Emeka Illione is yet not to make a Premiership appearance with Leicester Tigers Emeka, Leicester flanker Emeka Ilione believes that his efforts to get into the Tigers’ senior side are also helping his medical education. Ilione (20 years old) has played three games in this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup. While the England Under-20 international acknowledges … Read more
New Zealand beat Scotland 31-23 at Murrayfield in the first match of the Autumn Internationals Aaron Smith, All Blacks great, says there is no better test than facing England at Twickenham. Smith also said it is a fixture that “gets your blood pumping”. Saturday will be the third time that these two sides have met … Read more
Johnny Sexton trained in Ireland on Tuesday, Wednesday Venue: Aviva Stadium in Dublin Date: Saturday, 19 November Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sounds and BBC Sounds. Live text commentary and match reports on the BBC Sport website. Johnny Sexton said that he is fit to play in the Autumn Test … Read more
Courtney Lawes has been out of action for many months after suffering a severe head injury. According to new research, players should limit their involvement to just 30 games per season to avoid a “significantly greater injury burden” during the next campaign. The Rugby Players Association (RPA) funded the research. “Any time that is spent … Read more
Hansen was a popular figure for Connacht, Ireland in the past 18 month Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 19 November Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sounds and BBC Sounds. Live text commentary and match reports on the BBC Sport website. Mack Hansen believes that switching allegiances from Australia to … Read more
In their final game before going into administration, Matt Kvesic scored one try against Newcastle. Following the cancellation of his contract at Worcester Warriors, Matt Kvesic has signed with Zebre Italian side. Ex-Gloucester and Exeter flanker, aged 30, was left out of a club after Warriors were formed placed in administration The season was suspended … Read more
Richie Gray (centre), retained his place for the second running of the game. Pieter de Villiers, Scotland’s assistant, is confident Richie Gray will not be sanctioned after being cited in New Zealand for foul play. The 33-year-old lock was charged with violating Law 9.20 (a), which says that a player cannot charge into a ruck, … Read more
Joe Cokanasiga, a late call-up for the England team against Japan last Saturday Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday, November 19 Kick-off: 17:30 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary on BBC Sport website or app. Updates on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds An ankle problem has forced Wing Joe Cokanasiga to withdraw from Saturday’s England autumn Test … Read more
Curry, 24, has won 43 England caps after making his Test debut in 2017 as a teenager Venue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Saturday, November 19 Kick-off: 17:30 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary via the BBC Sport app and website, as well as updates on BBC Radio 5 Live or BBC Sounds Anthony Seibold, the outgoing England … Read more
The Allianz Premier 15s Worcester Warriors women’s team will now join the campaign when it starts this weekend After receiving permission from the Rugby Football Union, Worcester Warriors’ women’s side were given enough funding to start the Allianz Premier 15s Campaign. Warriors remains in administration, with the view to a proposed sale. Cube International, a … Read more