Samoa

Expectations were set suitably high for England’s latest QBE Autumn International test match. Given recent disappointing yet optimistic performances against New Zealand and South Africa, Saturday’s encounter against Samoa was an opportunity to end a losing streak and provide inspiration for frustrated England fans. In one sense, this did...

It’s becoming a tale all too familiar: a northern hemisphere team coming up just short of the southern hemisphere giants. This is particularly pertinent of England, who are struggling to cement themselves as serious contenders for the Webb Ellis Cup in a year’s time. Considering Ireland’s defeat of South Africa...