Lancaster names team for World Cup opener
1 decade agoStuart Lancaster has named his 23 to face Fiji on Friday night in the the World Cup opener at Twickenham.There were no major surprises with Lancaster's selection15. Mike Brown (Harlequins, 39...
Geoff Parling leaps into lineout row to defend England’s set piece
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Lock hits back at criticism following flop in France• Stuart Lancaster’s men take on Ireland in final warm-upEngland’s forwards have been challenged to banish their Paris hangover by restoring...
Geoff Parling the only Exeter Chiefs player named in England side...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoGeoff Parling is the sole Exeter Chiefs player named in England's squad to face Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.The 31-year-old lock will start England's final World Cup warm-up match alongside Courtney...
England announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have announced their 31 man squad for the World Cup, with Sam Burgess and Henry Slade included.The squad is as follows:Props:Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) Dan Cole (Leicester...
Mood is different to 2011 - Lawes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLock Courtney Lawes praises England's positive World Cup build-up and reveals he played through shoulder pain last season.
Courtney Lawes: England Rugby World Cup 2015 player
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRugby World Cup: Who is England lock Courtney Lawes? Find out all you need to know about the Northampton second row
Owen Farrell v George Ford: the battle that will decide the Premiership final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe end of this Premiership season pits Saracens, the masters of defensive work and the percentage wins, against Bath, a side that has been sharper in attack than any other English club during the professional...
England squad greater than sum of its parts
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt would be very easy to dismiss England’s 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup as a declaration of uncertainty, of bets being hedged. Prop Joe Marler could make a World XV And you could...
Northampton v Saracens (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints host Saracens in their Premiership play-off semi-final, which is a repeat of last year's final. Saints lifted the title last May following a 24-20 win after extra time. ...
Lawes and Northampton Saints eager to secure Twickenham return
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsIf all goes to plan, Courtney Lawes can expect plenty of trips to Twickenham this year, but the Northampton Saints lock is determined to add one more game at the national stadium to his schedule.
