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Austin Healey: 'No way back for Stuart Lancaster'
Stuart Lancaster should be sacked as head coach of the England rugby team following their disappointing World Cup campaign, Austin Healey tells Sports Mole.
Oct 13, 11:30
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Interview: Former England international Austin Healey
Following England's early Rugby World Cup exit, Sports Mole speaks to Austin Healey about the potential ramifications.
Oct 13, 07:43
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Half-Time Report: Nick Easter puts England in control
Nick Easter scores two tries to lead England to a 21-3 lead over Uruguay at half time in their final match at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 19:52
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Preview:England vs. Uruguay
Sports Mole previews the Rugby World Cup match between England and Uruguay at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 8, 23:14
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Andy Farrell defends England squad selection process
Andy Farrell refutes suggestions that he had more of a say in England's Rugby World Cup squad selection than head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Oct 5, 18:46
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Australia condemn England to Rugby World Cup exit
England crash out of their home Rugby World Cup courtesy of a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 3, 20:53
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Half-Time Report: Bernard Foley puts England on brink of World Cup exit
Bernard Foley scores two tries to help Australia into a 17-3 lead over England at the halfway stage of their crucial Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham.
Oct 3, 19:47
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Jonathan Joseph returns for England, Sam Burgess drops to bench for Australia clash
Jonathan Joseph returns from injury for England's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Australia, replacing Sam Burgess at centre.
Oct 1, 10:53
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Dave Alred: Chris Robshaw "played his gut feeling"
Former kicking coach Dave Alred plays down the criticism that has been aimed at Chris Robshaw following England's loss to Wales.
Sep 30, 13:35
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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, 15:00
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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, 18:23
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Interview: England fly-half Owen Farrell
England fly-half Owen Farrell speaks to Sports Mole about his side's World Cup defeat to Wales, including the decision to go for the win rather than the draw late on.
Sep 27, 02:41
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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, 02:00
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Wales edge out England in thriller
Wales come from behind to clinch a famous 28-25 victory over England in their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown at Twickenham.
Sep 26, 20:55
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Half-Time Report: Jonny May try gives England lead against Wales
Jonny May scores the only try of the first half to help England into a 16-9 lead at the halfway stage of their Rugby World Cup showdown with Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 26, 19:48
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Live Commentary: England 25-28 Wales - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Pool A meeting between England and Wales, as the Red Dragons produced a late comeback to come out on top.
Sep 26, 17:29
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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, 14:02
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Owen Farrell shrugs off selection debate
Owen Farrell insists that he is unfazed by the questions being raised over Stuart Lancaster's decision to start with him instead of George Ford against Wales.
Sep 25, 17:05
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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, 15:00
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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, 10:18
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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, 08:15
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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, 21:44
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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, 16:39
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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, 14:43
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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
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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, 13:04
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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, 12:43
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Owen Farrell: 'Injuries won't change Wales'
England fly-half Owen Farrell does not expect Wales to change their playing style for their meeting at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 12:28
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 14, 23:52
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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
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