6 hours ago Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’The England head coach, Steve ­Borthwick, has defended his ­decision to pick Tom Curry for Sunday’s match against Japan two weeks after he sustained a second head injury inside two months, despite criticism from concussion campaigners.Curry was knocked ­unconscious during England’s defeat by ­Australia earlier this month after a nasty ­collision with Rob Valetini and ­subjected to the 12-day stand-down period in line with World Rugby’s return-to-play protocols. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Tom Curry ‘desperate’ to face Japan despite recent concussion – Steve Borthwick

England back row Curry will reprise his destructive ‘Kamikaze Kids’ partnership with Sam Underhill.

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9 hours ago Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Australia are the final visitors of the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.

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9 hours ago Pickleball ace Thaddea Lock charts rise to stardom after ‘stumbling’ into sport

The Bristolian is set to represent England in the inaugural European Pickleball Team Championships.

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24 hours ago Joleon Lescott clarifies England future after following Lee Carsley to senior team

Joleon Lescott was part of Lee Carsley's team as the England interim boss presided over the Three Lions' Nations League success and has detailed if he will go back down to the under-21s

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