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Posts Tagged ‘England Rugby’


Mark Cueto – Sale Sharks and England

Posted 939 days ago

He may now be well known for the disallowed try at the World Cup Final in 2007 [clip below], but during the 2008/09 pre-season training we caught up with ‘Cuets’ to chat about any pre-match routines, embarrassing moments, and why Sale players can’t be trusted with bikes. 
RUGBY WORLD: So, did you have a nice summer break?
MARK CUETO: I had…

Topsy Ojo – London Irish and England

Posted 939 days ago

Back in 2008 Topsy had just been called up to the England squad and his talent was shining through, we nabbed half an hour of his time to talk about superstitions, his ever-changing idea of the ideal woman, initiations he may face on tour and completing his law degree.
RUGBY WORLD: Well done on your England call-up. How did…

Lee Mears – Bath and England

Posted 940 days ago

England and Bath hooker, Lee Mears caught up with Rugby World to talk about cooking a mean Beef Wellington, being slightly OCD on cleaning, and Matt Steven’s bad luck.
RUGBY WORLD: Bath seem to have a good team spirit right now. Who are the jokers at the club?
LEE MEARS: David Barnes and Dave Flatman. We call Barnesy ‘Teletext’ because…

Danny Care – Harlequins and England

Posted 940 days ago

Rugby World sat down with the ‘Care Bare’ to chat about buying Liverpool FC, the clubs chances of making the play-offs and having a bit too much spare time on his hands.
RUGBY WORLD: Harlequins have found some form in the Premiership. Can you make the play-offs?
DANNY CARE: At the start of the season we were aiming for the…

Lewis Moody – Bath, Leicester and England

Posted 941 days ago

Back in 2008 when Lewis Moody was playing for Leicester Tigers, he took half an hour out of his time to chat to Rugby World about, Christmas plans, pre-game routines, nicknames, and the ‘pick me up’.

England Rugby World Cup warm-up matches 2011

Posted 941 days ago

England confirmed they will prepare for Rugby World Cup 2011 with three warm-up games in August next year.
Team Manager Martin Johnson’s side will face Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, August 6, with the return game taking place at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, August 13.
They travel to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, August 27…

Tom Rees – Wasps and England

Posted 944 days ago

When the Wasps flanker was still finding his feet at the beginning of his career he chatted to Rugby World about training with the Marines, eating planets, messing around and sharing his thoughts on post-rugby life.
RUGBY WORLD: So how did you find training with the marines?
TOM REES: Once I got over the initial feeling of dread it was really…

Magnus Lund – Biarritz, Sale and England

Posted 944 days ago

When the Nordic powerhouse was at Sale he took some time out to chat about his best rugby moments, joking around at training and fancying himself as a part-time Dj.
RUGBY WORLD: You’ve got a few England caps now, but what did you have to do after winning your first one in Australia last summer?
MAGNUS LUND: Just sing on the…

Nolli Waterman – Worcester and England

Posted 945 days ago

A quick catch up with Worcester and England Full Back Nolli Waterman about smelly kits, travel chums, inspiration and how she earned the nickname ‘Nollie’.
RUGBY WORLD: Danielle, why are you called Nolli?
NOLLI WATERMAN: My brother Joe called me Danni Ollie and my dad shortened it to Nolli. I also didn’t think I was girlie enough to be called Danielle. No…

Shaun Perry – CA Brive, Bristol and England

Posted 945 days ago

When Shaun Perry was at Bristol, he took half and hour out to talk to Rugby World about cooking, phobias, early memories and what its like to wear an England shirt.
RUGBY WORLD: So how are you finding life in the England squad?
SHAUN PERRY: It’s going really well. It was a bit overwhelming coming into training with guys like Charlie Hodgson,…

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