BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Scotland’s dangermen Russell and Van der Merwe loom large for England

Hosts must unlock solutions to the deadly duo when the teams contest the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence

An intriguing subplot to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown is the battle at number 10.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Consortium led by F1 legend Eddie Jordan buys London Irish out of administration

Former F1 team owner spearheads purchase of club, which fell into administration in June 2023

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Premiership clubs ‘teetering on edge’ face government scrutiny over loans

Premiership rugby clubs are set to come under further scrutiny by the government over the repayments of their £124m Covid bailout loans

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Lawrence ‘grateful’ for Jones’ tough love amid criticism of toxic England regime

Ollie Lawrence questioned why Eddie Jones was ‘on his case’ when he was the England head coach but has reached conclusion home truths have shaped him

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

Sanderson v Diamond friendship on sidelines in battle of the north

Newcastle head to Sale on the back of a 24-game Premiership losing streak and with a pressing need to attract a fresh audience to rugby union in the north

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy

While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Opening Champions Cup weekend proves it’s not all doom and gloom for English Premiership

Seven of England’s eight competing clubs secured victory on the opening weekend of continental competition

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023