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It’s now three successive wins for Steve Diamond and the Sale Sharks after they overcame Saracens 24-18 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night.  The win sees the Sharks up to fourth in the table and they will be determined to secure a coveted playoff spot although there is still a long way to go in the season. Sale …

​England international Denny Solomona has been given a four-week ban for using homophobic language against an opponent.

Eddie Jones is at a crossroads. Can he make the right decisions? Does he stick or twist? Do you need to mend what ain’t broke?​​

Denny Solomona was a big omission from Eddie Jones’ England training squad last week, as the big winger has been making waves with Sale Sharks. After a promising start to his England career in Argentina over the summer, many expected Solomona to push on and be part of Jones’ plans for the coming year. However, after being sent home from …

England head coach Eddie Jones has left the door open for the return of shamed duo Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona but they will do so with a stern warning ringing in their ears. Having been sent packing from the last England camp back in August for returning to the team hotel drunk, the international future of the exciting pair …

The axing of Denny Solomona and Manu Tuilagi from the England training camp is a lingering talking point in English rugby at the moment. The pair were released back to their clubs due to ‘team culture issues’ and it has brought their international futures into speculation.  Eddie Jones, as we know, is a stern operator. He expects the very best …

The big news in the rugby world today was that both Denny Solomona and Manu Tuilagi have been sent home from England training camp due to ‘team culture issues.’  There is plenty of speculation on social media to what ‘team culture issues’ actually means, but the fact remains, this is a huge blow to both players. In Tuilagi’s case, he …

News has broken this Monday morning that Denny Solomona and Manu Tuilagi have both been sent home from England training camp due to apparent disciplinary reasons.  A very brief statement from the RFU states that both players have been sent home due to ‘team culture issues’. This coming after glowing comments from Eddie Jones on Manu Tuilagi the other day… …

Eddie Jones’ young England side made history by claiming a series victory in Argentina, where the hosts are known for their hostile reception.    In a match featuring end-to-end attacking rugby, we rate the entire 23 out of ten. 1) Ellis Genge A solid enough effort at scrum time and around the park, but was rather shown up by the …

If you didn’t tune into last night’s match between Argentina and England at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario then we are truly sorry for you. England triumphed with a last gasp Denny Solomona try to beat the Pumas 38-34 in what was an incredible game of running rugby.  Although the match will have most defence coaches tearing their hair …

England’s summer Tour to Argentina is undoubtedly exciting. The two Test matches against the Pumas over the coming weeks provides a perfect opportunity for the many uncapped players and up and coming youngsters to get a taste of international Test rugby.  One only needs to take a look through the squad which has been announced to get an idea of …

It looks as though Denny Solomona will have to wait that bit longer to make his debut for England. Having recently qualified to play for the Red Rose under the residency laws, Eddie Jones wasted little time in drafting the Sale Sharks wing into his inexperienced squad for the nation’s upcoming tour of Argentina. However, having left Solomona out of …

England head coach Eddie Jones has gone on the defensive over his squad selection for England’s summer tour of Argentina following his naming of three non-English-born players in his 26-man squad. The residency rule, used to excellent effect by Ireland, has been in the spotlight in recent months and only last week it was announced by World Rugby that the …

After an incredibly exciting 22 rounds of Premiership action, there are just three games remaining until we find out who will be crowned champions for the 2016/2017 season.  The Premiership semi-finals take place this weekend and we are set for some mouth-watering action as Exeter Chiefs host recently crowned European Champions, Saracens, while Wasps host Leicester Tigers at the Ricoh …

Denny Solomona’s former rugby league club, the Castleford Tigers, are suing the player after he left the club for Sale Sharks despite having two years remaining on his contract.  The Telegraph are reporting that Castleford are seeking up to £500,000 in damages against the player and his agent, Andy Clarke. Solomona has been very impressive for the Sharks since he …

England coach Eddie Jones has named a 31-man squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina – and the big news is that Denny Solomona will be on the plane. The Sale Sharks wing, who recently converted back to union from league on controversial circumstances, has been named in a squad that also includes Ospreys (and future Bath) flanker Sam Underhill for …

“Someone at the IRB [now known as World Rugby] has got to make a serious investment in those Pacific Island countries. If they do that, I think a Samoan team capable of winning the World Cup is a definite possibility. Otherwise, their great players are always going to go and qualify for other countries. Certainly New Zealand has taken advantage …

Sale Sharks’ rugby league convert Denny Solomona has lit up the Aviva Premiership with pace, power and guile that has won him many admirers in the union world. Yet the winger’s recent announcement of his intention to play for England is deeply problematic. Born in New Zealand, the Auckland powerhouse quickly made an impact at London Broncos and Castleford Tigers, …