Mitchell praise for Red Roses as they get back to their best

England led by just 10 points at half-time before pulling clear in the second period, with wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scoring four tries as the visitors finished their WXV Global Series campaign on a high. Mitchell…

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John Mitchell delighted by England’s patience and control after USA victory

England led by just 10 points at half-time before pulling clear in the second period. Wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four tries as the visitors finished their WXV Global Series campaign on a high. Mitchell was…

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Mark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England

The one-cap England fly-half has enjoyed watching the extraordinary attacking displays across the Prem this season, but believes the struggles of English clubs in Europe demonstrate the importance of striking the right…

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RFU and Prem play down link with Wales

The firm stance serves as a swift response to reports that the WRU has formally expressed an interest in having its regions join the English Prem. The Premiership currently operates with 10 teams following the recent…

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Borthwick: I know vast majority of my picks

You want good men that are going to be selfless and help the team and are then able to step in and do the job.” That positional flexibility could be good news for the likes of Joe Marchant, Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith.…

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December return for Van Rensburg

The 29-year-old, below, was stretchered off after being knocked unconscious trying to tackle Henry Pollock in the win over Northampton on October 3. South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg qualified for England on residency…

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Olsen-Baker named the best in the world

The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka Menin and England duo Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison to the award. Olsen-Baker was a standout performer for a resurgent Black Ferns side, who won 10 out of 11 Tests this year…

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Basham: Working with Faletau has been great for me

Basham is back in the Welsh squad for the upcoming Nations Championship more than two and half years on from when he won the last of his 17 caps against England in February 2024. He’s had the call on the back of his…

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Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix

The seven-time F1 champion beat Mercedes' George Russell by 0.009 seconds as the two drivers who can potentially stop Kimi Antonelli clinching the world title on Sunday locked out the front row. Antonelli qualified fifth…

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On 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day

Fourth place on the grid is low-key for the Mercedes driver in the context of his season as a whole - and the gargantuan achievement of which he stands on the brink. It still puts the 20-year-old Italian in a strong…

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