Eddie Jones says England invoked spirit of ‘Fergie time’ for bonus-point score
7 years ago by The Guardian• England secured bonus-point only in 77th minute against Tonga• ‘They kept on playing good rugby and the try came’Eddie Jones admitted England needed “Fergie time” to ensure their World Cup...
England 35-3 Tonga: Eddie Jones says Sir Alex Ferguson helped inspire team – video
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland left it late to secure a bonus-point win against Tonga at Sapporo Dome and coach Eddie Jones said Luke Cowan-Dickie's score invoked the feeling 'Fergie Time'. "During the lead-up to the World Cup,...
Watch: England and Tonga players share a moment after the final whistle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Tonga players come together to share a moment after a tough 80 minutes of rugby on Sunday. Respect ✊ #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/wGzNklhtPp — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby)...
Billy Vunipola is unbowed after facing the music in Tonga’s hit parade | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianThe England No 8 with Tongan heritage survived a bruising encounter unscathed after receiving special treatmentIn the local paper’s front page wrap of Saturday’s match here the Hokkaido Shimbun was...
England boss Eddie Jones sees room for improvement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were some way short of their best but won comfortably and without conceding a try in their Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga. Eddie Jones said he was "pretty...
England 35-3 Tonga: five talking points from England’s World Cup opener
7 years ago by The GuardianTonga leave their mark on Billy Vunipola, England work hard for bonus point and Nasi Manu makes an emotional return Related: Tuilagi double helps England kick off with bonus-point win against Tonga Related:...
Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also. 2. Jamie George - England In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...
Warren Gatland looks to restore order against Georgia after whirlwind week
7 years ago by The GuardianRob Howley’s exit jarred with a Wales regime built on discipline – but will it compromise the coach’s hopes of a dream send-off?It has not often paid to bet against a team coached by Warren Gatland....
Manu Tuilagi's brace guides England to victory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start, Manu Tuilagi starring with two tries as Eddie Jones' side beat Tonga. Manu Tuilagi led the way for...
Steve Hansen says World Rugby will alter HIA process after Cane debacle
7 years ago by The Guardian• Flanker missed second half despite passing half-time HIA test• ‘They’ve modified it which is great, good response’The All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen, has revealed World Rugby have altered the...
