England - Rugby World Cup 2015
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Memorable moments: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE GRIM WHITE LINE: England captain Chris Robshaw and his teammates are left looking on in stunned silence after the heavy defeat by Australia sent them tumbling out at the pool stage, the first hosts to suffer such a fate -
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Photos of the Pool stage SHOCKED: England players gather at the end of the upset defeat by Wales at Twickenham -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 EASTER PARADE: Nick Easter proudly holds the man of the match award presented for his hat-trick of tries for England in the win over Uruguay -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LITTLE AND LARGE: Joe Launchbury of England is pulled by Alejo Duran of Uruguay in the closing seconds of the match -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAT-TRICK HERO: Jack Nowell goes over the Uruguay line to score his third try and rack up England's ninth -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 DEMORALISED: Alejo Corral (c) of Uruguay and his teammates look stunned as they plunge to a heavy defeat by England in Manchester -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: An English fan during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Uruguay at Manchester City Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAMPAIGN BADGES: England fans with their jerseys covered in badges fly their flag as they watch the team rout Uruguay in Manchester -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Agustin Ormaechea of Uruguay passes the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Uruguay at Manchester City Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 HOORAY HENRY: England's Henry Slade beats a Uruguayan defender to the ball and kicks forward to score his side's fifth try -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 SIX OF THE BEST: England's Jack Nowell is too quick for Agustin Ormaechea as he crosses the Uruguay line to score his side's sixth try -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 TURF LUCK: England's Jack Nowell has his hopes of a surge forward ended by Joaquin Prada's tackle -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 DANNY PLOY: England's Danny Care hands off a challenge by Matias Beer as he makes a break for the try line -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WAT A PERFORMANCE: Anthony Watson has no challengers as he crosses the line to score his second try and England's fourth -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 RUNNING INTO ARM'S WAY: James Haskell is unable to avoid a tackle by Uruguay's Mateo Sanguinetti -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED: Even if Alejandro Nieto of Uruguay got past Nick Easter he would have to deal with Dan Cole -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 TAKING CARE: Uruguay players pile in to ensure that England's Danny Care does not reach their try line -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 PICKING HIS MOMENT: England's Owen Farrell races in to tackle Felipe Berchesi as the Uruguayan picks up the ball -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 JACK HIGH: England's Jack Nowell is tackled by Santiago Vilaseca as he tries to launch himself closer to the try line -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 NICKED ONE: England's Nick Easter blunts the efforts of Uruguay opponents to stop him as he goes over to score his side's third try -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 COMING TO THE FOUR: Chris Robshaw runs into a pack of four Uruguay defenders as he tries to move upfield -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 JACK AND THRILL: England's Jack Nowell skips past Joaquin Prada's attempted tackle to gain ground -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 GOING OVER: George Ford shows pinpoint accuracy to score with the conversion after Anthony Watson's try for England -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LAUNCH TIME: England's Joe Launchbury takes off in an attempt to block a clearance by Agustin Ormaechea -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: The Webb Ellis Trophy during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Uruguay at Manchester City Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 SO NEAR YET SO FARRELL: England's Owen Farrell makes a break for the Uruguay line but is stopped by the opposition defence -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 ANT ON DECK: Anthony Watson dives over the line to rack up the first try for England against Uruguay in Manchester -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FLAG HAPPY: Little England supporters wave their flags and cheer on the team during the match against Uruguay -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN: England captain Chris Robshaw lines up for the match against Uruguay within sight of the unattainable Webb Ellis Cup -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 BACK AT HIS POST: England head coach Stuart Lancaster watches his players warm up in the build-up to the team's last match in Rugby World Cup 2015 -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 BLOWING HOT: A young England supporter blows up a plastic tube used by spectators to back their team -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WISE 'GUAYS: Two Uruguay supporters pass the time waiting for the match against England by watching Wales lose to Australia at Twickenham -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 UP THE POLE: A young England fan plays on to the metal rigging of the stadium in Manchester as he awaits the game against Uruguay -
England v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN THE SPOTLIGHTS: Young England supporters wait outside the stadium ahead of the match against Uruguay -
England Training and Press Conference BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Andy Farrell, the England backs coach, faces the media during the England media session at Pennyhill Park on October 5, 2015 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LAST EXIT? With head bowed and shoulders drooping in disappointment, England captain Chris Robshaw heads for the dressing room after the defeat by Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FACES OF DEFEAT: England captain Chris Robshaw and head coach Stuart Lancaster look glum as they talk to the media after the defeat by Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FACES OF DEFEAT: England captain Chris Robshaw and head coach Stuart Lancaster look glum as they talk to the media after the defeat by Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia and Stephen Moore attend a post match press conference after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Mike Brown of England looks dejected with team mates during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Jonathan Joseph of England hands off Tevita Kuridrani of Australia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Bernard Foley of Australia is tackled by Joe Launchbury of England during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Giteau of Australia runs with the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 Chris Robshaw of England looks dejected with team mates after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 SPILLING BLOOD FOR ENGLAND: Mako Vunipola's shirt is stained with his blood as he leaves the field after the defeat by Australia -
