By Adam Hathaway You get better if you are off the scene Martin Johnson always says he becomes a better player the longer he is retired and the same applied…
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World Cup 2015: England 13-33 Australia
England exited their own World Cup in humiliating fashion at Twickenham as they were thrashed 33-13 by a well-drilled, innovative Australia side. Bernard Foley was the star of the show,…
England look to Easter as Australia date with destiny looms
Stuart Lancaster is facing the biggest game of his coaching career on Saturday at Twickenham when the Wallabies come to town. Lose that and England will be out of town…
England’s Dan Cole supports #BleedForEngland campaign
During the rugby season, players are not permitted to give blood themselves due to strict training regimes. Therefore, NHS Blood and Transplant have launched the #BleedForEngland campaign, where rugby players…
“Keep it simple,” Sonny Bill Williams tells fellow code convert Sam Burgess
Many people are tracking the progress of England’s Sam Burgess at this World Cup, not least fellow Rugby League convert Sonny Bill Williams. The 30-year-old centre became the second New…
Matt Giteau mines former teammate Jonny Wilkinson for information on winning World Cup
Having been in the international wilderness for four years since joining French side Toulon, Australia centre Matt Giteau didn’t have much need to think about winning the 2015 World Cup.…
Shut down Pocock or it’s over for England
It comes as no surprise but Michael Cheika confirmed on Thursday that England will face the world’s leading breakdown duo in their do-or-die clash at Twickenham on Saturday. David Pocock…
England handed boost by likely return of Joseph for Australia clash
Stuart Lancaster’s selection dilemmas have been eased somewhat by the news that outside-centre Jonathan Joseph is likely to be fit for the game against Australia on Saturday. The Bath playmaker…
Wattbike: top tips on training like a pro
Want to find out how to train like a pro rugby player? In this video, we hear from the experts behind the scenes at England Rugby. Head of Athletic Performance…
Billy Vunipola is out of the tournament with Nick Easter drafted in
Billy Vunipola has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the World Cup through injury, following the likes of Jean de Villiers, Yoann Huget, Grant Gilchrist and Scott Williams,…