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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Henry Arundell's selection by Steve Borthwick is so exciting, how England can get the best out of wing wizard against Wales, why he reminds me of Jason Robinson and the change he needs to make to light up the Six Nations
02/02/26 03:30
The Bath winger has a habit of producing world-class tries - the sort very few players can score. That's all great and is why he's in the side. But too often he has been a peripheral figure....read
This is the team England MUST pick to win the Six Nations - and why they should unleash Henry Pollock from the off: SIR CLIVE WOODWARD and the Mail's expert rugby writers choose their line-ups for opener against Wales
02/02/26 02:00For Steve Borthwick and his England side, the next five weeks represent a chance to make history by completing the Six Nations Grand Slam for only the third time in their history.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The standout pick in England's Six Nations squad and why Steve Borthwick HAS to start 'priceless' player against Wales, a Northampton star unlucky to miss out and the centre pairing I think is perfect
24/01/26 02:00Of the 36 players named in England's 2026 Six Nations squad on Friday, one name stood out for me.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S 2026 WISH LIST: How England can prove they're ready to win a World Cup, why Owen Farrell could come back and the major shake-up I'd make to Six Nations
05/01/26 05:28English rugby is in a good place at the start of 2026. The men's team are on an 11-match winning run. The women are world champions. Here are my eight big talking points for the year ahead
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa are NOT invincible - here's my three-step plan to taking down the Boks
28/11/25 02:00South Africa are a formidable rugby team. To beat them, you don't only have to come out on top on the field, you also have to outwit the total genius of their coach.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What I loved most about Max Ojomoh's man-of-the-match display, the edge he gives England's back line - and the two key mistakes that cost Argentina
24/11/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Max Ojomoh's impressive performance was the highlight of England's win over Argentina.
Sir Clive Woodward: These are the signs that Steve Borthwick's side are on the way to becoming a champion team - and who I think will be the matchwinner against a tough Argentina side
22/11/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: On Friday I was tasked with delivering a presentation about the DNA of champions. And I stopped to think about and the journey of the current England side.
Sir Clive Woodward: Why I'm delighted Henry Pollock is changing the way rugby players behave - and why no one should be bothered about him bouncing around like a teenager who's drunk too much pop
18/11/25 05:00Henry Pollock's nomination for World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year award is not only a reflection of his stunning ascent, but also England's impressive collective development.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Steve Borthwick must ignore the clamour to start Henry Pollock, the England try that typified his clever coaching - and two criminal mistakes that hurt New Zealand
16/11/25 02:00The image of Henry Pollock standing at the front of England's response to the haka and licking his lips in anticipation of what was to come was brilliant rugby theatre.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland loved a pre-match mind game. They weren't my style but there's one point I WOULD be making if I were Steve Borthwick
13/11/25 05:00In my career, I only got involved in a pre-match war of words with another opposition coach once. It was with Australia boss Eddie Jones...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I'm backing England to beat the All Blacks and the song I'll sing if they do... but there is one Steve Borthwick decision I just don't get
11/11/25 05:00Beating New Zealand doesn't happen very often to a player or a coach, if ever. To do so is a special, special moment.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The key lesson Fiji taught England ahead of their tough All Blacks test - and why Steve Borthwick should switch up his backline after a missed opportunity
08/11/25 09:18SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have now won nine consecutive Tests so my glass is undoubtedly half full at the very least when it comes to analysing Steve Borthwick's side.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why this England line-up is so disappointing, from the Marcus Smith muddle to the unnecessary changes all over the pitch - and the worrying impact it could have on our World Cup chances
06/11/25 05:06I'm a big fan of Steve Borthwick. But I have to be honest and say I'm disappointed in his team selection for the match against Fiji.
Sir Clive Woodward: This is the England team Steve Borthwick should pick to face Fiji, why they must not make wholesale changes, the one player who deserves another shot and the dark horse I'd like to see come in
04/11/25 05:00I've loved the approach Steve Borthwick has brought to England. He's set a long-term goal to win the 2027 World Cup, but not at the expense of immediate success. That is how it should be.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick immediately fixes this one crucial flaw
02/11/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have the ability to win all four of their November Tests and they have ticked the first of those boxes after their opening victory over Australia.
Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?
30/10/25 05:18There's so much to get into ahead of the opening weekend. We put the call out for your questions and now we're putting the best of them to Sir Clive - here's what he had to say...
STEVE BORTHWICK meets SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's battle plan to win the World Cup, the two things head coach wants from his team this autumn and the letter that stunned Sir Clive
26/10/25 05:00Almost a quarter of a century ago, following a 2001 Six Nations defeat by Ireland, I wrote to all my players as the then head coach of England, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Lewis Moody was fearless on the pitch and is one of the best people you will ever meet off it. I'll never forget his crucial role in the 2003 World Cup win - and this is why he deserves better from rugby's authorities
06/10/25 04:18Lewis is one of the best, most committed people you could ever wish to meet. He is known for his bravery, energy and competitiveness, summed up by his nickname 'mad dog'.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After England's Women's World Cup triumph, here's what rugby chiefs must do next to make sure they don't repeat the mistakes of the past
28/09/25 01:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My heartfelt congratulations go out to all the Red Roses players and the coaching staff for their achievement.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The six things I can't wait to see this season - why England are primed to take next step to World Cup glory, who I think can win the most competitive Premiership in years and my big fears over rebel R360 league
23/09/25 04:00As the 2025-26 season kicks off this weekend, it's no exaggeration to say we are set for one of the most defining campaigns since the game turned professional.
Sir Clive Woodward: England's dominant women's team have been exceptional and I'm backing them to go all the way in this World Cup - but there's one change I'd like to see
19/09/25 04:00When I look at the women's game in England, I see only good things. They have exceptional players and strength in depth with new, younger talent coming through.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: A Lions series win has always got to be applauded, so big congratulations to Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje - but here is why I don't think the Class of 2025 can be seen in the same bracket as the best ones like 1974 or 1997
02/08/25 04:15CLIVE WOODWARD: It wasn't a great night for the Lions and, man for man, there is not one of their players who could say they got the better of their opposite number.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Andy Farrell should stay on as Lions coach for New Zealand in 2029 - as he targets 3-0 whitewash aganst Australia
01/08/25 09:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: History beckons for the Lions and Andy Farrell as coach. Some may think the last Test with Australia is a dead rubber given the Lions are 2-0 up. Not a bit of it.
The two key pieces of evidence that prove Jac Morgan's clearout WAS legal - and the one thing the referee got wrong in moment that decided Lions v Australia series, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
28/07/25 11:00Andrea Piardi had a very, very good game in the British & Irish Lions' series-clinching second Test win over Australia in Melbourne - right up until the final moment of the match.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Andy Farrell and his Lions squad deserve great credit but Australia have two big questions to answer
26/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: History has shown us it has been incredibly difficult for the British & Irish Lions to win a Test series, so the first thing to do is to applaud this team's achievement.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions' victory over Australia was like watching men against boys - here's why that's a worrying sign
19/07/25 04:09SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The first British & Irish Lions Test with Australia was, in reality, men against boys despite the final score.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This Lions team is in for a rude awakening against Australia - here's why, and who should be held responsible if the unthinkable happens
17/07/25 10:59SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The pressure on the British & Irish Lions for Saturday's first Test against Australia is absolutely huge.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are my 50 greatest Lions players of all time - who claims top spot?
16/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So many incredible players have represented the Lions, and as a result, ranking my top 50 of all time has been an incredibly stressful and onerous task.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The three key areas the Lions will have to be immaculate in to beat Australia… and I've changed my mind about the back-row trio in my starting XV
12/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD:. As the countdown to Saturday's British & Irish Lions opener with Australia begins this week, Andy Farrell needs to remind his players of their importance.
Sir Clive Woodward: Why Blair Kinghorn injury would expose the big mistake Andy Farrell has made
09/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everyone connected with the Lions will be hoping the injury which forced Blair Kinghorn from the field against the Brumbies on Wednesday isn't too serious.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The British & Irish Lions' Test back line will have a heavily Scottish feel - but here's why it won't worry Australia
05/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The centre pairing of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones was the biggest positive of the British & Irish Lions' latest victory.
