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Stuart Lancaster insists England had to keep Henry Slade in reserve

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Slade scored a solo try to cap an accomplished display against Uruguay• ‘We’ve got to strive for balance,’ insists LancasterWhen Stuart Lancaster sent out what may yet prove to be his last...

Australia emerge as grandmasters of the garrison as Warrenball fails | Dean Ryan

1 decade ago by The Guardian

As Wales discovered to their cost, there is a newfound obduracy about Australia that will make them a force to be reckoned with at this World CupEvery week it seems we learn something new about Australia....

Australia’s remarkable defence extends winning sequence against Wales

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Australia played the beautiful game to send England tumbling out of the World Cup here but ugly was enough take them to their 11th consecutive victory over Wales and top place in the pool. It was a full-on...

Ireland’s Jared Payne out of Rugby World Cup with fractured foot

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Team suffer injury blow before Pool D decider against France• Centre will now return to Ireland for specialist treatmentJared Payne has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a fractured foot,...

Stuart Lancaster seeks hideaway after England complete futile farewell

1 decade ago by The Guardian

England’s coach has maintained his dignity in the run-up to Saturday’s dead rubber against Uruguay but will distance himself from the World Cup after thatThe wisecracks have really started now. Good...

Stuart Lancaster’s Rugby World Cup pain could eventually be his gain | Graham Henry

1 decade ago by The Guardian

England’s beleaguered coach is fighting for his job after elimination but, if he comes through this sorry chapter, he will be all the stronger for itSeven of the quarter-finalists were decided before...

Young aiming to close gap on top four

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Wasps ensured a top-six finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby on the final day last season but as his young squad continues to progress, director of rugby Dai Young believes the gap is closing to the top four.

South Africa win World Cup quarter-final spot with 64-0 demolition of USA

1 decade ago by The Guardian

It has been apparent for a while that South Africa were going to top their pool, despite the mind-blowing uncertainty thrown up by the opening-round defeat to Japan. Sure enough they duly confirmed as...