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England Saxons

Rugby Team
Team nameEngland Saxons
CoachGB Stuart Lancaster
CaptainGB Chris Robshaw
Statistics
First matchEngland England XV 29-0 Canada
(30 September 1967)
Largest winEngland England Saxons 66-0 Portugal
(30 January 2009)
Worst defeatEngland England Saxons 22-49 IRE
(21 June 2009)

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England Saxons is the current name of England's men's second national rugby union team. The team has previously been known by a number of names, such as England B, Emerging England and, most recently, England A. The Saxons play a key role in the development of emerging talent, allowing players to gain experience in an international environment and to show that they have the ability to perform at Test level for the England first team. England Saxons were unbeaten for 13 games until losing to Ireland A, now known as Ireland Wolfhounds, in the 2009 Churchill Cup Final on the 21st June 2009.

England Saxons is one of three sides that regularly compete in the annual Churchill Cup competition, the others being the full national teams of Canada and the United States. Since 2006, they have also played two matches, against Ireland Wolfhounds and Italy A, in parallel with the full Six Nations Championship.

The Saxons are currently coached by RFU coach Stuart Lancaster, assisted by the Rugby Football Union’s National Academy coach Simon Hardy and ex-England player Andy Farrell.

England Saxons Video

Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.90 min. | 4.86 user rating		 Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.87 min. | 4.95 user rating		 14th. October 1066 when Duke William of Normandy battled the Anglo-Saxon King of England Harold Godwinson for the throne of England. William's army of 8400 strong, consists of 2200 mailed knights,1700 archers & 4500 men-at-arms, while Harold's army of 7500 men-at-arms including 2000 huscarls (his bodyguard). Harold Godwinson had just defeated Harold Hardrada & his invading Norwegian Viking army at the battle of Stamford bridge, & marched south to meet William at Hastings forming a shield wall. While showering the Saxons with archers & the men were engaged, William ordered an attack followed by a false retreat on the Saxon's right while the Saxons charged after them & at this point William sent his Knights to cut down the charging Saxons which weakened their line of defense. As dusk approached, Harold took an arrow in his right eye & was struck several times by William's knights while chasing the fleeing Saxons. The Remaning Huscarls, chose to stay and fought till the last man. William the Conqueror became King of England.
10.00 min. | 4.62 user rating		 Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.85 min. | 4.9 user rating		 The first match of the day between England Saxons and the USA Eagles at Twin Elms Rugby Park in Ottawa, ON on June 7 2008. Final score was England 64 USA 10
3.18 min. | 5.0 user rating
Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.87 min. | 4.80 user rating		 Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.90 min. | 4.96 user rating		 Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.85 min. | 4.78 user rating		 Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by JRR Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Northmen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles. Using 3-D animation, location footage, archive materials and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it. It investigates their religious beliefs as well as their everyday life, and suggests that, old as the poem is, it may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult.
7.88 min. | 4.93 user rating		 Highlights of the match between Ireland A vs. England Saxons for the third leg of the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup in Toronto, ON at Fletchers Field.
3.40 min. | 4.5 user rating

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SkySports--Artemiev, a former school-mate of Luke Fitzgerald at Blackrock College, impressed during last summer's Churchill Cup - scoring tries in all three of his appearances, including against -England Saxons-. And Saints boss Jim Mallinder believe - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:05:13 GMT+00:00
Mallinder pleased with Myler - Stan James Betting News Tweet this news
Stan James Betting News--Northampton coach Jim Mallinder has praised his fly-half Stephen Myler after the -England Saxons- number ten produced a superb individual performance helped the Saints to 23-13 victory against Leeds Carnegie (Northampton 7/1 to wi - Date : Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:27:05 GMT+00:00
Myall added to Sharks' power pack - Manchester Evening News Tweet this news
Manchester Evening News--"He is an established player with both Leeds and -England Saxons- and will add a lot to the squad," said Diamond. "Kearnan is a versatile player who can fit into the back row as well as at lock and he wi - Date : Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:59:56 GMT+00:00
GLOUCESTER scrum half Jordi Pasqualin is expected to finalise a deal to sign ... - Thisisgloucestershire Tweet this news
Thisisgloucestershire--Newcastle's -England Saxons- cap and current nine, Mickey Young, will join Premiership champions Leicester Tigers in the summer and the Falcons are understood to be keen to add another experienced halfback to their squad. The S - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:32:07 GMT+00:00
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Sportinglife.com--"The second half of the season has been going well," the -England Saxons- forward said. "Since the new year we have ground out some tough wins which has built up our winning momentum and helped get the season b - Date : Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:54:53 GMT+00:00
HUMBLED Charlie Sharples has vowed to vindicate the growing faith in him and ... - Thisisgloucestershire Tweet this news
Thisisgloucestershire--Proud to hear Gloucester boss Bryan Redpath tipping him for -England Saxons- action, the 21-year-old flier felt he completed a rite of passage in securing a boot deal. The Hong Kong-born speedster is flattered by increasing attentio - Date : Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:06:32 GMT+00:00
Northampton want Stephen Myler and Shane Geraghty to sign new deals - The Guardian Tweet this news
The Guardian--Northampton will find out in the coming weeks whether they will be able to retain their two -England Saxons- outside-halves, Stephen Myler and Shane Geraghty, ... - Date : Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:08:35 GMT+00:00
Benjamin has his sights on Saxons return - Worcester News Tweet this news
Worcester News--THE disappointment of losing his place in the -England Saxons- elite playing squad is firing Worcester's Miles Benjamin ... - Date : Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:33:57 GMT+00:00
Clarke aims to turnover a new leaf in the tackle - Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph Tweet this news
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph--Clarke was part of the -England Saxons- side that beat Canada in the Churchill Cup final in the summer, but was left out of the squad announced in July. ... - Date : Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:22:02 GMT+00:00
Sarries defeat champions Leicester Tigers - Watford Observer Tweet this news
Watford Observer--The -England Saxons- flanker replaced Kelly Brown midway through the second half. Twelvetrees drilled over another penalty for the visitors but they badly ... - Date : Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:26:49 GMT+00:00

Backs
Player
 Position Club
Paul Hodgson   London Irish
Joe Simpson   London Wasps
Richard Wigglesworth   Saracens
Stephen Myler   Northampton Saints
Bradley Barritt   Saracens
Manu Tuilagi   Leicester Tigers
Billy Twelvetrees   Leicester Tigers
Ugo Monye   Harlequins
James Simpson-Daniel   Gloucester
Nick Abendanon   Bath
Mike Brown   Harlequins
Olly Morgan   Gloucester

Forwards
Player
 Position Club
James Buckland   London Irish
Lee Mears   Bath
Duncan Bell   Bath
Alex Corbisiero   London Irish
Paul Doran-Jones   Gloucester
Joe Marler   Harlequins
Christian Day   Northampton Saints
Graham Kitchener   Worcester Warriors
George Robson   Harlequins
James Gaskell   Sale Sharks
Chris Robshaw (c)   Harlequins
Andy Saull   Saracens
Luke Narraway   Gloucester

: Coaches

: Coaches
Name Organisation Position
Stuart Lancaster RFU Head Coach
Andy Farrell Saracens Coach
Simon Hardy RFU Coach



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