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Updated October 24, 2008 NICK ABENDANON Club: Bath RugbyPosition: Full back Born: 27.08.86 | Johannesburg, South AfricaHeight: 1.80m (5' 11')Weight... - Gillette Rugby Podcast
Please note that the podcast page below is archived here for historical interest and refers to podcasts prior to June 2008. For more recent... - Taity’s Talk - What a journey!
Monday October 22It’s all still a bit surreal and I’m not sure that I have grasped the enormity of the whole thing.I know it’s a clichй but there... - Public advisory about the England team arrival at London Heathrow
Public advisory about the England team arrival at London Heathrow 21 October 2007 Please note that England fans are being advised not to... - England dream ended by South Africa
October 20, 2007England 6 South Africa 15England's remarkable bid to defend their World Cup title was ended at the final hurdle by South Africa.No-one... - Taity's Talk - the Final hurdle
20 October 2007Here it is – the Rugby World Cup final and the waiting is almost over. Of course there will be a few nerves... - Jason hoping for a fitting finish to a fantastic career
19 October 2007Saturday's final will be a massive occasion for all but for some it marks the end of an era, Saturdays Rugby World Cup final for... - The Final Ask Ashton
19 October 2007Every week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com has given England fans the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach, Brian Ashton. ... - England Gallery
All through the Rugby World Cup we will be bringing you images from the England camp courtesy of Gettyimages.com, see below for the latest: South... - England Supporters Send their messages to the team
18 October 2007England supporters have been getting behind the England team as they look ahead to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, by... - Jason Robinson Is England's player of the tournament say fans
17 October 2007Exclusive Greene King IPA/rfu.com poll reveals that winger has been biggest to successes so far in FranceJason Robinson has been... - England team to play South Africa
October 17 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team and replacements to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2007 final... - RWC Final - Live and Free at London's O2
17 October 2007WORLD CUP FINAL: SOUTH AFRICA V ENGLAND SCREENED LIVE AT THE O2Biggest gathering of England fans outside ParisFollowing the England... - Remaining Tickets to go on sale for RWC Final on Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday, 17 October, the Organising Committee will put on sale the remaining tickets for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 final between England... - England Rugby Travel packages now SOLD OUT
16 October 2007Please note that all England Rugby Travel, the official travel company for England Rugby and an Official Travel Agent of... - Taity’s Talk – Ampleforth last time; now it’s South Africa
Tuesday October 16It’s all a bit surreal – it still hasn’t really sunk in. Perhaps because I watched the last Rugby World Cup as an outsider... - Today’s Rob Andrew Column
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column exclusively... - England’s victory sparks RWC finals frenzy
15 October 2007RWC Final ticket advisoryFollowing England’s qualification for the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, the RFU today received confirmation... - Watch the World Cup Final at the Home of England Rugby
Against all the odds - and most people's expectations - England have reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Brian Ashton's men are now... - England Rugby Downloads
Make sure that you personalise your PC wallpaper with an array of England Rugby images! We will be adding a new image after each match to the... - Josh Lewsey ruled out of Rugby World Cup final
October 15 2007Josh Lewsey (London Wasps) sustained a Grade1 right hamstring strain at the end of the first half of Saturday's Rugby World Cup... - Latest ticket information for fans
15 October 2007Following England’s victory over France in the 2007 Rugby World Cup semi final, the RFU may receive an additional allocation of... - Ashton delighted as England exceed expectations
14 October 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today admitted that by reaching the final, England had exceeded his expectations. ‛I would be... - England's belief takes them back into World Cup final
October 13, 2007England 14 France 9England are back in the final of the Rugby World Cup.A campaign that opened in disappointment against America... - Taity’s Talk – weed and wonderful
