After the narrow defeat in Auckland, what areas do England need to address ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin?
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England push All Blacks all the way at Eden Park
With the game finely poised at 15-all and only minutes remaining, Aaron Cruden shunned the straightforward shot at goal, following a penalty award, and took a tap. His decision to…
Battle of the backrows: New Zealand v England
Winner of 71 caps for England and famously the only man not to be dropped by Sir Clive Woodward, Richard Hill faced New Zealand on seven times, beating them on…
Aaron Cruden: The cheeky All Black
As the All Blacks announced their team for the first Test against England this Saturday, head coach Steve Hansen was all at once relaxed, droll and positive. Beside him sat…
England v New Zealand: Experience and mystery in the first Test
For the first Test in a colossal three-match series against the All Blacks, Stuart Lancaster has named what he feels is a “strong side”. Well-worn logistical issues and injuries have…
Championship Blog 1st Leg: London Welsh v Bristol
London Welsh take a 19-point lead to a sold out Memorial Stadium next Wednesday following a master-class of precision rugby in atrocious conditions at the Kassam on Wednesday night. Bristol…
Five reasons England can win in Auckland
England face a huge challenge against the All Blacks on Saturday – but there are a few reasons to be cheerful ahead of the first Test in Auckland…
Bet you never saw this: The 2014 Finals
Enjoy looking at this gallery of great photos from this weekend's three finals – Aviva Premiership, RaboDirect Pro12 and the French Top 14
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Final flourish There are some people who still don’t like to see playoffs decide league titles, but without them we wouldn’t have dramatic occasions like Saturday’s Aviva Premiership…
England Women train with the Navy
THE WOMEN’S World Cup kicks off in Paris in August and as part of their tournament preparations the England squad headed to HMS Collingwood in Fareham to be put through…