Cotter: O'Halloran can unlock Scotland's attacking potential
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland head coach Vern Cotter believes his side's attacking verve can be unlocked by the arrival of backs coach Jason O'Halloran after this year's World Cup.
England’s overseas player policy is reverse protectionism for Stuart Lancaster | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianRules are rules – and Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon knew that when going abroad – but what is it worth if it amounts to the sum of its exceptions?• Sam Burgess closes on World Cup spot but...
England prodigy Maro Itoje to start Rugby World Cup warm-up match
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMaro Itoje, the Saracens lock, is likely to be handed a starting place in one of England’s two World Cup warm-up matches against France in August, underscoring the growing belief that the 20 year-old...
England Rugby World Cup squad: Stuart Lancaster defends snubbing France-based players
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster was not for persuading at Twickenham on Wednesday as he revealed his 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup. The England head coach was adamant that he would “hold the line”...
France bring in heavy-hitters for 7s
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Four Top 14 regulars including 30-time capped France flank Fulgence Ouedraogo have been called up as the French Sevens team push for qualification for next year's Olympic Games. Montpellier's Ouedraogo,...
Jake dismisses French rumours
1 decade ago by Rugby 365World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White has put an end to rumours linking him to the soon-to-be-vacant French coaching job. The South African, White, has extended his contract as "consultant"...
Don't get on Stuart Lancaster's back for not being able to pick England's best players
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster is the coach of a national rugby union side who are hosting the World Cup in four months time. As far as his role goes he should not be worried about the “long-term health” of the...
Stuart Lancaster’s huge squad will breed competition for places
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland have not made many hard decisions yet. By announcing a 50-man squad today, which stretches to 53 with three players still being considered when they return from injury, Stuart Lancaster, the...
Burgess makes England cut
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is one of the new additions to the England squad. England coach Stuart Lancaster on Wednesday named a 50-man group to begin preparing for the World Cup tournament -...
Special treatment for Burgess
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDewi Morris says picking Sam Burgess while excluding those who play in France is a double standard...
