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11 days ago

The Breakdown | Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

It is approaching that time of year. Big games hinging on increasingly slim margins, the press…

32 days ago

The Breakdown | Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection

Sometimes players like to pretend they barely contemplate their direct opponent. That way they ca…

52 days ago

Steve Borthwick may use three fly-halves for Six Nations finale in Wales

  • England’s Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Ford all in squad
  • ‘Our aspiration is to win the tournament,’ says Borthwick

Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s simultaneously again…

Steve Borthwick rolls the dice by recalling Marcus Smith for Wales match

  • Dropped England stand-off to return at fullback
  • Freeman picked at centre and Roebuck earns debut

Marcus Smith has been recalled to the starting lineup for England’s Super Saturday clash with Wales whil…

56 days ago

I feel for Marcus Smith: Borthwick was never prepared to build team around him | Ugo Monye

Marcus’s style of play is in complete conflict with how the England head coach sees the game

I have a great deal of sympathy for Marcus Smith. I really feel for him because these past few weeks will h…

59 days ago

Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

  • Borthwick decision is blow to Smith’s Lions hopes
  • Dingwall replaces Slade at inside-centre

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his …

Marcus Smith benched for England’s crucial Six Nations clash with Italy

  • Borthwick makes controversial call to revamp back line
  • Slade out of the squad completely for weekend game

Marcus Smith and Henry Slade have been dropped for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy on Su…

65 days ago

Marcus Smith can be better at full-back, says England coach Kevin Sinfield

  • Harlequins playmaker switched position from fly-half
  • Fin Smith has become first choice in No 10 role

Marcus Smith can become a better full-back than fly-half according to the England assistant coach an…

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