- March 4, 2024
Smith, Mitchell return to England squad ahead of Ireland game
ReutersMar 4, 2024, 01:37 AMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England’s squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham after head coach Steve Borthwick made three changes to his initial team on Sunday.ESPN reported on Monday that Smith and Mitchell were nearing their returns to the England
Tane Edmed overcomes ‘lack of athletic ability’ in Tahs’ win
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auMar 4, 2024, 05:25 AMCloseSam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage.Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSuper Round
Hurricanes vs Queensland Reds – Report – Super Rugby Pacific 2024 – 3 Mar, 2024
AAPMar 2, 2024, 10:27 PM ETEmailPrintQueensland have lost a helter-skelter battle against the Hurricanes in the final match of Super Round in Melbourne, going down in extra time 38-33 to give the Kiwis a hard-earned victory over their Australian rivals.With the score 33-33 at the end of full-time, reserve prop Pasilio Tosi barrelled across the
Chiefs vs Brumbies – Report – Super Rugby Pacific 2024 – 3 Mar, 2024
AAPMar 2, 2024, 10:23 PM ETEmailPrintThe Chiefs have given the ACT Brumbies a harsh reality check with a thumping 46-12 victory in rugby’s Super Round clash in Melbourne.Widely-rated as Australia’s best hope, the Brumbies were outplayed across the park by the Chiefs, who scored six tries in a statement win at AAMI Park on Sunday.Losing
Super Rugby tweaks concussion mouthguard rules after issues
ReutersMar 1, 2024, 09:11 AMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSmart mouthguards will remain compulsory for players in Super Rugby Pacific but organisers have temporarily tweaked the rules over their use from this weekend’s second round after technical issues in the season-opening matches last week.The mouthguards (iMGs), which are compulsory in training and matches this season, are supposed to
Paisami among forgotten Wallabies out to impress Schmidt
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auMar 1, 2024, 03:40 AMCloseSam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage.Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWelcome to
Halangahu lauds ‘pretty special’ Schmidt, says Aussie return unlikely
Liam NapierFeb 29, 2024, 04:19 AMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDedicated and intensely driven, incoming Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt doesn’t do half measures.Daniel Halangahu, the former Waratahs playmaker turned Blues assistant coach, knew of Schmidt’s standing long before he joined the Auckland franchise for a one-off stint two years ago. As Schmidt prepared to join the Blues in
England handed injury boost as Smith, Mitchell near return
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterFeb 26, 2024, 11:30 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMarcus Smith had been absent due to a calf injury. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty ImagesEngland are
France vs Italy – Report – Six Nations Championship 2024 – 25 Feb, 2024
ReutersFeb 1, 2024, 05:39 AM ETEmailPrintItaly were denied a first away win against France in almost three decades and a first in the Six Nations as Paolo Garbisi’s last-gasp penalty hit the post in a 13-13 stalemate on Sunday.Garbisi almost ran out of time to kick the penalty after the 80th minute, before watching his
England handed reality check by brilliant Scotland in Edinburgh
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterFeb 25, 2024, 01:10 AMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEDINBURGH, Scotland — England must be sick of the sight of Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe.