England star slammed after calling for New Zealand’s haka to be ‘binned’
The Harlequins prop stirred the pot with his comments just days before New Zealand come to Twickenham. England prop Joe Marler has been criticised after posting that New Zealand’s haka “needs binning” and labelling it “ridiculous” ahead of Saturday’s match against the All Blacks. The injured loosehead prop claimed in a post on X that […]
1 year ago
“If Owen Farrell played for Ireland, France or Wales, he’d be a national hero”
“100 caps for your country is remarkable.” When battle commences at Twickenham, on Saturday evening, England captain Owen Farrell will be officially part of the 100-cap club. Farrell and Brodie Retallick, of New Zealand, will both be making their 100th Test appearances when both sides go at it in the Autumn Nations Series. Both sides […]
3 years ago
‘His level is untouchable” – Seán O’Brien hails Antoine Dupont as world’s best
“There’s no-one getting near him.” In early December, Antoine Dupont is favoured to pick up the World Rugby Player of the Year award. While they’re at it, the Toulouse No.9 should be given the 2020 award that was never taken off the shelf. World Rugby officials decided, last year, to forgo the end-of-season awards in […]
4 years ago
Four England stars make it onto Autumn Nations Series ‘Best XV’
Over half a million votes were tallied, and yet some folks will still complain. The votes have been tallied and a pretty impressive ‘Best XV” for the Autumn Nations Series has been selected. Following the final weekend of Autumn Nations Series games, which saw excellent wins for France and Ireland and closer-run victories for England, […]
4 years ago