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'Unfair' to say Borthwick only data driven - Sinfield
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 11:06
Kevin Sinfield believes it is "unfair" to say head coach Steve Borthwick is completely driven by data when preparing England for a Test match.Borthwick has been criticised by former England captain Will Carling, who told the Telegraphexternal-link that England are playing in a restrictive "data straitjacket".England's individual skills and kicking coach Sinfield says every professional team now uses data in…
Saracens sign prop Brantingham from Newcastle
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 02:26
Saracens have signed prop Phil Brantingham from Newcastle Falcons.The 22-year-old loosehead, who has represented England at Under-20s level, will make the move in the summer.Brantingham made his debut in a 32-22 defeat by Gloucester in January 2022 and has 25 appearances to his name."We have tracked Phil for the last couple of years and we are very much looking forward…
Why Ireland are 'the best team in the Six Nations'
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Monday, 04 March 2024 22:38
Rugby Special's Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss why Ireland's brilliant defence and physicality make them the "best team in the Six Nations".MATCH REPORT: Ireland 31-7 WalesWatch highlights from round three on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayerAvailable to UK users only.
Dual-code Wales and GB great Jones dies, aged 92
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Monday, 04 March 2024 08:57
Jones played 385 games for Leeds, scored 144 tries and kicked 1,244 goals, and after a spell in Australia was also involved in coaching the 'A' team side.In later years, Jones remained a committed supporter at the ground where he made his name in league. "Headingley will not be the same without Lewis," said Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington."He never…
England need Ireland to go down to 14 or 13 - Heaslip
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Monday, 04 March 2024 06:38
Ireland must be reduced to "14 or 13 players" in order for England to win Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham, says former Irish number eight Jamie Heaslip. Andy Farrell's side go into the match as favourites as they chase a second successive Grand Slam. England, whose Grand Slam hopes were ended by Scotland last time out, could welcome back…
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