Friday October 12Tough luck if you’re a weed in the Tait family garden – I don’t think there’s going to be many left by the end of the Rugby... - 40,000 Flood To Paris
12 October 2007The England rugby squad has paid tribute to the commitment and support of travelling England fans who have got behind the team... - Rugby Fans get behind England
England fans this week have been sending in their messages of support to the England team ahead of Saturday nights Rugby World Cup Semi Final... - England fans back Jonny to put the fear into France
11 October 2007Exclusive Greene King IPA/rfu.com poll reveals that over half of England fans think Wilkinson is the man to worry arch rivals... - Ask Ashton
Thursday 11 OctoberEach week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com will be giving England fans the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach... - England team to face France
October 10 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced an unchanged team and replacements to play France in the Rugby World Cup 2007... - Lawrence Dallaglio England Profile
Updated December 1 2007LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO MBEClub: London WaspsPosition: No 8Born: 10.08.72 | Shepherd’s BushHeight: 1.93m... - Andy Farrell OBE England Profile
Updated December 1 2007ANDY FARRELL OBEClub: SaracensPosition: CentreBorn: 30.05.75 | WiganHeight: 1.93m (6’4“)Weight: 110kg (17st 4lb)Representative... - Perry Freshwater England Profile
Updated December 1 2007PERRY FRESHWATERClub: Perpignan Position: Prop Born: 27.07.73 | Wellington, New ZealandHeight: 1.83m (6’0“)Weight... - Mike Catt England Profile
Updated December 1 2007MIKE CATT MBEClub: London IrishPosition: CentreBorn: 17.09.71 | Port Elizabeth, South AfricaHeight: 1.80m (5... - Shaun Perry England Profile
Updated December 1 2007SHAUN PERRYClub: Bristol RugbyPosition: Scrum halfBorn: 04.05.78 | SandwellHeight: 1.78m (5’10“)Weight: 95kg... - Martin Corry MBE England Profile
Updated December 1 2007MARTIN CORRY MBEClub: Leicester Tigers Position: Lock/flankerBorn: 12.10.73 | Birmingham Height: 1.95m (6’5“) Weight... - Jason Robinson MBE England Profile
Updated December 1 2007JASON ROBINSON MBEClub: UnattachedPosition: Full back/wingBorn: 30.07.74 | LeedsHeight: 1.72m (5’8“)Weight: 85kg... - Mark Cueto England Profile
Updated January 21 2008MARK CUETOClub: Sale SharksPosition: Full backBorn: 26.12.79 | WorkingtonHeight: 1.83m (6’0“)Weight: 95kg (14st 13lb)Representative... - Today's Rob Andrew Column
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column exclusively... - Supporter Update - Follow England In The Semi Final
9 October 2007Following continued demand for the national side’s big semi-final clash against the French on Saturday, England Rugby Travel, the... - Taity’s Talk – Textastic
09 October 2007I had 14 text messages by the time I got off the pitch and back to the changing-room after the final whistle – some from numbers... - England book World Cup semi-final spot in magnificent style
Saturday, 6 October, 2007England 12 Australia 10England defied the odds to knock Australia out of the IRB Rugby World Cup on Saturday and book... - Wayne Barnes awarded key RWC quarter final
October 5 2007As the England squad prepare for the biggest game of their 2007 Rugby World Cup so far, the quarter final clash with Australia... - Taity’s Talk – cool heads in a hot climate
Friday October 5What’s the old phrase – keep your head in the fridge and your body on fire. I’m not one for getting terribly hyped up. Of course... - Toby Flood replaces Olly Barkley on England bench
5 October 2007Olly Barkley (Bath Rugby) has failed to recover sufficiently from the right dead leg he sustained in training on Wednesday and... - England team to play Australia
October 5 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team that will play Australia at the Stade Velodrome, Marseille on Saturday... - Mike Catt to face Australia
October 5 2007Mike Catt (London Irish) will replace the injured Andy Farrell (Saracens) in the England team against Australia in tomorrow's Rugby... - Ask Ashton
Each week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com will be giving England fans the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach, Brian Ashton. To submit... - From Marseille to the Millennium: England hope to dominate proceedings
4 October 2007After making a remarkable comeback from the injury most feared would end his England career, Jason Robinson is hoping to defy the... - Official Beer of England Rugby says cheers to the nation's Jonny Wilkinsons.....and Phil Vickerys...
