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Irish tries leave Twickenham green with envy

Written by Lawrence Dallaglio on 04/03/2010 —

So the prospect of an English Grand Slam will have to wait for another year and, after the defeat against Ireland on 11110916Saturday, Martin Johnson can have no complaints.

Having edged their noses in front with ten minutes to go it was England who seemed destined to take the spoils on a scrappy afternoon at Twickenham. Unfortunately their lack of resilience cost them dearly and a late Irish try by the impressive Tommy Bowe sealed a 20-16 victory for the men in green – their sixth victory over England in seven Six Nations encounters.

England now have a couple of weeks to regroup and prepare for what is a must-win game against Scotland at Murrayfield on 13 March. The destiny of the championship is, to some extent, still in their own hands. If England can beat both Scotland and France in their final two games then point difference may well be key come the final reckoning.

Ireland’s ability to score tries, three to be precise, was a shining example for England, if ever they needed one, of where they are falling short at the moment. Jonny Wilkinson will always be able to keep the score ticking over with his boot, however the indents that penalties make need to be supported by the greater blows that tries are responsible for.

Indeed Wilkinson was the best of England’s backs on Saturday and their performance was benefited by the introduction of the lively Ben Foden in the second half. It was good to see a player in an England jersey whose first instinct was to attack and his incisive play should be rewarded with a greater opportunity against Scotland.

One substitution I didn’t feel was so successful was the removal of Danny Care for the final ten minutes of proceedings. I presume his replacement Paul Hodgson was brought on to sure up the defence but unfortunately that never happened. Care seemed to have grown into the game by the time he was taken off but perhaps his industrious afternoon in muddy conditions had caught up with him.

Whilst England are now looking at another two-week hiatus, I’ve strapped the lycra back on for the penultimate stage of the Dallaglio Cycle Slam. A tricky 410km ride from Twickenham to Fishguard via Cardiff’s Millenium Stadium will set up the final leg, however there is a lot of pedalling to be done before I can even begin to think about the finish line.

In total I’m cycling 2,800km from Rome to Murrayfield, taking in Paris, Twickenham, Cardiff and Dublin along the way. A crazy idea I know, however it’s all in aid of Sport Relief and the Dallaglio Foundation so well worth the physical challenge. Follow my progress on www.dallagliocycleslam.com

I’ll look ahead to the game with Scotland in next week’s column. England will have to bounce-back quickly to keep their championship hopes alive but one thing’s for sure, the fat lady hasn’t sung just yet.

Lawrence Dallaglio is rugby ambassador for Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of England Rugby. To find your nearest Official England Rugby Supporter Pub visit www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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Now it’s time for the crunch

Written by Lawrence Dallaglio on 25/02/2010 —

After a two week break, the RBS 6 Nations 2010 returns to the fore and this weekend looks set to be a pivotal stage in11110916 the competition.

England have worked their way into a good position but their 100 per cent record will face its toughest test yet when reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland arrive at Twickenham on Saturday.

Victories against an under-strength Welsh side, followed by a lacklustre win against Italy in Rome were expected, however the game with Ireland will give a better indication of just how far England have come since the autumn.

Ireland go into the game at Twickenham having been beaten, and bullied at times, by a flamboyant French performance in their last outing. France played well but Ireland certainly didn’t help their own cause. Sloppy handling errors in the first half afforded Les Bleus the advantage and this was soon reflected on the scoreboard. England would do well to take a page out of France’s textbook when it comes to being ruthless.

If England are to address any part of the team dynamic in the build up to Saturday’s game it must be their attacking intent. I don’t have much of an issue with the personnel in the backs however there needs to be some direction in their play.

Too often against Italy, Monye, Flutey or Tait would break through the gain line and the attacking impetus would fizzle out due to the lack of support. Against a team of Italy’s calibre you can just about get away with it but if you start throwing away good attacking positions against Ireland, you might not get another chance. England will have to be clinical and take advantage of attacking opportunities they fashion if they want to emerge from the game with their 100 percent record intact.

Martin Johnson has opted for an unchanged side against Ireland, which I’m sure will prove to be a good decision. Collectively, the fifteen players involved in the jaded performance against Italy will want to prove their critics wrong, and there will be no better way to do that than against the 2009 Grand Slam champions in front of a sell-out Twickenham crowd.

