England finishing second in Six Nations is unacceptable

England's scrum, a range in which they have generally exceeded expectations was aggressive while never looking sufficiently overwhelming. Their line-out created equivalent measurements which concealed the way that they lost line-outs at significant times and it is the timing, not so much the recurrence, of such misfortunes that check. Both territories are a matter of repetition practice and England need to put in the hours to progress.

In the event that the line-out is made rock strong it may encourage them to deal with their driving hammer. This issue has been highlighted here before and the actuality remains that England fizzled routinely to execute this vital ability.

Done appropriately the driving maul is a powerful weapon and close to the line it is a take a stab at scoring one. Graham Rowntree, the England advances coach played in both club and nation packs that idealized this and must realize that England are falling flat in this respect; he should likewise comprehend what is expected to correct the circumstance. 

England Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster says that there was still time to transform

The England head coach Stuart Lancaster, insisted there was still time to transform his side into Rugby World Cup champions this year despite his captain, Chris Robshaw, describing the failure to snatch the RBS Six Nations title from Ireland on Saturday as a "devastating" blow.

England will now go into the Rugby World Cup in September and October on the back of four successive second-place finishes in the championship and ranked fourth in the world behind New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland.

Stuart Lancaster, however, insisted that with high-calibre players such as Joe Launchbury, Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi set to return to the squad after long-term injury, he was convinced that in the wake his side's stunning 55-35 victory against France, England would have a squad capable of winning the World Cup when the tournament gets under way in September.

Dean Richads says that Rugby World Cup party will have Newcastle rocking

Newcastle Falcons executive of rugby was close by for the authority disclosing of the city's fanzone which will be housed on the site of the previous Newcastle Brewery giving stimulation to up to 10,000 supporters.

Richards said that I played in the initial three Rugby World Cups and it is a completely stupendous gathering. I don't think the populace of Newcastle and the North East truly acknowledge what they are in for with the sheer volume of abroad guests, the way everybody meets up and the entire environment made around the spot.

Having offered for England in the first ever Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 1987 Richards was a piece of the squad which came to the 1991 last on home soil, before helping them to the semi-finals in South Africa in 1995.

The competition has advanced tremendously and I think the general population here are in for a severe shock when they perceive how enormous it has gotten to be said Richards who was joined at the dispatch by Samoan pair Alesana Tuilagi and Kane Thompson Italian global Josh Furno and Scottish pair Scott Lawson and Ally Hogg.

Stuart Lancaster says Dylan Hartley is a strong figure

Stuart Lancaster has kept changes to a minimum throughout the championship. That continuity has been reflected in some decent performances. Now is the time for a championship-winning one.

The England head coach might have traded hookers to give Tom Youngs a start but Dylan Hartley is a strong figureat the scrummage and England rugby world cup will need all that know-how to handle France. Tom Wood would have been close on the blindside flank but James Haskell retains the faith of the management. Haskell, who began the tournament at a clatter, has to find that form again.

The No.12 conundrum has yet to be resolved. Luther Burrell has been worthy but has yet to deliver the necessary all-consuming display. It would have been a bold call to draft Exeter’s Henry Slade at this stage but it would have been an invigorating one. He could yet be the missing piece in the  Rugby World Cup. 

The last chance to impress, the Twickenham World Cup send-off

Of course there are three warm-up matches to come, two of them at Twickenham. In real terms, though, this is the side that has the opportunity to lay down a marker ahead of the Rugby World Cup  tournament in six months time.

That is the significance of the selection. These will be the men in possession. These will be the man hailed by the Twickenham faithful if they manage to navigate a tricky last day and bring home Six Nations silverware. That ability to nail something tangible, to withstand the pressure of expectation, will be rather important come September.

He will bring energy and wisdom, important elements as the watching and injured Wasps second-row, Joe Launchbury will be aware. The tussle for the starting second-row shirts at the Rugby World Cup will be intriguing. Parling has a great chance to press his claim given that Launchbury is expected to have only a few club games at the end of the season to prove his worth.

England should reach semis on home grass

England may have lost out on the title in agonising fashion as they just failed to overhaul Ireland's points difference despite a 55-35 win over France but  they are well set going into the Rugby World Cup.

They have lost very few games at Twickenham to teams ranked below them so they should feel confident they can take on and beat anyone at the Rugby World Cup. The only team they haven't beaten at Twickenham under Stuart Lancaster is South Africa, and if England keep their unbeaten home record going for another seven games they will win the Rugby World Cup.

There are several differences between England and Six Nations champions Ireland, notably in their levels of experience and also Ireland's total belief in their style of play.Ireland essentially played the same style all through the tournament, even against Scotland, while England, who don't have that totally unshakeable belief took risks right from the off against France.

England were not confident they would score the tries they needed if they played the way they had been kicking, playing territory, going hard in the scrums and instead they were forced to play a running game from the opening minute.

In Rugby World Cup 2015, brands must tackle tech to turn fans into customers

International rugby is about enthusiasm, devotion and going the extra mile, irrespective of whether you are a player, a fan or a brand. Global sporting tournaments like the Rugby World Cup have the power to turn the most unbiased consumers into fanatics and overlook front and back pages for weeks on end.

This year’s Rugby World Cup 2015 marks the biggest year for English rugby in decades. The official consultancy partner for RWC 2015, estimates that the tournament will add £1bn to the UK economy, bringing in almost 500,000 visiting fans and creating 41,000 new jobs across the 13 locations hosting games. Key sponsors will pay hundreds of millions of pounds for the opportunity of being associated with the event. The business opportunity is clear.

A lot has changed since the All Blacks won the 2011 final. England Rugby World Cup invested a mammoth £78m in ‘digitalising’ Fortress Twickenham back in 2011 so it would be the most ‘digitally connected’ stadium in the whole of Europe in time for September 2015. Technology and data have revolutionised the way players, teams, fans and brands engage with rugby union like never before. Smartphones, Wi-Fi connections, drones, apps, wearable tech, social sharing and selfie sticks are now enhancing the stadium and match-day experience, placing rugby at the forefront of sport’s digital revolution.