October 2007Free bottle of the Official Beer of England rugby for all who share a name with England’s Rugby World Cup squad membersGreene King... - Andy Farrell ruled out of Rugby World Cup quarter-final
October 4 2007Andy Farrell's right calf suffered a reaction after training yesterday.A clinical review and MRI scan this morning confirmed a... - Ashton Calls on Captains to Deliver
3 October 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton is banking on experience to overcome the Australians on Saturday and book a place in the Rugby... - England Fans Back Jonny To Put The Fear Into Australia
Press release3rd October 2007Exclusive Greene King IPA/rfu.com poll reveals that England fans think Wilkinson is a worry for WallabiesNearly... - England No 8 hopes to make it nine against Wallabies
2 October 2007As England’s most experienced player, Lawrence Dallaglio knows better than most what it takes to beat the Wallabies.Having already... - The Rob Andrew Column
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column exclusively... - History means nothing now warns Kay
1 October 2007 England lock Ben Kay has warned that England’s victory over the hosts in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final means ‛absolutely nothing... - Follow England - Travel Update
1 October 2007With England securing a quarter-final place at Rugby World Cup 2007 there has been unprecedented last minute demand for the last... - England squad update
October 1 2007Tom Rees (London Wasps) and Jason Robinson resumed full training at the Stade Montbauron training ground in Versailles this morning... - Taity’s Talk – double-bubble time and Space Mountain
Monday October 1 I’ve finally doubled my international try tally– to two!Seriously, it’s always good to score tries and with it being in the... - England prepare for heavyweight encounter
30 September 2007As England prepare to face the Wallabies in Saturday's Rugby World Cup 2007 quarter final in Marseille, forwards coaches John... - England book Australia re-match
28 September 2007England 36 Tonga 20England booked a rematch of the 2003 Rugby World Cup final with Australia in the quarter-finals in Marseille... - Taity's Talk - 28 September, Green-haired Tongans!
I had certainly expected some things from tonight's game but not 22 Tongans dying their hair although they've now been told to rinse it out.I... - England Fans Get Behind The Team Before the Tonga Clash
hi fellas,good luck for friday,me and my son aged 7 will be chearing you on...SO PLAY WELL AND WIN WELL Simon Reynolds Got all my roses out ready... - Vickery considers career change
27 September 2007As England captain, Phil Vickery is very used to being the focus of many a photographer. But today the London Wasps prop... - Ask Ashton - 27 September
Each week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com will be giving England fans the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach, Brian Ashton. To submit... - Brian Ashton Press Conference
25 September 2007At today’s team announcement press conference, England Head Coach Brian Ashton admitted that England go into the game against... - Ashton explains all
25 September 2007Despite the return of Phil Vickery, Head Coach Brian Ashton has made only two changes to the starting lineup ahead of England’s... - The Rob Andrew Column - 25th September 2007
25 September 2007Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly... - England team to play Tonga
September 25 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team that will play Tonga at Parc des Princes, Paris on Friday September... - Taity's Talk - I was robbed…on the race track
Monday September 24 I was robbed yesterday…on the race track.We had a day off after the game and about eight off us went go-karting which was... - England line up shootout against Tonga
September 22, 2007 England 44 Samoa 22England will be just one victory away from a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals when they... - Taity's Talk - 21 September. 24 Hours and counting
Friday September 21Twenty-four hours to go and I can’t wait to start my first World Cup match.I’m excited and looking forward to it. I’ve obviously... - Sackey upbeat despite consequences
20 September 2007 20 September 2007England wing Paul Sackey today described how the loss to South Africa last week has brought the squad closer... - Ask Ashton - 20 September 2007
Thursday 20 September 2007Each week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com will be giving England fans the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach... - 57% Of England Rugby Fans Believe Jonny Wilkinson Will Be The Man Of The Match Against Samoa
Press release20th September 2007Exclusive Greene King IPA/rfu.com poll reveals the English faithful expect Wilkinson to return in style against... - England Rugby Supporters back England against Samoa
England Rugby fans have kept their messages of support for the team flooding into RFU.com/2007 in the build up to the Samoa game on Saturday. ... - Love at first sight for England fan Kirsty
