England open their rugby campaign in New Zealand, next Saturday against Argentina at the world’s first covered stadium incorporating a natural grass pitch England will kick off their tournament campaign in…
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England team members to visit Christchurch
England have confirmed they will make a goodwill visit to Christchurch on the eve of the Rugby World Cup. The team were due to play pool matches against Argentina and…
Journey through rugby – Riki Flutey
Military-run is how I would describe my boarding school. There was a big emphasis on respecting people around you. I couldn’t get enough of rugby in my teens. I was…
England Sevens name new squad
ENGLAND SEVENS today named their squad for the 2011-12 season, increasing the number of full-time players available to head coach Ben Ryan and confirming significant names in their additional ‘core’…
Join England and use Wrestling to improve your skills
England have introduced a new training method during pre-season in a bid to get in tip-top condition for the World Cup, writes Bea Asprey. The 45-man squad has been taking…
Toby Flood – The England Fly-half
After the final whistle sounded at the 2007 World Cup final, I met Toby Flood in the bowels of the Stade de France to pick over England’s 15-6 loss to…
Learn more about Joe Simpson
The greatest city I’ve been to is Sydney. I was born there and enjoy going back. I love the people and the food, and the weather’s not bad, too! My…
England make six changes for Ireland match
England have made six changes to their side for the final stage of their Rugby World Cup build-up against Ireland. Chris Ashton (Northampton Saints), Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers), Jonny Wilkinson…
Flutey out but Simpson travels to World Cup
England Team Manager, Martin Johnson, has announced the 30-man squad that will travel to New Zealand for next month’s Rugby World Cup. Captain, Lewis Moody, will lead the side into…
Danny Care out of the World Cup
England and Harlequins scrum half Danny Care sustained an injury to his left big toe joint in last weekend’s fixture against Wales and, after scans and specialist opinions, will undergo…