‘I want to win the fight and then go DJ in Ibiza’ - How ex-rugby star Haskell turned to MMA after retirement
Having hung up his boots in August, the former England international is preparing for his first professional bout.
Having hung up his boots in August, the former England international is preparing for his first professional bout.
The former England international will fight at Wembley Arena in May.
James Haskell has signed for leading mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA.
The 34-year-old, who earned 77 international caps, has only played four times for the Northampton Saints during the current campaign.
The England international is considering his options as he prepares to leave the club for a second time.
Eddie Jones’ side face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Teenager Marcus Smith has been rewarded for some fine early season performances for Harlequins.
Wasps’ 20-game unbeaten home run came to an end after a feisty affair.
Lions back row James Haskell reckons the Irish pair offer something special to the team.
Murray Kinsella checks in after moving from Rotorua to Hamilton ahead of the Chiefs game.
Sean O’Brien has taken on the all-important role of fines master.
With Billy Vunipola missing, Stander will compete with Taulupe Faletau for the eight shirt.
James Haskell was left out of Warren Gatland’s squad for this summer’s New Zealand tour.
Ireland play the old enemy in the tournament finale.
The England flanker had been out for seven months after reconstructive surgery.
“I’m not dead and for those of you who wish I was dead, better luck next time.”
He even ‘broke his number one rule’ to celebrate.
James Haskell could be out until early 2017.
The Welshman will face a disciplinary hearing later this week.
“Any tackle looks pretty bad when seen like that.”
Ollie Devoto, Jack Clifford and Paul Hill could make their debuts in Murrayfield.
England are less likely to buckle under pressure with Stuart Lancaster at the helm, according to forward James Haskell.
The former Munster scrum-half was sent to an early bath for ‘use of the boot’ on James Haskell.
The Springboks accounted for Scotland 21-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday, while England went down to Australia 20-14.
James Haskell, Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley were allegedly advised to pay Annabel Newton NZ$30,000 in “hush money”.
Chris Ashton and James Haskell were also landed with suspended fines for their inappropriate behaviour in New Zealand.
Angela Carter has cited a lack of support from hotel management as the primary reason for her quitting.
The BBC pundit has become the latest in a long line of ex-internationals to express his dismay at the behaviour of Martin Johnson’s squad.
Martin Johnson has reprimanded three of his players after they made lewd comments to a female hotel worker in New Zealand.
The England winger has promised to fly home if he drops the ball.
England management have been forced to dismiss claims that the player was injured during the squad’s recent outing.
The 26-year-old has said that players who are underperforming should be singled out for criticism.
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