England’s need to change puts Sam Burgess well in frame for Wales game
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Owen Farrell backs league convert to handle World Cup pressure• ‘I am sure they will have something up their sleeve,’ Farrell says of Wales• England’s rugby by numbers beat Fiji but tougher...
Owen Farrell would rush conversion to avoid TMO ruling out try
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England fly-half says kickers will wise up after Fiji’s disallowed try • Crowd reaction to TV replay prompted referral before conversionThe England fly-half Owen Farrell has admitted he would have...
England kickers get Hollywood 3D treatment
1 decade ago by The TimesGeorge Ford, Owen Farrell and Henry Slade will take aim at the World Cup after honing their goalkicking techniques with...
Lancaster names team for World Cup opener
1 decade agoStuart Lancaster has named his 23 to face Fiji on Friday night in the the World Cup opener at Twickenham.There were no major surprises with Lancaster's selection15. Mike Brown (Harlequins, 39...
Jonny Wilkinson believes Bath Rugby's George Ford will 'grow and...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWorld Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson has backed George Ford to get better with every game if he is chosen as England's starting fly half when the tournament kicks off against Fiji next Friday.Head coach Stuart...
Barritt named in England side to face Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Barritt returns to the England starting line-up for Saturday’s warm-up Test against Ireland at Twickenham. The Saracens centre, whose last Test was the victory over Australia in November...
George Ford and Owen Farrell still fight it out for England No10 shirt
1 decade ago by The GuardianFord warned starkly by Stuart Lancaster that rival Farrell is pushing hard to be first-choice Rugby World Cup fly-halfThe Rugby World Cup is barely a fortnight away but England are still not entirely sure...
England announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have announced their 31 man squad for the World Cup, with Sam Burgess and Henry Slade included.The squad is as follows:Props:Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) Dan Cole (Leicester...
‘England flyhalf question still not settled’
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe battle between George Ford and Owen Farrell to be England's first choice flyhalf is wide open just weeks before the rugby World Cup gets underway, former England centre said.
Pass Around The World with Allianz and Win Great Prizes!
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAllianz are offering some great prizes for those that get involed in the Pass Around The World concept, something that the likes of Owen Farrell, Chris Wyles, Hayden Smith and the rest of the Saracens...