September 19, 2007England fan Kirsty Forsdike and Aussie Travis Bean started barracking each other when they met at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne... - Captain Corry admits it’s now or never for England
19 September 2007As England prepare for their must win match against Samoa this Saturday, captain Martin Corry admits that this is ‘do or die... - Ford backing for Farrell
September 19 2007MIKE FORD has backed Andy Farrell to make an impact in the Rugby World Cup and beyond.And England’s Assistant Coach insists... - Wilkinson: Rugby in perspective after children's hospital visit
September 18 2007JONNY WILKINSON admitted that rugby had been 'put into perspective' by this afternoon's visit to the Franзois Quesnay Hospital... - The Rob Andrew Column - 18 September
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column exclusively... - A win is enough but Ashton expects more
18 September 2007With Jonny Wilkinson finally set to make his 2007 Rugby World Cup debut, England Head Coach Brian Ashton today explained that... - England team to play Samoa
September 18 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team that will play Samoa at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes on Saturday September... - Toby Flood called up by England
17 September 2007Toby Flood will arrive in Paris this evening after being called up as a replacement for injured Newcastle Falcons team mate... - Taity's Talk - 16 September
Sunday September 16Losing like that to South Africa was embarrassing and we have to put our hands up. I feel sorry for the fans who came over... - Gillette Rugby Podcast: Latest from the treatment room
September 16, 2007 Jamie Noon may be on his way home to Newcastle to recover from a knee injury but there is positive news on England’s... - Jamie Noon reflects on the end of his Rugby World Cup
September 16 2007Jamie Noon (Newcastle Falcons) will return home tomorrow (Monday) for ongoing treatment and rehabilitation after sustaining... - Gillette Rugby Podcast: England review South Africa setback
September 15, 2007 England’s players and management pull no punches as they review last night’s defeat against South Africa in Paris on today's... - Latest update on Jamie and Jason
September 15 2007Jamie Noon and Jason Robinson both had scans this afternoon for left knee and left hamstring injuries respectively. The results... - My Rugby Story - Sue Crowley
September 2007Rugby has always been important to me. Although I’ve never played I’ve been the greatest supporter and spent many Saturday... - James Price: Development Director - Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
September 2007In 1999, I broke my neck after a diving accident in Majorca that left with paralysis in all four limbs. My nurse in... - Agony for England in Paris
September 14, 2007England 0 South Africa 36England now have to beat Samoa to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive after being overwhelmed by... - Martin Corry: Lets get physical
14 September 2007In a week when England's build-up has been a difficult one, captain Martin Corry assures us that England are ready for the massive... - Taity's Talk - 13th September 2007
Thursday September 13It’s been nice to get out of my room finally after spending most of the week in isolation.I was up all through the night... - Stevens humbled by heart hospital visit
13 September 2007ENGLAND’S Matt Stevens admitted he was ‛humbled“ after today’s visit to a children’s heart disease hospital.The prop, who will... - England Supporters Keep Backing England
13 September 2007After the victory against the USA on Saturday, England's loyal supporters are backing the team in big numbers, hopefully... - The Rob Andrew Column
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column exclusively... - Martin Corry to captain England
September 12 2007The England RWC squad has announced that, further to careful consideration and in all the relevant circumstances, it has taken... - Phil Vickery suspended for two matches
The England Rugby squad can confirm that captain Phil Vickery has been suspended for two matches with immediate effect. There are 48 hours in... - Ashton confirms Barkley fitness doubts
Tuesday 11 SeptemberEngland Head Coach Brian Ashton today held a press conference from the team hotel in Versailles.After announcing the England... - England team to play South Africa
September 11 2007England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team that will play South Africa at Stade de France, Paris on Friday September... - Onward and upward insist determined England
10 September 2007In rugby it’s often said that you’re only as good as your last performance. For the England team, that means counting... - England statement on Phil Vickery citing
10 September 2007England Rugby has been informed by Rugby World Cup Ltd of two citings involving England and USA players and that a disciplinary... - RWC Weekend Round Up
Leading Scorers Points Player (Country) Tries Conversions Points Drop Goals 29 Percy Montgomery (SA) 2 5 3 - 20 Stirling Mortlock (Aust) - 7... - Taity's Talk - 9th September 2007
