England v Wales: Owen Farrell says boyhood friendship with George Ford unaffected by rivalry for starting place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster's decision to restore the Saracens stand-off to his starting XV for England v Wales has not hurt long-standing friendship of the two fly-halfs
New Zealand vs Namibia - Preview
1 decade agoNamibia are at the World Cup because they are the strongest rugby nation in Africa besides South Africa, but in truth the gap between the Springboks and rugby elsewhere on the continent is a gargantuan...
Wales worried about Uruguy's attacking plan
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales defence coach Shaun Edwards believes a lack of experience of playing Uruguay will stand in the South American side’s favour. Wales begin their World Cup campaign this weekend in Cardiff. "Their...
Jason Robinson confident in England's back-three
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbySale Sharks legend Jason Robinson is convinced that the stars of Aviva Premiership Rugby will shine in the back-three for England, as they prepare to take on Fiji in their World Cup opener on Friday.
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...
Greenwood acclaims Premiership Rugby's Aviva Tackling Numbers
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWhen Will Greenwood goes out for Sunday dinner with his parents in his hometown of Hurst Green, you suspect it would be the World Cup winner who is regularly approached by fans, or even his former England...
Monye and Sale Sharks Urban Rugby Squad step into rugby league country
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyUrban Rugby Squad Ambassador Ugo Monye praised the Sale Sharks Community Coaches as he joined them at an Urban Rugby Squad coaching session at Wigan Youth Zone last week.
Wasps sign All Black Charles Piutau
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWasps today confirm the signing of All Black utility back, Charles Piutau, from the Auckland Blues.
Tom Croft is backing Aviva Premiership Rugby First Timers
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyEngland international Tom Croft still remembers fondly his first appearance in a Leicester shirt in the Premiership aged just 18 and now he's encouraging future Tigers to come and sample the atmosphere...
Aviva Tackling Numbers enjoys stellar first year
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyAviva Premiership Rugby greats were among those hailing the Aviva Tackling Numbers project a huge success as it celebrated its first anniversary at the Houses of Parliament yesterday.
