England's build-up to Scotland at boiling point
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland's efforts to fine tune their ruck discipline led to a feisty training session on Wednesday as they prepared for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham. Stuart Lancaster's...
Six Nations 2015: Stuart Lancaster says England can learn lessons from Cricket World Cup humiliation
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster says that the humiliation suffered by England’s cricketers in Australia will strengthen his own desire to ensure that the rugby team are in the best possible shape for the challenge...
Bath Rugby's Sam Burgess and Rob Webber to train with England...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSam Burgess and Rob Webber have both been drafted in to England's 35-man training camp at Pennyhill Park this week. For the second time, Stuart Lancaster has given league-convert Burgess the opportunity...
Burrell boost as England suffer injury setbacks
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland will be without Brad Barritt, Tom Croft and Henry Thomas for the rest of the Six Nations but Luther Burrell looks set to be fit in time for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland. Barritt,...
Please keep criticising us, says Leicester Tigers' Tom Youngs
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs is hoping that people continue to write off the club's Aviva Premiership title bid.Tommy Bell's late try at Newcastle on Sunday earned another crucial away win for Leicester...
Six Nations 2015: No England player's place is safe, says Ben Youngs
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe England squad gather at their Pennyhill Park training base this evening with words of warning from scrum-half Ben Youngs that no one’s place is assured and that Scotland will be a more revved-up...
Newcastle 12 Leicester 16: Late try secures vital Tigers victory...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryNewcastle Falcons (12) 12Tries: Lawson, Sinoti. Conv: CatterickLeicester Tigers (6) 16Tries: Bell. Conv: Burns. Pens: Burns (2)A late try by replacement Tommy Bell secured Leicester Tigers victory...
England to recall Brad Barritt in place of Luther Burrell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland are set to recall centre Brad Barritt for their RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. Barritt will play for Saracens against Wasps on Sunday, and providing he comes...
Dan Cole: 'You prefer to learn your lesson now than in the World Cup'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no hiding from horror for the modern-day rugby player. Every match has to be revisited and dissected, however gruesome or distressing. Some even choose to endure the pain voluntarily before...
Young: Race for play-offs could hardly be tighter
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAviva Premiership form club Wasps will continue their push for the play-offs on Sunday with rugby director Dai Young admitting this season's top-four race could hardly be tighter. Although runaway...