Sir Clive Woodward: The big worry I have for the British & Irish Lions despite Queensland Reds rout - and the three players who impressed me most including Test bolter
02/07/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As coach, Andy Farrell will be pleased on the whole. But there is part of me that is still concerned about what's happened in the first two tour matches.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Finn Russell will be the difference in the Test series... and the four areas the Lions must improve
28/06/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Finn Russell was in a league of his own in Perth, stamping his mark on the team from No 10 and proving just how good he is with a fantastic display.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Maro Itoje needs time to put his stamp on this Lions team - leaving him out after the Argentina defeat doesn't make sense
26/06/25 04:07SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm surprised Maro Itoje is not in the team to face Western Force. It was a chance for him to get the team off to a winning start Down Under.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Australia head coach Joe Schmidt is playing mind games... but this is why it would be a huge mistake to keep his Wallaby stars out of the Lions warm-up matches
23/06/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: No one wins if Australia choose not to release their best players to feature in the warm-up matches of the British & Irish Lions tour.
Sir Clive Woodward: These six Lions have the most to prove against Argentina - here's how they can force their way into Andy Farrell's starting XV
18/06/25 03:58SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: In 2005, I was Lions head coach and we too began with a warm-up against Argentina. Things didn't quite go to plan.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Ben Youngs made the WRONG decision in the final knockings of Leicester's defeat by Bath, I could not understand it. But in many ways it summed up his career
15/06/25 01:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Leicester were deep in their own half after Ilione scored, but I could not understand the decision by Ben Youngs to box kick clear.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've got huge concerns about rugby's rebel league. These are the questions they MUST answer
03/06/25 04:13SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decisions they make on R360 are likely to define rugby's direction of travel for the next 20 or 30 years. Yes, they really are that big.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Where the incredibly tight Premiership play-offs will be decided - and what the teams can learn from PSG's Luis Enrique
01/06/25 04:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As a big football fan, I tuned in to watch Saturday night's Champions League final with interest.
British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row?
10/05/25 01:00The Lions selection battle has only just begun. After Andy Farrell named a squad of 38 (or should that be 40?) to tour Australia this summer on Thursday, the next step is picking a starting team.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD's Lions squad verdict: Why Henry Pollock can shine (with one condition), the five snubbed stars who will feel hard done by, a shock omission and the reason why Andy Farrell didn't pick his son Owen
08/05/25 03:53SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: A Lions call caps a remarkable year for Henry Pollock. I did think the tour might come too soon for him. But I changed my mind after watching him against Leinster.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is the 37-man Lions squad that Andy Farrell should pick next week
01/05/25 01:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: A week today, Andy Farrell will announce his Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia. Doing so is incredibly difficult, as I found out when I coached the Lions in 2005.
Bill Sweeney has run out of chances - here are the four things he must do to save rugby: SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
29/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Sweeney's survival as RFU chief executive following a vote of no confidence in his position should and must prove to be a seminal moment for English rugby.
RFU would be shooting themselves in the foot if they abandoned their Twickenham HQ - here's why they are going about everything the wrong way, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
20/03/25 10:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: To do so would be to throw away hundreds of years of history. It would be a case of the RFU shooting itself in the foot once again. Simply put, I don't think it will happen.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My Lions XV to smash Australia, including who should be captain and the English left-field candidate that Andy Farrell cannot ignore
17/03/25 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's strong finish to the Six Nations has catapulted far more of Steve Borthwick's players into Lions contention than there were before the Championship began.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why there are positives aplenty for England despite Six Nations heartbreak
16/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If you'd asked any England fan at the start of this Six Nations whether they'd have taken four wins from five matches, they'd have bitten your hand off.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Well done to Steve Borthwick for going for broke and in such a big fixture - why picking Tommy Freeman at No 13 is a win-win for England now and in the long-term
15/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick 's selection for England's visit to Cardiff is the best he's made in his time in charge. Some have said it's risky, but I think it's great.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are my secret tricks that England can use to silence the fearsome Cardiff crowd - a foolproof nine-word mantra, the stars I'd NEVER use in games like this and how to handle teams who had a 'committee' just to wind us up!
