortvliet set to miss the ENTIRE Rugby World Cup after injuring his ankle with Alex Mitchell called up to replace him - as England face anxious wait to discover Owen Farrell's fate
13/08/23 09:03EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: England's leading scrum-half is set to be out of the entire World Cup - just as Owen Farrell is facing a wait to find out how much time he will have to miss.
England captain Owen Farrell faces anxious wait to hear disciplinary panel decide how much of the World Cup he will miss following a high tackle on Wales' Taine Basham at Twickenham
13/08/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell faces an anxious wait to discover just how much of the World Cup he will miss - as England are scrambling to adapt to sudden half-back upheaval.
CHRIS FOY: England must stop the rot and engage the nation... Steve Borthwick's side have a golden chance to life the gloom against Wales and prevent back-to-back defeats
11/08/23 09:31CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick and his squad are embracing an 'under-the-radar' build-up to the global showpiece in, but the time has come to break cover with an eye-catching performance.
Owen Farrell reveals the blueprint for England's multi-dimensional space race, after being recalled as captain of the national team
10/08/23 05:54CHRIS FOY: The 31-year-old has been restored to the No 10 shirt by head coach Steve Borthwick, for the clash with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick's squad blends plenty of pedigree and experience...England's starting XV has a collective tally of 664 Test caps! But new combinations will have to prove they can knit together fast after some big omissions
10/08/23 05:03CHRIS FOY: Tom Curry isn't available and neither is Ollie Chessum, so Ben Earl and George Martin will deputise up front, while the props are being rotated - with Joe Marler joining Will Stuart this time.
Steve Borthwick set to name strong XV for crunch clash against Wales... with Owen Farrell set to captain England as they seek to avoid fourth successive Test defeat
09/08/23 11:52CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell is set to return as the starting 10 and captain of a reinforced Red Rose line-up which is likely to feature fellow Saracens Billy Vunipola, Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Farrell.
Steve Borthwick says Billy Vunipola is 'close' to making England injury return and wants the Saracens star to 'feature as much as possible' after picking him as the sole No 8 in his World Cup squad
07/08/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: When Steve Borthwick confirmed his tournament squad of 33 today, the younger Vunipola brother was the only base-of-the-scrum specialist included.
Henry Slade is LEFT OUT of England's Rugby World Cup squad as Steve Borthwick opts for a group full of power and versatility
07/08/23 09:03CHRIS FOY: Joe Marchant's superb performance in a losing cause against Wales, and his ability to operate on the wing as well as in midfield, clinched his place at Slade's expense.
Steve Borthwick's England were BORING against Wales but that is the least of his worries... with fitness fears and an unravelling set-piece both major concerns ahead of the World Cup
06/08/23 09:57Chris Foy at the Principality Stadium: England retreated across the border yesterday after a third consecutive defeat and a fourth in six Tests under the new regime.
Henry Slade set for SHOCK exclusion from England's 33-man World Cup squad as Steve Borthwick set to name Joe Marchant, Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence as midfield contingent
06/08/23 02:15Henry Slade is set to be the shock omission when England head coach Steve Borthwick announces his 33-man squad for the World Cup.
A hostile meeting with Wales gives England's stars the perfect chance to prove themselves before the World Cup
04/08/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: Judgement Day for England's World Cup wannabes promises to be a tense and hostile occasion in Cardiff, against a fired-up Wales side who are going through a similar, rushed transition.
Steve Borthwick puts faith in magic of fly-half Marcus Smith after England head coach confirmed the precocious prodigy is part of his World Cup plans
03/08/23 09:31Steve Borthwick has talked about wanting some 'magic' in his England squad and is acting on that mission statement by finding space for Marcus Smith in his World Cup plans.Marcus Smith is set to be a part of England's World Cup squad after Steve Borthwick revealed his desire to have three fly-halves at the tournament in France
03/08/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: But after announcing his line-up to take on Wales in Cardiff in Saturday's warm-up fixture, Borthwick revealed that he will retain his trio of playmakers en masse.
England hopefuls face a high-stakes audition against Wales as they bid to earn places in Steve Borthwick's Rugby World Cup squad
03/08/23 03:13CHRIS FOY: The official line is that it's not an audition, but it certainly looks like one. Steve Borthwick has filled his match-day squad to face Wales with stars uncertain of World Cup selection.
