Tri-Nations

The Students World Games are taking place at the Montecronos Stadium at the University of Cordoba, Spain. Amongst the events is Sevens rugby for men and for women.

Smith puts England in attack mode

Thu, 17 Jul 2008

Brian Smith wasted no time in going on the offensive, saying that England - known for their stodgy, forward-orientated game - will be one of the most expansive outfits during the year-end internationals. Do England have the skills? | LIVE COVERAGE

IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.

O'Neill's got the wrong end of the stick

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

Overzealous and talkative Australian Rugby Union (ARU) boss John O'Neill 'warned' of a possible north-south split over the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) this week, but his now infamous public outburst has been described as a "storm in a teacup".

Smith jumps at England chance

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

Former Australian and Ireland rugby international flyhalf Brian Smith has left his post as London Irish rugby director on Monday to become attack coach for England.

Global Results - 12 July

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.

Cipriani keen on Flutey effect

Fri, 11 Jul 2008

England starlet Danny Cipriani can't wait for the day that he and New Zealand-born playmaker and England newcomer Riki Flutey line up for their country.

Barbiegate: Brown, Ojo found guilty

Thu, 10 Jul 2008

England duo Mike Brown and Topsy Ojo were fined and reprimanded after being found guilty of misconduct following a Rugby Football Union (RFU) report into the lurid allegations that marred the recent tour to New Zealand. Email us your comments!

Johnson to dust off his playing boots

Tue, 08 Jul 2008

England Team Manager and playing legend Martin Johnson returns to competitive playing action in a once-off charity rugby challenge match at Twickenham on September 20.

Cipriani promises rapid recovery

Mon, 07 Jul 2008

England and Wasps flyhalf Danny Cipriani is confident he will return to full fitness after a fracture dislocation of his ankle.

Tindall admits drink-driving charge

Mon, 07 Jul 2008

England international and 2003 World Cup winner Mike Tindall on Monday admitted drink-driving when he appeared in court to answer the charge.

England singing Flutey's tune

Fri, 04 Jul 2008

Martin Johnson is looking forward to seeing Riki Flutey in an England jersey for the first time, as the former New Zealand Maori centre qualified for England selection on residency grounds.

Sex scandal gets the sweep

Fri, 04 Jul 2008

A New Zealand woman, who alleged she was sexually assaulted by four touring England rugby players in an Auckland hotel, will not be making a formal complaint.

Johnson announces new England era

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

England team manager Martin Johnson believes his squad selections on Tuesday marked the start of an exciting new era for English rugby.

Tindall and Kay miss the cut

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

England's new team manager Martin Johnson, and Elite director, Rob Andrew finally unveiled their Elite and Saxons squads on Tuesday. Did Johnson make a sound selection? Email your views!

Johnson broom ready to 'sweep clean'

Mon, 30 Jun 2008

Martin Johnson officially starts as England manager on Tuesday faced with the task of regaining credibility following on- and off-field poor showings by the national team.

Global Results - 29 June

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night.

Cipriani targets November return

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

Wasps and England flyhalf Danny Cipriani hopes he will be back playing by late November as he continues his recovery from injury.

Bedford borrow Saint Harries

Fri, 27 Jun 2008

Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues have announced a loan agreement for fullback Will Harries for the 2008/09 season.

RFU formally probe Barbiegate saga

Thu, 26 Jun 2008

The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) have formally announced that it will probe allegations of player misconduct - the so-called Barbiegate sage - during England's disastrous two-Test tour to New Zealand.