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England years from peak but can still win World Cup, Graham Rowntree insists

1 decade ago by The Times

Graham Rowntree insists that England can win the World Cup despite possessing a team who are “two to three years”...

England vs Ireland: Five issues Stuart Lancaster must resolve

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Steve James: England's head coach has one more chance to hone his side ahead of Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji

Rugby World Cup 2015: England's record in the tournament

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

See how the numbers stack up for England ahead of the 2015 tournament, from highest point scorer to most capped player

Defeat will not worry Ireland on road to World Cup

1 decade ago by The Times

Ireland is the epicentre of the National Hunt racing world. They know a thing or two about getting a horse...

Will Carling calls Sam Burgess to explain slight

1 decade ago by The Times

The odds on England winning the World Cup stretched from 7-2 to 9-2 yesterday, although it is believed that this...

Ryan Wilson happy to be fighting fit again

1 decade ago by The Times

Al Kellock doesn’t look like one of life’s natural peacemakers, but when Ryan Wilson broke his long media silence yesterday...

Fiji coach expecting forward battle

1 decade ago by The Times

John McKee, the Fiji head coach, has questioned whether his England counterpart knows what his best backline is before the...

England to start World Cup as the away team

1 decade ago by The Times

England will be forced to wear their red alternate kit and use the away changing room at Twickenham for the...

Geoff Parling drafted in to rescue lineout

1 decade ago by The Times

It is probably too late now, but Geoff Parling, the self-confessed lineout “nerd” is desperate not to be typecast. He...

Vern Cotter did not try to delay Jim Hamilton’s retirement

1 decade ago by The Times

Vern Cotter, the Scotland coach, has revealed that he made little effort to dissuade Jim Hamilton from bringing his international...