England, Japan tipped as RWC hosts
2009-06-30 18:32:53
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) announced it was recommending England to the International Rugby Board Council to host Rugby World Cup 2015 and Japan to stage the tournament in 2019. Tokyo to host Bledisloe Cup Test
Sevens has a massive part to play
2009-06-23 10:58:03
England Sevens Coach Ben Ryan is already planning for next season's IRB Sevens World Series and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi after his Sevens squad produced a successful campaign in 2008/09- finishing 3rd behind Fiji and winners South Africa.
Ireland A storm to Churchill Cup glory
2009-06-22 09:45:28
Ireland A destroyed the England Saxons unbeaten run at the Churchill Cup with a comprehensive 49-22 win over in the final of the second tier competition in Denver on Sunday evening.
Global Results - 21 June 2009
2009-06-21 23:49:05
There were some big results this weekend - in the Wellington wet, in warm Durban and in slippery Tokyo where the Junior World Champions were decided.
Hooper boost for Saxons
2009-06-20 14:28:20
England Saxons head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his side to face Ireland A in this Sunday's Churchill Cup final.
Bath trio: 'We will clear our names'
2009-06-18 12:15:44
Former Bath player Michael Lipman, Andrew Higgins and Alex Crockett say they are both "surprised and disappointed" that the Rugby Football Union has decided to charge them with alleged drug use after the governing bodies initial investigations.
Former Bath stars set for RFU hearings
2009-06-17 19:39:00
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that they will be calling the four under-fire former Bath players, Justin Harrison, Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins, in for a disciplinary hearing.
Wallabies to embark on Grand Slam tour
2009-06-17 12:38:35
The Wallabies will embark on a Grand Slam tour of the UK and Ireland for the first time in 25 years following approval of a match against England at Twickenham on November 7.
Jones: 'Pressure gives us the edge'
2009-06-17 10:19:11
The pressure is begining to mount on the England Saxons but, for Sale Sharks star Chris Jones, the added weight on their shoulders is just more motivation to put in a strong performance.
Myler 'looking forward' to the final
2009-06-16 12:41:05
In-form flyhalf Stephen Myler looks set to once again edge out Danny Cipriani for a starting spot in the England Saxons side for the Churchill Cup final after kicking 22 points in the semifinal against the USA.
Lions Pride: It's time
2009-06-16 00:20:58
The British and Irish Lions test series begins this weekend and after months of speculation, we will find out exactly who Ian McGeechan will task with bring down the World Champions…
1910 - Cherry's gift
2009-06-15 23:34:57
The 1891 English Touring Team, now referred to as the Lions, stimulated the new game in South Africa and brought the Currie Cup. The 1896 saw South Africa in green and victorious in a Test.
Irish Plan Father's Day Raid on English Crown
2009-06-15 17:55:05
Ireland A can wrestle the Churchill Cup crown from England Saxons when they meet in a Father's Day Championship final at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Denver next Sunday (June 21, 2.30pm).
Armitage: 'Consistency the key'
2009-06-15 15:29:00
England star Delon Armitage delivered a wonderful pass for Matt Banahan to score his try against Argentina on Saturday but neither player was in a particularly good mood after the team went down 24-22 in Salta.
Ireland A set up Saxons clash
2009-06-15 15:00:52
Ireland A can wrestle the Churchill Cup crown from England Saxons when they meet in a Father's Day Championship final at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Denver next Sunday.
Global Results - 14 June
2009-06-15 14:35:57
It's testing time and a test which the All Blacks failed at the House of Pain and which the dilapidated Italian team passed in defeat.
Saxons can't rest says Varndell
2009-06-15 14:25:26
Wasps-bound England star Tom Varndell says the Saxons will have to step up their game when they play Ireland A in the Churchill Cup Final on Sunday if they want to make it three in a row.
Myler orchestrates Saxons win
2009-06-15 09:39:00
Stuart Lancaster's England Saxons are on course for their third successive Churchill Cup with a much improved performance as their comfortably beat the USA Eagles 56-17.
Dowson's Saxons up to the challenge
2009-06-14 17:21:47
England Saxons captain Phil Dowson expects a much improved performance when his team face USA tomorrow at Infinity Park, Denver.
Triple change for Saxons
2009-06-13 17:25:03
Brad Barrit, Stephen Myler and Micky Young will make their first starts for England Saxons when they face USA in their final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday.