11/03/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Make no mistake. When you go away from home in international rugby, the host team will do what they can to disrupt your preparation.
That was much more like it from England, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD, but why didn't they go for the jugular?
10/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Job done for England. A bonus-point victory over Italy was absolutely required and that was delivered. More importantly Twickenham wanted entertainment.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: How to give a player the worst news of their career - including a painful chat with Mike Tindall that led to him joining the Royal Family and accidentally dropping Lawrence Dallaglio on 49 caps!
08/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sometimes, it is who you don't pick that gets the headlines. And that is exactly what has happened this week with Marcus Smith.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have a nagging feeling I know the REAL reason why Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith - and it reveals England's worrying problem behind the scenes
06/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After England's Calcutta Cup win, I wrote that Marcus Smith was approaching the time he would have to sit down with Steve Borthwick and insist on playing No 10.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is how Maro Itoje has gone to another level as England captain, the five must-haves that make him a truly great leader and how he can put himself in pole position for the Lions armband
03/03/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The biggest compliment Maro Itoje should take about the fine job he's done as England captain is that there is no debate in the media about him doing the role.
What England need to do to win the Six Nations, why France are so dangerous and how Ireland could come unstuck... SIR CLIVE WOODWARD's verdict on how the final two rounds could play out
02/03/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We're set for a thrilling final two rounds of the Six Nations. There will be real pressure - for different reasons - on all the teams, but we wouldn't have it any other way!
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Marcus Smith's days are numbered, how Wales bounced back and the reason Scotland can't kick on - WEEKEND TAKEAWAYS
24/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: With England now two wins from three in this Six Nations after back-to-back victories over France and Scotland, we're set for a thrilling finale to the 2025 Championship.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why my glass is half full despite England's lucky victory and the encounter with Scotland fans that made win sweeter
23/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's last two Six Nations games haven't been good for the heart rate of the country's rugby supporters.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The comment that left me wanting to punch Sir Ian McGeechan in the face, the big danger facing England this weekend… and the three key clashes that will decide the Calcutta Cup
21/02/25 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My best game as a player and my worst moment as a coach both game against Scotland, so I know all about the highs and lows the Calcutta Cup can bring.
Why England will beat Scotland with plenty to spare and the pack that will monster the Auld Enemy: SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
18/02/25 05:13SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Before England's one-point victory over France, I made the point that I think the national side would benefit hugely from continuity in selection.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: What cost France victory against England, why Italy's future looks promising and the player who has the best passing game I have seen for a long, long time
09/02/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's win over France was the highlight of round two of the Six Nations. But the first fortnight of action has shown once again why it is the greatest rugby tournament.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Steve Borthwick must now make the Smiths England's heartbeat - and the two forwards who really stood out against France
09/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Games like the one England triumphed in at Twickenham on Saturday can not only turn your whole season as an international head coach, but also your entire career.
How to stop Antoine Dupont: JOE MARLER, SIR CLIVE WOODWARD and DAN BIGGAR's definitive guide to England's Mission Impossible - using NFL tactics, shutting down his sidekick ...and laxatives!
08/02/25 02:00CHRIS FOY, DAN BIGGAR, JOE MARLER AND SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mail Sport's esteemed columnists have all sought to identify ways to combat the maestro No 9.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: How England can shock France - the crucial task both Smiths must stick to, getting the ball to the man born for this game and a two-word mantra that was gold dust for my teams
07/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As an international head coach, there comes a time when you have to nail your colours to the mast on selection and then stick to your guns.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against France
05/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to go with both Smiths - Marcus and Fin - against France is a huge gamble for Steve Borthwick as England desperately try and search for a win.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition
03/02/25 02:01SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland. But I thought the action was, on the whole, first class.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France
02/02/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England lost a lot of tight games in 2024. And while their first match of 2025 ended similarly, I do think Borthwick as head coach and the players can take a lot of positives from it.
