London turns to Rugby World Cup 2015 to beat the blues September 16, 2015 Judging by the weather, summer is well and truly behind us. Now, Londoners are itching to start talking scrummages; as the Rugby World Cup is due to begin on Friday, the City is kicking things off with a whole host of rugger-centric events and deals. First, TfL announced yesterday that it will be teaming [...]
England’s Rugby World Cup 2015 opener: Riding early storm is pivotal in overpowering Fiji, insists Courtney Lawes September 16, 2015 England second row Courtney Lawes has predicted a gruelling contest lies in wait for his side in Friday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham but insists their superior fitness will prove the decisive factor. Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji won their sole warm-up clash against Canada at the Stoop on 6 September, although [...]
Transport for London will stream Rugby World Cup updates live on the Tube September 15, 2015 Rugby fans rejoice. You won't have to miss a second of the Rugby World Cup action, even on your daily commute. Transport for London has announced a deal with ITV to stream live scores, results and text updates throughout Tube and DLR stations. The electronic display boards and station entrances and on the platforms will keep [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets most expensive but also best-selling in history September 15, 2015 This year's Rugby World Cup has broken the record for tickets sold, surpassing the 2.25m sold for the tournament in France eight years ago. Nearly all of the 2.45m tickets originally put on sale have been sold, although more expensive tickets are still available for 32 matches including England's 10 October meeting with Uruguay at [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster says team must “show pride in being English” September 14, 2015 England head coach Stuart Lancaster has urged his squad to conquer the unique and unfamiliar pressure generated by a Rugby World Cup on home soil after naming an unchanged XV for Friday’s opening clash against Fiji at Twickenham. Read more: Martin Johnson on why history should not dictate the future for this England team [...]
Heineken’s UK boss David Forde on the everlasting link between rugby and beer as World Cup fever grips the nation September 13, 2015 Rugby and beer have long been bedfellows. Since time immemorial, gnarled and cauliflower-eared players have taken enormous pleasure in knocking seven bells out of each other on the pitch, before retiring to the bar to share a friendly pint. Even now, in the age of sporting professionalism, it is a rugby tradition kept alive with [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Richie McCaw shelves New Zealand retirement talk to avoid frenzy September 13, 2015 New Zealand captain Richie McCaw insists he is determined to prevent talk of his retirement from overshadowing the All Blacks’ bid to to become the first nation in history to defend their Rugby World Cup crown. The 34-year-old flanker, who has made 142 appearances for his country, was given an emotional send off last month [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Steve Hansen demands New Zealand ditch their arrogance September 10, 2015 New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes his side have ditched an arrogant attitude which has blighted previous World Cups as they prepare to defend their crown when the tournament gets underway next week. Since taking charge of world champions New Zealand in 2012, Hansen has overseen 42 victories from 47 Test matches, having lost [...]
Martin Johnson interview: Why Rugby World Cup 2015 will define Stuart Lancaster’s England team September 10, 2015 Former England captain Martin Johnson knows a thing or two about Rugby World Cups and concedes that the current side’s indelible placing in the annals of history will be determined over the next month or so. Such a stance does not sit comfortably with the 45-year-old, although he accepts it is inevitable. Johnson has [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Huge blow for Wales as injury rules out Leigh Halfpenny September 8, 2015 Wales have been dealt a blow less than two weeks before the start of the Rugby World Cup after full-back Leigh Halfpenny was ruled out of the tournament due to knee ligament damage. Toulon’s Halfpenny suffered the injury during his side’s 23-19 victory over Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and a scan yesterday [...]