Trio to make England Saxons starts
2009-06-12 22:19:07
Brad Barritt, Stephen Myler and Micky Young will make their first starts for England Saxons when they face USA in their final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday (1pm MST).
In search of something special
2009-06-12 19:02:04
Brive flyhalf and Rugby Rugby columnist, Andy Goode - the hero of England's win over Argentina in Manchester last weekend - looks ahead to this Saturday's second Test against the self-same Pumas in Salta.
Cato Ready to Step Up to the Plate
2009-06-12 15:19:12
Noah Cato is ready to step up to the plate for England Saxons when they face USA in their final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday (1pm MST).
'Surreal' season for English star
2009-06-12 13:22:58
It has been a pretty remarkable season thus far for Harlequins flank Chris Robshaw - winning his first cap for England on Saturday seems just about the perfect way to finish it off.
England Saxons Urged to Step It Up
2009-06-11 19:27:03
England Saxons Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has challenged his young guns to improve on their last performance when they take on the USA on Sunday (1pm MST).
Preview: Argentina v England
2009-06-11 17:59:23
Argentina play England in Salta on Saturday, June 13. Last Saturday they met in Manchester. The same teams meet on successive Saturdays but on different continents and in different hemispheres. It is a unique occurrence.
'Haskell hasn't slipped' insists Johnno
2009-06-11 13:21:22
England manager Martin Johnson insists that Stade Francais-bound flank James Haskell is still in his plans - despite Johnson dropping him in favour of Chris Robshaw for this weekend second summer test clash with Argentina.
Robshaw set for England start
2009-06-11 01:03:09
England Team Manager, Martin Johnson has made two changes to his forward pack for England's second Test against the Argentinean Pumas to be played in Salta on Saturday June 13.
RFU not ready to rule on Bath case
2009-06-10 17:24:58
The Rugby Football Union has decided to extend it's period of enquiry period with regards to the allegations surrounding three former Bath Rugby players - Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett, and Andrew Higgins.
Lancaster challenges his Saxons
2009-06-10 12:34:00
England Saxons’ Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has challenged his young guns to improve on their last performance when they take on the USA on Sunday in their second Churchill Cup fixture.
England Saxons Ride the Arkansas Rapids
2009-06-09 22:45:30
England Saxons rubbed shoulders with the Smoking Indian and the Pink Panther yesterday on a white water rafting adventure.
Canada and England in front after Churchill Cup openers
2009-06-08 17:36:33
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
'We need to improve' says Lobbe
2009-06-08 17:36:36
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has praised England for their impressive performance against Argentina at Old Trafford over the weekend and says his team will need to show a great improvement in the second test in Salta this coming Saturday.
Hooper pleased with Saxons success
2009-06-08 17:18:42
England Saxons captain Stuart Hooper was pleased his team got the result they were after from their tough encounter with the Argentina Jaguars in their Churchill Cup opener on Saturday afternoon.
To Infinity and beyond for Simpson
2009-06-08 17:12:30
Joe Simpson is reaching new heights in Denver as he prepares to make his first start for England Saxons on Saturday against Argentina Jaguars (ko 2.15pm, local time).
Global Results - 7 June
2009-06-07 20:53:23
France has a champion, the Lions travel on unbeaten and the Junior World Championship gets under way.
Borthwick: 'We showed we're growing'
2009-06-07 18:33:27
England captain Steve Borthwick insists that his 'developing' team made the right tactical deceisions on Saturday during their 37-15 win over Argentina at Old Trafford - despite the home crowd often disagreeing with his calls.
Debutants impress Johnson
2009-06-07 18:29:45
England manager Martin Johnson says he was pleased with the performance of all three of his starting debutant players, Tom May, Matt Banahan and David Wilson, in England’s comfortable 37-15 win over Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Saxons, Canada in pole position
2009-06-07 16:04:01
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
Simpson sparks Saxons success
2009-06-07 13:56:45
England Saxons kicked off their Churchill Cup defence with a hard fought victory over Argentina Jaguars.
Johnson's warning for England
2009-06-07 10:49:00
England manager Martin Johnson is expecting an Argentina backlash in next Saturday's Test at Salta after his side's comfortable 15-37 win at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Banahan 'gave everything' for England
2009-06-06 23:09:00
England wing Matt Banahan enjoyed a memorable debut on Saturday at Old Trafoord, scoring the opening try and being named as man-of-the-match as Martin Johnson's men overcame Argentina 37-15.
