Person: Paul Gustard

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Jerry Flannery to return to coaching with Harlequins

Jerry Flannery says his partner Katy being from Guildford, half-an-hour from Harlequins' London base, should also help with the transition.

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

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Lancaster’s England tyros now back to threaten Leinster’s Euro finale

Ireland v England - RBS 6 Nations - Aviva Stadium

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Shamed Eddie Jones sorry for ‘scummy Irish’ jibe

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Peter Jackson: ‘Quiet Man’ Mark McCall putting down marker for Irish coaches

Munster won’t put up with any lip today: 3 areas that will shape today's semi-final

Leg injury may rule out Owen Farrell

England face the prospect of entering their Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland without Owen Farrell after concerns over his fitness escalated on the eve of the Twickenham showdown.

Sat, 11 Mar, 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

Eddie Jones: Tackle laws will make players drive safely

Tighter sanctions regarding the high tackle mean a ‘reckless’ infringement will earn the minimum of a yellow card and the maximum of a red, while ‘accidental’ contact with the head will incur at least a penalty. 

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

Disingenuous Dylan Hartley a dangerous disgrace

This probably comes across as premature given we’re still over a week out from the first round of games, but you can take it as read that, regardless of what happens between now and March 18, the worst day of the Six Nations has already come and gone as far as the six captains and coaches are concerned.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Dylan Hartley feared for England role after ‘technical flaw’

Dylan Hartley feared he had jeopardised his England captaincy after receiving a third red card of his career that he views as a “sobering” reality check.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Confusion about Stuart Lancaster's role but Leo Cullen stays the boss

Happy to serve. The uncertain boundaries marking Stuart Lancaster’s new job description with Leinster were still not completely clear after his introductory press conference yesterday, but the former England head coach did at least insist Leo Cullen is the boss.

Tue, 06 Sep, 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

Conor O’Shea wants Italy to deliver on potential

Conor O’Shea says he is “honoured, humbled, and excited” to have been appointed Italy’s new head coach on a four-year contract that will incorporate the 2019 World Cup.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

‘Huge’ win could signal brave new world for Ireland

The championship starts here, or so Ireland hope as Joe Schmidt sends his new-look team onto the Twickenham pitch today in a bid to kick-start the champions’ RBS 6 Nations campaign at the third attempt.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Dan Biggar in ‘around the clock’ battle to be fit

Out-half Dan Biggar remains on the road to recovery ahead of Wales’ RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland this weekend.

Thu, 11 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

Can Ireland adapt to retain Six Nations crown and four other big questions

So many questions, so many imponderables. Rarely has the outcome of a Six Nations championship been so difficult to predict. 

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

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Steve Borthwick in England tug of love

Bristol maintain no agreement is yet in place to allow Steve Borthwick to join Eddie Jones’ England coaching team.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Player criticism after World Cup led to changes in English set-up

England’s decision to axe assistant coach Andy Farrell was sparked by heavy criticism from senior players in the post-World Cup review.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Eddie Jones seeks ‘new thoughts and ideas’ after England backroom clearout

Eddie Jones has declared it a time for “new thoughts and new ideas” after making the first major move of his England coaching reign.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Gustard’s animal magic gets results

Paul Gustard admits he is ’left-field’, which is short-hand for saying he is a strange man, with unusual methods.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Gustard expects Sarries steel to shine through in Euro return

Saracens forward coach Paul Gustard believes his big-name players are ready to stand up and be counted as they look to end Munster’s Heineken Cup dream this weekend.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2012

Saracens star Gustard announces retirement

Saracens back-row forward Paul Gustard has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of this season.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Old friends are best as Gaffney looking forward to reunion

CHANGING the flight plan from Cardiff to Coventry will be the least of Munster’s concerns as they ponder Saracens’ surprise Heineken Cup quarter-final win over Ospreys.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2008

Saracens book semi-final meeting with Munster

Saracens 19 Ospreys 10

Sun, 06 Apr, 2008

Wilkinson in line for Falcons return

Jonny Wilkinson could make his first appearance since the World Cup final next weekend.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2007

Toulouse player signs for Exiles

London Irish have signed flanker Aidan McCullen from Toulouse on a two-year deal as a back-row replacement for Paul Gustard, who has moved to Saracens.

Wed, 10 May, 2006

Goode on target for London Irish

London Irish 25 Leicester 28

Sun, 08 Jan, 2006

London Irish confirm Leguizamon deal

London Irish yesterday announced the signing of Argentina number eight Juan Manuel Leguizamon.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2005

Exiles sign Pumas star Leguizamon

London Irish today announced the signing of Argentina number eight Juan Manuel Leguizamon.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005

Exiles ring the changes

London Irish have made five changes to the team that lost to Leeds Tykes last Sunday for their Zurich Premiership trip to play Leicester Tigers on Friday evening.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

London Irish lose to Leeds

Leeds Tykes put their woeful Zurich Premiership form to one side with a deserved win over London Irish in the Powergen Cup semi-final.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2005

Exiles stung by powerful Wasps

Champions Wasps powered home three second-half tries to sink London Irish today in the Zurich Premiership.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2005

Super-sub saves Saints

London Irish 21 Northampton 22

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004

Injury-ravaged Exiles seek revenge on Pau

London Irish will hope they can overcome their injury problems when they face Pau in the European Challenge Cup second round at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2004

Exiles return to Premiership action

London Irish have made three changes for Saturday's Zurich Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at the Madejski stadium.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Exiles ring the changes

London Irish have made five changes to the starting line-up of the team that played in Auch last weekend for Sunday's return leg at the Madejski Stadium.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Exiles unchanged

London Irish have made no changes to the team that played against NEC Harlequins for this weekend's game against Gloucester.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Exiles name team for Saracens game

The London Irish team to take on Saracens on Saturday in the club’s final Zurich Premiership game of the season at home has been named.

Wed, 05 May, 2004

Exiles make two changes

London Irish have made two changes for Sunday’s trip to play Newcastle Falcons.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Duo return for Exiles

Kieron Dawson and Chris Sheasby return to the Exiles back row for Friday's Zurich Premiership showdown with Leeds Tykes at Headingley Stadium.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2004

Rugby: Grayson steps in for Wilkinson and gives Irish the boot

London Irish 15 Northampton 36

Mon, 05 Jan, 2004

Exiles suffer home defeat

London Irish 15 Northampton 36

Sun, 04 Jan, 2004

Exiles up to second place

Rotherham Titans 10 London Irish 15

Sat, 20 Dec, 2003

Exiles make four changes

London Irish have made four changes for Saturday's Parker Pen opener against Montauban.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2003

Cockle joins Irish injury list

Flanker James Cockle has joined London Irish’s injury list and will miss the Zurich Premiership home game against Leeds on Sunday.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Change does Gustard good

Paul Gustard has no regrets about moving from Leicester, the dominant force in English club rugby in recent years, as he attempts to lead London Irish to the Powergen Cup final for the second successive year.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2003

Bishop returns for Exiles big game

London Irish have made one change to their starting line-up for Saturday's Zurich Premiership encounter against top-of-the-table Gloucester at Kingsholm with Justin Bishop coming onto the wing.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2002