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England's Manu Tuilagi is getting back to his prime after brace against Tonga

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Perhaps there weren't many moments from Sapporo for the highlights reel but that was a rock solid opening win over Tonga. ,

Sir Clive Woodward's key pointers to the Japanese jamboree

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The team I always love in World Cups is France. They have an incredible record: finalists three times and they should have won it in 2011 when they lost to New Zealand. ,

Tonga coach Kefu names Tonga team to face England

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has named his team for the Pool C match against England at Sapporo Dome on Sunday, 22 September.     Only four players in thie match-day squad (Sanatane Takulua, Kurt...

Rugby World Cup 2019: England name team to play Tonga

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in the opening pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Sapporo, Japan.   Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside centre with George...

Sir Clive Woodward's Rugby World Cup team-by-team guide

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

With the World Cup set to begin on Friday, nobody can predict which side will lift the Webb Ellis trophy on November 2. Sir Clive Woodwood has run the rule on every side in Japan. ,

Gatland will be furious but Howley situation must not be a distraction

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The big thing is that this must not be a distraction to Wales. It will only be that if it is allowed to rumble on. They can't get beaten by Australia and blame it on the Howley situation. ...

"He almost single-handedly beat the All Blacks in 2012" - Andy Goode backs Manu Tuilagi to shine at the RWC

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan.         Manu Tuilagi can help England...

Former Scotland international David Denton hangs up his boots at just 29

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Leicester Tigers back-rower David Denton has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The former Scotland international is just 29-years-old, but has struggled after sustaining a head injury against...

David Denton to retire from rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

42-times-capped Scotland back-row forward David Denton has today announced his retirement from rugby.       The 29-year-old has been advised to bow out on medical...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones insists he feels no pressure ahead of England's World Cup campaign

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

WHEN CLIVE MET EDDIE: The man in charge of England's 2019 challenge meets the man he is striving to emulate ahead of England launching their World Cup in Sapporo next weekend. ,