Person: Chris Robshaw

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Moment in Time: A miss Evans sent as Leinster turn the corner on European odyssey

It's a game that will always be remembered as 'Bloodgate' but the controversy tends to overshadow a Nick Evans drop goal that could have rewritten rugby history and a 2009 Heineken Cup quarter-final that had so many more layers to it. Brendan O'Brien takes a look back

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Donal Lenihan: Is Eddie Jones trying to goad RFU into sacking him?

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Anthony Watson limps out of Bath’s Champions Cup defeat to Harlequins

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Reidy: We won’t take Quins for granted again

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Saracens and their manipulation of salary cap taking rugby to a really bad place

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Champions Cup team-by-team guide: Lack of squad depth likely to prove Munster’s downfall

Here’s how Ireland’s history-makers rated in beating England

Our history-makers!!

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

Eddie Jones names the most radical team of his reign for France game

In total there are five changes to the side defeated by Scotland at Murrayfield.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2018

England Training Session and Press Conference - Pennyhill Park

Mischievous Eddie Jones takes aim at Wales skipper

Eddie Jones has lodged a complaint with World Rugby over the conduct of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones towards referee Pascal Gauzere in Cardiff last Saturday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Impressive Harris has earned Scotland start, says Townsend

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says Chris Harris has earned his place in the starting line-up of their NatWest 6 Nations opener in Cardiff.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Wales call-up left stunned Adams ‘sick’

Josh Adams admits it is “a surreal feeling” to have realised a rugby dream and be picked for Wales.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2018

Big-name England trio passed fit for 6 Nations opener

England have received a significant injury boost ahead of their NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy after a trio of players rated doubtful were passed fit.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

Denny Solomona in line to start for England in 6 Nations opener

Eddie Jones has been assessing his dwindling options in the back three due to an escalating injury crisis.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

Doubts over Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown add to England’s injury crisis

England have now seen 16 players ruled out of the start of their title defence, a number that will climb to 18 if Robshaw and Brown fail to recover.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Harlequins ring changes ahead of trip to Ulster

While Ulster have made just two changes, Harlequins have reacted to their surprise Champions Cup defeat in London on Sunday with six alterations for the return leg of the Pool 1 tie at Kingspan Stadium this evening.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Ulster victory leaves Quins on precipice

Harlequins’ hopes of progression in the Champions Cup were virtually extinguished as they crashed to a third-consecutive defeat in Europe, a 17-5 loss at home to Ulster.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

England v Australia: Story of the match

England claimed a fifth straight win over Australia in a titanic, and controversial, tussle at Twickenham.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

England win ugly at Twickenham but maintain hot streak over Pumas under Jones

England made a scruffy start to their autumn series but still ensured they will enter their group showdown against Argentina at the 2019 Wold Cup with an immaculate record against the Pumas under Eddie Jones.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Lions need Tour’s six-game build-up, insists Ian McGeechan

Former British and Lions coach Ian McGeechan says the 2017 tourists “need all six games” in the build-up to the first Test in New Zealand.

Tue, 30 May, 2017

Jonathan Joseph rewarded for Wales torment with Lions berth

Jonathan Joseph was included in the Lions squad for New Zealand after Warren Gatland decided a player who has caused Wales so much torment on his watch could not be overlooked.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

England have searing pace but still vulnerable

I’m confused. Just over two weeks ago I left Twickenham happy in my own mind that, if Ireland could negotiate what, even at that time, looked like a tricky assignment in Cardiff against Wales, the game against England in Dublin would take care of itself.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Why Ireland need to get back with Joe Schmidt’s programme

The good news is that the areas of vulnerability last weekend are all fixable, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

James Haskell set to do England justice in Six Nations

James Haskell insists he is ready to do himself and England justice as he prepares to make his comeback in the RBS 6 Nations opener against France at Twickenham.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Joe Schmidt magic can inspire Ireland’s Six shooters

It’s that time of the year again when watching three international contests over a weekend is an absolute pleasure, writes Donal Lenihan. 

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

England injury woes worsen as Chris Robshaw ruled out of 6 Nations

Chris Robshaw will miss the entire RBS 6 Nations with a shoulder problem that further deepens England’s injury troubles.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Evening briefing: McGuinness quits as North's Deputy First Minister. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

England Grand Slam defence hopes hit by injuries

England must launch their Grand Slam defence without three first-choice forwards – and face question marks over four more.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

England v Argentina - Autumn International - Twickenham Stadium

England v Argentina - the story of the match

The game was littered with red cards.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

England v Fiji - Autumn International - Twickenham Stadium

England win easy against Fiji, but they will be worried about their defence

England swept aside Fiji 58-15 to extend their triumphant run to 12 Tests, but the defensive frailties evident at Twickenham will have concerned head coach Eddie Jones.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Like poetry, England true to themselves

