England upbeat over Billy Vunipola's chances of facing Australia
7 years ago by The GuardianJohn Mitchell says No 8 ‘very likely’ to start gameSquad train in front of new arrival, Ricky StuartEngland have insisted Billy Vunipola is “very likely” to start their World Cup quarter-final...
England adopt laid-back approach to threat of advancing super typhoon
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s World Cup match against France is in jeopardy but the assistant coach John Mitchell and the forward Courtney Lawes are not wasting energy worrying about the weatherListen to certain players...
Manu Tuilagi uses new mindset to savour England’s World Cup moments | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianLengthy injury absences have taught the centre to relish the rugby he has left starting with familiar opponents ArgentinaHis teammates call him “Chief” but for Manu Tuilagi there are only a few weeks...
World Cup stoppages must be ‘focused on priorities’, says John Mitchell
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach says officials are taking too long on decisions• World Rugby could use Hawk-Eye to police offside lineThe England defence coach, John Mitchell, has claimed World Cup officials are taking...
Sale Sharks sign Springbok scrumhalf
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier on a three-month loan as cover during the Rugby World Cup. Considered as one of the most talented...
Jack Nowell has emergency surgery for appendicitis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland winger Jack Nowell has undergone emergency surgery in Italy. The Exeter Chiefs back was struck down with appendicitis in another World Cup injury scare as he was rushed...
England’s George Kruis and Mako Vunipola set to return before World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Injured pair should be fit for August warm-up games• Brad Fields faces fitness race while Alex Dombrandt impressesEngland are optimistic the key Saracens duo George Kruis and Mako Vunipola will be...
John Mitchell joins Eddie Jones in committing to England post World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men's defence coach John Mitchell will stay on in his position until 2021, as the RFU also announced head coach Eddie Jones' intention of seeing out the remaining two years of his own contract. A...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell Eyes Head Coach Role: According to reports Mitchell has been handed a 2 year contract extension and would need to be considered as the front runner to take over from Eddie Jones....
Flashback: Waikato win their first NPC title in 1992
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato and Otago face off in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final today with the aim of claiming a place in the Premiership next season. 1992 saw the inclusion of playoffs with the winner of the...
