England squad greater than sum of its parts
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt would be very easy to dismiss England’s 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup as a declaration of uncertainty, of bets being hedged. Prop Joe Marler could make a World XV And you could...
Johnson backs Lancaster call
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer England coach Martin Johnson has backed Stuart Lancaster’s decision to omit Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon from his World Cup training squad ahead of the tournament which starts in September.
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 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”...
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...
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 -...
Lancaster defends selections
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Lancaster has defended his decision to overlook Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in his World Cup training squad.
Lancaster defends selections
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Lancaster has defended his decision to overlook Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in his England World Cup training squad.
Manu Tuilagi should not play for England again, says Ben Cohen, ahead of Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFormer England World Cup-winning wing Ben Cohen believes Manu Tuilagi should never wear the Red Rose again. Tuilagi, 24, was last week banned from representing England until January 2016 by head coach...
Itoje 'will prosper in England camp'
1 decade 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,...
