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Charlie Ewels announced as Bath Rugby captain

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby’s Charlie Ewels has today been confirmed as the club captain ahead of the first home fixture of the 2019/20 campaign.     He takes over the responsibility from Matt Garvey...

England have 'no glaring weaknesses' - Gold

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An England team with "no glaring weaknesses" will be the opposition for the United States when Gary Gold's men try to pull off a mammoth Rugby World Cup upset.   USA face England in Kobe on Thursday...

England aim to send message against USA in Japan’s rugby city | Robert Kitson

7 years ago by The Guardian

Eddie Jones’s side not just have to contend with a short turnaround but tricky opposition in KobeHaving sapped a few spirits in Sapporo last Sunday England’s next objective is to put the “ko” into...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

I feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity. ...

Joe Taufete'e: 'USA have found a way into England's DNA'

7 years ago by The Guardian

The Worcester hooker is a try-scoring threat in an Eagles squad full of seasoned pros and determined to mount a challenge in JapanIn preparation for USA’s World Cup opener against England in Kobe on...

Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September:   The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...

USA coach refuses to bite after '15 Donald Trumps' remark by Eddie Jones

7 years ago by The Guardian

‘Pressure will be on England,’ says Gary Gold Eagles set to make tournament debut on Thursday Gary Gold described England as a side with no detectable weaknesses but is confident his side will expose...

Relaxed Eddie and the Jones gang hit Kobe

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

In the kaleidoscopic mind of Eddie Jones, the USA’s rugby players have spent a few baking days in the old battle grounds of Okinawa taking Full Metal Jacket orders from the American marines in order...

Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Italy v Canada

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday.       Italy's strength in depth will be tested when they face Canada in the...

England coach Eddie Jones is right to start Billy Vunipola against USA... he needs miles in his legs

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is interesting that Billy Vunipola, previously such an injury-prone player, will start his sixth game in a row on Thursday. It's a good call, though. He needs miles in his legs. ...