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Jake White’s going nowhere, say Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies say there’s no way former Springbok coach Jake White will be leaving them to take up the reins of England’s national side.
English rugby’s brand can still recover
The shrapnel from English rugby’s explosive self-destruction still has some time to settle but no permanent damage has been done to the team’s image.
Martin Johnson steps down as England coach
Under-fire England team manager Martin Johnson has quit after a disappointing World Cup in New Zealand which was marred by ill-discipline.
No family or booze bans for England World Cup squad
England manager Martin Johnson says he has no need to restrict players’ access to their families or instigate an alcohol ban during the World Cup.
Gatland backs Johnson to do well for England
Wales coach Warren Gatland has said England must learn from their experience with Clive Woodward and give Martin Johnson time to develop as a coach.
Pressure on Johnson ahead of Pumas clash
Martin Johnson’s appointment as England manager looked an extraordinary RFU made it over a year ago and it looks no less extraordinary now.
Cipriani vows to improve after Bok-beating
Danny Cipriani says he will improve after enduring a torrid match during England’s record-breaking loss to the Boks on Saturday.
McGeechan to lead Lions to SA again
Ian McGeechan, the man who led the British and Irish Lions to their monumental series victory over South Africa in 1997, has been handed the chance to repeat the achievement…
England coach Johnson faces player strike
New England rugby coach Martin Johnson is facing his first major crisis since taking over at Twickenham, with the country’s leading players considering strike action in a row…
Johnson excited by England challenge
New England team manager Martin Johnson said on Friday he was looking forward to getting England back to the top of world rugby. ”It’s a tremendously exciting time for English…
Johnson urges Lions to learn lessons from SA
Martin Johnson has urged the British and Irish Lions to be creative with their selection policy when it comes to picking a squad for the 2009 tour of South Africa. An enduring…
Kicking kings ready to drop by
In Australia, it’s a term of abuse but in Paris on Saturday night, it’s poised to be the weapon of choice as England and South Africa eye the World Cup title. Never has the…
England face tough French exam
Rarely has the term ”Le Crunch”, often used to describe internationals between England and France, been more appropriate than for Saturday’s World Cup semifinal at the Stade de…
Trading insults par for course for old rivals
Always fierce rivals in sport, Australia and England’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday should be a classic if it matches the same level of animosity that has dominated the…
Vickery warns of looming Bok threat
England captain Phil Vickery says the defending champions can have a huge impact on the World Cup but must be wary of Pool A opponents South Africa. Four mediocre years since…