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Wednesday November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

England recall Haskell for Springboks Test

Wasps flanker James Haskell has been recalled by England as team manager Martin Johnson looks to strengthen his pack for Saturday's clash with world champions South Africa at Twickenham.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Poms a sorry bunch after day on the boos

LONDON: England's rugby chief has sent an apology to Australia's high commissioner in London after the Wallabies' goalkickers were booed and jeered during their 28-14 win at Twickenham.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

England eye ranking prize

More than England's pride could suffer after their 28-14 defeat by Australia at Twickenham helped drop them down to fifth place in the International Rugby Board's world rankings.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Du Plessis and Steenkamp out of England

South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis and prop Gurthro Steenkamp will miss the world champions' match with England at Twickenham on Saturday due to injuries sustained in last weekend's victory over Scotland.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Scrum rebellion: Aussies give Old Dart a kicking

A MIGHTY scrummaging effort, composure under pressure, rigid self-belief and an inspirational kicking effort by five-eighth Matt Giteau led to one of Australia's most important recent victories when they overcame England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Media gives pack a pat on the back

THE British media, which had turned hunting down and maiming the Wallabies scrum into a national sport, yesterday did a 180-degree turn and heaped praise on the Australian pack.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Front-line warriors reap the dividends

AN EMOTIONAL Wallabies forwards coach Michael Foley described the Twickenham triumph as the moment when his Test pack "effectively buried a demon".

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Wallabies did us no favours: de Villiers

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers warned his side to gear up for a fierce England backlash after watching the Springboks struggle to get the better of a spirited Scotland outfit 14-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

England in World Cup trouble after defeat

England manager Martin Johnson called for his side to show greater trust and composure after their 28-14 loss to Australia at Twickenham.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Deans delighted with forwards

Australia coach Robbie Deans praised his much-maligned pack after they provided the platform for the Wallabies 28-14 win against England at Twickenham.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

England scrum demolished as Wallabies savor sweet victory

The Wallabies served up some sweet revenge with a gritty 28-14 victory over England in today's Cook Cup Test at Twickenham.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wallabies' keys to success

Deep in Enid Blyton territory, the Wallabies are working diligently on the secret seven formula to ensure success at Twickenham early tomorrow morning. Greg Growden outlines the formula.

England
Year formed:
1871
Emblem:
Rose
RWC 2007:
Runners-up
Best finish:
Champions 2003
World ranking:
5
Coach:
Martin Johnson
First Test:
27 March 1871 v Scotland at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh; Scotland won by 2 tries & 1 conversion to 1 try.
Team colours:
White jerseys, white shorts
Website:
www.rfu.com

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Wallabies demoliosh England in the scrum and on the scoreboard.

November internationals

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sun 23 Novv South AfricaLON1.30am
Sun 30 Novv New ZealandLON1.30am

Six Nations schedule

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sun 08 Febv ItalyLON2.00am
Sun 15 Febv WalesCAR4.30am
Sun 01 Marv IrelandDUB4.30am
Mon 16 Marv FranceLON2.00am
Sun 22 Marv ScotlandLON2.30am

British Lions tour

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sat 20 Junv South AfricaDURTBA
Sat 27 Junv South AfricaPRETBA
Sat 4 Julv South AfricaJOHTBA