Steffon Armitage to miss out on England’s Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Toulon back-row Steffon Armitage excluded for playing abroad• Stuart Lancaster rules no ‘exceptional circumstances’ applyEngland will not name Steffon Armitage in their 50-man training squad...
Tuilagi axe opens RWC door for Burgess
1 decade agoRugby league convert Sam Burgess is set to be the man to benefit from Manu Tuilagi’s high-profile axing from the World Cup. It is understood that Slammin’ Sam has been told he will be involved...
Aviva Premiership big four battle on but Exeter and Wasps close in
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo, the predictable ‘big four’ will contest the Aviva Premiership play‑offs after all. Though Exeter fell agonisingly short of reaching their first play-off game, the way they have conducted...
Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
Sarries race into play-offs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chris Ashton's four-try performance was a fitting contribution to help Saracens secure their Premiership top four spot with a comprehensive 68-17 triumph over London Welsh. The flying winger crossed...
Bankers and contenders to make final World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster’s England squad for the World Cup will comprise 31 players made up from the positions listed below. The head coach’s training squad, to be announced on Wednesday, is expected...
Dylan Hartley at risk of missing out on England World Cup place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphI doubt there will be many shocks when Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad on Wednesday. By this stage, he would have at least 42 of those 45 names inked in now with maybe a spot in...
Chiefs knock Sarries out of top four
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Thomas Waldrom continued his sensational try-scoring record to help Exeter Chiefs secure a stunning 24-20 Premiership victory over Saracens and set up a nailbiting final weekend in the battle for the top...
A look at some uncapped players who could feature at the World Cup
1 decade agoWith the World Cup fast approaching, we look at some of the players who are yet to earn a cap from their respective countries who could play in this years World Cup. Maro ItojeHe may only be 20 years...
