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2010-07-28 21:36:02
Reflecting on my coaching career, the most important lesson I learnt was during an RFU Preliminary Coaching Course.
Global Results - 25 July
2010-07-25 16:45:01
The Wallabies were much too good for the Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane where they have not yet won a Test.
'Geech' backs England's WC chances
2010-07-20 13:46:25
British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan has praised England for their memorable win over Australia in June, and believes that Martin Johnson's side could be surprise contenders for the World Cup next year.
Haskell out to end 'lip-service'
2010-07-20 10:00:10
Frustrated England flank James Haskell admits he has to turn words into action after watching his teammates step up to the plate in the second Test defeat of Australia.
Global Results - 18 July 2010
2010-07-18 20:02:04
The All Blacks were again too good and then there were two World Cup qualifiers in which Romania and Uruguay were far too good.
England youngsters make bright start
2010-07-17 16:45:02
England's Under-18s opened their tour to South Africa with a 35-10 win over a Namibia Invitation team in East London on Saturday.
Five year ban for blinding opponent!
2010-07-15 11:30:02
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have suspended Whitehaven RFC player Callum Jennings for five years for striking Aspatria RFC player Alan Hedworth in the act of a hand-off.
Respect breeds English success
2010-07-14 17:00:03
New England fullback sensation Ben Foden has hailed the atmosphere in the national squad, saying that there is a mutual respect among the young players and the more established stars.
Ashton happy to get back to his roots
2010-07-11 12:30:01
Former England coach Brian Ashton maintains he is eager to repay a debt to one of his first clubs after agreeing to assist coaching National Two North side Fylde.
Andrew punts Tuilagi's England future
2010-07-09 12:31:43
The RFU's director of elite rugby, Rob Andrew, has welcomed the granting of a work permit for Leicester Tigers wing Manu Tuilagi and suggested that the young Samoan has a bright England future ahead of him.
Varndell relaxed about England axe
2010-07-08 15:02:31
Wing Tom Varndell believes his new chilled out attitude can help him re-establish his international credentials despite dropping out of the England EPS squads.
Vickery: 'I don't fear anyone'
2010-07-08 12:45:01
Veteran front row Phil Vickery has sent out a warning to all English props, that he will stop at nothing to earn a place in England's World Cup squad.
England's Ellis hangs up his boots
2010-07-08 11:00:08
Leicester Tigers and England scrumhalf Harry Ellis has announced his retirement from rugby, after losing his battle with a series of knee injuries.
Sheridan to return better than ever
2010-07-08 10:30:02
England loosehead Andrew Sheridan will be back to his destructive best when he returns to action says his mentor Phil Keith-Roach.
Borthwick to fight for England recall
2010-07-07 12:00:27
Former England captain Steve Borthwick has vowed to fight for his place in the national team after being dropped from Martin Johnson's squad for the new season. England turn to the 'new generation' | Johnson axes skipper Borthwick
England turn to the 'new generation'
2010-07-02 11:45:01
Rob Andrew has saluted the leadership of Steve Borthwick and hailed the arrival of England's new generation.
Johnson axes skipper Borthwick
2010-07-01 16:46:49
England manager Martin Johnson has controversially left out his captain Steve Borthwick from the senior squad for the forthcoming season and has named the Saracens lock in the Saxons squad.
Ashton makes his return to coaching
2010-06-29 12:00:02
Former England coach Brian Ashton MBE has been appointed as a coaching consultant at his old club Fylde RFC.
Sevens Defensive Systems
2010-06-28 17:13:30
After looking at attacking rugby sevens last week, Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups turns his attention to the defensive side of the ball and reviews three defensive systems that will help prevent try scoring.
Cipriani may quit Rebels for soccer
2010-06-27 19:00:41
Mercurial English flyhalf Danny Cipriani may qui the newly formed Melbourne Rebels to start playing soccer.
Hodgson given World Cup boost
2010-06-27 13:02:21
Sale flyhalf Charlie Hodgson's chances of earning a place in Martin Johnson's next squad have been boosted after the England boss praised his performances on the tour to Australia and New Zealand.