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 ANGUISH: England captain Chris Robshaw struggles to come to terms with his side crashing out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stage -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Giteau of Australia goes over to score their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LAST EXIT? With head bowed and shoulders drooping in disappointment, England captain Chris Robshaw heads for the dressing room after the defeat by Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Chris Robshaw of England and his team mates look dejected during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Sam Burgess (L) and Captain Chris Robshaw of England walks off dejected during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 THUMPER'S THUMBS UP: Bernard Foley, whose two tries did so much to knock England out of the Rugby World Cup, signals his approval of fans' backing -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 VANQUISHED: Australia players line up to applaud as Chris Robshaw leads his England players off the field -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 A DREAM IN TATTERS: Dejected England captain Chris Robshaw and his players realise their hopes of Rugby World Cup glory as hopes are over in the pool stage -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MATT FINISH: Australia's Matt Giteau makes the night even more miserable for England as he scores his team's third try late in the match -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LOOKING GRIM: England head coach Stuart Lancaster leaves his seat in the stand to begin the process of explaining why his side are out of the Rugby World Cup -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 GRIM REALITY: Joe Launchbury is close to tears with his head in his hands on the bench as his Rugby World Cup dream is wrecked by Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Bernard Foley of Australia converts a penalty kick during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Australia celebrate after getting a penalty from a scrum during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 SINNER: England captain Chris Robshaw looks on as referee Romain Poite shows Owen Farrell a yellow card for his tackle on Matt Giteau, who lies receiving treatment -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Owen Farrell of England is shown a yellow card by referee Romain Poite as Chris Robshaw of England looks on during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WHITER SHADE OF PALE: Ben Morgan tries to get the England attack going but it's too little too late against the rampant Wallabies -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 QUICK RELEASE: Australia try hero Bernard Foley makes a pass to spark another attack from his side -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 PURE JOY: Anthony Watson roars with delight as he is congratulated by Tom Wood after giving England hope with their first try -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 ELEMEN-TRY, MR WATSON: Anthony Watson sparks hope of a fightback by England as he scrambles over the line to score his side's first try -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Michael Hooper of Australia claims the ball in a line out during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Dan Cole of England is pulled back as tempers flare between both sides -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Chris Robshaw of England in the scrum during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WANDERING WALLABY: David Pocock takes on England's Tom Wood as he goes on a meandering run -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Bernard Foley of Australia scores his first try despite the tackle of Chris Robshaw of England during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: David Pocock of Australia is tackled by Tom Wood of England during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MAKING A POINT: England captain Chris Robshaw directs referee Romain Poite's attention to an earlier incident -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FOLEY THAT: England's Owen Farrell can only watch as Bernard Foley dives over to score Australia's second try to make it a personal try double -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 BOILING POINT: Mike Brown of England and Michael Hooper of Australia come to blows during a fiery encounter at Twickenham -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Giteau of Australia on the charge during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 JUMPING FOR JOY: Australia players pile in to congratulate Bernard Foley for scoring his second try to leave England stunned at Twickenham -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 JOUSTING WITH GEOFF: It takes the combined efforts of two Australian players to stop Geoff Parling as he marauds forward -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FLY GUY: Australia's fly-half Bernard Foley racks up a double against England as he dives over to score his and his side's second try -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FLOORED: England captain Chris Robshaw is left on his knees as Bernard Foley celebrates with Tevita Kuridrani after scoring Australia's first try -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 GRIP IT AND ZIP IT: Jonathan Joseph holds the ball firmly as he evades an Australia tackle to begin a sprint upfield -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FLAIR: Bernard Foley breaks through the England defence to score Australia's first try in a thriller at Twickenham -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 TWO INTO ONE GOES: Tevita Kuridrani combines with a teammate to bring Jonny May's run to an end -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 POINT TO POITE: Ben Youngs and Tom Youngs seek clarification from referee Romain Poite about a decision -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 WAT A RUN: England's Anthony Watson makes a break as he evades a couple of Australian tackles -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Neither Israel Folau of Australia nor England's Anthony Watson is unable to get a grip of a high ball -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 GRANNY'S SONG: Prince Harry sings the national anthem in the build-up to England's showdown match with Australia -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 CALM BEFORE THE STORM: England players form a huddle and take a minute to absorb the enormity of the task facing them against Australia at Twickenham -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 NOW'S YOUR CHANCE: Australia head coach Michael Cheika delivers a stirring pre-match team talk to his players -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 STICKING TO HIS POST: England head coach Stuart Lancaster watches his players warm up for the game against Australia and he fully intends to remain in the job -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAVE WE GOT ROOS FOR YOU: Australia fans dressed as Kangaroos bounce around outside Twickenham before heading in to watch the game against England -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Australia fans dressed as Kangaroos pose outside the stadium before the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 HER LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE: An England fan shows her devotion to the team by going to the wearing a massive red rose -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 SPECIAL EFFECTS: England fans wearing the cross of St George are captured by a special technique in which the camera lens is pulled while the shutter button is pressed -
England v Australia - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 STRIPED FOR ACTION: Australian fans enjoy a pre-match drink prior to the Twickenham showdown again England -
England Media Conference IN THE NICK OF TIME: Nick Easter has been brought into the England squad to replace injured Billy Vunipola -
England Captain's run WALK OF STRIFE: A giant shadow had already been cast over England's qualification chances before Chris Robshaw took the team onto the Twickenham pitch for the captain's run before the clash with Australia -
England Captain's Run SWING HIGH, SWING LOW: Sam Burgess teams up with Mike Brown for a warm-up during the England captain's run ahead of the Pool A match with Australia at Twickenham -
England Captain's Run MAN IN THE MIDDLE: England's Jonathan Joseph hones his passing for the game against Australian after being recalled following injury -
England Captain's Run WALK OF STRIFE: A giant shadow had already been cast over England's qualification chances before Chris Robshaw took the team onto the Twickenham pitch for the captain's run before the clash with Australia -
England Training and Press Conference HARRY'S GAME: Prince Harry enjoyed a right royal time when he joined the England squad for scrummaging practice during their training session at Pennyhill Park