Ireland to roll out big guns for Welsh rematch as 'anxiety' grows
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney are among Ireland's front-liners set to return to action against Wales on Saturday week as Joe Schmidt continues to work towards his final 31-man...
I am comfortable with union now, insists Burgess
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSam Burgess hopes his performance in England's victory over France on Saturday night will keep his World Cup dream alive as the former rugby league star revealed his initial frustrations with adapting...
Henry Slade flourishes on centre stage while Sam Burgess muscles in
1 decade ago by The TimesThere was one man in the England midfield who should have played his way in to Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup...
Practice made perfect means Jonny May certainty for World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesWhat a relief finally to see England in action. There is only so much talk of training a man can...
How England rated against France
1 decade ago by The TimesIn the squad ALEX GOODE 8 Was seen as being in a battle for one place with Danny Cipriani but...
England face pressure test, says Steve Hansen
1 decade ago by The TimesUnless England can deal with the pressures of being host nation at the World Cup their chances of success will...
Lancaster left with dilemma over hooker and No 8 slots
1 decade ago by The TimesAs England celebrated this narrow victory, which was a decent if unconvincing start to their World Cup campaign, the eye...
Tom Wood adds to errors after convert’s sin
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess was not the only one to find himself in a bit of a muddle at Twickenham on Saturday...
Call time on rugby world cup, pubs told
1 decade ago by The TimesPicture the scene: England have just beaten Australia in their pivotal Rugby World Cup game and a potential route to...
Ryan Grant’s fate in the balance for Scotland
1 decade ago by The TimesRyan Grant’s involvement in the forthcoming Rugby World Cup has been left hanging in the balance after the Glasgow Warriors,...
