World Cup auditions begin now, says Lancaster

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

England head coach Stuart Lancaster says auditions for this year's Rugby World Cup have already begun as he begins to understand which players "can and can't deliver under pressure". The chastening...

Stuart Lancaster says Mike Brown is feeling '100%'

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed Mike Brown is feeling "100%" ahead of the clash with Scotland. Brown is nearing a return to action, with the Harlequins full-back set to take part in...

Stuart Lancaster 'keeping an open mind' about full-back as Mike Brown returns from knock

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

England full-back Mike Brown is expected to be available for the RBS 6 Nations showdown with Scotland as he enters the final stage of his recovery from concussion.

Brown fitness boost for England

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

04 March 2015Brown, who experienced concussion symptoms after being carried off on a stretcher during the 47-17 win over Italy last month, has been a big player for Lancaster and his comeback...

Peter Horne backed to benefit from Glasgow return

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

CONNOR Braid believes that Peter Horne can emerge a better player from the “dark place” that was the Scotland dressing room following the disastrous 22-19 defeat at the hands of Italy on Saturday.

Burrell suffers calf strain

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

England centre Luther Burrell will miss the early part of England's build-up to their next Six Nations clash with Scotland after picking up a calf strain.

Bath Rugby will find out tomorrow which England players will be...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Bath will find out tomorrow which of their England players will be available to play against Sale Sharks on Friday night.The England squad re-assembled at Pennyhill Park today in preparation for their...

Six Nations 2015 Round 3: 5 things we learned

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

1. Rugby is a simple gameGoing into Sunday’s game in Dublin, all the talk was of how England had the more exciting set of young backs, but Ireland were so tactically astute that the visitors might...

Parks upbeat about Scotland future

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Scotland stand-off Dan Parks is convinced the national side are heading in the right direction, despite their latest Six Nations disappointment. A 22-19 defeat at home to Italy...

Parisse savours surprise success

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Italy captain Sergio Parisse admitted he could scarcely believe his eyes after the Azzurri claimed only their second away victory in the history of the Six Nations on Saturday. Parisse was charging...