Sir Clive Woodward's Six Nations ultimate guide: Why it's time for Steve Borthwick and England to deliver, the reason Italy will finish above Scotland ...and who I'm backing to win it all
31/01/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After he missed last year's Six Nations, Antoine Dupont's return for the 2025 Championship is brilliant news not only for France, but for all rugby fans.
Sir Clive Woodward's 10 stars to watch in the 2025 Six Nations: The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every rugby fan should be excited to watch
28/01/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm really looking forward to this Six Nations because I think it should be a great tournament and no one knows exactly what is coming.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's a cosy, faceless cabal at the top of English rugby - we deserve better and I'm going to be on their case until they reveal who they are
28/01/25 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When you're in a hole, you need to stop digging. I was reminded of this when I saw Bill Sweeney face the media last week. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Maro Itoje is the perfect England captain - and how he could be the next Martin Johnson or Lawrence Dallaglio leading us to Six Nations glory
14/01/25 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Well done Steve Borthwick. The England coach has come in for a lot of criticism, but selecting Maro Itoje as captain over Jamie George is absolutely the right call.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England don't look like a team that would win a World Cup, so here's how I would solve the No 10s conundrum
11/01/25 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's only one way I'd like to see Marcus Smith and Fin Smith starting together for England and that is by playing Marcus at fly-half and Fin at inside centre.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD's 10 wishes for 2025: How to get England playing rugby from the gods, a World Cup win and how RFU should spend Allianz's £100m
02/01/25 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The past 12 months haven't been the easiest for English rugby - and that's putting it mildly! As we look forward to the new year, here are my 10 wishes for 2025.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The spineless RFU are so out of touch - here's what I would do if I was at the very top of English rugby
21/12/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Tom Ilube, who stepped down as RFU chairman on Friday, has been thrown under the bus by his fellow English rugby big wigs.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is my British and Irish Lions team to beat Australia - and why I wish I'd never taken the coaching job
29/11/24 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was approached to do the job on the back of England winning the World Cup two years previously. I guess that made me the obvious choice.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why we should all be furious about Bill Sweeney's £1.1million payout - it's an insult to everyone in English rugby
26/11/24 05:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What I find totally unacceptable is when business leaders take home fat pay cheques at a time when the company they work for is underperforming.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This was NOT a Test match... and England's shocking defence has now become a major Six Nations concern
25/11/24 02:00England learned very little from Sunday's rout of Japan. In fact, you could argue they learned absolutely nothing. This should have been a fixture for an England A side.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge risk with his England lineup against Japan on Sunday
23/11/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I saw the England team for Japan, I was a bit underwhelmed. I'd have liked to have seen a few more new faces given a chance.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I am NOT the right person to help Wales out of their difficult spell - but this is the heavyweight character I would urge the WRU to consider as a director of rugby
18/11/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It was surprising to hear my name suggested for a possible director of rugby role with the Welsh Rugby Union, but I'm sorry to disappoint those over the Severn Bridge.
There is something wrong with this England team, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - here's why the South Africa defeat was the worst result of the lot this autumn
17/11/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: But this was the worst result of the lot this November. England were naïve. This was a game they should have won.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England can shock the Springboks and turn around their autumn struggles if they exploit this one key tactic
15/11/24 12:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England haven't clicked as an attacking force in their two November Tests so far and I think a lot of that is down to the struggles of the centre pairing.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: English rugby's problems run far deeper than on-field errors - these are the four issues they must fix off the pitch too
14/11/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After England's defeat by Australia last Saturday, I wrote that Steve Borthwick's side is not getting the key moments that define international rugby right.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England keep getting tiny but crucial moments wrong and it's costing them... here are the four honest questions they must ask themselves after Twickenham collapse against Australia
10/11/24 02:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is no coincidence England are losing tight Test matches because, right now, they are unable to nail international rugby's big moments when it matters most.
