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Chris Robshaw is pushing for a Lions spot, says Harlequins director of rugby
John Kingston, Harlequins director of rugby, has tipped Chris Robshaw to make a late challenge for a Lions spot as the England flanker makes his return after three months out with a shoulder injury against Newcastle tomorrow.<p>Robshaw missed the entire Six Nations after suffering the injury on New …
New Year's DayMaestri faces misconduct complaint after referee comments
France vice-captain Yoann Maestri faces a misconduct complaint following an investigation into the extraordinary conclusion to the Six Nations Championship clash against Wales in Paris last weekend, tournament organisers said on Friday.<p>Toulouse lock Maestri will have a disciplinary hearing after …
Six Nations ChampionshipAll Blacks have nothing to fear, for all the fury of the Six Nations
England’s second title in a row said more about the weakness of the opposition in a tournament lacking the subtlety that will be needed by the Lions<p>The Six Nations is the envy of the southern hemisphere – for its licence to print money rather than the quality of the rugby it inspires. England …
Six Nations ChampionshipWhen is St George's Day? Everything you need to know about England (and Ethiopia's) dragon-slaying saint
<b>St George's Day is England's national day and falls on April 23, but St George wasn't even English...</b><p>What’s St George's Day all about?<p>St George’s Day is England's national day and is celebrated on April 23 each year. The day remembers St George - England’s patron saint.<p>A Christian martyr, St George …
United KingdomIan Ritchie fully behind condensed Six Nations Championship as part of new global season
Ian Ritchie, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, has backed plans to condense the Six Nations Championship from seven to six weeks as part of the new global season.<p>Ritchie outlined the RFU’s support for the proposed change for the first time yesterday, claiming it would improve the …
Six Nations ChampionshipIs winter coming to Yorkshire?
The proudest of English cricket's counties is looking at dark days ahead, as its creaking home ground and financial difficulties paint a worrying …
CricketSix Nations stars return to reinforce Premiership run-in
Harlequins vs Newcastle Falcons, Saturday 15:00<p>The Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston is able to ring the changes for the visit of Newcastle …
Anglo-Welsh CupYoung England must grow up fast, says Dier
Eric Dier said England's young players "cannot play the age card forever" as they seek to grow into a World Cup campaign and end the country's …
Roy HodgsonLondon attack: Prince Charles visits Travis Frain in hospital
<b>The Prince of Wales has visited a student who was injured in the Westminster attack.</b><p>Travis Frain was "hit head-on" by a car on Westminster Bridge as the attack began on Wednesday, suffering multiple fractures to his hand and leg.<p>Prince Charles paid a visit to the 19-year-old from Lancashire, who is …
UK NewsEngland backs proposal to shorten Six Nations to six weeks
England's Rugby Football Union will back a proposal to reduce the length of the Six Nations to six weeks from the current seven to improve the tournament, the governing body's chief executive Ian Ritchie has said.<p>Clubs in the English Premiership are also backing the proposal, which was rejected at …
English RugbyThe little-known Welsh youngster who is turning heads in the Aviva Premiership after failing to land a regional deal
This 21-year-old has scored 10 tries in 20 games this season to remind the Welsh professional sides what they are missing
Anglo-Welsh CupEddie Jones wanted England to face All Blacks this year before talks collapsed
Eddie Jones approved the Rugby Football Union’s attempt to structure a last-minute deal to face world champions New Zealand this autumn, only to see …
Eddie JonesEngland hooker George targets starting role
Hooker Jamie George was pleased with his cameos from the bench during England's Six Nations campaign but is aiming for a starting role heading into the 2019 World Cup in Japan.<p>George, who is often used as a second-half substitute for captain Dylan Hartley by coach Eddie Jones, said he expects to …
Eddie JonesSee the Incredible Live/Work Space of One Silversmith in the English Countryside
Leaving London for the countryside, silversmith Hal Messel transforms a humble chapel into a live/work wonder<p>Though they’re easy to overlook and oddly uncelebrated beyond the poems of John Betjeman, nonconformist chapels are among the quieter delights of the English countryside. Restrained in style …
Arts and Crafts movementA brief history of Harrods
In 1824, a man named Charles Henry Harrod opened a shop in Southwark, London – a business which (contrary to perceived wisdom) was not a tea and …
HistoryQueen Elizabeth II's Funeral - What does London Bridge is down Mean
Earlier this year, we reported on exactly what will happen when the Queen dies. And now, further details about the royal preparations have been made …
Royal FamilyReferees named for All Blacks-British and Irish Lions series in New Zealand
FRENCH referees will be in charge for two of the three Tests between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions in July, World Rugby …
Six Nations ChampionshipOfficials chosen for England's Tests in Argentina
• England take on Argentina in June<br>• Full list of appointments for officials, here<p><b>Nigel Owens will referee England's first Test against Argentina in San</b> …
English RugbyOn this day in 1603: James VI of Scotland begins his turbulent reign as King of England
King James VI of Scotland was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and the murdered wastrel Lord Darnley. Aged one, his mother was forced to abdicate in his favour, leaving Scotland ruled by regents until James assumed full personal power in his mid-teens.<p>Despite King Henry VIII of England’s multiple …
United KingdomWill Greenwood selects his Lions XV to face New Zealand... and explains why - is this the team to conquer All Blacks?
