Cowan-Dickie 'special', says Dawe
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England international Graham Dawe has welcomed Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's inclusion in the World Cup training squad. Cowan-Dickie, 21, was named on Wednesday among the...
Sarries to relish Saints atmosphere
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens director of rugby Mark McCall says his side will not be intimidated by the atmosphere at Northampton in their Premiership semi-final meeting. Sarries secured their place in the top four...
Throwback Thursday to last season's Premiership final
1 decade agoWith Northampton Saints entertaining Saracens this weekend in the Premiership semi-final we look back at the Saints defeating Saracens in last seasons final. In what was a highly entertaining game of Rugby...
Protocol rules George North out of Saracens clash
1 decade ago by The TimesGeorge North will be unavailable for Northampton’s Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final at home to Saracens on Saturday and could miss the final if his side progress. North has not played since he...
England prodigy Maro Itoje to start Rugby World Cup warm-up match
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMaro Itoje, the Saracens lock, is likely to be handed a starting place in one of England’s two World Cup warm-up matches against France in August, underscoring the growing belief that the 20 year-old...
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”...
Stuart Lancaster opts forlong-term view by omitting Steffon Armitage
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Slot says player power helped head coach make tough call when naming his training squad for the World Cup Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, unveiled his World Cup training squad yesterday...
George North to miss Northampton’s play-off semi-final as recovery continues
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘I wouldn’t have thought George would be available,’ says Dorian West • North may also miss final should Northampton defeat Saracens• North insists recovery from concussion is looking positiveGeorge...
A look at what the 'Milkman' David Strettle can bring to England
1 decade agoAfter making his last appearance for England on their summer tour of New Zealand in 2013, David Strettle has been selected in Stuart Lancaster’s 50 man training squad for the World Cup. After being left...
7 uncapped England players who look to make it to the RWC
1 decade agoAfter naming a strong 50 man training squad, Stuart Lancaster will have a tough job cutting that down to 31 for the World Cup. We take a look at the 7 uncapped players selected in the squad who will...
