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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, 13:25
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, 12:13
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, 08:34
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, 16:28
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, 15:28
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, 12:30
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, 21:03
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, 20:58
Half-Time Report: England take control in World Cup opener
England earn an 18-8 lead in an entertaining first half against Fiji as the World Cup gets underway at Twickenham.Sep 18, 19:52
Live Commentary: England 35-11 Fiji - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of England's 35-11 victory over Fiji, as the Red Rose kicked off their World Cup campaign with a bonus-point win.Sep 18, 17:59
Preview:England vs. Fiji
Sports Mole looks ahead to the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between hosts England and Fiji at Twickenham.Sep 16, 15:08
Rugby World Cup - Pool A preview
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, Sports Mole takes a look at the five nations that make up Pool A.Sep 16, 09:30
George Ford: 'I will relish opportunity'
George Ford insists that he is ready to be a part of something "really special" ahead of England's World Cup campaign.Sep 9, 14:28
Jonny Wilkinson: 'George Ford should start for England'
Former England international Jonny Wilkinson believes that George Ford should start at fly-half in the Rugby World Cup.Sep 7, 14:07
England secure composed victory over Ireland
England defeat Ireland 21-13 in a World Cup warm-up game thanks to tries from Jonny May and Anthony Watson.Sep 5, 15:30
Live Commentary: England 21-13 Ireland - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of England's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.Sep 5, 12:30
Will Greenwood talks up George Ford's England prospects
Will Greenwood believes that George Ford will get the nod to start England's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland.Aug 24, 15:33
George Ford hails "brilliant" Sam Burgess
Sam Burgess would seamlessly fit into England's World Cup squad, says fly-half George Ford.Aug 23, 10:01
France hang on to beat England in World Cup blow
Frederic Michalak kicks France to a 25-20 win over England in a World Cup warm-up game in Paris.Aug 22, 20:52
Mike Brown insists he is over concussion after five-month lay-off
Mike Brown insists that he is over the concussion that left him out of rugby for five months and is focusing on returning to his best for England.Aug 22, 13:54
Big names return for England against France in Paris
England coach Stuart Lancaster makes 14 changes to his side for their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against France in Paris.Aug 18, 16:14
Serge Betsen warns France of George Ford threat
Former France flanker Serge Betsen praises George Ford by describing the fly-half as "one of the great talents" in the England team.Aug 18, 10:30
Clive Woodward: 'England's key men need to be protected'
Clive Woodward tells Stuart Lancaster to rest Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Ben Youngs against France.Aug 17, 04:19
Stuart Lancaster challenges fly-half Owen Farrell to reclaim England place
England coach Stuart Lancaster challenges Owen Farrell to reclaim the number 10 shirt after missing the Six Nations through injury.Aug 5, 17:37
Jonny Wilkinson believes Owen Farrell, George Ford can both star at World Cup
Jonny Wilkinson believes Owen Farrell and George Ford can create a successful '10/12 partnership' during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Jun 14, 19:09
Saracens beat Bath to win Aviva Premiership title
Saracens win the Aviva Premiership title with a 28-16 win over Bath in the final at Twickenham.May 30, 15:23
Preview:Bath Rugby vs. Saracens
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Aviva Premiership final between Bath and Saracens at Twickenham.May 28, 20:25
Leicester Tigers director: 'We are not disgraced'
Leicester Tigers have nothing to be ashamed of despite their 47-10 semi-final loss to Bath, insists director of rugby Richard Cockerill.May 23, 19:25
Bath hammer Leicester Tigers to reach Aviva Premiership final
Bath hammer Leicester Tigers 47-10 at the Recreation Ground to reach the Aviva Premiership final for the first time since 2004.May 23, 18:01
George Ford named Aviva Premiership Player of the Season
Bath Rugby fly-half George Ford is named Aviva Premiership Player of the Season after helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time in five years.May 20, 21:30
Bath coach tips Sam Burgess to excel for England
Sam Burgess has the leadership qualities needed to play for England, says Mike Ford.May 19, 04:32
Bath ease to win over Gloucester Rugby
Bath score seven tries to finish the Aviva Premiership season with a 50-30 win over Gloucester.May 16, 16:17
Jonathan Joseph wins Player of the Year double
Jonathan Joseph secures a memorable double by being named RPA Players' Player of the Year and the England Player of the Year at a ceremony in London.May 13, 22:30
Bath duo up for Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Season award
Bath duo George Ford and Jonathan Joseph are among the nominees for the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Season award.May 11, 14:18
Mike Ford backs Bath Rugby to win Aviva Premiership title
Mike Ford is confident that Bath Rugby can keep hold of second place in the Aviva Premiership table and prevail in the end-of-season playoffs.May 9, 07:30
George Ford kicks late penalty as Bath beat Harlequins
Ugo Monye scores twice, but Harlequins fall to narrow 27-26 defeat at home to Bath.May 8, 20:35
England duo George Ford, Jonathan Joseph up for trio of RPA Players' Awards
Bath Rugby and England duo George Ford and Jonathan Joseph are nominated for three RPA Players' Awards apiece.May 8, 16:15
Joe Simpson crowned Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for April
Joe Simpson wins the final Aviva Premiership Player of the Month award of the season, following a string of impressive showings at Wasps.May 7, 15:38
Bath sink London Irish with scintillating second half
Bath thump London Irish 43-18 at The Rec in a scintillating second-half performance.Apr 24, 20:41
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Video: Gary Cahill, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain take on St George's Day challenge
Gary Cahill and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain team up with George Ford and Jack Nowell to take on a special St George's Day crossbar challenge.Apr 23, 11:36
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