कोशिश गोल्ड - मुक्त

McCall: George will battle until very end

The Rugby Paper

|

May 18, 2025

JAMIE George’s dream of a third Lions tour failed to turn into reality but the experienced hooker is hell-bent on finishing the club campaign on a high.

- By GARY FITZGERALD

McCall: George will battle until very end

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall insists the veteran forward can shrug off his latest selection setback and remain ready for a busy summer with England if required.

It's been a frustrating personal season for George with the snub by Lions boss Andy Farrell coming on the back of him losing the England captaincy to new Lions leader and club pal Maro Itoje.

And even with Luke Cowan-Dickie heading down under on tour, George could face a struggle to get his hands back on the No.2 jersey in Argentina and USA, with head coach Steve Borthwick eager to give certain players more valuable international experience as he builds his squad for the 2027 World Cup.

The Rugby Paper से और कहानियाँ

The Rugby Paper

Spain push Argentina all the way

ARGENTINA clinched a thrilling victory over Spain with a dramatic second half comeback.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

When Alfie is always the star man

ALLAN Langer, the Queensland rugby league legend, is honoured with a statue outside Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, the venue for Wednesday's Lions game with the Reds.

time to read

1 min

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper

Ireland miss chance to get past Italians

IRELAND'S bid to reach the semifinals suffered a damaging setback as they slipped to a heartbreaking defeat against hosts Italy in Viadana.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper

O'Brien is quick to take charge for Ireland

IRELAND secured a confident and controlled victory in Tbilisi, propelled by a try-double from debutant wing Tommy O'Brien and one from first-time captain Craig Casey.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper

Wingers to the fore for England

ENGLAND began their U20s World Championship title defence with a commanding 56-19 victory over Scotland in Verona.

time to read

2 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

Gibson-Park and Russell happy as they fall into step

JAMISON Gibson-Park passed his Lions Test match audition with dance partner Finn Russell and admitted the pair had hardly rehearsed.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper

Woeful Wales are humiliated one more time

WALES' embarrassment knows no bounds as they surrendered a 19-7 lead to chalk up their 18th consecutive defeat, easily a record for a Tier 1 nation in the professional era.

time to read

2 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

Bordeaux & Saints are set for Cup rematch

EUROPEAN champions Bordeaux-Begles and last season’s finalists Northampton have been drawn in Pool 4 for the 2025-26 Champions Cup.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

Farrell's call-up shouldn't cause discord

THE furore surrounding Owen Farrell being brought into the Lions squad as a replacement for Elliott Daly has stirred the nepotism bad genie.

time to read

1 mins

July 06, 2025

The Rugby Paper

Scotland hold on to deny brave Māori

SCOTLAND claimed a first-ever win over the Māori All Blacks with a thrilling victory in Whangõrei to kick off their Pacific tour in style.

time to read

1 min

July 06, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size