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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will still have to beat the big boys to win the 2023 World Cup

3 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Regardless of Tuesday's draw, to win the 2023 World Cup England will still almost certainly have to beat two out of France, New Zealand and South Africa. ,

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most dangerous thing for rugby is to do nothing

3 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

This week is a watershed moment for rugby. After the stand taken by Steve Thompson, Alix Popham, Michael Lipman and others, rugby must address the issues and take the initiative. ,

Premiership Rugby Confirm Rounds 7-10

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership rugby have confirmed that a mouth-watering west country derby kicks off Round 7 of Premiership Rugby as all fixtures in the competition' are today announced up to the middle of February.   Bath...

Leicester to put Brive to the test at Welford Road

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second game of Round 1 of the Challenge Cup sees Leicester Tigers hosting Brive at Welford Road.   Leicester were semi-finalists in 2019-20, losing out to Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol, 39-19....

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's fear of losing is holding them back

3 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England can rise to the challenge over the next couple of years but they won't win a World Cup without find ways of offering much more in attack. ,

England Squad Update: Mako Out, Genge In

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ellis Genge has been drafted into the starting XV for England’s final Quilter International of the year against France.       Mako Vunipola is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Cup...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sunday's final feels like a lose-lose for England against depleted France

3 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: A lively week of argument and debate about how the game is being played will end on a contentious note on Sunday when England take on a heavily depleted France side. ,

Anthony Watson returns for Autumn Nations Cup Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his England team to face France in the Autumn Nations Cup Final on Sunday.   In the only change to the team that beat Wales at Parc y Scarlets last weekend, Anthony...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby's at a serious tipping point...box kicking is killing the game

3 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD Eddie Jones is right when he says trends in rugby tend to be cyclical - but the England head coach is wrong to label the current concerns of many as alarmist and silly. ,