Sam Burgess
Mike Ford: 'England selection must be more positive'
Bath coach Mike Ford believes that England need to be more positive in their team selection for their Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
Sep 28, 16:00
Brian O'Driscoll: 'England should pick George Ford, Henry Slade'
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster should pick George Ford and Henry Slade for their crucial Pool A clash with Australia.
Sep 27, 19:23
Interview: England centre Sam Burgess
England centre Sam Burgess speaks to Sports Mole following his side's 28-25 loss to Wales in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 27, 03:59
Stuart Lancaster pleased with Sam Burgess display
England head coach Stuart Lancaster tells Sports Mole that he was pleased with the performances of Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell during the World Cup defeat to Wales.
Sep 27, 03:00
Interview: Former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken talks Rugby World Cup
Sports Mole caught up with former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken at the PokerStars and Prostate Cancer UK Lads Night In to talk all things Rugby World Cup.
Sep 26, 15:02
England's Owen Farrell: 'George Ford friendship normal'
Owen Farrell insists that his off-field relationship with George Ford has not changed after he was picked ahead of the latter for Saturday's Pool A clash with Wales.
Sep 25, 16:00
Clive Woodward: 'Wales are more dangerous after losing Leigh Halfpenny'
Clive Woodward suggests that Leigh Halfpenny's injury could work for Wales as they are more dangerous with a back-three of Hallam Amos, George North and Liam Williams.
Sep 25, 11:18
Sam Burgess questions who his opposite centre Scott Williams is
England's Sam Burgess adds fuel to Saturday's game against Wales by suggesting that he does not know who opposite centre Scott Williams is.
Sep 25, 09:28
Stuart Lancaster suggests next two matches will define his England career
Stuart Lancaster says that the next two England games against Wales and Australia will define his career as the nation's head coach.
Sep 25, 09:15
Warren Gatland: 'Wales will not single out Sam Burgess'
Wales coach Warren Gatland claims that his side will not single out inexperienced England centre Sam Burgess in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 22:44
Preview: England vs. Wales
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's mouth-watering Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown between England and Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 17:39
Sam Burgess confident ahead of Wales challenge
Sam Burgess insists that he is ready to prove himself on the big stage after being named in the England side to face Wales in their World Cup meeting at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 15:43
Stuart Lancaster: 'No risks taken in selection for Wales game'
Stuart Lancaster dismisses suggestions that he has taken a risk by selecting Owen Farrell and Sam Burgess for England's World Cup clash with Wales.
Sep 24, 15:05
Matt Dawson: 'Owen Farrell's positioning could punish Sam Burgess'
Sam Burgess could be exposed by Owen Farrell's tendency to play in a deep position at fly-half, according to former England scrum-half Matt Dawson.
Sep 24, 14:25
Stuart Lancaster: 'Twickenham key for England'
Stuart Lancaster believes that the Twickenham crowd have a key role to play when England meet Wales in Pool A on Saturday.
Sep 24, 14:04
Rob Howley full of admiration for "imposing" Sam Burgess
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley reveals his admiration for the "imposing" Sam Burgess ahead of the World Cup clash with England.
Sep 24, 13:43
Toby Flood questions George Ford omission
Toby Flood claims that George Ford should feel unlucky to lose his England place ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Wales.
Sep 24, 13:13
Sam Burgess, Owen Farrell named in England team for Wales clash
Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell are two of three England changes made by Stuart Lancaster for the Pool A showdown with Wales at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 24, 09:34
Shane Williams: 'I would keep faith with George Ford'
Former Wales wing Shane Williams believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster is making a "strange" decision by dropping fly-half George Ford.
Sep 23, 17:28
Kenny Logan: 'Sam Burgess selection is a risk'
England coach Stuart Lancaster is taking a risk by handing Sam Burgess a start against Wales, according to former Scotland wing Kenny Logan.
Sep 23, 17:07
Brian Moore backs Sam Burgess selection
Brian Moore believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster is making the right call by replacing the injured Jonathan Joseph with Sam Burgess.
Sep 23, 16:28
Stuart Barnes: 'Stuart Lancaster making wrong call for Wales clash'
Former England player Stuart Barnes believes that coach Stuart Lancaster will make the "wrong call" if he picks Owen Farrell over George Ford at fly-half against Wales.
Sep 23, 13:30
Report: Sam Burgess, Owen Farrell to start for England against Wales
Centre Sam Burgess and fly-half Owen Farrell are reportedly in line to start for England in their Pool A fixture against Wales, replacing Jonathan Joseph and George Ford.
Sep 22, 22:03
Sam Burgess: 'I'm ready to start for England'
England centre Sam Burgess insists that he is ready to start for Stuart Lancaster's side at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 12:37
England coach Mike Catt: 'Sam Burgess ready to start in World Cup against Wales'
England backs coach Mike Catt states that centre Sam Burgess is ready to start a World Cup game ahead of the national team's clash with Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 20, 22:57
Mike Brown inspires England to opening win
Mike Brown scores two tries to lead England to a 35-11 win over Fiji in their opening match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 18, 21:58
England centre Sam Burgess denies reported rugby league return
England centre Sam Burgess denies reports in Australia that he could again switch codes and move back to rugby league following the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 15, 15:56
Will Greenwood: 'Sam Burgess shouldn't be in England squad'
Will Greenwood says that he would not have selected Sam Burgess in England's matchday squad for their Rugby World Cup opening match against Fiji on Friday.
Sep 15, 00:52
England name unchanged side for Rugby World Cup opener
Stuart Lancaster sticks with a winning formula by naming an unchanged side for the meeting with Fiji in Friday's opening Rugby World Cup fixture.
Sep 14, 16:48
Jason Robinson tips Sam Burgess to make impact at World Cup
World Cup winner Jason Robinson believes that Sam Burgess has the mentality to succeed after breaking into the England squad for the tournament.
Sep 10, 18:15
England centre Brad Barritt hails 'bold' Rugby World Cup squad
Brad Barritt credits England coach Stuart Lancaster for including Sam Burgess and Henry Slade in his Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 28, 18:02
England coach Stuart Lancaster: 'Sam Burgess in Rugby World Cup squad on merit'
England coach Stuart Lancaster insists that Sam Burgess is worthy of his place in the Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 27, 16:12
Sam Burgess makes England Rugby World Cup squad
Sam Burgess is named in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 27, 13:45
Report: Henry Slade to make England World Cup squad
Henry Slade is to be included in England's Rugby World Cup squad, according to reports.
Aug 25, 02:52
George Ford hails "brilliant" Sam Burgess
Sam Burgess would seamlessly fit into England's World Cup squad, says fly-half George Ford.
Aug 23, 11:01
Luther Burrell 'under pressure' to perform against France
Luther Burrell must play well against France to guarantee him a place in England's World Cup squad, says Will Greenwood.
Aug 22, 14:37
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
Aug 22, 11:08
Brian O'Driscoll: 'Sam Burgess not up to international rugby union speed'
Brian O'Driscoll claims that Sam Burgess's place in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup is far from secure.
Aug 21, 12:17
Luther Burrell 'frustrated' by centre competition in England squad
Luther Burrell admits that he is 'frustrated' by the number of centres fighting for places in England's Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 19, 15:18
Stuart Lancaster: 'Sam Burgess is not guaranteed World Cup place'
Sam Burgess is not guaranteed a place in England's World Cup squad, says Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 18, 22:30
