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Neil Squires
Neil Squires is the ex-rugby union correspondent for the Daily Express and has covered eight Rugby World Cups and 30 Five/Six Nations Championships. He has also written four books on the sport including the well-received but commercially catastrophic House of Lancaster, released with impeccable timing, to coincide with England's 2015 World Cup campaign.
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Gallagher Premiership
Gabriel Hamer-Webb: Becoming the man of the family so young was tough
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7 days ago
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Ben Loader: 'Gloucester fight for everything' as Bordeaux date looms
14 days ago
Gallagher Premiership
Archie McParland: 'Saints is a great club but we'll see what happens'
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20 days ago
Gallagher Premiership
There was an avalanche of tries in the first Gallagher Prem weekend
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29 days ago
Interview
‘Brendan takes things very emotionally, very personally. It’s part of his super power’
The colourful South African’s decision to return for a second stint as Saracens director of rugby triggers a panorama of possibi…
Neil Squires
25 Sep 2026, 8:38
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Interview
‘Quins have under-performed... but with this set-up we can go on and do great things’
With Robbie Deans installed as performance director, flanker Jack Kenningham believes Harlequins can 'get back to where we should …
Neil Squires
16 Sep 2026, 9:17
Interview
'Tom or Ben?' Sale's reunited Wales props mix up Curry options to add extra bite to Sharks
They may struggle to tell the England twins apart but Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith are both on a duel mission for club and countr…
Neil Squires
10 Sep 2026, 1:03
Opinion
‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
With no annoying league table to offer a crushing reality check, a swirling world of possibilities await every club for the campai…
Neil Squires
04 Sep 2026, 5:21
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Opinion
Five pointers as England aim to maintain psychological ‘stranglehold’ over Pumas
Benching Caluori, classy Slade, Martin's return, 'different animal' Heyes and a lurking threat to Van Poortvliet as England prepar…
Neil Squires
17 Jul 2026, 10:51
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Opinion
Can Jamie George maintain sky-high standards until his last dance at the Rugby World Cup?
The stand-in England skipper has been a magnificent servant to his country but knows he can't repeat missed tackle error too frequ…
Neil Squires
08 Jul 2026, 5:29
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Opinion
'This isn’t some David and Goliath contest. SA cannot be regarded as a free shot for England’
Even if they are playing the world champions in their own backyard, this should be feet against the flames time for Steve Borthwic…
Neil Squires
02 Jul 2026, 5:20
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Opinion
Borthwick’s ‘Burgess call’; Pollock to start? Chessum at six? Caluori unleashed? Five key issues from England squad
Can Janse van Rensburg win over doubters? Is it Pollock's time to start? Will England play three locks v Boks? Is Caluori ready?
Neil Squires
23 Jun 2026, 9:05
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Christ Tshiunza: 'I was torn on what to do... leaving Exeter was a very, very hard decision'
The free-running Welsh forward hopes to sign off as a Chief with a remarkable Gallagher Prem title on Saturday.
Neil Squires
19 Jun 2026, 3:10
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Interview
Northampton ‘late bloomer’ Tom Litchfield: ‘When we're on it, we just carve teams up’
He may be the only non-England international in Saints' backline but a semi-final clash with Leicester gives the centre a chance t…
Neil Squires
09 Jun 2026, 6:43
Interview
Nicky Smith: 'I wouldn’t be surprised if Tigers are in this position for years to come'
Despite making a "very, very tough" decision to leave, the departing Wales prop believes Leicester are well set for chasing silver…
Neil Squires
04 Jun 2026, 6:58
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Opinion
‘Absence of England selection clarity makes it a guessing game who will face Springboks’
Injuries and a state of flux means England's backline to face South Africa in July could look very different from that which start…
Neil Squires
28 May 2026, 0:44
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Opinion
Cullen’s bunker mindset may be double-edged sword as Leinster try to become ‘supermen for a day’
Will the Leinster boss's attack on the media give his side a rallying point as they seek to avoid more final woe against Bordeaux?
Neil Squires
20 May 2026, 0:39
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Opinion
‘Too good for Champ, locked out of Prem, Ealing stuck between rock and hard place’
Unable to win promotion to the Prem because of their ground capacity, could Ealing find a trail to the URC instead?
Neil Squires
13 May 2026, 4:50
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Opinion
‘Sarries may be outsiders in Prem play-off race but it would be unwise to write them off’
Saracens may be seven points off fourth place with four games left, but their form and experience could yet take the race down to …
Neil Squires
07 May 2026, 4:28
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Opinion
‘It is inevitable that new owners will bring new ideas that English rugby may not be comfortable with’
Exeter members must decide whether to accept an American buyout but there may be unease over where selling might lead them.
Neil Squires
29 Apr 2026, 7:03
Opinion
Return of 'car-crusher' Martin gives England a unique weapon
George Martin has spent 14 months waiting for shoulder nerves to heal while England have missed his thunderous power game.
Neil Squires
22 Apr 2026, 0:22
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Opinion
Could England try to trigger Jack Willis break clause in Toulouse deal in time for RWC?
The Toulouse flanker's Herculean display against Bordeaux was another signal to Steve Borthwick, but hurdles remain on both sides.
Neil Squires
14 Apr 2026, 4:26
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Tom Curry: 'If I'm ready and allowed, I want to play for England'
The Sale flanker discusses gardening, selfishness, frustration and why he wants to play Test rugby this summer.
Neil Squires
09 Apr 2026, 1:54
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Interview
‘It's a pressurised job. International rugby has higher scrutiny but club coaching is relentless’
Geoff Parling shoving TV presenter Craig Doyle off the pitch conveyed the pressure and exposure club coaches are under.
Neil Squires
01 Apr 2026, 4:46
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