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Lancaster expects Sam Burgess to stay in union despite cross-code temptation

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player, despite speculation he will return to league rugby after the World Cup. Odds have been shortened on Burgess ending his cross-code adventure after only a year and one bookmaker has stopped taking bets, amid reports he is set to join Leeds Rhinos.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Eddie Jones could restore England’s dynamism

Despite the fact that the Sunday journalists faced a deadline 30 minutes after the finish of England’s pool defining game against Australia on Saturday night, there was very little sign of anxiety within the Twickenham press box. The obituaries on England’s campaign had already been written during the week. All that was required was to press the send button.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Opportunity knocks for tigerish David Meyler

Starting your first competitive international as a midfielder against the world champions could be enough to crush some players but, as days tick down and his prospects increase, excitement rather than trepidation consumes David Meyler.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Roy Keane: If Sunderland chiefs left me alone, I’d still be there

With Sunderland searching for a new manager following the departure of Dick Advocaat, a former occupant of the Wearside hotseat has pointed the finger at the Stadium of Light powers that be and suggested that had he been allowed to get on with the job, he might still be at the club.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Scott Fardy confident Australia can cope without Michael Hooper

Australia yesterday lost Michael Hooper, one of their two star opensides, for Saturday’s Pool A encounter with Wales in London, but blindside flanker Scott Fardy doesn’t give the impression of a guy who will lose sleep over the news.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

#RWC2015 Diary: Brits feels sorry for English

Watching England’s painful exit from the Rugby World Cup in the pool stage has served as a motivation for South Africa to avoid such misery so early in the competition, says Schalk Brits.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

David Cameron denies being a jinx over sporting defeats

David Cameron has denied he is a jinx for England sports teams, after the rugby union, cricket and football teams each crashed out of world cups in the group stages in quick succession.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Ireland will take on France at flair game, says Simon Zebo

Ireland are ready to fight flair with flair to beat France and avoid defending champions New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to Simon Zebo.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Sean O’Brien: Michalak won’t get any special treatment

He is widely regarded as the one player who can make or break France at this World Cup, but Frederic Michalak will not be singled out for any more attention than normal when Ireland face their Six Nations rivals in their last World Cup Pool D assignment this Sunday.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Packie Bonner: Ireland and Scotland can both secure qualification

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner believes both Ireland and Scotland can taste the “life-changing” experience of playing in a major finals next summer.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Ireland must beware French renaissance at World Cup, warns Jake White

South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Jake White has warned Ireland that France are a completely different proposition than meeting them in the Six Nations.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Rugby team should unveil a fourth shamrock

With Ireland progressing on target and England exiting the Rugby World Cup this past weekend, maybe it’s time for Ireland to unleash its secret weapon: the fourth shamrock to add to the three our brave rugby players already proudly wear on their jerseys?

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015