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England’s back three are on the rise after looking to friends in high places

1 decade ago by The Times

Mike Brown, Anthony Watson and Jonny May drew inspiration from different influences outside rugby union for their eye-catching performances in...

How the England players rated against Ireland

1 decade ago by The Times

Mike Brown Imperious under the high ball and shook off injury. Back on top of his game. 8 Anthony Watson...

History likely to be kind to Greig Laidlaw for taking bold option

1 decade ago by The Times

In the dying seconds of the game, Scotland won a straightforward penalty close to the posts. Trailing by three points,...

100 days to go

1 decade ago by IRB

June 10 marks exactly 100 days to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015.

In Pics: England 21 Ireland 13

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland completed their warm-up campaign for the Rugby World Cup with a 21-13 loss to tournament hosts England at Twickenham. Check out our match photo gallery from Saturday's clash.

Rugby World Cup: England can win it, says England coach Stuart Lancaster

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has said he is confident that his squad have the capability to win the Rugby World Cup even if questions remain about his starting XV to face Fiji in the tournament's...

Rugby World Cup 2015: Fiji send timely reminder to England that they're capable of gatecrashing the party

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Pacific Islanders prove that they are more than capable of spoiling the party come September 19

England may just have experienced another World Cup launch-pad moment by beating Ireland at Twickenham

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England beat Ireland in Dublin before lifting the World Cup in 2003, and now Lancaster's squad have their own Irish victory to build on

'Ireland are one of the favourites for the World Cup' - Canada coach talks up Joe Schmidt's men

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Canada boss Kieran Crowley has labelled Pool D rivals Ireland one of the favourites for World Cup glory.

Briggs Leads Munster Women To Another Interpro Title

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster made it two IRFU Women's Interprovincial titles in-a-row - and eleven in all - as they put in an impressive performance to beat arch rivals Leinster 15-7 at Thomond Park on Saturday. Kate Rowan...