Edward Payne

Edward Payne

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Lancaster: Burgess to stick with Rugby Union
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Lancaster: Burgess to stick with Rugby Union

Under pressure England coach Stuart Lancaster has insisted that he knows nothing about a rumoured switch back to Rugby League for Sam Burgess. According to ITV, the bookmaker Ladbrokes has stopped taking bets on a return to Rugby League for Sam Burgess after numerous large bets were taken on a move to Leeds Rhinos after […]

Naholo back in contention for New Zealend
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Naholo back in contention for New Zealend

New Zealand winger Waisake Naholo is on the verge of completing his remarkable recovery from a broken leg after being announced in New Zealand’s squad for their third game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup against Georgia at the Millenium stadium on Friday evening. Naholo, who broke his leg on his test debut for the […]

Gatland wants his Welsh team to ‘smash’ Burgess and co
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Gatland wants his Welsh team to ‘smash’ Burgess and co

In anticipation of Wales’ clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday night, Wales coach Warren Gatland has told his side to smash their English counterparts, including the likes of Sam Burgess. Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of Saturday’s game, Gatland said: “We won’t be trying to single out Sam Burgess at all”. Whilst adding: “We […]

2015 Rugby World Cup: Day four round-up
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2015 Rugby World Cup: Day four round-up

On the fourth day of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, it was the first rest day with no games before the games restart on Wednesday with Scotland vs Japan. The big news of the day was that Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is fit to return after picking up an injury in last month’s warm-up victory […]

2015 Rugby World Cup: Day three round-up
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2015 Rugby World Cup: Day three round-up

On the third day of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Argentina threatened to upstage the defending champions in front of 90,000 people at Wembley as they raced into an early lead. However, New Zealand fought back and managed to grind out a 26-16 win. Part of New Zealand’s problems were entirely through their own making […]

2015 Rugby World Cup: Day two round-up
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2015 Rugby World Cup: Day two round-up

On day two of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history was witnessed in Brighton as Japan beat two-time World Cup winners South Africa 34-32 in a remarkable match. Having been winning 12-10 at half time, South Africa will be kicking themselves as they failed to beat a […]

Japan stun South Africa to record huge World Cup upset
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Japan stun South Africa to record huge World Cup upset

Before this World Cup began, South Africa were expected to progress with ease through Pool B, as only Scotland, Japan, Samoa and the United States. However, on the second day of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Japan had other ideas as they beat the Springboks by two points in Brighton to record one of the […]

Gallery: England 35-11 Fiji
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Gallery: England 35-11 Fiji

The 2015 Rugby World Cup kicked off with hosts England defeating Fiji 35-11 at Twickenham. The match saw late drama as Billy Vunipola scored an incredibly late try which secured England the extra bonus point. However, England will still feel they have things they need to work on as a number of errors were made […]

Rugby World Cup Preview: Scotland
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Rugby World Cup Preview: Scotland

The 2015 Rugby World Cup sees Scotland competing on enemy turf for the biggest prize in Rugby Union. They will be looking to improve on their performance from 2011 where they were knocked out at the group stage having previously at least made the quarter-final stage since the inception of the Rugby World Cup in […]

Rugby World Cup Preview: England
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Rugby World Cup Preview: England

The 2015 Rugby World Cup sees England back to compete on home turf for the biggest prize in Rugby Union with an expectant crowd watching on, hoping for the side of 2015 to emulate the team of 2003. England have a good record at World Cups, although the 2011 tournament is best forgotten as England […]