England can only win the World Cup if Owen Farrell stays at No 12 with George Ford at No 10
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If I had to pick a World XV to play for my life tomorrow, I'd probably opt for Owen Farrell at fly-half. And yet I 100 per cent support Eddie Jones' decision to play him at 12. ...
Mark Wilson is an ideal replacement for Billy Vunipola for England
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Billy Vunipola is a player you'd always want in your team if fully fit. He is somebody who can make a dent in any defence but England can perform at the top level without him. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've seen only one team who can topple the All Blacks... and that's England
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The World Cup is just over two weeks old and from what I have seen so far the only team capable of beating holders and favourites New Zealand is England. ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If England weather early storm this should be plain sailing
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The World Cup starts in earnest for England on Saturday morning and the nerves will be jangling for the team and fans - but I firmly believe England will win. ,
Rugby news: The England World Cup jigsaw has fallen into place at the right time for Eddie Jones
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have done exactly what I hoped they would for this crucial game, which is - with one change - go with the team who crushed Ireland 57-15 at Twickenham. ,
England Women contracts for the 2019/20 season announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced the England Women XVs contracts for the 2019/20 season. Head coach Simon Middleton has awarded 28 players with full-time professional deals which will...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kicking masterclass from Biggar and Patchell proves the difference for Wales
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That was an exceptional Wales win full of promise and potential for even bigger challenges ahead but now the team and the rugby nation must keep their feet on the ground. ,
England got the job done against Tonga and the USA...but the World Cup really starts next week
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were very good as they dismissed a physical USA side, but the reality is the World Cup proper starts next week with tough tests against Argentina and France. ,
Marcus Garratt forced to retire
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps can today confirm that lock Marcus Garratt has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. Unfortunately, the 6ft 6in second-row has failed to recover from...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnI feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity. ...