Eddie Jones believes England’s stunning series win in Australia could ignite the imaginations of children to become the next Owen Farrell rather than Harry Kane.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Itoje in frame to take Robshaw’s back row slot for Australia Test

Maro Itoje is under consideration to depose Chris Robshaw from England’s back row for Saturday’s opening Test against Australia.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Eddie Jones focuses on Grand Slam

England 25 Wales 21: Eddie Jones has calmed England’s Six Nations title celebrations because an even greater prize is within reach as he targets a precious Grand Slam.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Ultan Dillane hopes classy cameo effort can keep him in squad

Ultan Dillane could have been speaking for his fellow Ireland debutants by expressing hope his Twickenham entrance into Test rugby was impressive enough to keep him in the match-day squad for the rest of the RBS 6 Nations campaign.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Three things Joe Schmidt's Ireland must produce to surprise England

To frustrate England, it is imperative to stop Billy Vunipola from making his trademark big carries, writes Donal Lenihan.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Chris Robshaw: I feared England days were over

AS IS often the case, Chris Robshaw is frank and honest when he speaks about the prospect of facing Ireland this weekend. Put simply, the flanker feared he would not be one of those stepping onto the pitch at Twickenham.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

England answer Eddie Jones’ call for Italy ‘hiding’

Italy 9 England 40: England delivered the “good hiding” of Italy demanded by Eddie Jones to leave the Stadio Olimpico with a 40-9 victory that keeps alive their Grand Slam quest.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Flamin’ Aussie mongrel Eddie Jones to put thorn in England’s rose

Eddie Jones is fond of the word ‘mongrel’. He also likes ‘bastard’, ‘tough’, and ‘edge’.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Danny Care and Joe Marler in England team for Six Nations opener

England have selected Danny Care at scrum-half and Joe Marler at loosehead prop for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Eddie Jones tips ‘unburdened’ Chris Robshaw to shine for England in Six Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones believes Chris Robshaw can emerge as the best blindside flanker in Europe by the end of the RBS 6 Nations.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

‘Excited’ Eddie Jones ready to reveal uncapped players in England squad

Eddie Jones looks set to select a sprinkling of uncapped talent and leave out some established names when his first England elite player squad is announced today.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Wasps v Bath Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool Five - Ricoh Arena

Wasps boss Dai Young criticises ‘boring’ Saracens

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young admitted his side were deservedly beaten but was critical of the way in which Saracens achieved their 26-16 victory in the Aviva Premiership at the Ricoh Arena.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Jim Mallinder keeps faith in Northampton Saints to turn around Racing defeat

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder is keeping faith in his side’s ability to turn around their 33-3 defeat in Paris and beat Racing 92 in their return Champions Cup clash.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

New coach Eddie Jones can restore true England identity, reckons Nick Easter

Nick Easter believes England lost their identity during the World Cup and welcomes the intent of new head coach Eddie Jones to devise a game-plan founded on traditional Red Rose strengths.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Bandon Grammar School face tough Rockwell test in Munster Schools Senior Cup

Reigning champions Rockwell have been drawn to meet Bandon Grammar School in the first round of the Munster Schools Senior Cup in January. 

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Chris Robshaw under threat as Eddie Jones’ England era begins

Eddie Jones will hold talks with Chris Robshaw early in his reign as England head coach as he searches for a captain in the image of New Zealand great Richie McCaw to embody the values of his team.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Hail and farewell to the captains and the kings of the Rugby World Cup

The e-mail from the tournament organisers dropped yesterday with the usual hyperbole about what a great job they had done. And for once, you could not find fault with the declaration from World Rugby that England 2015 had been the sport’s biggest and best World Cup.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

World Cup to remember: Our top 20 moments

The best yet to come? The World Cup is down to the last four nations, but though the hosts bowed out at the pool stage for the first time, England has put on a memorable tournament, garnished by some standout interventions from players, referees and supporters...

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Recognising true greatness as we bid farewell to Paul O'Connell, a hero of our time

Following his departure from the stage he dominated for so long, it is easy to fear there may never be another Paul O’Connell. However, he has left a template that others are already following, and that may be his greatest legacy, writes Jack Power

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

Meaningless victory for 10-try England

England concluded their World Cup with a meaningless 60-3 rout of Uruguay in Manchester and will now begin their inquest into the calamitous group exit that is likely to end the reign of Stuart Lancaster.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Lancaster expects Sam Burgess to stay in union despite cross-code temptation

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player, despite speculation he will return to league rugby after the World Cup. Odds have been shortened on Burgess ending his cross-code adventure after only a year and one bookmaker has stopped taking bets, amid reports he is set to join Leeds Rhinos.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015