A win’s a win - but the performance was unsatisfactory.All credit to the Americans. We knew they would come out and play as if it was their Cup... - Vickery urges squad to pull together
9 September 2007After overcoming the USA 28-10 despite a disappointing performance in yesterday’s Rugby World Cup opener, captain Phil Vickery... - Steady England get off to winning start
Saturday 8 September 2007England 28 USA 10 Webb Ellis Cup holders England have plenty of work to do before their next match... - England Team Pay Their Respects
Friday 7 September 2007England Team Pay Their RespectsEngland captain Phil Vickery insists his team are more than ready to launch a defence of... - England Fans Rally Behind The Team Ahead of the USA game
England's loyal fans have been getting behind England in the build up to the USA game, on the RFU's new supporter website.On the website you... - Ask Ashton
Each week during the 2007 RWC, rfu.com will be giving England Rugby Supporters Club members the opportunity to quiz England Rugby Head Coach... - TV Treat for England Rugby Fans
Wednesday 6 September 2007 TV Treat for England Rugby Fans As the England squad prepare to open their 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign this weekend... - Jonny Wilkinson injury update
5th September 2007Following an X-ray and scan yesterday afternoon and a clinical review this morning by the England medical team, it has been... - Sheridan & Sackey: We’ll let others judge us
5th September 2007England’s heavyweight prop Andrew Sheridan isn’t normally bothered by other people’s opinions; that’s the message he sent out... - Watch the Rugby World Cup for free in Odeon cinemas
September 5, 2007 Stuck for somewhere to watch the Rugby World Cup? Why not enjoy the ultimate big screen experience at one of 20 Odeon cinemas... - Player Interviews on RFU.com/2007
You can keep up to date with all of the latest interviews from the England camp by clicking on the links below and reading what the players and... - Do you volunteer at a rugby club? RU into making videos?
If you are, we want to showcase your videos on the RFU special World Cup Website throughout September All you have to do is make a short video... - Taity’s talk - 5 September 2007
September 5th 2007Well, we’re here and gradually settling in to our hotel - the Trianon Palace in Versailles.It’s a superb building and they... - Barkley loving every minute
5 September 2007England’s Olly Barkley today told of his excitement at taking part in his first Rugby World Cup, and believes he’s in better... - England team for RWC opener
September 4 2007England team to play USAEngland Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the team that will play USA in their Rugby World... - The Rob Andrew Column
Rob Andrew MBE is the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. Every Tuesday throughout the 2007 Rugby World Cup he will be writing his own weekly column... - The lowdown on... Australia
Australia are the only side to have lifted the Rugby World Cup twice and are generating enough momentum to make many think they can do so for... - Watch Rugby World Cup games for free in Odeon cinemas
September 3, 2007 England launch the defence of their Rugby World Cup title on Saturday with their opening Pool match against the USA in Lens... - Rugby fans ‘scrummed’ on down to Regent’s Park
3 September 2007Regent's Park transformed into a rugby heaven yesterday for O2's third Scrum in the Park to wish the England team luck as they... - England fly to France on 'Hope and Glory'
September 3 2007British Airways will fly the England rugby squad to France today (September 3).The airline is the official carrier of the team... - England RWC Squad To Pay Respects At War Graves
August 31st 2007England’s RWC squad, management and coaches will be paying their respects at two WWI war grave sites on Thursday September 6th... - Scrum On Down to Regent's Park For O2 Scrum In The Park
August 2007The best of English rugby will once again be on display in Regent’s Park this summer as O2 Scrum in the Park returns to London on... - England Training and Injury Bulletin
29th August 2007England Training and Injury BulletinEngland’s 30 man RWC squad met at Twickenham this morning before holding a light training... - Exclusive to RFU.com - Player Tournament Diary
August 2007Throughout the whole of the next couple of months RFU.com, the official website of England Rugby, we will be bringing you... - Media Guide - England Head to Head Against Pool A Opposition
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ENGLAND’S LEADING TEST MATCH POINTS SCORERS Correct as of 21/08/07 Player Caps Penalties Conversions Tries DG Total J P Wilkinson 60 6 135 183... - Media Guide - England Rugby World Cup Statistics
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August 2007Rugby fever is once again about to hit the nation and British Airways is proud to be flying the England Team when they head-off this... - O2 England Rugby Fan Bus Nationwide Tour
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RWC 2003 – What it meant to win Within 12 months of winning the World Cup, English rugby is celebrating the arrival of 33,098 new players. Figures... - Where are they now?
