Social media was ablaze on Saturday night with analysis, criticism and a fair bit of support for England’s rugby players. Unfortunately for the hosts, they were well and truly outplayed…
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Five things we learnt: England v Australia
By Adam Hathaway You get better if you are off the scene Martin Johnson always says he becomes a better player the longer he is retired and the same applied…
World Cup 2015: Japan 26-5 Samoa
By Will MacPherson Japan were in irresistable form as they claimed another scalp by downing Samoa 26-5. Japan have been a revelation in this World Cup and remain in contention…
England look to Easter as Australia date with destiny looms
Stuart Lancaster is facing the biggest game of his coaching career on Saturday at Twickenham when the Wallabies come to town. Lose that and England will be out of town…
South Africa land on best team by chance
Injuries are occurring at a far greater rate than the last World Cup but in the case of South Africa, they might have a silver lining. It was of course…
“Keep it simple,” Sonny Bill Williams tells fellow code convert Sam Burgess
Many people are tracking the progress of England’s Sam Burgess at this World Cup, not least fellow Rugby League convert Sonny Bill Williams. The 30-year-old centre became the second New…
All Blacks relaxed before Georgia clash
The Rugby World Cup means something different to us all, and offers each of us something different too; as fans and lovers of the game, that might include the chance…
Matt Giteau mines former teammate Jonny Wilkinson for information on winning World Cup
Having been in the international wilderness for four years since joining French side Toulon, Australia centre Matt Giteau didn’t have much need to think about winning the 2015 World Cup.…
Shut down Pocock or it’s over for England
It comes as no surprise but Michael Cheika confirmed on Thursday that England will face the world’s leading breakdown duo in their do-or-die clash at Twickenham on Saturday. David Pocock…
Unheralded Jared Payne underlines his importance to Ireland
By Mark Coughlan Two games, two wins, 94 point scored and just two tries conceded. It’s a thankless task playing two perceived minnows of the game first up, but Ireland…