Try for the goal of profiting from the Rugby World Cup September 4, 2011 CAN Martin Johnson do as coach what he did as captain eight years ago and lead England to glory in the Rugby World Cup? A bumpy build-up and an apparent lack of creativity in his squad selection suggest that Johnno will struggle to replicate his achievement. Sporting Index quotes the Red Rose at 41-44, where [...]
Rugby World Cup: where in London you can watch it September 8, 2011 THE games may not be taking place at the easiest time of day for those of us unable to travel to New Zealand, but that’s not going to stop fans coming out in force to support the home teams. Luckily, there are plenty of pubs and bars in London offering breakfast, sandwiches and good cheer, [...]
Ex-Wallabies star Lynagh suffers stroke April 18, 2012 FORMER Australia and Saracens fly-half Michael Lynagh was last night recovering in a Brisbane hospital after suffering a suspected stroke. The 48-year-old, who was part of the 1991 Rugby World Cup-winning Wallabies team, is thought to be in intensive care and undergoing tests. Lynagh, who won 72 caps and remains Australia’s record points scorer with [...]
Lancaster honeymoon over as Farrell snubs England position April 12, 2012 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has suffered the first major blow of his fledging tenure after Saracens’ Andy Farrell rejected the opportunity to join his staff on a permanent basis. Farrell, an integral part of the interim coaching team that steered England to second place in the Six Nations last month, insists he has unfinished [...]
Lancaster honeymoon over as Farrell snubs England position April 12, 2012 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has suffered the first major blow of his fledging tenure after Saracens’ Andy Farrell rejected the opportunity to join his staff on a permanent basis. Farrell, an integral part of the interim coaching team that steered England to second place in the Six Nations last month, insists he has unfinished [...]
Coach Lancaster faces inevitable difficult spell, admits Andrew May 10, 2012 RUGBY Football Union chief Rob Andrew is predicting some “difficult moments” over the coming months for England manager Stuart Lancaster, but has vowed the organisation will not lose faith with the inexperienced coach. Andrew spoke to City A.M. after Lancaster named his 42-man squad for next month’s tour to South Africa, his first since being [...]
Don’t blame Robshaw for defeat to Boks, he’s still right man to captain England, says Sir Clive November 25, 2012 WORLD Cup-winning former England coach Sir Clive Woodward has leapt to the defence of under-fire captain Chris Robshaw, after Saturday’s 16-15 defeat to South Africa saw his judgement called into question again. Robshaw was criticised for ordering Owen Farrell to kick at goal in the dying stages at Twickenham, rather than aiming for the corner [...]
Lancaster vows to unshackle England and win World Cup March 30, 2012 ENGLAND’S new head coach Stuart Lancaster laid out his blueprint for leading the team to glory on home soil at the 2015 Rugby World Cup after his promotion was finally cemented yesterday. The Rugby Football Union plumped for the inexperienced Lancaster over decorated former Italy and South Africa coach Nick Mallett after the 42-year-old led [...]
Lancaster vows to unshackle England and win World Cup March 30, 2012 ENGLAND’S new head coach Stuart Lancaster laid out his blueprint for leading the team to glory on home soil at the 2015 Rugby World Cup after his promotion was finally cemented yesterday. The Rugby Football Union plumped for the inexperienced Lancaster over decorated former Italy and South Africa coach Nick Mallett after the 42-year-old led [...]
O2 extends rugby sponsorship February 6, 2012 Telecoms giant O2 has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Rugby Football Union, which has been in place since rugby turned professional in 1995. The deal – which extends the partnership until after the 2015 Rugby World Cup – gives O2 customers priority booking for England matches at Twickenham while the telecoms company supports the [...]