Bates: I can cope with dual role
13/05/2008
Steve Bates says he can juggle the rebuilding job required at Newcastle this summer with his three-week stint as coach of the England Saxons. more..
Borthwick has right credentials - MJ
13/05/2008
New England captain Steve Borthwick has been backed as 'a model player' to set the rigorous standards demanded on the tour of New Zealand. more..
Knox blasts Kidney appointment
13/05/2008
Ireland have blundered in appointing Declan Kidney and not an overseas candidate as boss, according to former Leinster backs coach David Knox. more..
Scotland blow for Low
13/05/2008
Glasgow Warriors prop Moray Low has been forced out of Scotland's squad for the two-Test trip to Argentina next month. more..
Borthwick was obvious choice - Johnson
13/05/2008
New England boss Martin Johnson claims Steve Borthwick was the 'obvious' choice to captain the side on this summer's New Zealand tour. more..
Borthwick to lead England
13/05/2008
Steve Borthwick will captain England on their New Zealand tour next month. more..
Deacon blue after season KO
13/05/2008
England lock Louis Deacon's season is over because of a back injury. more..
Pair vie for England captaincy
13/05/2008
Steve Borthwick and Mike Tindall are the leading candidates to be named England captain when the squad to tour New Zealand is announced. more..
Vickery winning fitness fight
12/05/2008
England captain Phil Vickery is winning his race to be fit in time for the two-Test summer tour to New Zealand. more..
More nominations for Cipriani
12/05/2008
Danny Cipriani has been nominated in both main categories for this year's Guinness Premiership awards. more..
Latham to call time on Wallabies career
12/05/2008
Australia full-back Chris Latham has conceded his international career is over following a shoulder injury. more..
Simpson-Daniel wants Gloucester glory
11/05/2008
James Simpson-Daniel is determined to help Gloucester cast off their nearly-men tag and finally savour Guinness Premiership title glory. more..
McGeechan praises Wasps commitment
11/05/2008
Ian McGeechan praised his Wasps side after they recorded a ninth Guinness Premiership victory in their last 10 games to win 45-28 at Leeds. more..
Hill bows out on a high
11/05/2008
Richard Hill reflected on a 'very special 15 years' as he ended his career after Saracens' 25-20 Guinness Premiership victory over Bristol. more..
Ruddock sorry for Falcons plight
11/05/2008
Mike Ruddock praised Worcester but had some sympathy for troubled Newcastle after their 51-10 victory at Sixways. more..
Injuries mount after tough clash
11/05/2008
Bath are sweating on the fitness of front-row forwards Lee Mears and Matt Stevens for their Guinness Premiership play-off clash against Wasps. more..
Saint-Andre: We didn't turn up
11/05/2008
Philippe Saint-Andre says Sale failed to turn up after the 17-7 defeat to London Irish saw them surrender a Guinness Premiership play-off spot. more..
Loffreda grateful for Varndell double
11/05/2008
Under-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job. more..
Latham's Reds career halted by injury
11/05/2008
Chris Latham has played his last match for Queensland after injuring his shoulder in their Super 14 defeat by the Crusaders on Saturday. more..
Marshall's return hopes dashed
11/05/2008
Justin Marshall's hopes of returning to New Zealand have been dashed after the NZRU revealed they could not afford the Ospreys scrum-half. more..
Warriors nudge above Falcons in table
10/05/2008
It was an occasion for final farewells at Sixways as Worcester overtook Newcastle in the Guinness Premiership with a 51-10 victory. more..
Hill signs off with Sarries win
10/05/2008
World Cup winner Richard Hill headed into retirement with a 25-20 victory over Bristol on his 288th and final appearance for Saracens. more..
Tigers beat Quins to sneak fourth
10/05/2008
Leicester secured their place in the Guinness Premiership play-offs with an incredible 31-28 bonus-point win at home to Harlequins. more..
Sharks' hopes skewered by Irish
10/05/2008
Sale's Guinness Premiership play-off hopes lay in tatters as London Irish produced a stirring display to claim a remarkable 17-7 away win. more..
Wasps win at Leeds to secure home tie
10/05/2008
Wasps continued their fine end-of-season form by booking a home Guinness Premiership play-off berth as a result of their 45-28 win at Leeds. more..