George Ford: England errors against Samoa would be punished by Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Test against Wallabies could define pre-World Cup year• Stuart Lancaster unlikely to make extensive changes• Coach relieved after win• Match report: England 28-9 Samoa• How the players ratedNot...
Chris Robshaw: If England lose to Australia we will stew on the defeat all winter
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCaptain admits autumn internationals will be an outright failure if England do not win their final game against the Wallabies
Lancaster: Improvement needed
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Lancaster admits England have to curb their over eagerness to attack if they are to salvage an autumn-saving victory over 2015 World Cup group rivals Australia.
Women's All-Ireland League Round-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsBlackrock's Stradbrook pitches had been invaded by Wallabies as the Australian men's squad trained there ahead of their Test against Ireland. Today, however, it was back to business as usual, as Blackrock...
Wallabies will just be making up World Cup numbers
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Wallabies showed undoubted flair in Dublin, but they still have a way to go if they are to do more than make up the numbers at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, writes Greg Growden
SPIRO: Ireland defeat Cheika’s Wallabies with Jakeball
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIf there is such a oxymoronic event as a good defeat, then the Wallabies 26-23 loss at Aviva Stadium against a fired-up Ireland side playing Jakeball about as well as it can be played was such an occasion....
England's George Ford: I would not say taking Samoa's big hits was enjoyable... but you have got to do it
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsDiminutive Ford refused to be cowed by Samoa's physicality and is gunning for a starting place against Australia
Forget the World Cup, how do the Wallabies beat England?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auLet’s make a pact right now, no talk of the Rugby World Cup until Wallaby coach Michael Cheika names his squad. The only Test that matters in the interim is the next Test – in this case England...
Ford targets fly-half spot for Australia
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland No.10 George Ford said he was prepared for a physical encounter with Samoa and hopes to keep his spot in the team ahead of their final November Test against Australia
Cheika tells Aussies to toughen up
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyMichael Cheika has challenged Australia to "harden up" against England at Twickenham on Saturday to dispel any notion the Wallabies are a soft touch.