The re-inclusion of Ben Foden on the bench after he was left at home for the game in Rome is a positive move. England need to have players in reserve who are capable of changing a game if called upon and Foden, having waited patiently, will be itching to be given a chance to shine on Saturday.

The next test for England is on a completely different level to the two previous games. The Irish come to Twickenham still smarting from their painful defeat against France and will be determined to bounce back at the first opportunity.

With the immense figure of Paul O’Connell up front and the wise heads of O’Driscoll and O’Gara pulling the strings behind the scrum, I fully expect the Irish to take the game to England. It will be interesting to see how the English defence cope and they need to make sure they keep their discipline. We’ve seen how costly yellow cards have been during this year’s competition and neither team can afford to lose a man in such an important fixture.

On a personal note I’ll be particularly excited to get to Twickenham on Saturday. Having already cycled a bruising 1,840km, the Dallaglio Cycle Slam reaches the end of stage three and a well-deserved rest day is in order for all involved.

On the latest leg, from Paris to Twickenham, I was joined by, amongst others, 21 guys from England Rugby sponsor Greene King. It’s been a tough week with the rain beating down on us and I for one am looking forward to a well earned pint of the good stuff when we arrive at Twickenham this weekend.

In total I’m cycling 2,800km from Rome to Murrayfield, taking in Paris, Twickenham, Cardiff and Dublin along the way. A crazy idea I know, however it’s all in aid of Sport Relief and the Dallaglio Foundation so well worth the physical challenge. Follow my progress on www.dallagliocycleslam.com

The ride takes a backseat for a day and I’m anticipating a great test match on Saturday. Ireland will no doubt come out all guns blazing but I’m confident that if England keep their shape and stay disciplined, they will have enough to secure a vital victory.

Lawrence Dallaglio is rugby ambassador for Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of England Rugby. To find your nearest Official England Rugby Supporter Pub visit www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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Italian job done…but only just

Written by Lawrence Dallaglio on 19/02/2010 —

After the positive result against Wales at Twickenham a week earlier, I, like most, expected England to go to Rome and11110916 put on a show full of verve. Unfortunately the performance failed to live up to expectations and ultimately, England will have to take satisfaction in maintaining their 100 per cent record.

It was a disjointed display from start to finish and Italy deserve a great deal of credit for disrupting England’s rhythm. The Azzurri never allowed the team in white to settle and with a vociferous home crowd behind them, Italy grew in confidence as the game went on.

The usually nerveless Jonny Wilkinson epitomised the haphazard nature of the performance with a kicking display completely out of context with his high standards. Wilkinson only succeeded in three of his six attempts at goal and this was the first time he’d missed a kick, having started a Six Nations game, since 2003. A late drop kick spared England’s blushes, but they should have been out of sight before then.

Things started positively enough. The returning Riki Flutey injected some pace and penetration into the backline and he found a willing companion in Ugo Monye. Both men made significant breaks during a low scoring first half but the support play was badly lacking and the attacking impetus was snuffed out by the Italians with ease.

The second half started brightly for England, perhaps a result of some stern words at half time from Martin Johnson. After some good work by the impressive Nick Easter, the ball ended up with Delon Armitage who in turn passed it on to Monye, breaking one tackle before popping it inside for Matthew Tait. A perfectly timed run gave him the required momentum to scamper over the line for a much needed try.

That was as good as it got for England and Italy, thanks to the unconventional but effective kicking of Mirco Bergamasco, made them sweat before Wilkinson’s drop goal gave England some breathing space. That took the score to 17-12 and that’s the way it finished.

It was by no means vintage England but they got the job done and as the competition takes a two-week break, Johnson will be happy with the state of the table.

Despite the Italy display I still believe England have what it takes to win the Grand Slam. It may not have been pretty but it’s the ability to grind out a win that so often determines the destination of the Six Nations crown.

One aspect of England’s game that I feel needs improvement is the way they approach the opening exchanges. We’ve been a little tentative in the early stages against both Wales and Italy. If the forwards can assert some early dominance when Ireland arrive at Twickenham on Saturday week, it will give the backs the confidence to play with freedom and put some early points on the board.

