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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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Ben Earl's superb form shows England can cope without Tom Willis at 8
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International Rugby
Fin Smith needs more starts if he is going to back up Ford at RWC27
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Gallagher Premiership
Hassell-Collins targets England recall amid fierce competition at wing
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International Rugby
England must use wing Feyi-Waboso more if they want to be sum of parts
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31 days ago
Opinion
England’s missing link Furbank leaves Borthwick with familiar full-back dilemma
George Furbank may be Steve Borthwick's favoured choice but his injury misfortune means Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith are vying…
Neil Squires
29 Oct 2025, 0:03
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Opinion
‘Branding Willis a mercenary does not add up. He and Ford have more in common than you might expect’
Tom Willis' decision to move to France, and George Ford's to stay at Sale, are not so different in their reasoning.
Neil Squires
23 Oct 2025, 1:35
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Opinion
Who is the Gallagher Prem's greatest overseas import?
As Len Ikitau prepares to make his Exeter debut, RugbyPass ranks the top 10 overseas signings to grace England's top flight.
Neil Squires
15 Oct 2025, 2:12
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Interview
Maverick Bristol ringmaster won’t change Bears' fearless high-wire act despite injuries
However challenging the current circumstances, Pat Lam remains soldered to his unique brand of attacking rugby.
Neil Squires
08 Oct 2025, 1:24
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Exclusive
Paul Brown-Bampoe: Exeter's box-office banker turned try machine
The flying wing was not considering a career in rugby two years ago, but has surged to the forefront of this new-look Chiefs side.
Neil Squires
30 Sep 2025, 9:34
Exclusive
Ben Youngs: 'I’m super-proud to have been a one-club man but I don’t look back and wish I was still playing.'
As the new PREM season is about to get underway, the England record-cap holder is getting used to life as a former player...
Neil Squires
24 Sep 2025, 2:15
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Interview
‘You don't want to become stagnant' - England hybrid Hill’s back-up plan for Bath
Ted Hill aims to help Bath back up their trophy-laden last season - and prove his value to England's cause.
Neil Squires
17 Sep 2025, 3:01
Opinion
Why English rugby needs Christian Wade and his Mission 102
For too long, rugby has stifled individuality, and the prolific wing's quest to break the league try record will be eye-catching w…
Neil Squires
10 Sep 2025, 6:42
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Opinion
'Things are still too quiet' - English rugby needs a transfer window
The English game is still fighting for eyeballs - introducing a football-style transfer window would add some much-needed spice.
Neil Squires
02 Sep 2025, 5:09
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Opinion
Tour fortunes of English Lions blur selection picture for Borthwick
England supplied 10 Test Lions but strong displays by other players in Argentina gave Steve Borthwick food for thought.
Neil Squires
06 Aug 2025, 3:38
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Opinion
‘Lions tours are wonderfully uplifting but the trail of hard luck stories is long and painful'
Those part of the triumph are etched into history; the ones who might have been are quickly washed away.
Neil Squires
30 Jul 2025, 8:31
Interview
‘USA have a way to go to fulfil Moonshot mission but 2031 RWC will be a success’
The Eagles may be shooting for the stars on the field but will put on a 'huge show' when they host the RWC.
Neil Squires
24 Jul 2025, 0:05
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Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 10-6
Bentley's belter, Dawson's dummy and North's fireman's lift on Folau feature in the latest of our iconic Lions moments.
Bryn Palmer Neil Squires
17 Jul 2025, 0:28
Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 15-11
Gibbs tramples The Ox, Warburton sweet-talks the ref and a selection bombshell feature in the latest of our 25 iconic Lions moment…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
16 Jul 2025, 1:00
Opinion
Joe Heyes' coming of age has wiped out a key England weakness
The Leicester prop has charted a slow rise to international recognition, but his excellent displays in Argentina have assuaged any…
Neil Squires
15 Jul 2025, 3:47
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Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 20-16
Faletau's finish, the last address of the 'Lion King' and Cuthbert's cracker feature in the latest of our 25 iconic Lions moments.
Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones
14 Jul 2025, 23:00
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Opinion
Iconic Lions moments of the professional era: 25-21
Monye's dash to redemption, Weir's 'mistaken identity' and Kearney's cracker feature in the first five of our iconic Lions moment…
Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones
14 Jul 2025, 1:00
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Opinion
How England's new coaches are giving Steve Borthwick food for thought
The fingerprints of Byron McGuigan and Lee Blackett were all over England's exceptional first Test victory in Argentina.
Neil Squires
10 Jul 2025, 7:01
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Exclusive
Armed guards, flags set alight and a fusillade of oranges - England's 1990 tour of Argentina remembered
The first tour by an English team since the Falklands War made for a politically charged and highly volatile backdrop to the infam…
Neil Squires
02 Jul 2025, 23:23
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Opinion
Come in number 55…where to next for England’s revolving-door midfield?
More upheaval in midfield means England will field a 55th different centre combination in 15 years against Argentina next week.
Neil Squires
26 Jun 2025, 2:26
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