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Posted 876 days ago
Wales have been handed the chance of kicking off the 2013 RBS 6 Nations, against Ireland in a re-run of the game that decided the 2009 Grand Slam! The opening day also sees the Calcutta Cup match with France v Scotland, often on the opening weekend, closing the tournament at the awful time (blame French TV) of 9pm French time!!!!
February…
Posted 878 days ago
Between them, Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson have a massive call to make over Jonny’s England future.
Jonny missed the autumn Tests and, given his return to form and fitness and the RFU edict to only pick England-based players after the World Cup, there is a decision to be made. Jonny merits a place in the squad but is that enough…
Posted 878 days ago
Since retiring Austin Healey finally had time to spend with his family, however when the opportunity to get back into rugby came knocking, how could he turn it down? Along with fellow England teammates Ben Kay and Pete Richards, the ever opinionated Healey is now a presenter for ESPN Scrum, providing match analysis for Aviva Prmiership games.
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Posted 897 days ago
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Board of Directors met today to review the recommendations of John Steele, its new Chief Executive, for changes to the organisation in preparation for the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The recommendations, made after a comprehensive and exhaustive review of the business, were unanimously approved.
Martyn Thomas, Chairman of the Board, commented, “John has absolutely vindicated…
Posted 898 days ago
By Paul Morgan, editor of Rugby World Magazine
What a difference a new man at the helm can make! The result reads in the papers: Sale 28 Saracens 22 but read this as Pete Anglesea: 4 points!
Now I’m not saying Pete is a miracle worker and Sale will now go on to qualify for the Heineken Cup and conquer the world…
Posted 912 days ago
As another milestone approaches for the Wasps lock, Rugby World finds out what keeps him smiling.
Tell Simon Shaw that he will become the oldest person to play for England in a World Cup if he makes Martin Johnson’s squad for New Zealand 2011 – he will be 38 when the event kicks off, beating Paul Rendall’s appearance as a 37-year-old…
Posted 912 days ago
THROUGHOUT his career Jonny Wilkinson has been the consummate professional. His training regime is legendary, kicking penalties on Christmas Day and never, ever accepting second best. So who better to show you the tricks of the trade, and particularly how to kick the perfect penalty, drop goal and how to pass like a pro. So sit back and watch him…
Posted 912 days ago
The England second-row has finally found his stride in Test rugby this year.
England’s stunning performance against Australia at Twickenham during the Autumn internationals left many of their long-suffering fans – and the media – shocked by how well the team had played. Manager Martin Johnson wasn’t surprised, however, telling me: “That performance didn’t come from the clouds, you know. Look at…
Posted 925 days ago
In 2010′s Summer Internationals, England made Sydney their temporary home in June to play Australia. In a game that showed Englands true capabilities, the spotlight fell on a young Leicester Tiger – Ben Youngs, who takes advantage of an overlap to not only stun the Australians but the cameraman heading in the wrong direction.
Posted 926 days ago
Did someone say 99? Unfortunatley Jamie Cudmore yet again fails to hold back his temper, and Tim Payne is the first to feel a punch from the Clermont blindside, who later sees yellow. It descends into a full-on brawl, with even the crowd joining in!
