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Number eight Sam Simmonds thriving in second spell with England

Sam Simmonds is enjoying the second phase of his international career having learned to become comfortable in his own skin as an England number eight armed with a unique skill set. Simmonds won seven caps in 2017 and 2018 after his explosive running ...

09 Mar 2022 at 15:55

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Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour

Eddie Jones insists England are ready to hunt down the Wallabies as they prepare for confrontation on and off the pitch during their three-Test tour of Australia. Jones has named a 36-man squad that features recalls for number eight Billy Vunipola ...

20 Jun 2022 at 23:00

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Injuries mean England turn to Billy Vunipola for tour to Australia

England have turned to Billy Vunipola as the solution to their crisis at number eight after Eddie Jones recalled the powerful Saracens forward for next month’s tour to Australia. Injuries to Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds have opened the door ...

20 Jun 2022 at 11:04

Rugby Union

Eddie Jones wants England to ‘light up’ Twickenham crowd in New Zealand showdown

Eddie Jones insists England are determined to “light up” Twickenham by hunting for New Zealand in Saturday’s main event of the autumn. Jones has made three personnel changes for the All Blacks’ first visit to London for five years by ...

17 Nov 2022 at 19:00

Rugby Union

‘Horses for courses against New Zealand’ – Eddie Jones on his back-row selection

Eddie Jones insists England are ready to take on New Zealand’s historical strength after picking two number eights for Saturday’s Twickenham showdown. Billy Vunipola and Sam Simmonds, both specialists in the position, have been ...

17 Nov 2022 at 14:34

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Back row bruisers and patience at number 10 – England talking points

England and New Zealand will meet for the 43rd time on Saturday with the All Blacks odd-on favourites to storm Twickenham. Here the PA news agency examines five talking points heading into the match. All Blacks in town The ...

18 Nov 2022 at 10:08

Rugby Union

Sam Simmonds loving ‘buzz around squad’ under new England boss Steve Borthwick

Sam Simmonds says there is already a “buzz” around England under new head coach Steve Borthwick. Borthwick’s first squad have gathered at their Surrey training base preparing for the Guinness Six Nations opener against ...

28 Jan 2023 at 18:04

Rugby Union

Rob Baxter targets a vintage display as Exeter aim to taste victory in Bordeaux

Rob Baxter accepts that Exeter will need to get “an awful lot right” when they tackle Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle in this season’s semi-finals. But Exeter will arrive at the 42,000-capacity Mahmut ...

28 Apr 2023 at 11:00

Rugby Union

Sam Simmonds’ Montpellier move ‘a worry’ for English clubs, says Mark McCall

Sam Simmonds’ decision to swap Exeter for Montpellier next season is a move that should concern the Gallagher Premiership, according to Saracens boss Mark McCall. Simmonds will be 29 years old when he arrives ...

27 Sept 2022 at 17:16

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Exeter’s Sam Simmonds unlikely to be fit for England’s summer tour of Australia

England look set to be without Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds for the summer tour of Australia. Exeter boss Rob Baxter says it is “unlikely” that Simmonds will be available after being sidelined because of ...

17 May 2022 at 13:55

Rugby Union

Both Sam Simmonds and Billy Vunipola to line up for England against New Zealand

England have taken the unexpected step of naming two number eights in their back row for Saturday’s headline clash of the autumn against New Zealand. Sam Simmonds and Billy Vunipola will offer Eddie Jones’ ...

17 Nov 2022 at 12:27

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Billy Vunipola’s Test-calibre performance in final sealed England recall – Jones

Billy Vunipola sealed his recall for England’s series against Australia next month after producing what Eddie Jones viewed as a Test-calibre appearance in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final. Vunipola ...

20 Jun 2022 at 13:52

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