Before the start of this year's Six Nations, Will Greenwood selected his Lions XV for the tour to New Zealand based on form and gut feeling...<p><b>Pre-Six Nations Lions XV:</b> 15. Stuart Hogg; 14. Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Adam Byrne; 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Conor Murray; 1 Mako …
Six Nations ChampionshipThe brilliant video where Welsh icon won't let anyone touch Lions jersey yet
He was one of the faces under the WRU slogan 'Protect This House' to market rugby internationals at the now-named Principality Stadium.<p>And in his …
Six Nations ChampionshipEngland Under 18 name side for Wales match
• England U18 make 12 changes<br>• Match is live on S4C, here<p><b>England Under 18 have made 12 changes to the starting line-up for their third match of the</b> …
Worcester WarriorsThe day Theresa May triggers Brexit is also the anniversary of England's bloodiest battle
The Battle of Towton in the Wars of the Roses claimed the lives of 1% of the English population.<p>The death toll when Theresa May triggers Article 50 …
HistoryTravelodge slash room prices to just £29 over the Easter school holidays
If you're already worrying about how to keep the kids entertained this Easter , why not treat them to an egg-cellent trip away, as Travelodge cut the …
HolidaysPremiership: Saracens v Bath
<b>Saracens retain none of the starting line-up from the side which lost to Leicester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final.</b><p>Alex Goode has recovered from injury to start at full-back, while Owen Farrell and Sean Maitland are among those returning from Six Nations duties.<p>Bath wing Matt Banahan starts for the …
SaracensPremiership Heroes: Magnus Lund
• Lund won 10 caps for England<br>• Won the Premiership title in 2006 with Sale<p><b>He’s pulled on the Red Rose in the Six Nations and has an international try to</b> …
English RugbyPremiership: Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons
<b>England internationals Joe Marler, Danny Care, Tim Visser and Mike Brown return to the Harlequins starting line-up after the end of the Six Nations.</b><p>Wales centre Jamie Roberts also starts, while Chris Robshaw is one of eight players back in the squad after injury.<p>Mark Wilson replaces Evan Olmstead …
HarlequinsThe shire that has gone to the Queen over council mergers
A group of Gundagai's elderly residents have penned a letter to the Queen, imploring her to "restore democracy" and reverse the forced merger of …
United KingdomEngland name 24-woman squad for UAE training camp
<b>Sarah Taylor remains on course to return for this summer's Women's World Cup despite missing out on a Dubai training camp, says England head coach Mark Robinson.</b><p>The ECB's touring party to Dubai includes 17 centrally-contracted players and seven academy players.<p>Wicketkeeper Taylor, 27, took a break …
County CricketEddie Jones has given England a spine, now to work on problem solving
Six Nations success was a testament to the coach’s planning and vision but the Italy and Ireland games showed England are still a work in progress<p>International rugby has become a black and white world with a trace of gold and green. Eighteen months after going down under to Australia at Twickenham …
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