Topic: Twickenham

Matfield lauds Barbarians despite Wallaby rout

South Africa great Victor Matfield launched a far better defence of the Barbarians than the one his side managed on the pitch after their 60-11 thrashing by Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.It was not the way the Barbarians captain would have wanted ...

Wilkinson fighting thoughts of Twickenham farewell

Jonny Wilkinson could be making his final England appearance at Twickenham in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against Wales -- and it's not a prospect the outside-half likes one little bit.England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) have said that after the World Cup ...

Woodward in frame again for England rugby job

Sir Clive Woodward could yet return to Twickenham as England's new performance director after an extraordinary double U-turn by the Rugby Football Union in the space of a few days.Tuesday saw the RFU announce the successful candidate for the newly created post ...

London trip fails to fill Crusaders' coffers

While the Crusaders' match at Twickenham last Sunday proved an on-field success, the New Zealand club says it was not the financial lifeline it hoped for in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.The Super 15 team remains homeless and cash-strapped after Christchurch's ...
England manager Martin Johnson has warned his side to disregard history as his players seek to edge closer to a Six Nations Grand Slam with victory over Scotland at Twickenham on Sunday.England start as overwhelming favourites for Sunday's Calcutta Cup clash after ...

Powerhouse Chabal back for France against England

Sebastien Chabal has been restored to the French starting line-up for the Six Nations showdown against England at Twickenham on Saturday.The Racing Metro powerhouse will wear the No.8 shirt as one of six changes, two positional, from the team that defeated Ireland ...

Smith to lead Boks against Barbarians

Juan Smith was named Sunday as the captain of South Africa for the world champions season-ending finale against the Barbarians at Twickenham.The Cheetahs flanker took over the leadership from lock Victor Matfield, one of seven players released as the squad was reduced ...

Boks worried by England

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers claims Martin Johnson has transformed England into a team to be feared with less than 10 months to go until the Rugby World Cup.. England head into Saturday's Twickenham showdown with the Springboks on the back ...

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England could be spared battle with The Beast

South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira is set to miss Saturday's clash with England after injuring knee ligaments in the loss to Scotland.. Mtawarira has played in all three tour matches and if he fails to recover it could mean a Test debut ...
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