London Welsh opened the new Championship season with a 26-13 victory over title favourites Leeds Carnegie at Headingley. Five years ago, the Exiles stunned Leeds on the opening weekend of…
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Martin Johnson previews England v Argentina
MARTIN JOHNSON is preparing England for a battle of the breakdown when they open their World Cup campaign against third seeds Argentina in New Zealand this Saturday morning, kick off…
World Cup diary stories – The lighter side Sunday 4 September
The number 5 – Days left until the first match of RWC 2011, and countries who have reached the quarter-finals of every World Cup: Australia, England, France, New Zealand and…
Rugby World Cup – Quotes of the Day Sunday 4 September
“If we do not get the result we want, it will be kind of tough around here.” – All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore contemplates the unthinkable for New Zealanders at…
Fixtures for September 2011
For all the Rugby World Cup fixtures including UK kick off times click here. All games live ITV and Talksport Sunday 4 September Aviva Premiership N’hampton v Gloucester (3.30) Live…
Rugby World Cup diary stories – the lighter side…
A lighter look at what is happening at Rugby World Cup 2011. The numbers 6 – Days to go until the start of RWC 2011, and players starting the tournament…
Find out what refs will focus on at the World Cup
Rugby World Cup Referees’ chief Paddy O’Brien has finished his briefing to his World Cup referees and told them to focus in on five big areas. Has Paddy got it…
Jonah Lomu try v England
Dave Attwood, the Bath and England lock, wasn’t one for sports idols as a kid. “The only memory I have of watching rugby as a boy,” he says, “is watching Jonah…
England to play in rugby’s first indoor stadium on Saturday
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…
World Cup quotes of the day – Saturday 3 September
A selection of the best quotes from Rugby World Cup 2011 on Saturday, 3 September. “Between us we have many moments of fun. We have Agustín Gosio, who is a…