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Marcus Smith: England boss Eddie Jones hails Harlequins fly-half’s development

Eddie Jones has described the development of Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith as “really positive” in his clearest indication yet that the 22-year-old will earn a first England cap this summer. Captain Owen Farrell and George Ford have shared the No 10 shirt during the Australian’s five-and-a-half-year spell in charge of England but the former will be absent for games against […]

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Jamie Ritchie to captain Scotland for games against England A, Romania and Georgia over the summer

Scotland have named 17 uncapped players in a 37-strong squad for their upcoming summer fixtures. Edinburgh’s Jamie Ritchie will captain the group for games against England A, Romania and Georgia. With eight players unavailable following their selection for the British and Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa, and Gregor Townsend helping out Warren Gatland on the coaching staff, interim head […]

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British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead

British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead despite tighter public restrictions but it is unlikely that supporters will be able to attend British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead despite restrictions  There has been a surge in Covid cases with province of Gauteng heavily affected Any hope of fans being permitted to […]

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Match Report – Saracens Women 17 – 25 Harlequins Ladies

Lagi Tuima slotted five penalties and Amy Cokayne scored two tries to hand Harlequins their first Allianz Premier 15s title in a thrilling 25-17 final in Gloucester against defending champions Saracens.  Quins came into Sunday’s match as underdogs, having also lost star winger Jess Breach to injury in last weekend’s semi-final, with Saracens looking to defend back-to-back titles against the side they […]

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Exeter Chiefs 74-3 Newcastle Falcons: Hosts score 74 points in Gallagher Premiership crushing at Sandy Park

Reigning champions Exeter kept up the pressure on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol with a 12-try 74-3 demolition of Newcastle as the Falcons maintained their miserable run at Sandy Park. It was Falcons’ 13th consecutive loss in all competitions at the ground but it came as no surprise as they fielded a weakened 23, which contained five players making their Premiership […]

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