Sam Burgess dismisses NRL return rumours
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSam Burgess has denied reports in Australia that he’s planning a swift return to the NRL next year with South Sydney. The build-up to England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham...
This is not a normal Test match, warns Lancaster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentStuart Lancaster has primed his players to be ready to deal with 'a fever pitch' Twickenham on Friday night as they open the World Cup against Fiji at the end of what the England head coach calls ' a special...
Fearless Fiji insist Manu Tuilagi will be irreplaceable
1 decade ago by The TimesVereniki Goneva, the Fiji back, says that England will miss the brute force of Manu Tuilagi, his Leicester Tigers team-mate,...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Fiji vow to put up a fight against England in Twickenham set-pieces
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJohn McKee, the Fiji head coach, has said his side has worked hard on their set play
We must handle occasion - Robshaw
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland must not let the World Cup opening ceremony distract them before the Fiji match, says captain Chris Robshaw.
England are aiming to be the best defence at Rugby World Cup, says Brad Barritt ahead of opener against Fiji
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrad Barritt insists England are ready to face down potent attacking of Fiji at Twickenham on Friday
Stuart Lancaster sticks to his guns as England’s parade gets rained on
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe head coach has named the same team to face Fiji in the Rugby World Cup opener on Friday as played Ireland recentlyAll that intricate preparation and summer training and what happens? Bang on cue, as...
England must be ready for fever pitch when Rugby World Cup opener with Fiji gets under way, says Stuart Lancaster
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAfter naming an unchanged starting XV to face Fiji in World Cup opener on Friday, Stuart Lancaster stresses need for England to deal with pressure
Stuart Lancaster calls on England players to ‘create memories’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Rugby World Cup ‘a once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity• Lancaster: Sam Burgess does not want return to rugby leagueEngland’s players have been urged to create memories which will last a lifetime...
Rugby World Cup 2015: England in the pool of death? It was far harder for the class of '91
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIf England think opener against Fiji is tough, at least they are not facing might of the All Blacks, writes Steve James