Global Results - 27 June 2010
2010-06-27 12:00:02
The Test window is closed again. All that hectic activity is done, but not for long. Soon the Tri-Nations will be upon us while in Europe clubs start preparing for the coming season. The surprise of the weekend was in Buenos Aires.
Maori loss still hurts Johnson
2010-06-24 18:45:01
England Manager Martin Johnson has admitted that losing to the New Zealand Maori will "rankle for a while".
Johnson 'grumpy' after England blow it
2010-06-23 15:00:01
England manager Martin Johnson is 'grumpy' after his side's 35-28 loss to the New Zeland Maori on Wednesday, admitting that he was annoyed to 'chuck away' a game the tourist should have won.
Gear hat-trick help Maori blitz England
2010-06-23 12:00:30
Two second-half tries set up a nailbiting 35-28 win for the New Zealand Maori over England in their encounter at McLean Park, in Napier, on Wednesday.
Ashton the only survivor for Maori clash
2010-06-22 08:02:32
England has included just one member of the starting side that beat Australia last weekend in its run-on team for Wednesday's match against the New Zealand Maori rugby team at Napier.
Johnson: Everyone wants to beat us
2010-06-21 19:30:02
England manager Martin Johnson is keeping his feet on the ground following the 21-20 victory over Australia, as a stern test from the New Zealand Maori awaits his side.
Fourie requires ankle surgery
2010-06-21 17:30:02
England and Leeds flank Hendre Fourie requires surgery on his injured ankle to repair damaged ligaments.
Wigglesworth: Youngs is the best
2010-06-21 15:45:02
Richard Wigglesworth believes that all other English scrumhalves are trailing behind Ben Youngs in the pecking order after his outstanding Test debut in the 21-20 win against Australia.
McAlister's last chance for redemption
2010-06-21 10:45:01
Forgotten All Black utility back Luke McAlister will get another chance to put his hand up ahead of the Tri-Nations series when he features in the New Zealand Maori team to play England in Napier on Wednesday.   Carter joins All Black casualty list
England now truly believe
2010-06-20 19:47:11
With Martin Johnson's job safe, although he felt it was never in doubt, England are looking to build on the self believe they gained from a rare win over Southern Hemisphere opposition.
Quitting never on Johnson's agenda
2010-06-20 19:45:01
England Manager Martin Johnson insisted resignation was the furthest thing from his mind before the team eased the pressure on their boss with a 21-20 win over Australia in Sydney.   England now truly believe | Powerful England team for Maori match
Global Results-20 June 2010
2010-06-20 13:30:03
There was a big surprise in Sydney on Saturday as enthusiastic England overturned the previous week's result.
Global Results-20 June 2010
2010-06-20 12:30:02
There was a big surprise in Sydney on Saturday as enthsusiastic England overturned the previous week's result.
Churchill Cup triumph for Saxons
2010-06-20 11:45:02
The England Saxons were able to retain the Churchill Cup with an impressive 38-18 victory over a spirited canadian side on Saturday at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
Win may have saved Johnson's job
2010-06-20 10:31:42
Under fire England coach Martin Johnson, whose job may have been saved by his side's 21-20 win over Australia on Saturday, admitted the victory was a special one.
Powerful England team for Maori match
2010-06-19 20:45:01
England will field a very powerful team, including six players who started in the 21-20 win over Australia on Saturday, when they face the New Zealand Maori in their final tour match.
Moody praises 'fantastic attitude'
2010-06-19 20:00:02
Jonny Wilkinson gave Australia a painful reminder of his match-winning abilities by kicking England to a 21-20 turnaround victory in their second Test in Sydney Saturday.
Johnson celebrates 'special' victory
2010-06-19 18:45:01
England manager Martin Johnson was able to celebrate his first win over a Southern Hemisphere side since taking over as coach three years ago and described it as a "special" victory.
England turn the tide
2010-06-19 14:30:04
England were good value for what has become a rare victory in the southern hemisphere when they beat Australia 21-20 in Sydney on Saturday, taking their chances to score points while the Wallabies fluffed one opportunity after another.
Elsom expects a 'bigger' challenge
2010-06-18 14:33:18
Wallaby captain Rocky Elsom believes his team will have to "raise the bar" considerably, as they will face a much improved England in the second Test in Sydney on Saturday.
