Burrell boost as England suffer injury setbacks
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland will be without Brad Barritt, Tom Croft and Henry Thomas for the rest of the Six Nations but Luther Burrell looks set to be fit in time for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland. Barritt,...
England to recall Brad Barritt in place of Luther Burrell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland are set to recall centre Brad Barritt for their RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. Barritt will play for Saracens against Wasps on Sunday, and providing he comes...
England do not have to play sexy rugby to win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteve Hansen does have a point. The offside line does need to be policed more strictly. These days the line speed of some sides in defence is truly too good to be true. But as for the accusation...
Dan Cole: 'You prefer to learn your lesson now than in the World Cup'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no hiding from horror for the modern-day rugby player. Every match has to be revisited and dissected, however gruesome or distressing. Some even choose to endure the pain voluntarily before...
Lancaster releases Cipriani
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Danny Cipriani is among the players Stuart Lancaster has released back to their clubs from the England squad currently undergoing training at Pennyhill Park. Cipriani was not used in the 9-19 loss...
Haskell: England weren't on the money
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJames Haskell admits England could have no complaints after seeing their 2015 RBS 6 Nations title hopes take a hit in Ireland.
Billy Vunipola and James Haskell upbeat about Six Nations chances despite 19-9 defeat to Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland gather again at their Pennyhill Park training base on Tuesday lunchtime determined to exorcise the demons of Dublin by adopting the positive attitude shown by Wales in believing that a Six Nations...
Six Nations 2015: Ireland vs England Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogIRELAND15. Rob Kearney: 7 Fielded everything the English kickers threw at him (which was too often inaccurate or poorly chased) without issue and often made metres when running it back. Proved how...
Team of the Week: Emerald shades
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland were not exactly pure Emerald, but they were good enough to take their winning streak to a record-equalling 10 Tests and move clear at the top of the Six Nations standings. While England produced...
Haskell accepts Irish tactics
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyJames Haskell reckons Ireland "got away with a lot" in their 19-9 Six Nations defeat of England but he could only admire the defending champions' approach.
