The Northern Echo | International

Ashton happy with change in mindset

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:27:24 +0000

CHRIS Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

Trio take different routes to the top

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:35 +0000

OWEN FARRELL, Brad Barritt and Phil Dowson will make their England debuts in tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations clash with Scotland after taking three very different routes to the top.

Lamont wary of England

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:13:12 +0000

SEAN LAMONT is wary of Scotland shedding their underdog tag ahead of tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations opener with a new-look England.

Injuries hit Gatland’s Welsh squad

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:46 +0000

WALES coach Warren Gatland could field a team containing just eight survivors from the World Cup quarter- final win against Ireland in Sunday’s RBS Six Nations opener.

Hodgson poised for a fresh comeback

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:05:00 +0000

CHARLIE Hodgson will make his first England start since his international career was effectively declared over in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.

Croft keen to prove that you can win with kids

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:47:25 +0000

TOM CROFT is confident England can emulate Manchester United and prove it is possible to win the RBS Six Nations with an inexperienced side.

Robshaw gets the England honour

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:06:50 +0000

NEW England captain Chris Robshaw admitted he had never even set foot inside Murrayfield as he prepared to lead his country out there in just his second Test match.

England rugby interim head coach Lancaster throws hat into ring

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:05:30 +0000

ENGLAND’S interim head coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed his intention to apply for the full-time job.

Barney boys in England squad

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:45:22 +0000

TWO former Barnard Castle School boys were yesterday promoted to the senior England squad.

Skipper Wood gets Dallaglio support

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:48:04 +0000

LAWRENCE Dallaglio believes Tom Wood is the right man to lead England back to glory after their woeful World Cup campaign.