Tri-Nations

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) of England has conceded that the policy of raiding Rugby League's ranks for talent has been a failure and has abandoned the policy of helping to fund cross-code transfers.

Hostile English 'resent' ELVs

Fri, 29 Aug 2008

With the spectre of a raft of new laws being foisted upon the game, Ed Morrison, the head of England's referees, warned that coaches in the Premiership were hostile to the initiative.

Andrew: 'Woodward left us in a mess'

Tue, 26 Aug 2008

Rob Andrew has accused Sir Clive Woodward and his coaching staff of leaving the England team in a mess after their 2003 World Cup triumph.

WRU, RFU to drink from new Cup?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008

The Wales Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed it is in discussion with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) about proposals for new, Anglo-Welsh cup competitions including one which would feature Premiership clubs from Wales.

Global Results - 24 August

Mon, 25 Aug 2008

Australia played South Africa out of Tri-Nations contention and placed themselves in a good position to win the title.

England Women win Nations Cup

Sun, 24 Aug 2008

England Women added the Nations Cup crown to their silverware cabinet this season after a hard fought 43-9 victory against Canada on Sunday at Esher RFC.

England Women battle to win

Fri, 22 Aug 2008

England were forced to battle until the bitter end of their Nations Cup curtainraiser game against the USA on Friday night at Esher RFC, winning 17-14.

England, USA in Nations Cup opener

Fri, 22 Aug 2008

England play the USA in the opening match of the Nations Cup to be played at Esher RFC, London, on Friday evening, 22 August.

Flutey has 'no regrets' over switch

Wed, 20 Aug 2008

Riki Flutey insists he has no regrets over his decision to turn his back on New Zealand and join England. He could make his England Test debut in November. Did he make the right move? | Win adidas hampers | LIVE COVERAGE

Newcastle's Walton joins RFU elite

Tue, 19 Aug 2008

Former Scotland back row forward Peter Walton is to take up a coaching role with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) next month, according to the RFU Director of Rugby Rob Andrew.

Quins take first prize in Middlesex 7s

Sat, 16 Aug 2008

England Saxons squad member Dave Strettle top scored with six tries in the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham Stadium, as Harlequins defeated the British Army 22-12 in the Final.

Record World Cup tender interest

Fri, 15 Aug 2008

The International Rugby Board (IRB), owner of the World Cup tournament, has confirmed that 10 unions have formally expressed an intention to host either World Cup 2015 or 2019.

Referees to 3 August

Mon, 11 Aug 2008

The Springboks and the Pumas met in Johannesburg in honour of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and the Pumas have not yet beaten the Springboks who scored nine tries.

Rowntree to mold English pack

Fri, 08 Aug 2008

New England manager Martin Johnson has promoted his former Leicester teammate Graham Rowntree to the senior England coaching set-up as a scrummaging specialist.

Wilko wants England captaincy

Thu, 07 Aug 2008

England's 2003 World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson may well be in line to lead his country. Team manager Martin Johnson has not yet revealed who will be his first full-time appointment in the role of captain, having temporarily handed the job to Steve Borthwick on the recent and disastrous tour of New Zealand.

U18: England play Uruguay in Buenos Aires

Wed, 30 Jul 2008

The touring England Under-18 team play Uruguay at the Hindú Club in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. It is the fourth match of the tour.

Global Results, 27 July

Mon, 28 Jul 2008

'The Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney was a magnificent affair, won by the exciting team which had 27% of the ball.

World Cup must get out of the 'ghetto'

Sun, 27 Jul 2008

The 2015 World Cup must be held outside a Rugby Union stronghold if the sport is serious about becoming a truly global game and breaking out of its current "ghetto", according to the contents of a new report.

Disgraced Chambers turns to rugby

Fri, 25 Jul 2008

Controversial British sprinter Dwain Chambers has revealed he will coach a group of England's top rugby stars.

Ashton turns his back on RFU

Thu, 24 Jul 2008

Former England head coach Brian Ashton on Thursday rejected the chance to become head coach of the National Academy at the Rugby Football Union (RFU).