England Rugby World Cup squad: Stuart Lancaster defends snubbing France-based players
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster was not for persuading at Twickenham on Wednesday as he revealed his 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup. The England head coach was adamant that he would “hold the line”...
7 uncapped England players who look to make it to the RWC
1 decade agoAfter naming a strong 50 man training squad, Stuart Lancaster will have a tough job cutting that down to 31 for the World Cup. We take a look at the 7 uncapped players selected in the squad who will...
Burgess makes England cut
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is one of the new additions to the England squad. England coach Stuart Lancaster on Wednesday named a 50-man group to begin preparing for the World Cup tournament -...
Sam Burgess named in England’s 50-man squad for Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former league forward only joined Bath in October• No place for the Toulon-based Steffon Armitage• Chris Ashton and Danny Cipriani are included• Robert Kitson: Stuart Lancaster takes no chances...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
England include Burgess, Itoje
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySam Burgess and Maro Itoje have been named in England’s World Cup training squad, but there is no place for Steffon Armitage.
Itoje 'will prosper in England camp'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMaro Itoje will prosper in England's World Cup training camp, according to Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. The 20-year-old forward is set to be included in Stuart Lancaster's 50-man squad,...
Training squad choices will leave all doors open
1 decade ago by The TimesCommentary The World Cup training squad to be announced today appears to give a message to those who have not yet played for England and possibly did not think that they were very close to it: you...
Chris Ashton given chance to claim World Cup place
1 decade ago by The TimesChris Ashton will be handed a World Cup lifeline when Stuart Lancaster names England’s 50-man training squad at noon today. The England head coach will finally provide an answer to the interminable...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
