
Rugby
Share
Published 08:22 1 Mar 2016 GMT
Explore more on these topics:
Nowell expanded on the work that he, and England, have put into defence since Eddie Jones took over as head coach. Ultimately, he reasons, that helped him make the try-saving tackle:
"We work very hard on defence and to be put in a position where I have to give it my all to stop a try was absolutely important to me. "We work very hard on our backfield cover and that was just the job I had to do. "I was probably in the right place at the right time. I always try to put myself in those positions if we have a line break against us. Our defence has been very good this year so I have hardly ever had any against us."That defence has put England only two games away from a Grand Slam. Henshaw, meanwhile, is left to agonise over whether he should have stepped inside, slammed on the breaks or fended Nowell off.
Prendergast admits huge disappointment at Munster situation
Not ideal. It’s worrying times for Munster rugby at the moment, with problems on and off the field. After being knocked out of both the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, controversy then surrounded the appointment of Roger Randle for next season, due to historic rape accusations. The New Zealander is coming in to replace senior […]
Rugby
17h
Kerry legend slams players for reaction to Michael Murphy punch
Not under his watch! Although the dust has pretty much settled after the Michael Murphy incident during Donegal’s NFL Division 1 final win over Kerry last month, one Kingdom legend is still not pleased with what went on. Most of the criticism was levelled at Murphy for his clear-as-day punch on Dylan Casey, as well […]
Rugby
18h
Rugby
The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 134
Rugby