Category: News
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Former England back questions Lancaster’s decision on Burgess
LONDON – Former England back Austin Healey has questioned Stuart Lancaster’s decision to couple Brad Barritt and Sam Burgess in the midfield for England’s clash against Wales.
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Sam’s the man as Joseph to miss rest of pool stage
LONDON – Explosive England centre Jonathan Joseph has been replaced in the centres by league convert Sam Burgess for their match-up against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Australia see off an impressive Fiji
LONDON – The Wallabies have opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a rusty but adequate 28-13 win against a resurgent Fiji
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Invigorated Scotland tame lionhearted Blossoms
LONDON – Scotland have tamed the Brave Blossoms at Kingsholm in Gloucester 45-10 after blowing a tired Japan away in the second half.
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Heyneke Meyer resists knee-jerk reactions for squad to play Samoa
LONDON – Under-fire Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer has made 10 changes to his squad to play Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.
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Leinster’s McLaughlin forced to retire
LONDON – Former Ireland and Leinster player Kevin McLaughlin has been forced to retire from all forms of rugby after receiving strong medical advice.
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All Blacks make 12 changes for mid-week clash
LONDON – New Zealand Coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the side that beat Argentina in their opening World Cup clash on Sunday for their second pool match against Namibia.
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Allen ruled out of tournament as Wales’ nightmare continues
LONDON – Wales’ winger Cory Allen has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after tearing his hamstring in Wales’ win over Uruguay in Cardiff on Sunday.
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New Zealand run over the top of a determined Argentina
LONDON – The All Blacks have opened their Rugby World Cup defence with a clinical 26-16 win over a dogged Argentina at Wembley.
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Potential injuries overshadow big win over Uruguay
LONDON – Warren Gatland’s Wales’ injury nightmare just won’t end as potential injuries to some key players overshadowed their big 54-9 World Cup win over Uruguay.