Six World Cups and only one victor from the northern hemisphere – England’s nail-biting defeat of Australia in 2003 bringing ‘Bill’ to Europe for the first, and to date only,…
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Lamont, Moody & Byrne on the World Cup
Six World Cups and only one victor from the northern hemisphere – England’s nail-biting defeat of Australia in 2003 bringing ‘Bill’ to Europe for the first, and to date only,…
Waldrom joins England squad – Nick Easter stays
Thomas Waldrom has been confirmed as the new member of England’s World Cup squad, replacing Andrew Sheridan, who returned home last week with a shoulder injury. The No 8 linked…
England 67 Romania 3
Wings Mark Cueto and Chris Ashton each scored hat-tricks as England ran in 10 tries to beat Romania 67-3 at Otago Stadium on Saturday. It was the first time England…
England team to play Romania
MARK CUETO returns to the starting line-up as England make seven changes for the third Pool B clash against Romania at the Otago Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday. The Sale…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Weds 21 September
“If you don’t get these things spot on, it gets to the situation when you say, ‘We’ve got to do better next time’, but next time is four months later in…
Waldrom flies out as England cover
LEICESTER TIGERS No 8 Thomas Waldrom will fly out from England tonight (Monday) as precautionary cover for Nick Easter who continues to have treatment on his back. Waldrom, part of…
England 41 Georgia 10 – The Rugby World Verdict
IT’S TOUGH being an England rugby player sometimes, writes Rugby World editor, Paul Morgan. We give the Georgians ultimate respect but at the same time expect Martin Johnson’s side to…
England team to play Georgia – 7am UK kick off
LEWIS MOODY will captain England in their second Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Georgia in Dunedin on Sunday as Team Manager Martin Johnson makes nine changes to the…
Journey through rugby – Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson won the 2003 World Cup but retired with a neck injury in 2007. Now he’s back on the Test stage and challenging for another World Cup. The hooker…