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Al Kellock’s World Cup verdict
Our Scotland training camp has been great so far. It’s tough and very challenging, but enjoyable too. I didn’t play in April and May, which gave the broken hand I’d…
Sam Warburton’s World Cup verdict
This has definitely been my toughest pre-season ever as we prepare for the World Cup. We had two camps in Poland in July doing lots of weights and conditioning work.…
Why the England U16 team should be scrapped – Stephen Jones
Today we can reveal the identity of the most dangerous rugby team in England, a team so disruptive to rugby in the rest of the country, and such a malign…
Jonny Wilkinson’s World Cup verdict
People are calling this month’s games with Wales and Ireland ‘warm-ups’, but I don’t see them like that. To me they’re like a World Cup or Six Nations Test. I…
Rennie makes first start for Scotland
ROSS RENNIE will make his first start for Scotland against Ireland on Saturday at Murrayfield as he bids for a place in Andy Robinson’s 30-man World Cup squad. The Edinburgh…
Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s story
The Eagles have won just two World Cup matches to date. Alex Goff takes a walk down memory lane… Victories have been hard to come by for the United States…
Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s Coach – Eddie O’Sullivan
Eddie O’Sullivan Age 52 (21 November 1958) Birthplace Youghal, Co Cork Coaching history Monivea, Blackrock, Connacht, Ireland U21, Ireland, USA Eagles Record as USA coach (January 2009-present) P10 W6 L4…
Rugby World Cup 2011: USA’s key man – Todd Clever
Todd Stanger Clever Age 28 (16 January 1983) Birthplace Palm Springs Position Back-row Weight 15st 3lb Height 6ft 4in Club Suntory, Japan USA caps 33 USA points 40 (eight tries)…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Russia’s Story
Russia are making their World Cup debut this autumn – but they are planning to stick around for a long time Russia will make their first-ever appearance at the Rugby…