Crowd of 70,000 expected to attend England's World Cup warm-up clash against Wales but it's anticipated only 45,000 will watch game against Fiji
31/07/23 06:19Steve Borthwick's national team have four matches over the next month, with the first coming in Cardiff against the Welsh on August 12, before travelling to Dublin.
Who will be in Steve Borthwick's England squad for the Rugby World Cup and who will be looking over their shoulder?
30/07/23 09:30CHRIS FOY: There is just a week to go until Steve Borthwick confirms his England squad of 33 for the World Cup.
Australia boss Eddie Jones eyes upset against New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup despite naming an untried team
27/07/23 05:38Eddie Jones returned to his favourite hobby of baiting New Zealanders, after naming a raw Australia side for what could be a savage ordeal in front of the biggest Test crowd for a decade.
England flanker Ben Earl admits that he 'can't afford to slip up' as he competes for a Rugby World Cup spot for Steve Borthwick's side
25/07/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: Ben Earl and the other fringe candidates for places in England's World Cup squad will be glad that they won't learn their fates via WhatsApp - as was the case in 2019.
Billy Vunipola and Ollie Lawrence are cleared to join England's Rugby World Cup training squad in a huge boost for Steve Borthwick's side
23/07/23 06:19CHRIS FOY: The 30-year-old Saracens No 8 had a minor 'clean-up' procedure late last month after struggling to overcome an injury which had kept him out of the later stages of the domestic season.
Japan's pre-World Cup crisis continues as they suffer 24-22 home defeat by Samoa in Sapporo to boost England's tournament hopes
23/07/23 03:40CHRIS FOY: Japan are England's second opponents in the round-robin phase, in Nice on September 17, and in theory they are regarded as a significant threat.
England fly-half Marcus Smith signs new two-year contract at Harlequins after snubbing French clubs... with the 24-year-old keen to win over Steve Borthwick before the World Cup
19/07/23 06:47CHRIS FOY: Marcus Smith committed his immediate future to English rugby by signing a new contract at Harlequins - now he will strive to avoid becoming a bit-part figure at the World Cup.
Johnny Sexton receives three-match ban for 'confrontational and aggressive' behaviour towards match officials but is allowed to lead Ireland into World Cup
16/07/23 11:24CHRIS FOY: Johnny Sexton has received a three-match ban for 'confrontational and aggressive' behaviour towards match officials - but can lead his country into the World Cup.
Cash-strapped Premiership Rugby clubs want to defer repayment of £100m in emergency Covid loans after the government appointed independent advisers to aid rescue effort
13/07/23 05:47Premiership clubs are lobbying the government to defer the repayment of Covid-era emergency loans, as they continue to operate on a financial knife-edge.
Joe Marler reveals his shock approach in showdown talks with England head coach Steve Borthwick before the veteran prop agreed to be part of his World Cup plans
12/07/23 05:11Marler nearly pulled out of the meeting with Borthwick which led to his England recall. Instead, he turned up and told the national coach: 'I wanted to look you in the eye and see if you're a liar".
England ramp up World Cup preparations in extreme temperatures in Italy, with Steve Borthwick keen to test his squad's ability to function under pressure
11/07/23 05:04CHRIS FOY IN VERONA: It was more than 40 degrees Celsius as the Red Rose players trained, with the forwards doing especially intense drills in the tough conditions.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - 'I wasn't drunk!': Luke Cowan-Dickie on THAT French drinking session, injury hell and new lease of life at Sale
08/07/23 08:14EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: In his first interview of the year, there was no avoiding the elephant in the room - why Montpellier cancelled his contract offer.
Luke Cowan-Dickie's imminent switch to Sale delights England head coach Steve Borthwick... with injury-hit hooker extending his international eligibility after Montpellier switch fell through
06/07/23 05:28Borthwick mentioned his satisfaction about Cowan-Dickie remaining available for selection when he said: 'One thing I'm confident of is that he'll be a big part of English rugby going forward.'
Attack coach Richard Wigglesworth insists England must prioritise substance over style at the Rugby World Cup, and hails the 'Bazball' concept as a keen Ashes viewer
05/07/23 09:01England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth has revealed his admiration for the 'Bazball' concept, but emphasised that the national rugby team must prioritise substance over style.
Racing 92 sign England sensation Henry Arundell until the end of next season after fending off fierce competition from Premiership clubs and following London Irish's demise
01/07/23 05:53CHRIS FOY: The 20-year-old, who has started his Test career on the wing, burst to prominence last year with his dazzling, try-scoring exploits for London Irish.
