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England need to climb a Rugby World Cup mountain - and then Samoa

South Africa pose a serious threat to the reigning champions' progress from Pool A. But the Samoans could hold the key to Brian Ashton's men reaching the quarter-finals. Posted July 05, 2007 by James Hutchison

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Rugby World Cup: Why England must reveal all against Wales and France

Hope is not a management tool, and coach Brian Ashton is running out of time as his side prepare to defend the trophy they won four years ago. Posted July 21, 2007 by James Hutchison

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Friendly fire gives England new hope for the Rugby World Cup

A combination of good warm-up performances plus balanced squad selection may mean a semi-final place is not beyond Brian Ashton’s men. Posted August 14, 2007 by Graham Smith

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Don't worry about England's future, the FA Suits have a cunning plan

Brian Baldrick (sorry, Barwick) and his Soho Square jokers are as laughable as Black Adder. It's a pity they don't have a clue about football. Posted November 25, 2007 by Austin Coll

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Sick Nation special: Can England's angry rugby stars make a meal of Italy?

It might have been Monty Python-esque as England's Six Nations wheels came off at Twickenham last Saturday. But the Life of Brian (Ashton, that is) is deadly serious as he tries to get the show back on the road. Posted February 08, 2008 by Donna Gee

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France and England the favourites, but who’ll win Rugby Union's Six Nations title?

New Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his men can spring a surprise, Scotland’s Frank Hadden expects big things of his young side and Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is banking on a revival. Who will be Rugby Union kings of Europe? Posted January 25, 2008 by Donna Gee

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Lara proves his greatness again

West Indies star smashes 216 as his side turn the screw on Pakistan Posted November 22, 2006 by Umar Pirzada

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A South African lament: Ireland will win the Rugby World Cup

Whispers of giants and not leprechauns in the hills have Irish people buzzing with anticipation as the tournament approaches. Diehard Springbok fan Stuart Whiteford also believes Brian O'Driscoll's men are destined for glory. Posted August 10, 2007 by Stuart Whiteford

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Ireland to make the Rugby World Cup final - but the All Blacks will have the last laugh

On paper it's looking good for in-form New Zealand. But it won't be easy as South Africa, hosts France and Brian O'Driscoll's Irish battlers look for glory. Posted August 01, 2007 by Matt Genner

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High Fidel-ity can pump up the volume for the West Indies attack

After being fast-tracked into Test cricket by Brian Lara, Fidel Edwards has been left to carry the drinks. With few other options, it's time for a recall for the lively Barbadian. Posted May 25, 2007 by Matt Page

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