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Just six months after the WWE icon had a heart attack there before his death
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New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch breaks his silence after DOJ emails revealed 'terrible' Jeffrey Epstein found women for him
Speaks out
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EXCLUSIVEUrban Meyer on close friend Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, hiring a young Mike Vrabel
And what 'nut job' Dave Portnoy is really like
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Sha'Carri Richardson seen pleading with police as bodycam footage emerges of arrest for 'driving over 100mph'
Begged cops for mercy
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Brooks Koepka's wife claps back at troll after sharing bikini photos
After Koepka's shock decision to leave LIV Golf and make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour.
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Trump hints at Super Bowl pick as he brushes off feud with NFL owner at Melania movie premiere
After falling out of January 6 riots at Capitol Hill
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Josh Allen reveals how he is preparing for wife Hailee Steinfeld's due date with QB set to juggle being a new dad with the NFL season
After playoffs blow
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
Faced with task of funding much of her own training
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Charles Barkley blasts NBC over interview controversy with former friend Michael Jordan
Did little to repair his relationship with icon
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
Defying his age with grueling gym workouts
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EXCLUSIVEBill Belichick and Jordon Hudson 'engagement' whisper swirls
Hall-of-Fame snub could lead to wedding bells for Bill
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Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
Odom refocuses on his sobriety
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Boxer Gervonta Davis finally arrested after weeks-long manhunt over strip club domestic violence allegations
Baltimore native's legal issues continue
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
Was this his last game in Cleveland?
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Serena Williams brazenly flaunts body transformation in Super Bowl ad for weight loss drug after sparking fury
But critics are upset about injection drug
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Man who threatened to shoot Kelce and Mahomes at Morgan Wallen concert files motion to dismiss
Social media post back in August 2024
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Outrage as football Hall of Fame rejects another NFL great after wild Belichick snub
Not in for a second straight year
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Haley Kalil confident her bitter lawsuit with ex-NFL star husband will be thrown out as she cites 'free speech'
After revealing size of his manhood to the world
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
Already made a full recovery
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Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
Could the ingenious plan actually work?
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EXCLUSIVEThe wild truth about my influencer sons, their psycho dad and how lawsuits nearly left them bankrupt - by Jake and Logan Paul's MOM
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LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub: 'That's impossible and disrespectful!'
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Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career
The Indiana star has found a new side hustle as she gears up for next season
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Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback star is revealed to have lied about his height throughout his college career
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NFL fans left divided as NBC's Super Bowl announcers and sideline reporters are revealed
Ahead of the showpiece event next month in Santa Clara
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End of Portnoy's NFL ban comes with crucial condition ahead of his beloved Patriots' Super Bowl
Has long been banned from NFL events
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Gauff rages at Australian Open organizers after her shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown was broadcast to the world
Dumped out in 59 mins
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Dodgers manager wants huge new job after leading LA to back-to-back World Series titles
Targeting glory with a new team altogether
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Chiefs owner reveals his strategy to convince Kelce to return for another NFL season
Has a lot on his plate, including a wedding with Swift this summer
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Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog Decoy awarded rare honor as Dodgers star takes home more awards
At swanky BBWAA Dinner in New York
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Hockey star and his fiancee mourn loss of their unborn baby amid her battle with heart problems
Months after she suffered a near-death scare
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OnlyFans model sparks rumors she's dating Packers star... just weeks after being linked to his bitter Bears rival
With recent images
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Paul Pierce hit with paternity lawsuit as woman demands court make basketball legend take a DNA test
Claims Celtics great us dad to her unborn child
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NFL fans force ESPN analyst to confront her humiliating pre-season prediction about the Seattle Seahawks
As they celebrated team's 31-27 victory over Rams
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EXCLUSIVE'I yelled at God to send me to hell': NFL star's celestial journey saved him from suicide
Here's what brought him back from the brink
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Leerdam flaunts her incredible figure as she steps into hot tub with fiance Paul in a skimpy black bikini
Set to compete in the Winter Olympics
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Stunned NFL fans rage as Shedeur is awarded 'undeserved' end of season honor
Was a third-string quarterback for much of his rookie season
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Stephen A. blasted for giving 'worst NFL take ever' that even left his ESPN colleague embarrassed
Might be his most outlandish claim yet
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Stunning twist of fate that saw Brittany leave Patrick Mahomes weeks after he was drafted by the Chiefs...
