Sam Burgess named in England’s 50-man squad for Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former league forward only joined Bath in October• No place for the Toulon-based Steffon Armitage• Chris Ashton and Danny Cipriani are included• Robert Kitson: Stuart Lancaster takes no chances...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
Itoje 'will prosper in England camp'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMaro Itoje will prosper in England's World Cup training camp, according to Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. The 20-year-old forward is set to be included in Stuart Lancaster's 50-man squad,...
Chris Ashton given chance to claim World Cup place
1 decade ago by The TimesChris Ashton will be handed a World Cup lifeline when Stuart Lancaster names England’s 50-man training squad at noon today. The England head coach will finally provide an answer to the interminable...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Steffon Armitage to miss out on England’s Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Toulon back-row Steffon Armitage excluded for playing abroad• Stuart Lancaster rules no ‘exceptional circumstances’ applyEngland will not name Steffon Armitage in their 50-man training squad...
Some of the top performers from the weekends European Rugby
1 decade agoConor MurrayIt’s not everyday a scrum-half scores a hat-trick with Conor Murray producing another fine performance for his side. With Munster needing a bonus-point win to secure a home semi-final, Murray...
Chris Ashton sends Stuart Lancaster a reminder of his finishing ability
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Welsh 17 Saracens 68 Chris Ashton has never given up hope of resurrecting his England career and is keeping his fingers crossed that his four tries for Saracens against London Welsh on Saturday...
TMO (The Monday Overview)
1 decade ago by The TimesTeam of the season15 Alex Goode (Saracens) A classy operator, he reads the game so well and creates chances for those around him. 14 Chris Ashton (Saracens) His face does not fit with England,...
Chris Ashton running hot as Saracens are relaxed and ready for Northampton
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wing finishes regular season three tries behind Exeter No8 Thomas Waldrom• Resounding win sets up play-off trip to Ashton’s former club Northampton• Saracens overwhelm London Welsh to pip Exeter...
