The Eagles’ two warm-up matches against Canada were a bit like England’s games with Wales: we dominated possession for long periods but made silly mistakes and conceded sloppy tries so…
Countries
Australia side unchanged against Italy in first Pool C match
The group that recently hooked Australia’s first Tri Nations title in a decade have been rewarded for that performance by being retained as a unit for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup…
Brian O’Driscoll’s World Cup Verdict
I learned a long time ago that no good ever comes from dreaming about big games or big tournaments to come. Rugby has taught me that the game is fickle.…
Traditional welcome for England in Dunedin-Video
The England team faced the traditional welcome at Dunedin Town Hall – the Maori war dance, lead by local school children. The hall, packed with England fans, witnessed the official…
All Black side to play Tonga in opening RWC clash
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World…
Wheelchair Rugby takes over Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Sees The Most Exciting Game of The London 2012 Games Host International Championship In The City The most exciting game of the 2012 London Paralympics, comes to Cardiff today…
Ben Foden – Forget the flair, let’s just win!
FORGET THE flair, England star Ben Foden is prepared to adopt a win at all costs game plan if it delivers World Cup glory. The England full-back is five days…
Lewis Moody out of England v Argentina
Mike Tindall will captain England against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday (Uk time 9.30am, live on ITV) after Lewis Moody was ruled out with a knee injury.…
Three stars named for Baa-Baas v Australia
Victor Matfield, Danny Cipriani and Jamie Roberts are among the first batch of star-studded names to accept invitations to play for the Barbarians against newly-crowned Tri-Nations’ champions Australia at Twickenham…
Martin Johnson previews England v Argentina
MARTIN JOHNSON is preparing England for a battle of the breakdown when they open their World Cup campaign against third seeds Argentina in New Zealand this Saturday morning, kick off…