England lined up on the beach outside their hotel in Manly the day after their World Cup victory to celebrate winning the trophy in the shirts... - The Lowdown on.......... Tonga
Coached by Quddus Fielea, Tonga are known as the Ikale Tahi – or Sea Eagles.They have only won two games in four Rugby World Cups, but with the... - The Lowdown on.......... Samoa
Brian Lima - the original big-hitter in Samoa's shock 1991 World Cup side - is back for a record fifth Rugby World Cup. The 35-year-old... - The Lowdown on.......... USA
Nicknamed the Eagles, the USA men’s national team, began their campaign to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France during July of 2006... - The Lowdown on.......... South Africa
England's clash with South Africa in Paris on September 14 is one of the tournament's key contests - just as it was at the 2003 tournament in... - GREENWOOD DELIVERS KILLER BLOW AGAINST BOKS
18 October 2003 England 25 – 6 South Africa Subiaco Oval, Perth Will Greenwood snatched the opportunist score that earned England a breathtaking... - RECORD BREAKER JOSH IS TOP OF CHARTS
02 November 2003England 111 – 13 UruguaySuncorp Metway Satdium, Brisbane Josh Lewsey set a World Cup record for England and equalled their best-ever... - DRAGONS SLAIN BY MAGIC IN JASON’S BOOTS
9 November 2003England 28 – 17 WalesQuarter final, Suncorp Metway Stadium, Brisbane Jason Robinson produced a burst of superb skill to inspire... - JONNY GIVES FRANCE LE BOOT TO KICK ENGLAND INTO FINAL
16 November 2003England 24 – 7 France Semi final, Telstra Dome, Sydney Jonny Wilkinson shrugged off all the doubts about whether he could handle... - WONDERFUL WILKO STARTS CELEBRATIONS FOR CHAMPIONS
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The inaugural Rugby World Cup was jointly hosted by both Australia and New Zealand in 1987, with the All Blacks triumphing over France 29-9 on... - 1991 Rugby World Cup Summary
For the second ever Rugby World Cup, the world’s best travelled to Europe. Although the 1991 RWC was hosted by England, such was the desire... - 1995 Rugby World Cup Summary
With South Africa’s apartheid boycott finally lifted, the newly christened Rainbow Nation celebrated its return to the international arena by... - 1999 Rugby World Cup Summary
The first to be held in the sport’s professional era, Rugby World Cup 1999 was to go down in the record books as Australia became the only nation... - Chabal try gives France Investec Challenge victory
August 11, 2007England 15 France 21There was never any doubt that the second of England’s three Rugby World Cup warm-up games would provide a... - Worsley in as Moody ruled out
10 August 2007Lewis Moody has been ruled out of the England team for Saturday's Investec Challenge against France at Twickenham (5pm)The Leicester... - Blake’s heaven for birthday boy Dallaglio
10 August 2007Birthday boy Lawrence Dallaglio, who is 35 today, has backed Facebook band Blake and their World Cup release of Swing Low. The... - Strettle tells of his massive disappointment
9 August 2007 Talking exclusively to rfu.com, England and Harlequins wing, David Strettle, today spoke about the foot injury that will keep him... - David Strettle Breaks Metatarsal in Training
8 August 2007England and Harlequins wing, David Strettle broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot in training yesterday afternoon. The injury... - Introduction to Volunteering
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When England are not playing, why not keep your eye in with events on the field by playing one of our online games? Try your hand at one of the... - Marseille City Guide
Marseille is the second city of the tournament after Paris hosting 4 pool matches and 2 quarter finals. Should England qualify for the quarter... - Paris City Guide
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England play their opening match of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Lens, a former coal mining town with distinctive pyramid-shaped slag heaps that... - Nantes City Guide
While Nantes is no longer a thriving port city, its location at the confluence of the Loire and Erdre rivers makes it a very attractive city... - England player quotes
