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Sheridan adds to England’s injury woes

Andrew Sheridan has joined England’s extensive injury list when he too was ruled out of the entire November Test programme with a shoulder injury.

Regan risks club ire to lead Barbarians against Boks

England hooker Mark Regan was on Wednesday confirmed as captain of the Barbarians team to play South Africa on Saturday despite being warned by his club not to play. Bristol had…

Ackermann called as cover for injured Botha

Johan Ackermann joined South Africa on Monday as cover in case injured lock Bakkies Botha was unavailable for the Springboks’ season finale against the Barbarians this weekend.…

Springboks win north-vs-south battle

South Africa may have reclaimed the World Cup for the southern hemisphere after a one-off win by England in 2003, but that is not to say that the debate over who is in the…

England ‘can win any game’

In this most weird and wonderful Rugby World Cup, England is making it seem like anything is possible. That includes winning the final against South Africa on Saturday at Stade…

Dream recall for England winger Cueto

Mark Cueto was given a dream England recall on Wednesday when coach Brian Ashton named him as the replacement for injured winger Josh Lewsey for Saturday’s World Cup final.…

Can Boks pound the Pumas?

If this World Cup has taught us anything it is that too much preparation can be stifling. It is plain madness to spend four years preparing for a tournament that might be decided…

England face tough French exam

Rarely has the term ”Le Crunch”, often used to describe internationals between England and France, been more appropriate than for Saturday’s World Cup semifinal at the Stade de…

Wilkinson, Dallaglio out of Bok match

World Cup heroes Jonny Wilkinson and Lawrence Dallaglio have been left out the England team to play South Africa in their Pool A match at the Stade de France on Friday. Flyhalf…