Rugby World Cup: The quarter-finals in Opta numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup enters the knockout phase this weekend, with Ireland looking to finally reach a semi-final and Japan bidding to cause another upset. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten...
Rugby World Cup’s Battle of the Big Mouths: Eddie Jones v Michael Cheika | Simon Burnton
7 years ago by The GuardianThe England and Australia coaches used to be teammates – these days they seem to enjoy winding each other upOver the past four years, and particularly since England’s tour of Australia in the summer...
England lurch back to the future as Eddie Jones gambles on Owen Farrell | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianDropping George Ford for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia is a huge call by the England coachThe Japanese equivalent of deja vu is called kishikan and there is plenty of it in the air...
2019 Rugby World Cup Quarter-final: England v Australia
7 years ago by Rugby WorldTeam news, coaches' views and more ahead of the first of the last-eight ties at Japan 2019Half century: Jonny May will win his 50th England cap in the quarter-final (Getty Images)Team news, coaches' views...
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...
Jonny May recalls how missing night out led to England debut as he approaches 50th cap
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJonny May is poised to win his 50th cap for England recalling the missed drinking session that created the opportunity for his debut six years ago.
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...
England and South Africa to meet in the final, predicts Alex Goode
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAlex Goode, the Saracens and England full-back, discusses how teams are shaping up at the Rugby World Cup in Japan – and the ongoing controversy surrounding high tacklesGiants collide: Maro Itoje is...
Rugby World Cup power rankings: breaking down all 20 teams in Japan
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland, Ireland and Wales are among the throng pushing to challenge New Zealand as the World Cup enters crunch timeNormal service has been resumed. After the surreal scenes of the All Blacks not being...