Johnson 'explains' Wilko's bench role
2010-06-18 14:30:02
England manager Martin Johnson has reaffirmed that star flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson is an important cog in the team, despite not being selected in the starting 22 for either of the Tests against Australia.
RFU tribute to Andy Ripley
2010-06-18 13:01:59
Andy Ripley, the charismatic England and B&I Lions loose forward, ]died on 17 June 2010 at the age of 62. England's RFU has paid tribute to him.
Ex-England Test star Ripley dies
2010-06-17 22:46:44
Former England international Andy Ripley has died aged 62 from prostate cancer, the charity he worked for announced on Thursday.
Preview: Australia v England
2010-06-17 19:30:01
Australia and England head into Saturday's second Test in Sydney looking for redemption in very different areas, with the Wallaby scrum and English attack coming under the spotlight.
Youngs ready to face Genia test
2010-06-17 18:45:01
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs gets the chance to see where he stands on the world stage for the first time against Australia on Saturday.
Clarke to fill Barritt's Saxons boots
2010-06-17 17:30:03
England Saxons head coach Stuart Lancaster has announced an experienced side to face Canada in Saturday's cup final of the Churchill Cup.
England call up SA-born Barritt
2010-06-17 16:30:05
Saracens centre Brad Barritt has been promoted to the England senior squad as cover for Dominic Waldouck on the tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Aussies must have 'pack mentality'
2010-06-17 12:30:01
An old-fashioned eight-man shove is all that will save Australia from another humiliating demolition at scrum time.
Johnson: We must keep improving
2010-06-17 12:06:57
England Team Manager Martin Johnson was delighted to be able to put a tick in the win column against the Australian Barbarians and is looking to 'improve by the same percentage' against the Wallabies on Saturday.
Simpson-Daniel impressed by Canada
2010-06-17 12:03:55
James Simpson-Daniel believes a physical encounter is in store for the England Saxons this Saturday as they prepare to face Canada.
Wilkinson benched ... again
2010-06-17 08:30:28
England coach Martin Johnson has resisted calls to bring back Jonny Wilkinson to add some spark to his misfiring backline for the second Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Wallabies call up their G-forces
2010-06-17 08:00:02
Australia have brought back their G-forces - Matt Giteau and Will Genia - for the second Test against England in Sydney on Saturday.
Look who's back
2010-06-16 11:30:02
The Wallabies' 2003 World Cup nemesis Jonny Wilkinson is set to make a dramatic return to the England No.10 jersey on Saturday, at the ground where he broke Australian hearts and booted his team to glory.
Blow for wobbly Wallaby front row
2010-06-16 10:30:02
Following their third demolition at the hands of an English front row, the last thing the Australian team needed was another injury setback.
Banahan slapped with two-week ban
2010-06-16 09:45:01
England wing Matt Banahan has been found guilty of a 'lifting tackle' in Tuesday' win over the Australian Barbarians in Gosford and has been suspended for two weeks.
Second English wing cited
2010-06-15 17:45:11
Matt Banahan has become the second wing to be cited for foul play on England's tour of Australasia.
Barkley's boot edges out Aussie BaaBaas
2010-06-15 14:30:02
Olly Barkley kicked three penalties and Charlie Hodgson two as England beat the Australian Barbarians 15-9 on Tuesday in a match dominated entirely by goal-kicking.
Giteau geared for Wilko onslaught
2010-06-15 13:01:55
Wallaby stalwart Matt Giteau believes the return of Jonny Wilkinson at flyhalf will make the England backline a far more troublesome hurdle.
England playing 'catch-up' with SH
2010-06-14 22:30:01
England manager Martin Johnson has admitted that his team 's playing "catch-up" to the Southern Hemisphere giants, but added that they have to close that gap very quickly.
Wallaby scrum will muscle up
2010-06-14 18:00:02
Australian captain Rocky Elsom is confident that England will not have the same dominance at scrum time in the second Test in Sydney on Saturday, following the rather wobbly Wallaby set piece in the first encounter last Saturday.
