Premiership confirm plan to scrap relegation and say it will benefit England
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScrapping Premiership relegation could help England at future World Cups, the head of the English top flight has claimed after admitting the radical plan was being explored. Premiership Rugby chief...
Six Nations 2015 review of the weekend - Will we ever see Owen Farrell in a No 10 shirt for England again?
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFar from wondering when Danny Cipriani might get a decent run from the bench in the fly-half slot, the more pertinent question is: where does Owen Farrell's future lies. The Saracen is currently sidelined...
England do not have to play sexy rugby to win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteve Hansen does have a point. The offside line does need to be policed more strictly. These days the line speed of some sides in defence is truly too good to be true. But as for the accusation...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: Round 17 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBath Rugby vs Sale SharksBath’s season has come off the rails somewhat, with three consecutive losses seeing them drop from second to fifth. There is a sense of symmetry to their game this weekend. ...
Lancaster set to freshen up England squad
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster will watch this weekend's Aviva Premiership action closely as he considers whether to respond to the conclusion of England's Grand Slam dream by making changes to his squad. The 2015...
Lancaster looking to make changes
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 March 2015The 2015 World Cup hosts were kicked into submission by Ireland in Sunday's 19-9 RBS 6 Nations defeat in Dublin and they must now hope the Irish slip up in the final two rounds...
Six Nations 2015: Danny Cipriani should have played for England in Dublin, says Sale coach
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster should have given Danny Cipriani the chance to help rescue England in Dublin last weekend, according to the fly-half's club coach. Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond said the changes...
Lancaster looking to make changes
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby04 March 2015The 2015 World Cup hosts were kicked into submission by Ireland in Sunday's 19-9 RBS 6 Nations defeat in Dublin and they must now hope the Irish slip up in the final two rounds...
Dublin duels: England’s Six Nations record in Ireland
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrom defeat at the hands of hooker Keith Wood to Owen Farrell’s nerves of steel in 2013, how England have fared on Irish soil• Match report: Ireland 6-12 England Continue reading...
Ireland v England: Last five games
1 decade ago2014Ireland travelled to Twickenham, having won their opening two games and were looking to defeat England and continue their Grand Slam ambitions. In what was a tight affair, Ireland led 10-6...
