Red Roses set to bolster coaching staff with scrum guru after Shaun Edwards addition Exclusive: Matt Ferguson will join John Mitchell’s staff for a second stint with England’s women The Independent UK · Sep 29
‘You learn more from the losses and the draws’: Red Roses relishing clash with revitalised Black Ferns A week after Canada ended their winning run, England’s World Cup winners face a New Zealand team aiming to inflict more pain at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Shaun Edwards inspired by mum’s memory as he beds in with Red Roses Shaun Edwards has proven to the Red Roses he ‘wants to be there and make the players better’ rather than using the women’s game as a stepping stone, according to England’s Jess Breach The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
The Prem at 30: are all the fights and mistakes out of the way? English club rugby enters its fourth decade determined to meet its challenges with more high-profile investment deals and expansion The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Shaun Edwards finally lands England coaching role after joining Red Roses Defence guru Shaun Edwards will take his first post in women’s rugby after being brought on board as a consultant by England’s head coach, John Mitchell The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses coaching staff in return to English rugby Edwards will travel with the team to North America for their WXV Global Series fixtures The Independent UK · Sep 21
How a vintage Six Nations revealed a truth about the future of Test rugby France claimed back-to-back titles as fortune favoured the bold across a captivating championship The Independent UK · Mar 15
Scotland hoping to party like it’s 1999 and thwart France’s title ambitions The hosts must conjure the spirit of their last title triumph, 27 years ago, when the sides meet at Murrayfield The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
How do you bounce back from defeat in a first Lions Test? In 2009, our response was brutal There are similarities between where we were in South Africa and the Wallabies going into the second Test – they simply have to show up The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Shaun Edwards: The transcendent Englishman behind France’s Six Nations success The most influential defensive coach in rugby history has now won six championships - yet a proud patriot has never worked for England The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Shaun Edwards and his French marauders show how big a reset Ireland will need Even with talisman Dupont forced out by injury, Les Bleus exposed Irish pretensions and brought a brutal end to the green party in Dublin The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
Antoine Dupont hopes Thierry Henry talk can inspire France against Ireland The former France and Arsenal striker visited Fabien Galthie’s squad in the build-up to Saturday’s crunch round-four showdown at the Aviva Stadium. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
‘A vindication’: Maro Itoje hails England’s Six Nations win over France Maro Itoje saluted his team’s ambition and bravery after their stunning last-gasp victory over France The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025
We know there is so much in us – skipper Maro Itoje hails courageous England Elliot Daly’s last-minute try, converted by Fin Smith, decided a breathless Six Nations clash against France. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025 Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023 Mother pays tribute to teenage son shot dead in Birmingham Diego Henry, 16, died two days after he was found with a gunshot wound, West Midlands Police said.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 Murder inquiry police find body of second teenager and a gun near canal The body of a boy believed to be 17 was found on Friday, five days after a 16-year-old suffered fatal injuries in a shooting nearby.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 League of their own: the cross-code converts thriving at Rugby World Cup From Andy Farrell’s impressive Ireland to the impact of Shaun Edwards and Kevin Sinfield, the influence of rugby league in union’s global tournament is clear
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 South Africa ‘got it wrong’ with past referee criticism, admits Rassie Erasmus The Springboks’ director of rugby insists that his side have improved their relationship with officials before the World Cup quarter-final against France
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’ Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023 Major UK gas boiler maker to start electric heat pump production in Hull Exclusive: Ideal Heating’s £50m investment aims to build 60,000 pumps and train 5,000 installers a year