The one in a million fluke which wrecked a career
Shahid Mahmood was in his mid thirties when he made a brave career move. His skills as a fully qualified engineer no longer guaranteed work and being a taxi driver brought no satisfaction.
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Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash
Jack Crowley will start his first game of this year's Six Nations as Andy Farrell has named the Ireland side to face England in Twickenham on Saturday.
Pollock to make first England start against Ireland
LONDON, Feb 17 : Henry Pollock will make his first start for England against Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick named a team showing three changes from the lineup beaten by Scotland last week.
Itoje back to lead England against Scotland
LONDON, Feb 10 : Lock Maro Itoje returns to captain England in their Six Nations match away to Scotland on Saturday, with hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie the only other change to the team that beat Wales 48-7 in their opening game.
England v Wales LIVE: Updates, start time and team news
Wales begin the 2026 Six Nations with a daunting trip to face in-form England as Steve Tandy's men look to cause a huge upset on the opening weekend of the tournament.
Wales press conference Live as players told team to face England
Wales will hold a press conference today as the build-up for the Six Nations opener against England ramps up.
England's injured Lawrence, Roebuck and George to miss Argentina game
LONDON :Centre Ollie Lawrence, wing Tom Roebuck and hooker Jamie George have been ruled out of England's final Autumn International against Argentina on Sunday after sustaining injuries in the win over New Zealand, the RFU said on Tuesday.
Roebuck, Ford and Underhill back for England against New Zealand
BAGSHOT, England :England's Tom Roebuck returns on the wing, George Ford is back at flyhalf and Sam Underhill is in on the flank as coach Steve Borthwick made seven changes for Saturday’s Autumn International against New Zealand.
Ford starts for England against Australia, Freeman at centre
BAGSHOT, England :George Ford will start at flyhalf for England against Australia in the first of their four autumn internationals on Saturday, with Fin Smith on the bench and no place for Marcus Smith.