SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: James Haskell is too muscular
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There were plenty of talking points from the Northampton-Wasps match on Saturday. Dan Robson's try should have stood, meanwhile James Haskell looks too heavy. ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' brave new back-row era
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones’s selection on Thursday signposted big changes in the England back row over the next 12 months. The Red Rose chief has put his faith in youth. ,
Garry Ringrose out of November Tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that centre Garry Ringrose is likely to be sidelined for Ireland’s three November internationals in Dublin. Ringrose hasn’t played since undergoing...
Owen Farrell must be made England captain for autumn Tests
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have plenty of advantages when building a Test team but possessing superior playing numbers is not one of them. ,
Fearless South Africa can rise from the ashes
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were very unlucky not to beat the All Blacks, losing 25-24 in a match that showcased the best the Rugby Championship has to offer. ,
England should look at homegrown coaching talent
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After the RFU’s new CEO, Stephen Brown, mentioned that England must start planning for the day when Jones steps down, I want to highlight the excellence of homegrown coaches. ...
Imagine the hype if Henry Trinder was an All Black
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was in Berkeley on Friday at the very moment Henry Trinder produced his run-and-passing sequence vs Worcester to create that wonder try for Billy Twelvetrees. ,
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,
CLIVE WOODWARD: Rhys Priestland shows value of drop goals
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Semesa Rokoduguni's brace of late tries played a big part in Bath's fine win over Saracens but the real match-winner for me was Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland. ,
Topsy Ojo try for London Irish could be try of the season
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My highlight from a stunning opening weekend of Premiership Rugby was Topsy Ojo’s brilliantly executed try for London Irish against Harlequins. ,