All Blacks thrash Tonga in Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand score 14 tries in 92-7 rout of TongaAll Blacks open Cup campaign against ProteasRookie winger George Bridge scored four tries as the All Blacks completed their Rugby World Cup preparations...
England can dream of glory after ideal preparation for the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am loving their body language on and off the field and I detect no mental hang-ups or baggage. England fans are right to be enthused - and hopeful for Japan. ,
England can dream of glory after ideal preparation for the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am loving their body language on and off the field and I detect no mental hang-ups or baggage. England fans are right to be enthused - and hopeful for Japan. ,
Marchant makes an impact as Azzurri draw a blank in Newcastle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Owen Farrell converted all four of England's tries and also kicked three penalties as his side eased past Italy on Friday. England rounded out their preparations for...
England lose nothing but gain little with final warm-up in Newcastle
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones made early tweaks before England thrashed Italy 37-0 at St James’ Park in their last action before the World CupThey say to always leave them wanting more and there can be little doubt England...
Five Players who stood out in Friday's Test Action
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Friday's two late kick-offs at Murrayfield and St James' Park, we have picked out five players who stood out above the rest. ICYMI: See our Winners & Losers from the...
England fail to impress in World Cup warm-up victory over Italy
7 years ago by The Guardian• England 37-0 Italy• Four second-half tries secure win after dismal openingIf this is how England are going to respond to unfamiliar surroundings at the forthcoming World Cup in Japan they are not...
Watch: Benvenuti coughs up a clear chance to score
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Benvenuti coughed up clear chance to give Italy the lead over England in the early stages of their clash St. James' Park. After an extended period inside the England...
England v Italy: Rugby World Cup warm-up match – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland play their final warm-up game in NewcastleRobert Kitson: home tie lifts Wilson’s World Cup hopesGet in touch! Email Lee or tweet @bloodandmud 8.09pm BST 18 mins. Old skool catch and drive from...
Japan unable to repeat 2015 shock as Makazole Mapimpi bags a hat-trick in final warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick. Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as South...