Easter is 'sick and tired' of losing
2010-06-14 14:30:02
England No.8 Nick Easter has vented his frustration with the number of defeats suffered by England in recent times and admitted to being "sick and tired" of losing.
Canada out to de-throne Saxons
2010-06-14 10:30:02
Canada will go for the glory of raising their first ever Churchill Cup when they meet England Saxons in the Championship Final on Saturday.
Cueto cleared of dangerous play
2010-06-14 08:30:02
England wing Mark Cueto has been cleared of a dangerous tackle charge and is free to play in Saturday's second rugby Test against Australia.
England ring the changes for BaaBaas
2010-06-14 08:02:21
England have made seven changes to the side that drew 28-28 with the Australian Barbarians in Perth last week for Tuesday's rematch in Gosford.
Geech backs Johnson's England reign
2010-06-13 19:01:39
Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has backed under-fire England manager Martin Johnson to remain at the helm.
Referees to 6 June 2010
2010-06-13 18:31:51
It was almost a clean sweep for the Southern Hemisphere when the big sides met but eight kicks beat two tries in Tucumán.
Cueto cited for Barnes tackle
2010-06-12 19:45:01
England winger Mark Cueto was cited Saturday over an alleged dangerous tackle in his side's 27-17 Test defeat to Australia in Perth.
Johnson slams woeful England
2010-06-12 18:47:56
England manager Martin Johnson has lambasted his under performing team following their 27-17 loss to Australia on Saturday.
Deans ponders his front row options
2010-06-12 17:45:02
While Australia will be pleased with their 27-17 victory over England on Saturday, conceding two penalty tries for collapsed scrums will be of concern for coach Robbie Deans.
Aussie skills beat English brute
2010-06-12 14:30:01
Australia secured a deserved 27-17 win over England in a bruising encounter in Perth on Saturday, the first of two Tests between the Wallabies and the English.
'Capable' England get Wig's vote
2010-06-11 12:45:01
England assistant coach Graham Rowntree is confident his team will be able to handle a "very dangerous" Wallabies team in the first Test in Perth on Saturday.
Hape relishing Aussie challenge
2010-06-11 12:00:05
England debutant Shontayne Hape says he can't wait for his chance against the formidable Wallabies.
Preview: Australia v England
2010-06-11 06:01:56
Australia versus England in any sport is always an big occasion, with the bragging rights attached almost as important as any trophy on offer. This time the game is Rugby Union and it will be a clash between the two great nations with two very different styles.
France A clip Teros wings
2010-06-10 20:13:29
France A moved one step closer to its goal of raising the Churchill Cup on Wednesday evening at Infinity Park.
Back: Fourie must get England chance
2010-06-10 17:00:02
Leeds Carnegie Head Coach Neil Back says that flank Hendre Fourie should be given another chance to prove his worth to England later this year after the back row was forced to return home early from the tour due to injury.
France A clip Teros' wings
2010-06-10 11:02:26
France A moved one step closer to their goal of raising the Churchill Cup, when they recorded an emphatic win over Uruguay at Infinity Park in Colorado on Wednesday.
Hape handed England debut
2010-06-10 09:30:02
Bath centre Shontayne Hape has become the latest dual international when the former Kiwis Rugby League international was named to make his England Rugby Union Test debut against the Wallabies in Saturday's Cook Cup clash in Perth.
Rookie props get Deans's vote
2010-06-10 09:00:02
Props Ben Daley and James Slipper could make their Test debuts for Australia on the same day, after being listed among six changes to the Wallabies matchday squad for Saturday's encounter with England in Perth.
Easter: Tour 'important' before WC
2010-06-09 18:30:01
England No.8 Nick Easter views the current tour of Australia as a World Cup trial fro the England squad.
Dowson Gets England Call
2010-06-09 14:49:06
England Saxons captain Phil Dowson (Northampton Saints), who was to captain the squad in their Churchill Cup opener at Infinity Park, Glendale on Wednesday, June 5 (kick off 1 p.m. MDT), has been called-up to the Senior England EPS tour.
Steele to be new RFU boss
2010-06-09 13:30:06
John Steele is leaving as chief executive of UK Sport to become the new CEO of the Rugby Football Union.