Zach Mercer's hopes of getting into England's World Cup squad suffer a blow as he's LEFT OUT by Steve Borthwick... who instead turns to Tom Willis for next week's full-strength training camp
30/06/23 05:00Steve Borthwick has turned to Tom Willis, who has been a force of nature for Bordeaux since a mid-season move there following the collapse of Wasps.
England suffer HUGE blow to World Cup plans as Luke Cowan-Dickie is ruled out of the tournament due to neck and shoulder injury... as Steve Borthwick wishes Lions hooker a 'swift recovery'
30/06/23 09:00CHRIS FOY: England have suffered a significant setback to their World Cup plans after being forced to rule their troubled Lions hooker, Luke Cowan-Dickie, out of the tournament.
EXCLUSIVE: London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
30/05/23 12:23EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY AND ALEX BYWATER: London Irish could be handed an 11th hour reprieve and escape suspension from the Gallagher Premiership, Mail Sport understands.
'No one wants us to win and we don't care': Jackson Wray outlines delight after Saracens defy the haters to lift their first Premiership title in four years... as the retiring forward hails team-mates for sticking together after relegation fo
28/05/23 10:42CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: It was a thunderous decider, but Saracens emerged victors of a turbulent campaign, which saw them finish top of the shrinking league by five points.
EXCLUSIVE: Premiership runners-up Sale are close to finalising a deal to sign England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie after his Montpellier move fell through following a boozy night out in France
28/05/23 10:09The addition of another Lion to their pack would be a significant boost for the beaten Premiership finalists, after a malfunctioning lineout contributed to their defeat against Saracens.
Joe Carpenter still coming to terms with his breakthrough season after Sale full-back, 21, is propelled from playing part-timers in English rugby's third tier to facing Saracens at Twickenham
26/05/23 10:33From Billesley Common, Birmingham in National League One to Twickenham for the Premiership Final, Joe Carpenter's season has been a tale of dramatic personal progress.
Ultimate warrior Farrell vs Ford the supreme strategist: Box office clash of England allies and old school friends will have a major say in the outcome of Saturday's Premiership final between Saracens and Sale
26/05/23 06:47CHRIS FOY: Their faces have appeared in the promotional campaign and they will be on the cover of the matchday programme at Twickenham
London Irish players told to prepare for the cash-strapped club's suspension from the Premiership NEXT WEEK... as they look set to become the third side forced out of the top tier in just eight months
26/05/23 05:35EXCLUSIVE - BY CHRIS FOY: London Irish players have been told to prepare for the club to be suspended from the Premiership next week.
England and Scotland gear up for tug-of-war over Tom Roebuck's international allegiance… as the Sale Sharks wing prepares to steal the show in Saturday's Premiership Final against Saracens
25/05/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: Roebuck, who has scored eight league tries this season, has an allegiance dilemma, but the prospect doesn't appear to be fazing him in the slightest.
'There's no emotional attachment to that team any more': Eddie Jones says it only took a couple of weeks to get over his shock England sacking... as former head coach returns to Twickenham with the Barbarians
24/05/23 10:54Eddie Jones is fired up for a return to Twickenham, but six months on from his shock sacking by the RFU, he has banished any trace of sentiment towards England.
Eddie Jones casts doubt over England's World Cup hopes without fly-half Marcus Smith... as former head coach insists he has 'moved on' ahead of Twickenham return
24/05/23 05:53Jones has reiterated that he was backing Smith to expand England's attacking repertoire before being sacked - and cast doubt on their World Cup hopes if they adopt a pragmatic approach.
'Don't wear a white suit for Christ's sake!': Legendary ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson takes a cheeky swipe at Liverpool during pep talk to Premiership finalists Sale
23/05/23 09:30'Proud northerner' Sir Alex Ferguson visited Sale at their training ground on Tuesday in a bid to share his title-winning wisdom as the club prepare for their first Premiership Final in 17 years.
Yellow fever grips fans in La Rochelle as thousands turn out to celebrate second successive Champions Cup win with an open-top bus parade, after French side beat Leinster in dramatic final
21/05/23 10:02CHRIS FOY: Ronan O'Gara and his Rochelais squad embarked on an open-top bus ride as tens of thousands of fans greeted them with a sea of yellow flags and celebratory chants.
