Rugby World Cup chiefs dismiss reports of 'spying' ahead of England's clash with Australia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRugby World Cup chiefs have dismissed reports that England and Australia are embroiled in a spying row after a photographer was reportedly chased away from an Australian closed training session in Bath.
Mike Ford urges Stuart Lancaster to be more bold in England selection
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath coach Mike Ford accuses Stuart Lancaster of picking a XV “not to lose” • Brian O’Driscoll encourages Lancaster to be positive and pick Henry SladeThe Bath coach, Mike Ford, father of the...
Wales to target England’s Sam Burgess after Jonathan Joseph misses out
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales’ Scott Williams says elusive Bath player harder to defend against• But assistant coach Rob Howley warns Burgess will be imposing presenceScott Williams believes Jonathan Joseph’s absence...
Jonathan Joseph to miss rest of England’s pool fixtures – reports
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath centre sustained a pectoral injury during victory over Fiji• He is possible doubt for matches against Wales, Australia and UruguayJonathan Joseph could miss the rest of England’s World Cup...
Rugby World Cup: Jonathan Joseph to miss whole pool stage for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBath centre's pectoral injury is likely to rule him out for three weeks in major blow for Stuart Lancaster
Burgess or Slade to start for England?
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Jonathan Joseph is a doubt for Saturday’s Test match against Wales at Twickenham. The Bath star suffered a chest injury in last Friday’s win over Fiji in the Rugby World Cup opener. England...
How does Jonathan Joseph’s injury affect England’s midfield selection?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldA chest injury could keep Jonathan Joseph out of England's game with Wales on Saturday, but who will replace the Bath man in the midfield?Jonathan Joseph hands off Waisea Nayacalevu the England v Fiji...
Owen Farrell would rush conversion to avoid TMO ruling out try
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England fly-half says kickers will wise up after Fiji’s disallowed try • Crowd reaction to TV replay prompted referral before conversionThe England fly-half Owen Farrell has admitted he would have...
Wales worried about Uruguy's attacking plan
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales defence coach Shaun Edwards believes a lack of experience of playing Uruguay will stand in the South American side’s favour. Wales begin their World Cup campaign this weekend in Cardiff. "Their...
Jason Robinson confident in England's back-three
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbySale Sharks legend Jason Robinson is convinced that the stars of Aviva Premiership Rugby will shine in the back-three for England, as they prepare to take on Fiji in their World Cup opener on Friday.
