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6 Nations

2016

Rugby news: The England World Cup jigsaw has fallen into place at the right time for Eddie Jones

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have done exactly what I hoped they would for this crucial game, which is - with one change - go with the team who crushed Ireland 57-15 at Twickenham. ,

Rugby World Cup 2019: Kicking masterclass from Biggar and Patchell proves the difference for Wales

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That was an exceptional Wales win full of promise and potential for even bigger challenges ahead but now the team and the rugby nation must keep their feet on the ground. ,

England got the job done against Tonga and the USA...but the World Cup really starts next week

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were very good as they dismissed a physical USA side, but the reality is the World Cup proper starts next week with tough tests against Argentina and France. ,

Rugby World Cup 2019: Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

I feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity. ...

England coach Eddie Jones is right to start Billy Vunipola against USA... he needs miles in his legs

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is interesting that Billy Vunipola, previously such an injury-prone player, will start his sixth game in a row on Thursday. It's a good call, though. He needs miles in his legs. ...

Reece Hodge's hit on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato was not a red-card offence

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I might be in a minority but I don't think Australian Reece Hodge's challenge on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato was a red-card offence and therefore he shouldn't have been cited. ...

England's Manu Tuilagi is getting back to his prime after brace against Tonga

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Perhaps there weren't many moments from Sapporo for the highlights reel but that was a rock solid opening win over Tonga. ,

Sir Clive Woodward's key pointers to the Japanese jamboree

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The team I always love in World Cups is France. They have an incredible record: finalists three times and they should have won it in 2011 when they lost to New Zealand. ,

Sir Clive Woodward's Rugby World Cup team-by-team guide

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

With the World Cup set to begin on Friday, nobody can predict which side will lift the Webb Ellis trophy on November 2. Sir Clive Woodwood has run the rule on every side in Japan. ,

Gatland will be furious but Howley situation must not be a distraction

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The big thing is that this must not be a distraction to Wales. It will only be that if it is allowed to rumble on. They can't get beaten by Australia and blame it on the Howley situation. ...