Shane Geraghty

Sleightholme backs Saints stars

Lawes was playing for his local rugby club, Old Scouts, just three years ago Former Northampton and England wing Jon Sleightholme has backed the crop of young Saints in England's elite playing squad to be international...

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CUETO'S SIX SENSE

Mark Cueto last night proved that whatever else England lack there is no issue with individual self-confidence. Forty eight hours after the world's biggest and richest rugby union completed another dismal autumn campaign, Cueto...

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Martin Johnson must go back to basics

When in doubt, do the simple things well. It could have been Martin Johnson speaking. In fact, it was New Zealand clinching success at Twickenham on Saturday and it was the difference between two countries in search of sport’s...

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England ratings: How did the 26 who featured in the autumn internationals perform?

After defeat by Australia and New Zealand, either side of a win over Argentina which failed to convince, the critics are still circling Martin Johnson, but some impressive individual displays whetted the appetite for a stirring...

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England 6-19 New Zealand: How the hosts rated

Autumn Internationals AMARK CUETO FULL-BACK – 7 A natural fit at full-back. Sound under the high ball in testing conditions, but too often found himself surrounded by black shirts when he came back to the ground, which meant he...

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English siege mentality has squad fired up for All Blacks

Published Date: 21 November 2009 LEWIS Moody insists England's wounded players are "champing at the bit" to prove their army of critics wrong in today's final autumn showdown against New Zealand. Former England players Josh...

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Preview: Internationals

Preview: Internationals Friday, November 20 England's problems have given New Zealand cause to be wary ahead of their rugby test at Twickenham on Saturday. A depleted England appear to be ripe for the taking by a near...

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Rugby: England v NZ preview

International: England v New Zealand Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday 21 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, Sky Sports 2, highlights on BBC Three at 1900 and BBC Two at 1130 on Sunday. Text...

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GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP STATISTICS

Saturday, November 21 Northampton (5) v Harlequins (8) Northampton make just one change to their starting XV as Neil Best returns from Ireland A duty to take the number seven jersey. Last season: Harlequins 27 Northampton 6,...

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Shaun Edwards: England need to keep the ball in hand

Martin Johnson's team were never going to overwhelm Argentina so any win against New Zealand would do very nicely Sorry, but I'm mystified at the fuss. What did people expect? England, minus a hatful of first-choice players,...

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