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England needs a great leader to compete at the next World CupMark Reason likes the start that Stuart Lancaster has made as England coach, but wonders if there is a captain out there to continue the good work.
JG's Round-UpOur undercover man’s weekly round up of news from around the rugby world, this week featuring: the Quins size of heart, Robeshaw for England Captain, 6 Nations anticipation, Sexton versus O’Gara and new appointments.
England’s Perfect TeamThe RFU has a wonderful opportunity to imitate cricket and take the rugby team to the number one position in the world.
Heroes Rugby ChallengeA couple of snippets from the Heroes Rugby Challenge lead-up and match.
JG's Round-UpOur undercover man’s weekly round up of news from around the rugby world, this week featuring: Mallet and Smith for the England job, Northampton’s season, Vern Cotters chances for the NZ job and the Russian Exchange.
Touch, pause…Engage?Mark Reason wonders if a great Wallaby side in the making will once more collapse at the 2015 World Cup.
JG's Round-UpOur undercover man’s weekly round up of news from around the rugby world, this week featuring: praise for Englands Womens victory, Ronan O’Gara notching up his 200th Heineken Cup appearance, the Heineken Cup’s rugby feast and Ben Ryan’s leadership of the English Sevens squad.
Lawrence Dallaglio on the Heroes Rugby ChallengeLawrence Dallaglio speaks with The Rugby Site at The Heroes Rugby Challenge Captains Run, Friday December 2nd.
The Joy of ShaneMark Reason looks back over the career of a little man who did great things and proved, as if it ever needed proving, that fast feet and clever hands are more valuable than sheer bulk
Shane Williams - bloody legend!It is always sad to see the retirement of players who have contributed significantly to the game over many years. However, in certain instances you sense the end of an era and that will be the case when Shane Williams plays his 87th and final Test for Wales against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. While he will continue to perform on the domestic front for the Ospreys, he will be sorely missed on the International stage.