CHRIS FOY: England and Wales be warned... giant Wallaby Will Skelton could be a force to be reckoned with at the Rugby World Cup, after Australian second row claims FOURTH Champions Cup medal in six years
21/05/23 09:51WORLD OF RUGBY: England and Wales be warned: the giant Wallaby could be an almighty force to be reckoned with at the World Cup. He claimed his fourth Champions cup medal on Saturday.
Volcanic visionary Ronan O'Gara admits he wants to take charge of Ireland in the future, following La Rochelle's second successive Champions Cup victory, but is in no rush to leave France
21/05/23 09:30CHRIS FOY: The former fly-half has soared into the super-coach category, by fusing various influences from his rugby journey. While being lauded for his KBA philosophy he still has Munster DNA.
'Thanks to my cousin, Joe Biden, I know where the White House toilets are - it's weird!': Ireland legend Rob Kearney on swapping the oval ball for Oval Office, Leinster's Champions Cup hopes and why Andy Farrell is special
19/05/23 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Kearney is embracing a 'surreal' shift from sporting acclaim to being feted by the President of the United States, and welcomed into his inner sanctum.
CHRIS FOY: Wasps are no more after RFU withdraws offer Championship place. It's a bleak moment for English rugby... the two-time European champions were synonymous with the giants of the sport
18/05/23 06:12COMMENT: The shock is seismic. At a stroke, the landscape of English rugby has been dramatically and savagely altered. Wasps are no more. Gone. A marquee name in the sport has been lost.
London Irish will be SUSPENDED from the Premiership next season if a takeover is not completed within a fortnight - but club are confident a buy-out WILL go through despite delays
15/05/23 05:41CHRIS FOY: Amid on-going delays to the buy-out of the Exiles by an American consortium, they now have a fortnight to conclude the deal, including receiving official approval by the RFU.
EXCLUSIVE: David Ribbans used to chase away great white sharks in a speed boat - but on Saturday the Northampton Lock will be trying to tame Saracens and their pack of Lions in first Premiership play-off semi-final
12/05/23 09:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Confronting a pack of Lions should not hold many fears for Ribbans, who spent his teenage years chasing great white sharks.
Premiership Player of the Year Ollie Lawrence admits there 'was an element of desperation' in his sensational performances for Bath after they had given him a 'second chance' following demise of Worcester
11/05/23 04:00Ollie Lawrence had to tear himself away from Bath's end-of-season party in Portugal to attend the Premiership awards, but it turned out to be worth the difficult journey as he was named Player of the Year.
Bath centre Ollie Lawrence is crowned as the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Season following a rollercoaster campaign... after England star turned his dire predicament into a stunning resurgence
10/05/23 10:15CHRIS FOY: Ollie Lawrence capped an astonishing, rollercoaster season by being crowned Gallagher Premiership Player of the Season at a glittering ceremony in London on Wednesday.
EXCLUSIVE: 'For somebody to make a comment like that is atrocious. It feels like we're going backwards', Luther Burrell blasts ex-London Irish prop Alex Murphy for using N-word slur to Twickenham volunteer - labelling unsavoury incident as 'disheartening'
09/05/23 09:00EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON AND CHRIS FOY: Burrell has condemned the 'atrocious' behaviour of a former RFU council member who has been banned from Twickenham after using racist language.
CHRIS FOY'S PREMIERSHIP SEASON REVIEW: The ups, downs, thrills and spills of a vintage top-flight season - cracking tries, a cash crisis and a nice Chianti... PLUS, who makes my team of the year?
07/05/23 09:35CHRIS FOY: It is impossible to exaggerate how momentous the 2022-23 campaign has been, with financial trouble leading to the collapse of two clubs and budget cuts across the board.
Steve Borthwick completes his England backroom staff as Leicester scrum guru Tom Harrison and national Sevens head coach Tony Roques join ahead of Rugby World Cup
07/05/23 05:48Steve Borthwick has finally completed assembling his England management team for the World Cup, with the recruitment of Tom Harrison and Tony Roques.
London Irish staff and players finally paid after owner Mick Crossan steps in at the 11th hour to avert the threat of squad members quitting the troubled club... and Saturday's Premiership clash against Exeter will go ahead
04/05/23 05:00London Irish players have been paid their April wages at last - after an eleventh-hour intervention by owner Mick Crossan averted the threat of squad members submitting breach-of-contract letters to the club.
