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Weekend Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA name 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup     The USA has officially announced the 31-player squad for Rugby World Cup Japan 2019.     Head Coach Gary Gold has named...

Jonny Wilkinson: ‘It took a few years for the pressure to really build. And then it exploded’ | Andy Bull

7 years ago by The Guardian

Jonny Wilkinson, England’s World Cup winning fly-half, speaks about his battle with mental illness and why no amount of trophies can ease the pain of depressionIt is October 1999, and a 20-year-old Jonny...

Eddie Jones leaves no stone unturned in preparation for the unexpected | Robert Kitson

7 years ago by The Guardian

England’s management has instilled a calm in the World Cup squad that captain Owen Farrell believes will ensure they can deal with any unforeseen problems in JapanThe 2019 Rugby World Cup does not kick...

Highlights: England 37 - 0 Italy

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A dominant second half performance saw England conclude their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 37-0 home thumping of Italy. Italy squandered a great chance at a try in the corner, but it was England...

Watch: Two butchered tries from this weekend's test action

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were some excellent tries scored this past weekend as the test nations closed off their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.     However, there were two clear chances...

Australia’s departure for Rugby World Cup delayed by Typhoon Faxai

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Japan bracing for record-breaking wind and rain• England are due to fly to Japan on Sunday eveningThe Australian team’s departure for the Rugby World Cup has been delayed after meteorologists warned...

Eddie Jones tells England players a World Cup win brings rich rewards | Gerard Meagher

7 years ago by The Guardian

Coach says tournament victory would make history and earn England players ‘personal happiness’ as well as ‘financial benefits’England fly to Japan on Sunday under clear instructions from Eddie...

England's Vunipola & Nowell to miss at least two World Cup games

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.       Mako Vunipola will miss at least the first...

WATCH: Re-live THAT Joe Marchant try vs Italy

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

England youngster Joe Marchant scored his first international try on Friday night against Italy via a lovely running line in midfield.

Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell to miss at least first two games of World Cup

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England completed their preparations for the tournament with a 37-0 win over Italy.