Dowson heading down under
2010-06-09 11:45:01
Northampton Saints flank Phil Dowson has been called up to England's tour of Australia and New Zealand, to take the place of injured Leeds Carnegie star Hendre Fourie.
England lock cleared on technicality
2010-06-09 10:35:32
Foul play charges brought against England lock Dave Attwood, following Tuesday's 28-all draw with the Australian Barbarians in their opening tour match in Perth, have been dismissed on procedural grounds.
Front row bolter for Wallabies?
2010-06-09 10:32:26
The Wallaby selectors are ready to do an about turn on their front row youth policy, after it backfired spectacularly on them in the 28-all draw against England on Tuesday.England lock cleared on technicality | Deans faces O'Connor poser
Saxons prepared for Bear attack
2010-06-09 10:30:02
After a week of training at altitude, England Saxons head coach Stuart Lancaster feels his team is ready for their Churchill Cup opener against the Russian Bears on Wednesday.
Johnson bemoans 'disjointed' effort
2010-06-08 21:45:01
England Manager Martin Johnson admitted that his team's performance, in their 28-all draw with Australian Barbarians in Perth on Tuesday, was disjointed.
Cooper up for the Wilko challenge
2010-06-08 17:30:04
Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper said he is ready for one of the biggest challenges of his sort career, going head-to-head with childhood idol Jonny Wilkinson in the first of two Tests against England on Saturday.
O'Connor hat-trick in BaaBaas draw
2010-06-08 16:45:14
James O'Connor sent Wallaby coach Robbie Deans a timely reminder when he scored a hat-trick in helping the Australian Barbarians to a 28-all draw with the touring English team in Perth on Tuesday.   Genia is 'good to go' as Franks spearheads new-look All Blacks
Armitage: I don't want to be 'a robot'
2010-06-08 11:30:01
England fullback Delon Armitage believes that his poor form in the Six Nations stemmed from the England management's conservative safety-first approach.
Johnson puts 'dirt-trackers' on trial
2010-06-07 23:45:02
England Manager Martin Johnson has told his players to "take advantage" of the opportunity of playing in an England shirt, when they take on Australian Barbarians in Perth on Tuesday.   Wallaby star cleared in assault charge | End of the road for Baxter, Dunning?
Fourie enjoying his 'fairytale'
2010-06-07 18:45:01
Leeds Carnegie's openside flank, Hendre Fourie, is excited my the chance at an international career with England.
Robshaw to lead 'strong' English team
2010-06-07 09:00:01
England team manager Martin Johnson has entrusted flank Chris Robshaw to lead a strong team in the first of two midweek games against the Australian Barbarians in Perth on Tuesday.Wallabies stars in Barbarians mix | Injuries savage the touring Irish team
Wallabies stars in Barbarians mix
2010-06-06 15:30:02
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has announced a powerful Australian Barbarians line-up to take on England in Perth on Tuesday.
Cipriani considered quitting
2010-06-05 15:30:02
Melbourne Rebels flyhalf Danny Cipriani has revealed he was on the verge of quitting the game to escape the harsh glare of life in the spotlight.
England Counties win in the cold
2010-06-05 10:00:03
England Counties opened their three-match tour of Canada with a hard-fought 20-6 victory over a resolute and physical Newfoundland Rock side in bleak conditions at The Swilers club in St John's.
England players on 'World Cup trial'
2010-06-04 14:46:41
England coach Martin Johnson says his team's five-match tour of Australasia will act as an early preparation for next year's World Cup in New Zealand.
Easter: Australia is 'a hard place to go'
2010-06-03 15:30:01
Loose forward Nick Easter says England can 'up the ante' before facing the Wallabies in their tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Saxons call up two more for Churchill
2010-06-03 11:31:30
Andy Titterrell of Leeds Carnegie and Lee Dickson of the Northampton Saints have been called up to the England Saxons squad for the Churchill Cup.
Jonny will be fit to tackle Wallabies
2010-06-02 16:01:47
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson insists he will be fit in time for his country's first Test against Australia in Perth next week, despite the fact that he has yet to begin contact training. Healey: Youngs a future 'world beater' | Johnson: 'We have got to be smarter'
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