While England contemplate their next fixture, I’ll be back in the saddle as the Dallaglio Cycle Slam enters its second stage. Along with some dedicated friends, I’m cycling 2,800km from Rome to Murrayfield, taking in Paris, Twickenham, Cardiff and Dublin along the way. A crazy idea I know, however it’s all in aid of Sport Relief and the Dallaglio Foundation so well worth the physical challenge. Follow my progress on www.dallagliocycleslam.com

I’ll assess the Ireland match-up next week but with two games down England are still very much in the mix and after a tricky autumn we couldn’t really have asked for anything more.

Lawrence Dallaglio is rugby ambassador for Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of England Rugby. To find your nearest Official England Rugby Supporter Pub visit www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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A great start…now let’s make it two out of two

Written by Lawrence Dallaglio on 12/02/2010 —

What a difference a win makes. 30 points and three tries against Wales in front of a patriotic crowd and that patch of red111109161 on the England jersey suddenly looks all the more rosier. The perfect way to celebrate 100 years of England Rugby at Twickenham.

The most important match in any Six Nations campaign is always the first and England have come through it successfully. The challenge now is to build on this and if the performance on Saturday is anything to go by, I fully expect Martin Johnson’s men to be in with a shout come the final match against the French in Paris on 20 March.

Injuries will no doubt play a key part in this year’s competition. Whilst England were fortunate to welcome back some pivotal figures, Wales quickly discovered how tricky it can be to replace several of your first choice 15. They dearly missed their Lions front rowers Matthew Rees and Gethin Jenkins.

Yet, while injuries will inevitably play a part, ill discipline is inexcusable and Warren Gatland was spot on when he claimed that Alun Wyn Jones’s yellow card for a stupid trip on Dylan Hartley decided the match.

In the ten minutes that lock Wyn Jones was off the field, England racked up a quick-fire 17 points and took the game away from their Welsh opponents. At 3-3 the teams had traded just a single penalty, but Wyn Jones’ rush of blood to the head allowed England to seize the initiative.

Tries for Haskell and Care, either side of half time, compounded Welsh misery and Wyn Jones returned to the field with his team facing an uphill battle, behind 20 points to three.

With 15 on the field, Wales forced their way back into the game with two tries of their own. The unlikely Adam Jones finished off a sweeping passing move and then, with ten minutes to go, the impressive James Hook, playing out of position at outside centre, burst past four English defenders to touch down. The try moved Wales to within three points of England and all of a sudden Twickenham was feeling a little edgy.

Thankfully the nerves didn’t last long. As Wales threatened again, an Armitage interception followed by some great back play from Matthew Tait set up man-of-the-match Haskell to seal the win – cue relief all around rugby HQ.

Doubts were raised last year when Haskell decided to move to France to play in the pink of Stade Francais. I was particularly upset with the move having played with James at Wasps. He’s a player of undoubted talent and whilst I was disappointed to see him leave the club I’m glad that his rugby hasn’t suffered as a result.

I thought the England pack were in control for most of the game last weekend and that’s a great sign moving forward. The returning Nick Easter was impressive and Tim Payne solid in the front row. The lineout was disciplined and Steve Borthwick really did lead by example. A lot has been made about his right to the captaincy but he deserves a lot of credit for the way he conducted himself and lead his country on Saturday.

Next up for England it’s Italy in Rome. The Azzurri put in a spirited display against Ireland in their opening fixture and if there is one thing you can be sure about Italy, it’s that they never roll over.

One man who will be particularly keen to impress is Mauro Bergamasco. A year ago Mauro endured a humiliating experience at Twickenham when he was drafted in as a makeshift scrum half due to injuries. After some woeful passing and shocking positional play he was replaced at half time. Thankfully, from an Italian perspective, Mauro will be back in his favoured position of flanker come Sunday afternoon.

England will head to Rome with plenty of confidence yet it’s important that they don’t get carried away. If anyone is best placed to keep their feet on the ground it’s Martin Johnson. Consistency in a tournament like the Six Nations is key and I’m confident Martin will make sure England consolidate their victory against Wales with a win in Rome.

