Category: England
McNamara unmoved by referee appointment
England head coach Steve McNamara has attempted to distance himself from the controversy surrounding the appointment of NRL referee Gerard Sutton for this Sunday’s huge…
O’Loughlin nearing England return
England captain Sean O’Loughlin is inching closer to his return from injury – and could even be fit to face Australia this Sunday, according to…
England: Clark relives try-making first touch
Castleford Tigers hooker Daryl Clark celebrated a stunning international debut on Saturday in Brisbane, when he came off the bench in the 20th minute and…
Powell: England forwards are key to victory
Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell is pleased with the way England performed against Samoa and believes that the game against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday…
Exclusive: The start is key, says former England captain Peacock
Former England and Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock insists that all the pressure is on Australia as they gear up to face England this Sunday,…
Offiah: Australia there for the taking!
Great Britain legend Martin Offiah believes that Australia are “there for the taking” this weekend, as England gear up to knock them out of the…
Comment: Glad to be over the Samoa banana skin
I always regarded the Samoa game on Saturday as a giant banana skin waiting to cause England serious problems. So I’m grateful for small mercies….
Opinion: International Rugby League is not dead
I don’t know why Rugby League has such a strong culture of self-criticism and introspection. But we saw it again in the week leading up…
Garry Schofield: Lucky England urgently need to improve
I was astonished to hear the pundits on the BBC saying how well England played against Samoa, and making excuses for a lucky win. If…
Australian referee appointed as England outvoted in four-hour debate
An Australian referee has been appointed to take control of this Sunday’s clash between England and the Kangaroos after a four-hour debate between the match…