England put the Pumas away
2009-06-06 20:58:32
Two tries from fullback Delon Armitage, along with another from debutant Matt Banahan, helped England record a satisfying 37-15 win over Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
Eng vs Arg: England player ratings
2009-06-06 20:55:23
rugby365's Tim Human rates the English players performances...
Preview: England vs. Argentina
2009-06-05 19:44:20
Never an easy fixture, England play host to Argentina this weekend at the 'Theatre of Dreams' in the first fixture of the two-test series between Martin Johnson's young charges and Santiago Phelan's powerful Pumas.
Rugby's Language Spreads Across Glendale
2009-06-05 17:31:02
Mike Dunafon today officially launched the 2009 Churchill Cup, saying: "In the city of Glendale, we speak 13 different languages - and rugby speaks all of those."
Trio to Make England Saxons Debuts
2009-06-04 23:44:03
Joe Simpson (London Wasps), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) and Matt Smith (Leicester Tigers) have been named in the Saxons squad to face Argentina Jaguars in the Churchill Cup at Infinity Park, Glendale on Saturday (ko 2.15pm, MST).
Overlooked Armitage still hurting
2009-06-04 19:07:41
England star Delon Armitage admits that he was hugely disappointed not to be selected for the 2009 British and Irish Lions but is determined now to continue to perform for his country and prove the Lions selectors wrong.
Saxons set sights on the Jaguars
2009-06-04 19:04:00
Joe Simpson, Dan Cole and Matt Smith will all make their debut's for the England Saxons this weekend after they were named in the squad to face Argentina Jaguars on Saturday afternoon.
Saxons prepare for physical onslaught
2009-06-04 17:01:51
England Saxons Assistant Coach Paul Hull admits that his team's clash with the Argentina Jaguars on Saturday will be a tough and physical encounter, but he insists that his team is up for the challenge.
Hull of a challenge for England Saxons
2009-06-04 16:47:26
England Saxons Assistant Coach Paul Hull admits that Saturday's encounter with the Argentina Jaguars at Infinity Park, Glendale will be a challenge.
'Tackle situation is vital to our success'
2009-06-04 16:39:07
England manager Martin Johnson has made it clear to his team that this weekend's clash with Argentina is all dominating the breakdown situation and that, if they fail to do that, they will be on the wrong end of Saturday's scoreline.
Johnson sure drugs are not a problem
2009-06-03 19:39:00
England team manager Martin Johnson has reacted to the scandal currently engulfing Premiership club Bath by playing down concerns that English rugby has a drugs culture.
Rain Soaks Churchill Cup
2009-06-03 17:57:07
Torrential rain in the Mile High City today did not dampen the Georgia National Team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
England's May comes 'full circle'
2009-06-03 17:14:00
Tom May admits there have been times in the last 10 years where he thought he was a million miles away and now, on the verge of making his debut, he admits now that he would like to make the No.12 jersey his own.
Armitage brothers team up again
2009-06-03 15:01:47
England Team Manager Martin Johnson has named three new caps, David Wilson, Matt Banahan and Tom May in his starting lineup for this weekend's international encounter with Argentina at Old Trafford.
Drowning in Denver but training goes on
2009-06-03 12:43:10
Torrential rain in the Mile High City, Denver, on Tuesday did not dampen the Georgia national team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
Phelan expects better
2009-06-03 10:21:59
Pumas head coach Santiago Phelan is very keen to see his side show a marked improvement in this performance when they take on England in their upcoming two-test series.
Thompson: 'I want my shirt back'
2009-06-02 22:19:58
While he insists he is just pleased to be back in the England picture, Steven Thompson admits he is very eager to get back to playing test rugby this weekend as England take on Argentina.
Denver Welcomes Churchill Cup Sides
2009-06-02 17:09:18
International rugby arrived in Denver today when the teams for the Churchill Cup tournament flew in.
Turner-Hall keen to continue
2009-06-02 14:30:15
England centre Jordan Turner-Hall has a battle on his hands this weekend to retain his starting spot in Martin Johnson’s starting XV for the clash with Argentina at Old Trafford.
