England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade 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...
Tuilagi axe opens RWC door for Burgess
1 decade agoRugby league convert Sam Burgess is set to be the man to benefit from Manu Tuilagi’s high-profile axing from the World Cup. It is understood that Slammin’ Sam has been told he will be involved...
Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
England will miss Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in the World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe men who play in France are likely to be left out thanks to a principle. Their ability to offer something different could be missed• Manu Tuilagi to miss Rugby World Cup after assaulting police officer•...
Manu Tuilagi axe will damage England's World Cup hopes - but it was the right call
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWith the culture he has created within the England squad it would have been an easy decision for Stuart Lancaster to tell Manu Tuilagi that he will be taking no part in the Rugby World Cup because of...
England eligibility 'needs clarity'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeading figures at Premiership clubs have called on England to make their policy over the selection of foreign-based players clearer. Only in "exceptional circumstances" will the Rugby Football...
Steffon Armitage must find an English club if he wants to play at Rugby World Cup, urges Lawrence Dallaglio
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteffon Armitage should request to be released from his contract at Toulon if he is serious about playing for England at the Rugby World Cup this autumn, according to the former captain Lawrence Dallaglio. ...
England coach Stuart Lancaster needs 'Gatland's Law' to fix Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon selection dilema
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a Welshman and indeed a fan of the British and Irish Lions who has raised a glass in Warren Gatland’s name enough times to risk RSI, my admiration for the Kiwi coach knows few bounds. But even...
Martin Johnson tells Steffon Armitage: Play here or forget playing for England
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘No exceptions’ for Toulon back row and Clermont’s Nick Abendanon• Former England coach warns exiles ahead of 20 May squad announcementWorld Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson thinks if Steffon...