Crazy story that has rarely been told
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Tom Brady leaves NFL viewers in awe of his stunning $650,000 watch
The seven-time Super Bowl winner's latest breathtaking timepiece
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NFL fans slam 'annoying' Cardi B as she celebrates wildly after boyfriend Stefon Diggs' Patriots reach Super Bowl
Did not go down well
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Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael share loving embrace after he sealed Super Bowl spot
The signal caller sealed his spot in the Super Bowl in just his second season
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Livvy Dunne steals the show on boyfriend Paul Skenes' big night
With stunning appearance in a jaw-dropping red dress at the annual MLB awards
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Daredevil Honnold reveals 'embarrassing' fee he was paid to climb 101-story Taiwan skyscraper live on Netflix
Didn't wear a harness
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Odom is spotted in Vegas bar days after DUI arrest as concern mounts for ex-NBA star
Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband was seen at C3 Lounge just off the Strip
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On-strike Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to stop Karim Benzema's Saudi swap transfer and now faces uncertain future...
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'Distressed' £20m transfer deadline day cast-off Dwight McNeil in tears after Crystal Palace move was...
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Winter Olympics meltdown over Covid fears: Athletes told to wear masks and avoid handshakes in Milan - after...
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How Liverpool beat Chelsea in the race to sign 'big gem' Jeremy Jacquet, why it wasn't about money, why...
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How Jean-Philippe Mateta's AC Milan move fell through, Nottingham Forest's day of disappointment - and the...
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Inside the sad decline of Kalvin Phillips: The problem at Man City from day one, being a 'foodie' and the...
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Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Man United flop Donny van de Beek is marrying an Arsenal...
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Chelsea looking for summer transfers in EVERY position... bar one: KIERAN GILL reveals what the Blues will...
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Tony Pigott dead at 67: Ex-England cricketer - who postponed his own wedding to play for his country - dies...
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FIFA chief is forced to apologise to British football fans after insulting joke
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How Kepa Arrizabalaga became the perfect back-up to David Raya: The pair's 'exceptional relationship', the...
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CRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is...
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What Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy...
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Mercedes are the big winners from F1 testing and their rocket ship makes George Russell favourite for the...
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Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Crystal Palace break transfer record by forking out £48MILLION on deadline day,...
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Revealed: Why Everton winger Dwight McNeil's £20m transfer to Crystal Palace COLLAPSED - as the Toffees...
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Man United stars Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Senne Lammens form new friendship group as they dine out with...
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Lewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim...
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'Everybody knows Elliot Anderson will leave this summer': TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals details of Nottingham...
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Cristian Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' recruitment strategy - and claims Spurs had just 11...
- Turning Point USA announces star-studded lineup for its rival Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny backlash
- NFL chief Roger Goodell addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show
- Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
- LA Rams make huge decision on the future of head coach Sean McVay after team missed out on the Super Bowl
- Sexually-explicit emails sent by former NASCAR star who was married to Jeffrey Epstein's 'key lieutenant' are revealed in latest shocking release
- Olympics fans fume at NBC as favorite figure skater is BANNED from using iconic song in Milan
- Everyone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
- 'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
- Lewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges
- Fresh blow for Tiger Woods' legacy as his 27-year-old golf record is finally broken while he recovers from surgery
- NFL fans destroy 'diabolically pathetic' Super Bowl merch as fans start to arrive in San Francisco
- NFL set to make its debut in Paris as the league continues its global expansion... with the Saints slated to suit up in historic clash
- Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans
- NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
- NFL icon Russell Wilson furiously hits back after being named in the latest Epstein file release
- 'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
- Iconic national championship-winning football coach makes bombshell retirement decision at 60
- NFL fans split as league announces huge new 'multiyear' partnership to expand international schedule
- NFL finally breaks its silence after DOJ files showed Jeffrey Epstein found young women for Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
- Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
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