New recruits for Saxons squad
2009-06-01 18:03:50
England Saxons head coach, Stuart Lancaster has drafted in four players into his 27 man squad prior to their departure for the Churchill Cup in Denver, Colorado.
Poite pity spared England says Lewsey
2009-06-01 10:58:36
Retiring English star Josh Lewsey says it was only the pity of referee Romain Poite which spared Martin Johnson’s England side a heavy defeat on Saturday at Twickenham, London.
Global Results - 31 May 2009
2009-05-31 23:09:00
The huge match was the Super 14 Final at a packed Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria which broke all sorts of records. And in Italy Benetton Treviso became the champions for the 14th time.
Banahan replaces injured Strettle
2009-05-31 20:49:00
England have called up Bath wing Matt Banahan to replace the injured David Strettle for England's two-Test series against Argentina in June.
Johnson laments lacklustre England
2009-05-31 13:49:09
England manager Martin Johnson says his side needs to show greater "urgency" against Argentina at Old Trafford this coming weekend after Saturday's 26-33 Twickenham defeat by the Barbarians.
Corry sign off with victorious BaaBaas
2009-05-30 22:01:56
Martin Corry signed off an illustrious playing career by leading the Barbarians to a 33-26 victory over England on Saturday. Despite staging a valiant late comeback, Martin Johnson's men were outscored by five tries to four.
Easter braced for back row battle
2009-05-29 17:19:07
On the eve of England's match against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium, Nick Easter spoke about the importance of winning the back row battle when the two sides go head-to-head on Saturday.
Preview: England v The Barbarians
2009-05-29 10:22:06
England kickoff their international season this weekend with a tricky Twickenham encounter with a very powerful Barbarians lineup - including two of Martin Johnson's former teammates, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey.
English pair prepare to say farewell
2009-05-28 20:24:03
Two of England’s rugby heroes, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey are set to bring down the curtain on their careers in England this weekend when they lineup for the Barbarians against England this Saturday at Twickenham.
'Excited' Moody wary of BaaBaas threat
2009-05-28 13:21:07
Leicester Tigers hero Lewis Moody will be back in English colours this weekend for the first time in 15 months - Rugby Rugby editor Pete Murison caught up with him to see how he was feeling ahead of this weekend.
Johnson:'We will entertain by winning'
2009-05-28 13:18:32
England Manager Martin Johnson has called for his team to play 'intense' and 'high quality' rugby, rather than trying to be expansive when they meet the traditionally extravagant Barbarians on Saturday.
The Lions of 1891
2009-05-27 17:45:36
In this - the first in a series of articles on the British and Irish Lions - Rugby Rugby's oracle, Paul Dobson, takes a look at where it all started!
Foden winging it for England
2009-05-27 15:02:57
Northampton Saints star Ben Foden has been named on the wing for England this weekend in a starting lineup which contains four debutants and, after a 15 month absence, a returning Lewis Moody.
May desperate to finally get test spot
2009-05-26 21:31:38
Newcastle Falcons star Tom May is looking forward to making the most of the his latest England opportunity - some seven years after he last had a crack at the international scene.
Wilkinson’s French Adventure
2009-05-26 21:21:48
After twelve seasons with Newcastle, Jonny Wilkinson is making a move across the channel to play for Toulon in France. Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson looks into the move and ponders how successful it might be.
'Unlucky' Strettle back to face Baabaas
2009-05-26 14:28:41
Injury-ravaged 'Quins star David Strettle is hoping to make a successful comeback to his international career, as the England squad prepare to take on the star-studded Barbarians on Saturday.
Victorious Whitaker joins BaaBaas
2009-05-25 11:39:04
Australian scrumhalf Chris Whitaker has been added to the Barbarians squad for their two-match tour that includes matches against England and Australia, following the withdrawal of French No.9 Dmitri Yachvili.
Global Results - 24 May 2009
2009-05-24 23:09:00
The Heineken Cup Final has come and gone before a huge crowd in Edinburgh and so has the European Challenge Cup. Two intense matches have decided the finalists for the Super 14. Italy has decided finalists. The Asian Five Nations has ended and the European championship for Women. It is crunch time - fewer matches but distilled.
Argentina picks two lots of Jaguars
2009-05-23 13:44:00
The Argentinian Rugby Union has announced two teams of Jaguars, one to play against Uruguay this weekend, the other for the Churchill Cup.
