Maro Itoje sends message to England fans after heartbreaking loss

England endured a dramatic 24-22 defeat by New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Francisco Isaac

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

What is life like for those who traverse the rugby world as supporters, and is the game as accessible as it should be?

LATEST FEATURES

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'

Newcastle

Alex Tait

Age

Position

Outside Back

Height

182cm

Weight

87kg

News

EXCLUSIVE

Barnard Castle: English rugby nursery's latest batch of brothers

BREAKING

Newcastle confirm 15 leavers, including Mulipola, Fearns, Robinson

Northampton keep semi-final hopes alive with Newcastle thumping

Newcastle Falcons' Alex Tait to retire from rugby

Latest

572d Gallagher Premiership

One-club man Will Welch to retire after 15 seasons at Newcastle

636d Gallagher Premiership

'Pure box office': Adam Radwan agrees lengthy Newcastle extension

730d Gallagher Premiership

The 'outdated' notion an England rugby columnist wants to bin

757d England

Why Tommy Freeman is one of the most exciting wings in world rugby

FEATURE

1157d Gallagher Premiership

Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut

2078d Gallagher Premiership

Former England international Matthew Tait retires with immediate effect

Teams

Newcastle

READ

CONTRIBUTORS

Maro Itoje sends message to England fans after heartbreaking loss

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

Pro D2

Pro D2

Pro D2

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'

Women's Internationals

PWR

PWR

Why SVNS Series star Maddison Levi wants to play at 15s World Cup

Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard returns to Western Force’s First XV

Alex Tait

News

Barnard Castle: English rugby nursery's latest batch of brothers

Newcastle confirm 15 leavers, including Mulipola, Fearns, Robinson

Northampton keep semi-final hopes alive with Newcastle thumping

Newcastle Falcons' Alex Tait to retire from rugby

Latest

One-club man Will Welch to retire after 15 seasons at Newcastle

'Pure box office': Adam Radwan agrees lengthy Newcastle extension

The 'outdated' notion an England rugby columnist wants to bin

Why Tommy Freeman is one of the most exciting wings in world rugby

Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut

Former England international Matthew Tait retires with immediate effect

Teams

RugbyPass

Membership

Editions

Legal

Contact Us

Maro Itoje sends message to England fans after heartbreaking loss

The joy, spirit and obstacles of the rugby pilgrim

Select Edition

Alex Tait

News

Barnard Castle: English rugby nursery's latest batch of brothers

Newcastle confirm 15 leavers, including Mulipola, Fearns, Robinson

Northampton keep semi-final hopes alive with Newcastle thumping

Newcastle Falcons' Alex Tait to retire from rugby

Latest

One-club man Will Welch to retire after 15 seasons at Newcastle

'Pure box office': Adam Radwan agrees lengthy Newcastle extension

The 'outdated' notion an England rugby columnist wants to bin

Why Tommy Freeman is one of the most exciting wings in world rugby

Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut

Former England international Matthew Tait retires with immediate effect

Teams