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Rugby: Gareth Thomas hits out at England
Ali Williams reckons he didn't really say everybody hates the English. But retired Welsh star Gareth Thomas has no such qualms.
Ali Williams reckons he didn't really say everybody hates the English. But retired Welsh star Gareth Thomas has no such qualms.
The English press scent blood, and are looking to take down the favourites.
The opening game was extreme, but it's not that much of a surprise that the World Cup has ushered in nanny state rugby.
The refereeing crew didn't even keep to the rule book in this morning's World Cup opener, writes Richard Loe
English rugby star James Haskell has gone naked to celebrate the World Cup - and he has Warren Gatland to thank for the inspiration.
The England squad will share a jackpot of almost $14m if they lift the tournament trophy as ultimate victors.
England were the winners but viewers were increasingly looking at their watches during a lengthy Rugby World Cup opener full of stoppages.
If you are up early today you'll still be too late to catch the opening Rugby World Cup game at one downtown Auckland bar.
Remember it's the new game in town. After weeks of window-dressing about team arrivals, hypothetical discussions and likely combinations, the World Cup begins.
The statistics you need to know ahead of tomorrow morning's opening Rugby World Cup game between England and Fiji.
The English Rugby Union is to extend its policy of not selecting any overseas-based players for England for the next two Cups.
Fiji's focus on team-building values might give them an upper hand against England in the upcoming opening.
3D technology used to make Lord of the Rings and Gladiator helping England's goalkickers stay on target.
New Zealand are favourites but that doesn't mean anything, says All Blacks legend. PLUS: Lomu shows England how you do a haka - amazing photos.
England have struck back after copping a serve from former All Black lock Ali Williams.
How did we end up with such an apparently lop-sided World Cup draw? Justin Marshall takes a close look at Pool A.
The list of names England announced for their opening game doesn't scream champions, writes Gregor Paul.
Sonny Bill Williams believes England have erred in their placement of Sam Burgess.
Former All Black lock Ali Williams has branded English rugby fans as the worst in the world in an amazing attack on the World Cup hosts.
Hosts urged to make sure they have their own strategies in place to deal with all the hype that is building around them.
Former England skipper says it's unfair to put league player in pressure cooker of Rugby World Cup.
England and expectation - now there's a marriage that may not last.
'Do not use abusive, indecent or insulting words and do not post when you are in a bad mood', the 24-point guide warns English players.
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree says they will go into the Rugby World Cup aiming to take on the Southern Hemisphere superpowers.