Rugby World Cup 2015: Sam Burgess handed last chance to earn England place
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBurgess is one of three uncapped players to face France, including Henry Slade and Calum Clarke
Burgess named among four uncapped players v France
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukEngland have named their side to face France in their first QBE International Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham this Saturday. Sam Burgess and Henry Slade will start in the centres with Calum...
Ireland Up The World Rugby Rankings
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have moved up to second place in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since they were introduced in 2003. Saturday’s 35-21 win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff earned...
O'Donnell ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland flanker Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a dislocated hip.
Bath Rugby's Sam Burgess has been handed his England debut in...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSam Burgess will make his full England debut against France on Saturday.Only nine months after he made his bow for Bath in the 15-man code, the fast-learning league convert will get a chance to force his...
England v France: Will Billy Twelvetrees and Jonny May start...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAs England gear up for their first of three World Cup warm-up internationals on Saturday, interest now turns to who will get the nod for the opener against France.When Ireland trounced Wales at the Millennium...
Mike Ford 'massively disappointed' Bath Rugby's Eastmond didn't...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford is "massively disappointed" for Kyle Eastmond, who was released from England's Rugby World Cup squad last Friday. Bath's live-wire inside centre did not survive when Stuart Lancaster...
England’s line-up against France to be announced earlier than expected
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Stuart Lancaster brings forward team news by 72 hours• Sam Burgess and Henry Slade likely to be handed debutsEngland will bring forward their team announcement for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up...
Gatland: Wales youngsters will bounce back from defeat
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWarren Gatland is convinced his young Wales side will learn the lessons from defeat after they went down 35-21 to Ireland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster focused on France match before his final cut of England squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsSteve James: England coach says team to face France is "very strong" with Sam Burgess likely to claim No 12 shirt ahead of Chiefs' Henry Slade
