Mitch Phillips

Rugby-Haskell to beef up pack in only England change

BAGSHOT, England, Nov 18 (Reuters) - England manager Martin Johnson has reacted to the Australia defeat by making one change for Saturday's World Cup final rerun against South Africa with the introduction of hefty flanker James...

Rugby-Busy week for Johnson as England look for positives

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - England manager Martin Johnson has plenty to work with when the players gather on Monday after a performance against Australia where the few chinks of light were overshadowed by amateurish thinking...

Injured Gerrard out of Germany friendly

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Midfielder Steven Gerrard will miss England's friendly against Germany in Berlin on Wednesday after picking up a groin strain in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

Hull and Man City end losing streaks with 2-2 draw

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hull City and Manchester City both ended their three-match league losing streaks on Sunday as they fought out an open and entertaining 2-2 draw at the KC Stadium. Hull's flying start...

Rugby-Australia didn't have to work for their win, says Johnson

LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - England manager Martin Johnson said Australia did not have to work hard enough for their 28-14 Twickenham victory on Saturday and lamented his side's failure to turn pressure into points.

UPDATE 1-Rugby-Vickery back to face Australia

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Former captain Phil Vickery was restored to the England starting lineup to face Australia on Saturday after manager Martin Johnson made two changes from the team who beat...

Rugby-Ignore past scrum triumphs over Wallabies, say England

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England, Nov 11 (Reuters) - England's recent crushing domination of the Australian scrum will be the main talking point at Twickenham on Saturday but everybody in the home camp is trying desperately...

Rugby-Johnson looks forward to tougher challenges

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - England manager Martin Johnson looked forward to the tougher challenges ahead after easing himself into his new job with Saturday's 39-13 victory over the Pacific Islanders. After...

Rugby-Johnson looks forward to developing his new side

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - New England manager Martin Johnson expressed pleasure on Saturday that the novelty of his appointment was now over and he could start developing the side after their 39-13 win over...

PREVIEW-Rugby-Grand Slam quest brings focus to November tests

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Another Grand Slam bid by the New Zealand All Blacks is the focal point of the November internationals and with new coaches and new faces among the home nations there is a rare...

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