England got the job done against Tonga and the USA...but the World Cup really starts next week
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR 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
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnI 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
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR 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. ...
England Name Team To Face USA
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play USA Rugby in England’s second pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe, Tokyo. George Ford will captain England following the team's...
Reece Hodge's hit on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato was not a red-card offence
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR 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
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR 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
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR 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. ,
Townsend Names Strong Scotland Team To Face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Stuart McInally will captain Scotland. He was...
Rugby World Cup 2019: England name team to play Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in the opening pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Sapporo, Japan. Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside centre with George...
Sir Clive Woodward's Rugby World Cup team-by-team guide
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnWith 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. ,