Guscott:'Cipriani's attitude to blame'
2009-05-21 13:53:40
Danny Cipriani's poor attitude is to blame for him being left out of Martin Johnson's touring squad , according to former England and Lions legend Jeremy Guscott.
'Throwing down the gauntlet'
2009-05-20 13:09:00
Saints star Ben Foden has made no secret about his desire to leap-frog Delon Armitage and stake his claim for the England fullback berth this summer.
Six new faces in England squad
2009-05-19 16:34:56
England manager Martin Johnson has named six-uncapped players, including Falcons star Tom May and Harlequins pair Chris Robshaw and Jordan Turner-hall, in his 34-man squad for England's 2009 summer tour.
Saxons brimming with talent
2009-05-19 16:32:02
Danny Cipriani and Brad Barritt have both been named in the England Saxons squad which will be defending their Churchill Cup crown in Denver, Colorado this summer.
English Saxons call on Brad Barritt
2009-05-19 16:26:32
South African-born centre Bradley Barritt has taken the first steps towards becoming a full England rugby international after he was named in the England Saxons team for this summers Churchill Cup on Tuesday.
Global Results - 17 May
2009-05-18 00:59:55
There was a huge final at Twickenham and the finalisation of semifinalists in Super 14 and in France while Italy's semifinals had their first round.
Passion what drives Cipriani on
2009-05-17 15:34:45
Wasps' talented No.10 Danny Cipriani is not expecting to be part of Martin Johnson's England squad this summer but insists he is still very passionate about getting back to representing his country as soon as possible.
Turner-Hall one for the 'big occasions'
2009-05-14 15:40:25
Guinness Premiership Young Player of the Year Jordan Turner-Hall is all business - speaking to rugby365's Pete Murison, the Harlequins star talks about his determination to continue to improve as a player.
Saracens sign Springbok hooker
2009-05-13 16:36:12
Saracens Director of Rugby Brendan Venter has finally confirmed that Stormers and Springbok hooker Schalk Brits will be joining the Guinness Premiership side ahead of next season.
RFU confirm World Cup bid
2009-05-13 14:26:03
RFU Chief Executive Francis Baron believes that, after 24 years, the time is right for the Rugby World Cup to return to England - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have confirmed that they will indeed bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Johnson misses the 'honest feeling'
2009-05-12 14:38:34
Martin Johnson believes that the public perception of England star Danny Cipriani is a little but harsh and also admits that he misses waking up in the morning with a few bumps and bruises.
Davies Visits the Oxford Union
2009-05-11 19:21:41
Jonathan Davies was one of the top rugby players of his generation and had the rare honor to be invited to speak at the Oxford Union and Oxford University.
Global Results - 10 May
2009-05-11 16:49:00
In England the championship finalists have been decided, and the Super 14, Italy's Super 10 and France's Top 14 are heading for the final showdowns, but there were also teams who won competitions in South Africa, Spain, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Plans have been affected admits Johnno
2009-05-09 21:40:36
Martin Johnson admits it has been difficult to plan for the upcoming two-test series with Argentina because of the ongoing commitments of a number of his potential players.
'Record response' for World Cup bids
2009-05-09 02:39:00
The International Rugby Board said Friday that four Unions are bidding to host either World Cup 2015 or the 2019 event.
The Performance Analyst
2009-05-08 22:34:56
The performance analyst is increasingly being turned to in rugby to breakdown the finer points of the game and help players and teams improve and Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups spoke with a pioneer in video analysis systems, Welshman Jon Moore.
RFU's 2015 dream alive and well
2009-05-05 23:19:22
RFU have confirmed they will bid for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Tigers Receive French Support
2009-05-04 18:48:47
With the Leicester Tigers reaching the Heineken Cup final, Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson looks on with satisfaction as some of his French colleagues join in the support for the English side.
Global Results - 3 May
2009-05-03 22:34:00
When people complain about the deleterious effect of the experimental law variations point them at two matches - The Hurricanes vs the Blues, which was played under Super 14 laws, and that thrilling, agonising, compelling semifinal between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff Blues.
Borthwick: 'Am I a bad player?'
2009-04-28 12:45:08
Steve Borthwick has revealed that he has not had any contact with any of the British and Irish lions coaching staff about him being placed on stand-by for the upcoming tour to South Africa.