From an England point of view it’s a case of one down and four to go. Lets hope we’re looking at two wins out of two come the end of the weekend.

Lawrence Dallaglio is rugby ambassador for Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of England Rugby. To find your nearest Official England Rugby Supporter Pub visit www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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England looking for flying start against the Welsh at Twickenham

Written by Lawrence Dallaglio on 05/02/2010 —

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As Twickenham prepares to take centre stage once again, the RBS 6 Nations 2010 presents England with the perfect opportunity to bounce back from an indifferent autumn and really give supporters something to cheer about.

Outside of the World Cup, the 6 Nations provides the toughest test of mental strength and consistency. Five games against Wales, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and France in the space of six weeks will test the resolve of Martin Johnson’s men. Having captained an England team, including myself, to the Grand Slam in 2003, Johnno will be under no illusions as to how tricky the task is going to be.

Looking at the tournament itself, England’s chances are pretty good. They don’t go into the championships with much form, having won only seven of their last fifteen matches, but there are a lot of reasons for England fans to be positive.

The most important factor is the return to the squad of several key players. The likes of Nick Easter, Delon Armitage and Riki Flutey were sorely missed during the autumn and their inclusion, after returning to fitness, will give the whole squad a lift.

A lot will once again be made of Johnson’s team selection. So far he has been very loyal to Steve Borthwick as both player and captain and I wonder if this will still be the case come the end of the campaign. Every time we talk about the young guns coming through the old dogs come back to bite. Lewis Moody has been in great form this season, as has Simon Shaw and I expect them to play a major part again.

It will certainly be interesting to see if the younger guys get a look in. Let’s hope that Courtney Lawes gets unleashed on the opposition. Ben Foden is another to look out for and I’d be surprised, given the quality of his performances for Northampton over the last 18 months, if he wasn’t afforded a chance to shine over the coming weeks. I’d also like to see Ugo Monye back in his favoured position on the wing where he’ll be able to have a significant impact when England are in the ascendency.

Another positive for England is the fixture list. They play their first game at home (against Wales), which is key in a small and compact tournament like the 6 Nations. I have often spoken about the importance of getting off to a good start and a win against the Welsh would set England up nicely for the rest of the competition. Their second and only other home game is against Ireland. The Irish are favourites to retain the 6 Nations crown, but with a packed Twickenham behind the boys in white, England stand a great chance of victory.

Confidence and momentum play a huge part in this tournament. Two years ago England got off to a bad start against Wales, who went on to win the Grand Slam. This tim

e around England will look to beat the Welsh before heading to Rome to face Italy and return to Twickenham to face Ireland having won two out of two. It’s therefore vital that come the final whistle on Saturday England have won the game.

Wales will have different ideas about that. Despite their injury problems, we know Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley will have prepared the team extremely well. They will be without their injured Lions scrum-halves Mike Phillips and Dwayne Peel but for me their star

man is Jamie Roberts. England will need to make sure they keep him quiet because he is one of those players that can really make things happen in the blink of an eye.

The game against Wales on Saturday marks 100 years of England Rugby at Twickenham. It’s one of the greatest stadiums on the planet, and I don’t say that just because I’m English. It’s seen some of the greatest moments in rugby over the years, it’s revered all over the world and I, as a player, had the privilege to make my England d

ebut there. It’s a very special arena and has come a long way since my first experience in 1991, watching England play France in front of a then sell-out crowd of 40-odd thousand. To think it’s now double the size less than twenty years later is phenomenal. It really is a great, gladiatorial arena and I’m extremely proud to be an RFU centenary ambassador.

Let’s hope Twickenham serves up another vintage England display on Saturday.

Lawrence Dallaglio is rugby ambassador for Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of England Rugby. To find your nearest Official England Rugby Supporter Pub visit www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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Joe Simpson and Charlie Beech launch London Wasps Supporter Pub Network

Written by Wasps Team on 14/01/2010 —
Joe Simpson, Naomi Dean (Crown Assistant Manager) and Charlie Beech launch London Wasps Supporter Pub Network at The Crown.

Joe Simpson, Naomi Dean (Crown Assistant Manager) and Charlie Beech launch London Wasps Supporter Pub Network at The Crown.

