Ciaran McCann

Imagine being an Australian rugby fanatic trapped in England while "Team England" is in Australia mounting its challenge for the Web Ellis Cup. Imagine what it must be like, the English media building up the hopes of their boys the way only the English media can.

Ciaran McCann is there and he writes for ABC Sport Online.

Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2003

Rugby can do no wrong

England has reacted in truly amazing fashion to the success of their charming young rugby players.

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Hindsight is a beautiful thing

Fans of rugby in England, and their numbers are swelling almost by the hour as the World Cup final approaches, are not quite sure how Australia's team of "Jessicas" has made it to the tournament's climax. But they are sure of one thing - that England will beat them.

Posted: Tuesday, 11,

England win the match, but will they win the war?

The English media are finally starting to question the credentials of Team England, but they have been united in their praise for the fighting performance of the Welsh in the quarter final clash between the two old foes.

Posted: Friday, October 31, 2003

It’s a funny old game init?

Suddenly cheating is a badge of honour as the English press begin to accept that "Team England" may be fallible, and more importantly beatable, after their unconvincing win over Samoa.