Whatever happens in the aftermath of England’s disastrous World Cup campaign, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has no concerns about his players returning from international duty. While he firmly…
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France: The revival of Freddie Michalak
The reasons why France fly-half Freddie Michalak has rediscovered his best during this World Cup
England need to fill the trophy cabinet
England head to the home of Manchester City on Saturday for the game that no-one wants. Stick 100 points on Uruguay and frankly who cares? Struggle to put the South…
30 Minutes with… Martin Castrogiovanni
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni talks snakes, superpowers and Sarto
Sam Burgess wants to continue in Union as a flanker, insists Bath coach Ford
Sam Burgess has no desire to head back to rugby league after a disappointing England World Cup campaign, according to his coach at Bath, Mike Ford. In fact, Ford says…
Bryan Habana rejects comparisons to Jonah Lomu after equalling All Black’s record
Bryan Habana may have gone over for a record-equalling 15th Rugby World Cup try on Wednesday afternoon, but he doesn’t believe he is worthy of comparison to the man who…
World Cup 2015: South Africa 64-0 USA
South Africa comfortably gained the bonus point they needed to top Pool B, after just 46 minutes. Two tries in the first half, the first by Damien de Allende and…
France confident ahead of Irish decider
France have no fear over playing Ireland according to Philippe Saint-André despite a poor recent record. Pool D will come down to the clash in Cardiff on Sunday, with the…
Haskell responds to Back criticism
The fallout from England’s World Cup exit appears to be getting out of hand with James Haskell engaged in an angry online row with World Cup winner Neil Back. On…
Ireland analysis: Ireland must do better against France
By Mark Coughlan Three wins from three, and a showdown with France to come. Everything is going much as Ireland would have planned in Pool D of the World Cup…