Simon Shaw

Prospect of Riki Flutey's return holds hope in gloom of November

Jonny Wilkinson's return serves as a reminder that he is not the man to guide England on his own November is more often devoted to the funereal rather than the celebratory. The playing surfaces are treacherous and a load of...

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England 6-19 New Zealand: How the hosts rated

Autumn Internationals AMARK CUETO FULL-BACK – 7 A natural fit at full-back. Sound under the high ball in testing conditions, but too often found himself surrounded by black shirts when he came back to the ground, which meant he...

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All Blacks conquer Twickenham

New Zealand continued on their grand slam trail by snatching a hard-fought 19-6 victory over England at a much happier Twickenham on Saturday. Martin Johnson had made a couple of tweaks for their final autumn international...

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Telecom Spark – Let It Shine

Telecom New Zealand recently launched their new brand imagery with “Light of Mine”, an integrated advertising campaign, online at www.lightofmine.co.nz. A television commercial featuring animated passions takes people to the...

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Martin Johnson's England out to make a statement of intent against All Blacks

There are dark thoughts flitting across the minds of England supporters, and not just because the All Blacks are in town. By Mick Cleary, Rugby Union Correspondent Give me strength: Martin Johnson's England team must take the...

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Martin Johnson prefers pragmatism to answer the criticism | Richard Williams

The England coach believes consistency, rather than creativity, is the way forward for his under-fire players "It's been a tough week, I can't deny it," Martin Johnson said yesterday, giving some hint of his response to the...

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Preview: Internationals

Preview: Internationals Friday, November 20 England's problems have given New Zealand cause to be wary ahead of their rugby test at Twickenham on Saturday. A depleted England appear to be ripe for the taking by a near...

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Rugby: England v NZ preview

International: England v New Zealand Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday 21 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, Sky Sports 2, highlights on BBC Three at 1900 and BBC Two at 1130 on Sunday. Text...

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Vicarage Road to host Van Gisbergen's 200th run out

Full back Mark Van Gisbergen will make his 200th appearance in black and gold this weekend as Wasps return to Guinness Premiership action at Vicarage Road, facing league leaders Saracens. Van Gisbergen, rested last weekend as...

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Nonu hails England's special gesture (NZPA)

A simple gesture from England midfielder Will Greenwood earned All Black Ma'a Nonu's everlasting respect as he trudged off, shattered by his rugby test debut six years ago. That has never wavered, and has Nonu wary of the...

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