Launchbury returns to England set-up
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJoe Launchbury is poised to make his first international appearance in nearly a year at Twickenham next Sunday after being named in an England squad to face the Barbarians. The lock, 24, made...
'The Premiership standard is going up and up'
9 years ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary How has season been at the sharp end: tougher than ever and more competitive? Jim Mallinder (Northampton) It hasn’t been tougher than I imagined, it has lived up to expectations. I knew...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
9 years 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...
Dave Ewers disappointed to miss out on World Cup squad but happy...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs back-row Dave Ewers has shrugged off the disappointment of missing out on a place in England’s 50-man World Cup training squad and insists his season has still been a success. Despite...
Bath's Ford Premiership's top player
9 years ago by Rugby 365England and Bath flyhalf George Ford has been named the English Premiership Player of the Season. Ford, 22, has established himself as hosts England's first-choice No. 10 ahead of this year's World...
George and Mike Ford both win awards
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland fly-half George Ford has been named the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season. Ford, 22, has helped Bath into the Premiership semi-finals for the first time since 2010. Ford's...
England prodigy Maro Itoje to start Rugby World Cup warm-up match
9 years 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...
7 uncapped England players who look to make it to the RWC
9 years agoAfter naming a strong 50 man training squad, Stuart Lancaster will have a tough job cutting that down to 31 for the World Cup. We take a look at the 7 uncapped players selected in the squad who will...
Itoje 'will prosper in England camp'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsMaro Itoje will prosper in England's World Cup training camp, according to Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. The 20-year-old forward is set to be included in Stuart Lancaster's 50-man squad,...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
9 years ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...