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Fireworks Missing From England WinEngland rode their luck in beating The Wallabies at Twickenham. 10 years on from England’s World Cup win over Australia, Graham Jenkins sees few comparisons to be drawn with the current crop.
England v Australia - not just another test matchSince 2003 England have enjoyed near total dominance over the Aussies in more than just rugby union. Is the era of English dominace over Australia about to face a serious challenge?
Ireland looks on the bright side of lifeMurray Kinsella assesses Ireland’s prospects in the forthcoming Autumn internationals
Game Notes - Premiership RugbyThere may have been some big names missing but there were still some big plays and big coaching calls in the latest round of Premiership action.
Game Notes - Bledisloe CupThe All Blacks continued the form they had shown in The Rugby Championship in beating The Wallabies to lift the Bledisloe Cup. Graham Jenkins files his games notes on what was, a brilliant display of attacking rugby.
Responses to; 'European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ Crisis.'Resonses to ‘European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ Crisis.’ by Simon Halliday
Fed up with All the SpinThe spin pass can be deadly effective in the right situation. Choosing when to execute it and when not to is a skill northern hemisphere sides seem to neglect.
European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ CrisisSimon Halliday looks at the growing split in European rugby
Heineken Cup - Game NotesA pulsating opening weekend of the Heineken Cup saw some shock results & familiar winners. If this is the end for the Heineken Cup, it looks set to be a thriller.
Handling under pressure sets All Blacks apartThe All Blacks’ ability to execute accurate passing under the constraints of time and space is what makes them the best side in the world
