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Analysts use data to sculpt Billy Vunipola into perfect form

1 decade ago by The Times

It sounds a little like an experiment from a science-fiction film, but England’s conditioning staff have spent the past two...

Chris Cusiter reaches end of the road with Scotland

1 decade ago by The Times

The international career of Chris Cusiter appeared to have reached its end last night after it emerged that the 33-year-old...

Henry Pyrgos steps up to lead Scotland — ‘the greatest day of my life’

1 decade ago by The Times

There are certain duties an international captain has to fulfil, and there was little doubt in Henry Pyrgos’s mind which...

Pyrgos proud to lead Scotland

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Henry Pyrgos admits it was the proudest moment of his life to be named Scotland captain for his country's clash with Ireland this Saturday.

Wallabies forge a new identity from trauma

1 decade ago by The Times

Quite apart from having just beaten the All Blacks, here is another reason to fear Australia. In a conversation with...

Sam Burgess faces battle for centre stage with England

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess will make his debut for England in the QBE International against France at Twickenham on Saturday, forming a...

Tom Wood raises stakes for England’s World Cup hopefuls

1 decade ago by The Times

Tom Wood has told England’s experimental side that Saturday’s international against France at Twickenham will be a “full-blooded Test match”,...

Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster reveals Sam Burgess and Henry Slade fighting for place

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

The two uncapped centres will line up alongside each other against France but are competing for a solitary spot in World Cup squad

Sam Burgess to make his England debut against France

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess will get the chance to force his way into England’s World Cup squad when he makes his international...

O'Donnell ruled out of World Cup

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland flanker Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a dislocated hip.