Freddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development
England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player.
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Andy Farrell: All Blacks are ultimate Test of Ireland’s World Cup credentials
Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s forthcoming tour of New Zealand will provide the “ultimate” test and serve as vital preparation for next year’s World Cup.
Ireland name five uncapped players in squad to tour New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included five uncapped players in his 40-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Captain Ellis Genge hails ‘absolutely incredible’ Leicester boss Steve Borthwick
Leicester captain Ellis Genge has lavished praise on “absolutely incredible” Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership play-off clash against Northampton.
George Ford dedicates win to Youngs family after Leicester seal Twickenham spot
George Ford dedicated Leicester’s gripping Gallagher Premiership play-off victory over Northampton to the Youngs family after Tigers ended a nine-year Twickenham wait.
Gregor Townsend left shocked by Danny Wilson sacking by Glasgow Warriors and doesn’t expect to have role in finding his replacement
Gregor Townsend said he was shocked when he heard the news of Danny Wilson’s dismissal by Glasgow Warriors and does not expect to have any involvement in choosing his successor.
George Ford inspires Leicester to win over Northampton to seal place in final
Leicester reached their first Gallagher Premiership final for nine years after George Ford inspired an intense 27-14 victory over Northampton at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
Bulgaria football team in coach crash in Georgia
Bulgaria's national football team have been involved in a coach crash in Georgia, the country's football federation said late on Friday. According to the statement from the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU), two coaches transporting the team from Tbilisi airport to their hotel crashed into each other when "the driver of the first of the two buses carrying our team lost control of the vehicle".