England get the better of France with some great tries at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpEngland scored three top quality tries as they beat France 19-14 in their Rugby World Cup warmup match at Twickenham on Saturday. Anthony Watson scored a brace, while Sam Burgess had an impressive debut,...
World Cup watch: Jonny May in fine form for England
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldBy Andy ElliottPoint made: Jonny May tries to claim a try – later disallowed – but found his way onto the scoresheetAT LONG LAST, that was the performance by Jonny May that England supporters have...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s World Cup warm-up action
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland impress out wide, France prove they will be a threat and Scotland almost teach Ireland’s Joe Schmidt a harsh lessonGet the ball to Anthony Watson and Jonny May. England wings down the years,...
England’s Stuart Lancaster rues pressure from sin-bins and penalties
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘That put us under pressure,’ says England coach• Lancaster to field first-choice side against France in ParisStuart Lancaster will field his first-choice side in the return World Cup warmup...
Three-try England too strong for France
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAnthony Watson scored two excellent first-half tries and fellow wing Jonny May also crossed as England beat France 19-14 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.
World Cup warmup: How England’s players rated against France
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnthony Watson put blistering pace on display while fellow wing Jonny May also provided a consistent attacking threat15 Alex Goode 7/10 The Saracens full-back has great footballing nous if he lacks the...
England alright on opening night but room to improve before the cull | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnthony Watson and Jonny May were the shining lights for England while the forwards were not at their best but responded in a manner which will please Stuart Lancaster before next Saturday’s clash in...
Anthony Watson dazzles for England in World Cup warm-up win over France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England 19-14 FranceEngland had enough in reserve to achieve a second victory over France here in five months, the swashbuckling nature of their back play compensating for deficiencies at forward....
Revitalised May relishing recall
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland wing Jonny May says being dropped during the Six Nations has spurred him on to make an impact before the World Cup.
Alex Goode backs Jonny May to shine in new-look England attack...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJonny May could receive more opportunity to showcase his try-scoring ability outside a debut centre partnership in Sam Burgess and Henry Slade, believes England full-back Alex Goode.May has shined for...