Saturday 4 August 2007 After today’s 62-5 win over Wales at Twickenham in the Investec Challenge match the England players told www.rfu.com... - Easter grabs four tries in record win over Wales
England 62 Wales 5FOUR tries from No 8 Nick Easter helped England to a record breaking win over Wales in the Investec Challange match at Twickenham... - England players speak out on Welsh challenge
2 August 2007Speaking to rfu.com from the team hotel, England's Mark Cueto, Steve Borthwick, Joe Worsley and Matt Stevens warned of the challenge... - Hipkiss happy with ‘Slo Progress’
DAN HIPKISS could be forgiven for thinking that being in a group called ‘Slo Progress’ was suitably prophetic when it comes to his England career.At... - rfu.com Andy Farrell exclusive
31 July 2007 Shortly after the England team was announced earlier today, rfu.com spoke to Andy Farrell about facing the Welsh alongside his new... - England team to play Wales
July 31 2007INVESTEC CHALLENGE ENGLAND v WALES(kick off 4pm, live on Sky Sports 2)England Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced the England... - International Rugby TV Schedules
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Powered by O2 England Video Highlights O2, proud supporters of England Rugby, have joined forces with the RFU to offer you video highlights... - Springboks too strong for England
2 June 2007South Africa 55 England 22England's first-half heroics couldn't prevent another mauling against South Africa as they ran out of steam... - Weakened England lose to South Africa
26 May 2007South Africa 58 England 10England slumped to defeat against South Africa in Bloemfontein today in the first of two Tests.Substitute... - RU Volunteering?
Ten reasons to volunteer in rugby 1. It's Fun!Volunteering in rugby will bring laughter and smiles into your life. Rugby is about enjoyment... - Did You Know?
Over 43,000 people volunteer to support grassroots rugby in England. They volunteer in clubs, schools, colleges and universities. ... - England Rugby Wall of Support legal notices
England Rugby Wall of Support legal notices Terms and Conditions:1. Information on how to enter form part of these Terms and Conditions. ... - Winger Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralChosen for flair, speed and elusiveness, a winger must also be reliable in defence and be able to kick and to deal... - Lock (Second Row) Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralThe lock is a key ball winner in many areas of the field, but particularly in the lineout andrestarts. As the locks... - Centre Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralA centre is a key decision maker when his team are in possession. He must decide instantly whether to pass, kick... - Flanker Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralFlankers form part of the back row of the forwards. They may play left and right of the scrum or ‘open’ and ‘blind... - Fly Half Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralThe number 10 is the pivotal position in the team. The fly half is a key decision maker, as he will often... - Full Back Positional Guide
Positional RequirementsGeneralThe full back often has greater opportunity, time and space to read the game as it unfolds in front of him in attack... - Hooker Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralThe hooker is a key team member; one of the spine of the team - 15, 10, 9, 8 and 2. He tends to be the co-ordinator... - Number 8 Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralThe number 8 is usually a ball carrier, with good quality running and handling skills, and an aggressive tackler... - Prop Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralTo scrummage, both props must be extremely strong in the neck, shoulders, upper body and legs. They should relish... - Scrum Half Positional Guide
POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTSGeneralThe scrum half is the key player in the team. He is at the centre of all that happens. He is the link between... - England Rugby Match Reports
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