Sir Clive Woodward fits the criteria to become France coach
1 decade ago by The TimesThe last I knew, Sir Clive Woodward’s grasp of the French language placed my holiday efforts somewhere between Proust and Baudelaire. The man has not been directly involved in coaching since the...
Cotter: O'Halloran can unlock Scotland's attacking potential
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland head coach Vern Cotter believes his side's attacking verve can be unlocked by the arrival of backs coach Jason O'Halloran after this year's World Cup.
Protocol rules George North out of Saracens clash
1 decade ago by The TimesGeorge North will be unavailable for Northampton’s Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final at home to Saracens on Saturday and could miss the final if his side progress. North has not played since he...
England prodigy Maro Itoje to start Rugby World Cup warm-up match
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMaro Itoje, the Saracens lock, is likely to be handed a starting place in one of England’s two World Cup warm-up matches against France in August, underscoring the growing belief that the 20 year-old...
England Rugby World Cup squad: Stuart Lancaster defends snubbing France-based players
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster was not for persuading at Twickenham on Wednesday as he revealed his 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup. The England head coach was adamant that he would “hold the line”...
Stuart Lancaster opts forlong-term view by omitting Steffon Armitage
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Slot says player power helped head coach make tough call when naming his training squad for the World Cup Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, unveiled his World Cup training squad yesterday...
Stuart Lancaster’s huge squad will breed competition for places
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland have not made many hard decisions yet. By announcing a 50-man squad today, which stretches to 53 with three players still being considered when they return from injury, Stuart Lancaster, the...
Chris Ashton and David Strettle back in the frame as England name 50-man squad
1 decade ago by The TimesChris Ashton and David Strettle, the Saracens wings, have been brought back in from the international wilderness after being named in England’s 50-man World Cup training squad. Ashton has been...
Chris Ashton given chance to claim World Cup place
1 decade ago by The TimesChris Ashton will be handed a World Cup lifeline when Stuart Lancaster names England’s 50-man training squad at noon today. The England head coach will finally provide an answer to the interminable...
SRU culls last Scot coach on national set-up
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland will have no native Scots on their senior coaching team after this year’s Rugby World Cup, following confirmation that Duncan Hodge, an assistant coach for the past two years, is to be moved...