EXCLUSIVE: RFU confirm Wasps have applied to play at Sixways after Atlas group complete Worcester takeover, with prospects of both stricken clubs now intertwined
04/05/23 05:26EXCLUSIVE: The RFU have confirmed that an application has been received from Wasps to play at Sixways from next season, after the Atlas group completed their take-over of Worcester.London Irish's final game of the season against Exeter could be called off after failure to pay staff and players despite promise of funds from America... with Chiefs boss Rob Baxter in the dark over whether Saturday's Premiership clash will go-ahead
03/05/23 06:30Doubts have emerged about London Irish's last game of the season going ahead, as players and staff are still waiting for delayed monthly wages.London Irish players and staff hopeful of being paid on Wednesday after promise of funds from America during tense club meeting... with rugby chiefs fearing another collapse after demise of Worcester and Wasps
02/05/23 08:19London Irish players and staff are set to discover on Wednesday morning whether their delayed monthly wages have been paid - as promised at a tense meeting at the club on Tuesday.
Jack Nowell hails 'UNBELIEVABLE' La Rochelle ahead of his expected move to the French giants this summer - and explains leaving Exeter is one of the 'hardest positions he's ever been in'
01/05/23 05:00CHRIS FOY: The 30-year-old has signed up for a place in the cross-Channel exodus knowing that he will join a stellar squad capable of challenging for more titles, in the Top 14 league.
CHRIS FOY: Blooming marvels! Red Roses seize a watershed moment to lift the gloom that had spread across the game in these parts... it provided a timely boost to a sport that had been a belly-full of negativity this season
30/04/23 09:33WORLD OF RUGBY: Their victory over France and the whole, vibrant, glorious occasion represented a timely boost, not just to the female game, but to rugby in these parts, full stop.
La Rochelle 47-28 Exeter Chiefs: Ronan O'Gara's title-holders show side coming to the end of an era no mercy as they set up a repeat of last year's final following Leinster's victory over Toulouse
30/04/23 09:33CHRIS FOY AT THE MATMUT ATLANTIQUE Ronan O'Gara's title-holders did to the Devonians exactly what they had done to the other Premiership sides they had met this season.
England centre Manu Tuilagi is a man on a mission with Sale after shunning interest abroad... happy on and off the pitch, he wants one last crack at the World Cup (and to master how to cook the perfect pancake!)
28/04/23 09:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: While there are rugby reasons for Tuilagi signing a new deal, it is also about cooking pancakes and waffles, and trips to feed the ducks.
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Cowan-Dickie's big-money move to Montpellier is in danger of COLLAPSING as French outfit prepare to withdraw their contract offer after England star missed his medical
24/04/23 08:56EXCLUSIVE: Sources have confirmed to Mail Sport that, as per reports across the Channel, the 29-year-old missed a medical which was due to have taken place in the south of France.
CHRIS FOY: No jeopardy and no clue, English club rugby is fading in front of our eyes - without the fear of Premiership relegation, fans aren't interested in the bottom of the league
23/04/23 09:43CHRIS FOY: The play-off places have been decided and there is no jeopardy at the bottom of the Premiership so the final round of regular-season games has next to nothing riding on them.
CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: Chris Ashton transcended the sport with his brilliance... The Premiership's first player to score 100 tries was always mischievous and hugely entertaining
16/04/23 10:36CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: As he prepares for retirement, the best possible tribute to Chris Ashton is that he showed that rugby can be fun
Sale boosted by return of Tom Curry from hamstring injury to join brother Ben in the back row for Bristol clash as the Sharks seek to move a step closer to booking a home Premiership semi-final
13/04/23 03:54Sale are set for another double Curry night as they take on Bristol at Ashton Gate knowing that a win would leave them on the verge of securing a home Premiership semi-final.
Billy Vunipola's season is OVER, leaving his England World Cup dreams hanging by a thread ... as Saracens No 8 needs surgery after 'substantial damage' to his knee against La Rochelle
12/04/23 03:20A scan on Billy Vunipola's injured knee revealed that the Saracens No 8 requires surgery to repair the damage and his chances of representing England at the World Cup are rapidly diminishing.
ORANGE cards could be used at this year's Rugby World Cup to allow officials to review decisions in a bid to avoid controversies after Freddie Steward's wrongful dismissal for England against Ireland in the Six Nations
11/04/23 09:30Orange cards could be used by referees at this year's World Cup, in a bid to avoid controversies such as the wrongful dismissal of England full back Freddie Steward in Dublin last month.
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Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Matheus Cunha has Man United fans licking their lips as irrepressible Red Devils' target inspires Wolves to...
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- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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