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The England Lion has Awoken

England finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skill...

Simon Halliday
over 13 years ago · 5 comments
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English Rugby has more Important Questions to Answer

The media has become obsessed with the decision making (or lack of) of Chris Robshaw. Paul Rees suggests that English...

Paul Rees
over 13 years ago · 3 comments
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The Impossible Choice

Wayne Smith looks at the four nominations for the IRB Player of the Year and ranks the men involved

Wayne Smith
over 13 years ago · 7 comments
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Conor Murray gives Gatland reason not to jump

The state of British and Irish rugby must be driving the Lions coach to despair, but there is one good reason for sup...

Mark Reason
over 13 years ago · 4 comments
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England Rugby is stuck in a Honey Trap

November has proved to be the most disappointing month for England rugby supporters, but we shouldn’t really be surpr...

Simon Halliday
over 13 years ago · 5 comments
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Hansen must take a stance on foul play

Andrew Hore’s swinging straight arm hit on Bradley Davies at the weekend was an act of thuggery and plain for all to ...

JG
over 13 years ago · 28 comments
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More Questions than Answers for England

England’s faltering performance against Australia looks set to prompt several changes. Paul Rees assesses where Stuar...

Paul Rees
over 13 years ago · 3 comments
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Rugby Needs to Red Card the Cheats

Mark Reason reviews a weekend of blocking, tripping, assault and cheating and says the IRB should be getting medieval...

Mark Reason
over 13 years ago · 11 comments
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Where has it all gone wrong for Wales?

The return of Warren Gatland from Lions duty will be a relief to Welsh supporters who will hope that he can turn thin...

JG
over 13 years ago · 4 comments
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England’s Midfield Must Stay Close and Run Straight

Simon Halliday looks at all the wide boys in England’s midfield and wonders if anyone has ever sat them down in front...

Simon Halliday
over 13 years ago · 5 comments