England announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have announced their 31 man squad for the World Cup, with Sam Burgess and Henry Slade included.The squad is as follows:Props:Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) Dan Cole (Leicester...
Robshaw set for England return
1 decade agoChris Robshaw returns to lead England in Saturday’s Test against France at the Stade de France.The Harlequin is one of 14 changes to the starting-line up, with try-scorer Jonny May (Gloucester...
Burgess Fighting For a Midfield Spot
1 decade agoStuart Lancaster has outlined in detail while England will be using Sam Burgess as a centre, not as a forward. Where to use Burgess has been a topic of hot debate ever since he crossed codes and...
Hartley axed by England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Dylan Hartley's hopes of playing in the World Cup were all but ended, after England ran out of patience with the volatile hooker - following his latest disciplinary problem - and dropped him from their...
World Cup blow for banned Hartley
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England bad boy Dylan Hartley will not be eligible to play in the first match of the World Cup later this year, if he is named in the final squad, after being suspended for four weeks. The 29-year-old...
England hooker Dylan Hartley faces World Cup omission as Northampton captain face RFU disciplinary hearing
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland and Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited for foul play. The RFU said that Hartley will appear before a three-man...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
Aviva Premiership big four battle on but Exeter and Wasps close in
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo, the predictable ‘big four’ will contest the Aviva Premiership play‑offs after all. Though Exeter fell agonisingly short of reaching their first play-off game, the way they have conducted...
Wasps seal European place in 80-point thriller
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Irish 40 Wasps 40 Wasps secured their place in next season’s European Champions Cup in a pulsating game of 80 points against London Irish in the final round of the Aviva Premiership at the...
Rugby’s rulers promise to take lead on stamping out homophobia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• James Haskell calls on more high-profile players to speak out• Football fan groups urge authorities to do more to combat problem• UK stadiums a haunt for homophobia – on the pitch and in the...