London Wasps Joe Simpson and Charlie Beech were greeted by excited fans today at The Crown in Hazelmere where they launched the Greene King IPA London Wasps Supporter Pub Network, with The Crown Assistant Manager, Naomi Dean.

The Supporter Pub Network has been brought to London Wasps fans by the Club’s Official Beer, Greene King IPA with pubs designed to be a ‘home from home’ for supporters to socialise in over a pint of great tasting Greene King IPA. To celebrate the launch of the Supporter Pub Network, Greene King IPA has given 500 lucky fans a free pint of Greene King IPA in their local London Wasps Supporters Pub at every home game.

Speaking at the launch, Joe said; “It’s really exciting that Greene King IPA have created places for our supporters to use as a base before and after games. These pubs are great places to meet with friends, celebrate after the match and enjoy the camaraderie of other London Wasps fans and of course a pint of Greene King IPA.”

The London Wasps Supporter Pub Network consists of 41 pubs throughout the Thames Valley and West London area, many of which serve Greene King IPA cask ale to the regions rugby fans each week.

Greene King IPA Marketing Manager, Keith Ironside said, “Our support of London Wasps has continued to grow over the past five seasons and the London Wasps Supporters’ Pubs demonstrate our ongoing commitment to both the club and fans. There’s a great affinity between rugby and cask ale, with many fans enjoying the game together with a quality pint of Greene King IPA. We hope the London Wasps Supporter Pub Network will become the fans new home from home and help to make every game a sociable experience.”

London Wasps fans can find their nearest Official Supporters’ Pub by visiting www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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James Percival launches Harlequins Supporter Pub Network in South London

Written by Harlequins Team on 14/01/2010 —
James Percival and Mark Redknap, Manager of The Old Crown pub, launch the Harlequins Supporter Pub Network in Weybridge.

James Percival and Mark Redknap, Manager of The Old Crown pub, launch the Harlequins Supporter Pub Network in Weybridge.

James Percival was greeted by excited fans on Tuesday evening at the Old Crown in Weybridge where he launched the Greene King IPA Harlequins Supporter Pub Network, with Mark Redknap, manager of the Old Crown.

The Supporter Pub Network has been brought to Harlequins fans by the club’s Official Beer, Greene King IPA with pubs designed to be a ‘home from home’ for supporters to socialise in over a pint of great tasting Greene King IPA. To celebrate the launch of the Supporter Pub Network, Greene King IPA has given 500 lucky fans a free pint of Greene King IPA in their local Harlequins Supporters Pub on every home game.

Speaking at the launch, James said; “It’s really exciting that Greene King IPA have created places for our supporters to use as a base before and after games. These pubs are great places to meet with friends, celebrate after the match and enjoy the camaraderie of other Harlequins fans and of course a pint of Greene King IPA.”

The Harlequins Supporter Pub Network consists of 48 pubs throughout the Twickenham and South London area, many of which serve Greene King IPA cask ale to the regions rugby fans each week.

Greene King IPA Marketing Manager, Keith Ironside said, “Our support of Harlequins has continued to grow over the past five seasons and the Harlequins Supporters’ Pubs demonstrate our ongoing commitment to both the club and fans. There’s a great affinity between rugby and cask ale, with many fans enjoying the game together with a quality pint of Greene King IPA. We hope the Harlequins Supporter Pub Network will become the fans new home from home and help to make every game a sociable experience.”

Harlequins fans can find their nearest Official Supporters’ Pub by visiting www.greenekingipa.co.uk

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Mark Cueto launches Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network in the North West

Written by Sale Team on 14/01/2010 —
Sale Sharks player Mark Cueto and Rob Calderbank, Manager of the Kings Ransom, launch the Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network.

Sale Sharks player Mark Cueto and Rob Calderbank, Manager of the Kings Ransom, launch the Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network.

Mark Cueto was greeted by excited fans today at the Kings Ransom in Sale where he launched the Greene King IPA Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network, with Rob Calderbank, Manager of the Kings Ransom.

The Supporter Pub Network has been brought to Sale Sharks fans by the club’s Official Beer, Greene King IPA with pubs designed to be a ‘home from home’ for supporters to socialise in over a pint of great tasting Greene King IPA. To celebrate the launch of the Supporter Pub Network, Greene King IPA has given 500 lucky fans a free pint of Greene King IPA in their local Sale Sharks Supporters Pub over the second half of the season.

