England drop George Ford with Owen Farrell at fly-half for Australia clash
7 years ago by The GuardianCaptain restored at No 10 for Saturday’s quarter-finalEddie Jones springs major surprise in benching FordEddie Jones has sprung a huge surprise by dropping George Ford and naming Owen Farrell at fly-half...
England’s Maro Itoje warns rugby to be vigilant over racist abuse after Sofia
7 years ago by The Guardian• Abuse in Euro 2020 qualifier appalling and abysmal, says Itoje• ‘Punishment needs to be more severe’ for racist abuse in sportEngland’s Maro Itoje has slammed this week’s racist abuse in...
Jonny May reaches England 50 and reflects how missing a big night out paid off
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Leicester wing will reach his half-century of caps on Saturday and has fate – and his parents – to thank for making the most of the first of those six years agoNot for the first time Jonny May...
Billy Vunipola set to start against Australia after decisive training session
7 years ago by The Guardian• England expect to name same XV that started against Argentina • No 8 Vunipola looks to have fully recovered from twisted ankleBilly Vunipola came through Wednesday’s final training session before...
Combined Team: England vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of the quarter finals is on filled with plenty of history and rivalry. England are in some fine forme while Australia have been struggling a bit to get going. Here is the combined XV 1...
England ready to embrace Wallabies challenge – Marler
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler said England have no fears as they prepare for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia. Marler came out of test retirement at the end of the last season to join up...
England-France cancellation can benefit Australia - Horwill
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Horwill thinks the cancellation of England's Rugby World Cup clash with France could work in Australia's favour when the teams meet in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday. England...
Randwick connection surfaces as Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones renew rivalry | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianSibling rivals from the same rugby nursery, the Australia and England coaches have much to prove in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalBonded by a common background, torn apart by raging ambition, the coaching...
Vunipola 'very likely' to face Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland number eight Billy Vunipola trained on Tuesday and is "very likely" to start Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia, according to assistant coach John Mitchell. The...
England upbeat over Billy Vunipola's chances of facing Australia
7 years ago by The GuardianJohn Mitchell says No 8 ‘very likely’ to start gameSquad train in front of new arrival, Ricky StuartEngland have insisted Billy Vunipola is “very likely” to start their World Cup quarter-final...
