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The World Cup draw has given England a huge opportunityWhy opening the Rugby World Cup with a huge game against Australia or Wales at the Olympic Stadium could help carry England to the final
Sing, boys, singA view from the terraces – ‘Swing Low’ is mightily disliked by most non English rugby fans, but it sent the haka back to New Zealand on Saturday and made the All Blacks look just a little bit smaller
The England Lion has AwokenEngland finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skillful, England won this game on merrit. Here’s how former England Centre Simon Halliday saw it
English Rugby has more Important Questions to AnswerThe media has become obsessed with the decision making (or lack of) of Chris Robshaw. Paul Rees suggests that English Rugby has more fundamental questions to answer
The Impossible ChoiceWayne Smith looks at the four nominations for the IRB Player of the Year and ranks the men involved
Conor Murray gives Gatland reason not to jumpThe state of British and Irish rugby must be driving the Lions coach to despair, but there is one good reason for supporters to hold off on the prozac
England Rugby is stuck in a Honey TrapNovember has proved to be the most disappointing month for England rugby supporters, but we shouldn’t really be surprised, argues Simon Halliday.
Hansen must take a stance on foul playAndrew Hore’s swinging straight arm hit on Bradley Davies at the weekend was an act of thuggery and plain for all to see. It was a moment of madness and one that has done the All Blacks no good whatsoever.
More Questions than Answers for EnglandEngland’s faltering performance against Australia looks set to prompt several changes. Paul Rees assesses where Stuart Lancaster might be looking to improve.
Rugby Needs to Red Card the CheatsMark Reason reviews a weekend of blocking, tripping, assault and cheating and says the IRB should be getting medieval on the players’ asses