Speaking at the launch, Mark said; “It’s really exciting that Greene King IPA have created places for our supporters to use as a base away from the stadium. These pubs are great places to meet with friends, celebrate after the match and enjoy the camaraderie of other Sale Sharks fans and of course a pint of Greene King IPA.”

The Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network consists of 13 pubs throughout the North West, many of which serve Greene King IPA cask ale to the regions rugby fans each week.

Greene King IPA Marketing Manager, Keith Ironside said, “Our support of Sale Sharks has continued to grow over the past two seasons and the Sale Sharks Supporters’ Pubs demonstrate our ongoing commitment to both the club and fans. There’s a great affinity between rugby and cask ale, with many fans enjoying the game together with a quality pint of Greene King IPA. We hope the Sale Sharks Supporter Pub Network will become the fans new home from home and help to make every game a sociable experience.”

Sale Sharks are playing Cardiff away this Saturday with kick off at 3:45pm. Sale Sharks fans can find their nearest Official Supporters’ Pub by visiting www.greenekingipa.co.uk. To check if the game is being screened contact your local Supporter Pub.

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Greene King IPA delivers festive cheer to lucky Harlequins fans

Written by Harlequins Team on 17/12/2009 —

Harlequins supporters were treated to an early Christmas present on Tuesday night as they were invited to enjoy a pint of Greene King IPA with their idols.

Ugo Monye, Tani Fuga and club-captain Will Skinner hosted a Q&A session for over 40 lucky fans at The Old Goat pub in Twickenham.

With a busy fixture schedule over the Christmas and New Year period, this was the perfect chance for supporters to find out how the team is feeling as they look towards 2010.

With only one defeat in their last six Premiership outings, morale in the camp is high. Quins will be looking to extend this run of good form when they take on London Wasps at Twickenham in The Big Game 2 on Sunday 27th December.

Looking ahead to the game at rugby HQ, Will Skinner emphasised the current mentality of the team, “The atmosphere is good, the boys are enjoying their rugby and I think it’s a really positive thing at the moment”.

The evening, like the beer, went down well with supporters and players alike. Ugo Monye commented on the club’s Official Beer, “There is a great fit between Harlequins and Greene King IPA with a good amount of synergy between the two – on top of which it’s got a really good taste”.

To see photos from the evening please click here 

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Sharks hungry for Christmas joy

Written by Sale Team on 26/11/2009 —

After a mixed start to the season Charlie Hodgson and Shark’s teammate Ben Cohen are targeting the busy festive period as a time to get wins on the board and make their move up the premiership table.

Speaking at the Governors House hosted by Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of Sale Sharks, the England-duo spoke about the need to get their campaign back on track and build on a promising opening.

Sharks lost four league games in a row, a run that Cohen believes had a lot to do with the absence of talismanic fly half Hodgson, “We got off to a good start with a win at home to Leicester and a draw away to Newcastle but then we lost Charlie. He is part of the team’s spine and it was a big blow for us”.

Whilst they may have suffered an early-season blip in form, Hodgson remains focused on the goals that they set out to achieve before the start of the season, “The goals stay the same, it’s still very early in the season and there is a lot of rugby left to be played”.

A look at the current premiership standings shows how tight the race for Twickenham currently is. The players know the importance of stringing a few wins together over Christmas and New Year. Cohen said, “The league is so tight this year that a couple of wins can see you soar up the table. With the games coming thick and fast the players know what they need to do.”

Hodgson and Cohen have, during the course of their careers, played on the same team as new coach Jason Robinson for Sale and England respectively. Working under their ex-teammate has been an enjoyable experience and they believe he is capable of great things at Sale. Hodgson said, “He was a world-class player and whilst his role may have changed, his passion for the game still remains”.

If Robinson, the coach, is as successful as Robinson, the player, the Sharks faithful may well be in for an exciting few years.

If you were lucky enough to attend the event at the Governors House and have a pint with Charlie and Ben then you can download your photo with the guys here for free.

All you need to do is click here

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