Embed from Getty Images Six Nations leaders England are set to hand a full debut to 21 year old Saracens forward Maro Itoje in this Saturday’s game at home against Ireland. The forward made his senior debut in the 40-9 victory over Italy last time out as a substitute, ...
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Controversial Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley has been named as the new England captain for next month’s Six Nations. The 29 year old New Zealand born hooker has been banned for a total of 54 weeks for offences, including gouging, biting and striking. But when not banned, Hartley has ...
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New England head coach Eddie Jones has been dealt the blow that Saracens winger Chris Ashton will miss the entire Six Nation’s campaign after being handed a ten week ban. The 28 year old had only just been recalled to the international line-up after an 18 month absence from the ...
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