Smith made a one-minute appearance against Wales at the weekend Marcus Smith has been dropped from the England squad in favour of George Ford, who looks set to make his England return against France next week. Ford has been selected ahead of Smith for England’s Six Nations training camp in Brighton this week. The Sale […]

3 years ago

The Quins and England 10 has left a good impression. The end of the year has seen the usual host of lists, ‘Best XVs’ and awards shared out. Midi Olympique has released its’ Test ‘Team of the Year’ and there is a sole English inclusion – Marcus Smith. While Ireland finished 2022 as World No.1, […]

3 years ago

The Quins half backs will get their first start together in Test rugby. Eddie Jones has fully embraced the returning Danny Care as the veteran scrumhalf starts in his England team to face the Wallabies in this weekend’s First Test. The England head coach has opted for a lot of familiar faces to take on […]

4 years ago

“I feel sorry for the young man.” Marcus Smith and Harlequins will be asking themselves how they let this one get away. We are set for at least one French side in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup as Montpellier edged out Quins at the Twickenham Stoop to set up an all but likely quarter […]

4 years ago

“He looks cool as a cucumber!” We are just about done with digesting the 2022 Six Nations and, like a flash, the Champions Cup is back upon us. Brian O’Driscoll can’t wait for European club rivalries to resume. The former Leinster and Ireland captain is headed to The Sportsground, on Friday, to be part of […]

4 years ago

“Something stood to me from my time in France!” This was just a bump on the rugby road for Marcus Smith, against a player that is coming to the end of his. Johnny Sexton was taking his seat at the post-match press conference, at Twickenham, when Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his third goal against Tottenham in […]

4 years ago