Six months to go to 2015 Rugby World Cup in England and the build-up gathers pace
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsTickets There was never going to be a problem selling the vast majority of tickets for Britain’s biggest sporting event since the Olympics. In September’s ballot there were more than five million...
Winning Six Nations title is not enough for England in a World Cup year
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWill England be hailed as true champions if they win the Six Nations title? Of course they will, as well they should be. But there are caveats. The RBS trophy will be encased at Twickenham, the record...
Wales overtake Australia in rankings
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales's Six Nations win over Ireland has helped them rise above 2015 World Cup Pool A rivals Australia in the official global rankings. World Rugby's table shows Wales...
Robinson's Wales World Cup warning
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England and Scotland coach Andy Robinson thinks Wales will not get out of their pool at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Warren Gatland's side have been drawn against hosts England, Australia,...
World Cup organisers not concerned by England exit
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumOrganisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup say it will make no difference to the success of the tournament if England are knocked out in the group stage. Stuart Lancaster's England side are in a tough...
'England progression not sole focus'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe chief executive of England's World Cup organising committee wants the hosts to make the knockout phase but says it's not essential for the event. Debbie Jevans made the comments after a ...
Day of upsets as Russia and Fiji women shine in Dubai
1 decade ago by IRBThe opening round of the women's series saw Russia and Fiji shock some big names, as Australia and New Zealand get set for a thrilling quarter-final.
Chiefs opinion: Hennry Slade call-up is richly deserved
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoA place in the squad for Saturday’s match against Scotland always looked a tall order, but Henry Slade’s call-up to train with England marks another step towards what will surely be full international...
Fiji's Ben Ryan on his biggest challenge
1 decade ago by IRBIn part one of a compelling account of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2014-15, Fiji’s title-winning coach Ben Ryan gives his thoughts on Olympic qualification and the challenges on the road to Rio.
Burgess can 'traumatise' defences
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England rugby captain Jason Robinson believes England should use Sam Burgess to "traumatise" defences. Burgess, 26, is in his first season in union since leaving Australian rugby league...
