Marcus Smith

Jones names squad for training camp

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 45-player squad for a short training camp.  The group will meet at The Lensbury, Teddington on Sunday 26 September – Tuesday 28 September.  It...

Champions Harlequins Name Team For Season Opener

Harlequins’ coaching team have named the matchday 23 to travel to Newcastle Falcons for the opening round of the 2021/22 Premiership campaign   Four players will look to make their debuts...

Harlequins name squad for 2021/22 campaign

Harlequins’ coaching team have announced the Club’s squad to tackle the 2021/22 campaign   Director of Rugby Performance Billy Millard and Senior Coach Tabai Matson have named a 61-man...

Barnes calls for on Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell

Stuart Barnes has called for Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell for Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith during the autumn internationals.   Barnes believes that going with Farrell "would be...

Sam Warburton backs English pair to shine on tour in 2025

Former British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton says he can’t wait for the Lions tour to Australia in 2025 and has picked out two Englishmen as potential standout stars for the trip...

'10s have to be attackers' - Gregor Townsend

British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says fly-halves Finn Russell and Marcus Smith are the future of Test rugby.   Speaking on Sunday after Lions defeat to the Springboks in the...

Woodward: Brave selection calls need to be made by Gatland and Co.

Sir Clive Woodward has called on Warren Gatland to make changes in his back three as well as in the halfbacks for the third test against the Springboks on Saturday.    With the Series...

Marcus Smith: On Fire v Stormers

B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

As expected, the British & Irish Lions trampled their last opponents before they tackle the Springboks in the first test.    The final whistle sounded with the scoreboard reading...

Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms

Marcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland.   Coach Gatland also expressed...