“They won’t say it because they’re frightened of it.” England battled the elements, and the Scots, at Murrayfield and were locked at 3-3 until the 71st minute. Stuart Hogg’s fumble over his try line looked to have cost his side a score but, instead, resulted in an attacking scrum for England. Their forwards rumbled close […]

6 years ago

Getting that red bib can only mean one thing – a world of pain Ahead of Ireland’s 2011 World Cup victory over Australia, Shane Jennings famously imitated Wallabies turnover machine David Pocock to help his side prepare for all-out war at the breakdown. Seven years ago, as Leinster steeled themselves for a Champions Cup semi-final […]

7 years ago

The former England flanker has called time on his 17-year career James Haskell has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34, after a 17-year career which saw him amass 77 caps for England and play in two World Cups. The flanker confirmed the news on the latest episode of House of Rugby with […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by ASOS “He knows I don’t want him to do it” On the latest episode of JOE podcast Boys Don’t Cry, Chloe Madeley has admitted that she wouldn’t want her husband James Haskell going on Strictly Come Dancing. It is all because of the so-called ‘curse’ of the show, where contestants end up having […]

7 years ago

“You come to our games now and there are so many young girls that are playing or who want to get involved.” Women’s sport is on a heady upward curve at present. Performance and skill levels are increasing, there is greater investment, media coverage and fan involvement in a whole range of sports. England won […]

7 years ago

“You are being hateful. It’s not my being a snowflake or being fussy – you are fucking wrong” James Haskell has explained why he took to social media to strongly condemn the words of Israel Folau, the Australian rugby union international currently being disciplined for a series of anti-gay social media posts. Folau’s World Cup chances […]

7 years ago