England rediscover reason to believe as Wales lick wounds
1 decade ago by The TimesWith a considerable sigh of relief, England relocated the right track to the World Cup on Saturday. However, the sad...
Danger man Nemani Nadolo confirms Fiji’s attacking menace
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, and Andy Farrell, his assistant, watched Fiji’s final preparations for the World Cup opener...
Brad Barritt returns with a bang to complete balancing act
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess is not so much a rugby player as a national neurosis. Will Carling has been on the phone...
Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny set to miss World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesThe enduring image from the Millennium Stadium on Saturday was of Leigh Halfpenny, lying flat on his back in agony,...
England’s back three are on the rise after looking to friends in high places
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Brown, Anthony Watson and Jonny May drew inspiration from different influences outside rugby union for their eye-catching performances in...
How the England players rated against Ireland
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Brown Imperious under the high ball and shook off injury. Back on top of his game. 8 Anthony Watson...
History likely to be kind to Greig Laidlaw for taking bold option
1 decade ago by The TimesIn the dying seconds of the game, Scotland won a straightforward penalty close to the posts. Trailing by three points,...
Rugby World Cup: England can win it, says England coach Stuart Lancaster
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has said he is confident that his squad have the capability to win the Rugby World Cup even if questions remain about his starting XV to face Fiji in the tournament's...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Fiji send timely reminder to England that they're capable of gatecrashing the party
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPacific Islanders prove that they are more than capable of spoiling the party come September 19
England may just have experienced another World Cup launch-pad moment by beating Ireland at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland beat Ireland in Dublin before lifting the World Cup in 2003, and now Lancaster's squad have their own Irish victory to build on
