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  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011
    RFU would consider 'stand-in'

    RFU would consider 'stand-in'

    England's soon-to-be-appointed interim coach could make the position permanent if he proves himself in the 2012 Six Nations.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    England and Wales unbeaten

    England and Wales unbeaten

    England and Wales both enjoyed an unbeaten opening day at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens to top their respective groups.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    Mallett backed for England role

    Mallett backed for England role

    Steve Thompson has backed Nick Mallett and Wayne Smith to be England's new management team.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Ryan seeks stability from RFU

    Ryan seeks stability from RFU

    England Sevens coach Ben Ryan has lifted the lid on the challenges of working within Rob Andrew's elite rugby department.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Interim head coach for England

    Interim head coach for England

    The RFU are to appoint an interim head coach to guide the England side through the forthcoming Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Tim Visser, Edinburgh's Dutch winger, is set to earn selection for Scotland's summer tour in 2012, head coach Andy Robinson has confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Meeting planned for RFU board

    Meeting planned for RFU board

    The RFU management board is meeting on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations made by the critical reviews into England's World Cup debacle.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Kirwan keen on England role

    Kirwan keen on England role

    John Kirwan is keen to guide England through next year's Six Nations as speculation mounts that a permanent coach appointment will be delayed.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Thomas: Blackett must go

    Thomas: Blackett must go

    Martyn Thomas has demanded Judge Jeff Blackett resign from his post as the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary officer.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales could be without first-choice second-row pair Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris for the whole of the RBS 6 Nations.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Mallett may be tempted in future

    Mallett may be tempted in future

    Nick Mallett has suggested he would be open to an approach from England next year.

  • Monday, 28. November, 2011
    Brumbies: White going nowhere

    Brumbies: White going nowhere

    The Brumbies have moved quickly to end speculation over the future of their coach Jake White after he was linked to the vacant England job.

  • Saturday, 26. November, 2011
    Jones backed for Six Nations

    Jones backed for Six Nations

    Stephen Jones has been backed to put himself into selection contention for this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011
    RPA chief exec defends players

    RPA chief exec defends players

    Rugby Players' Association (RPA) chief executive Damian Hopley has denied that England players are more motivated by money than glory.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011
    'Damaging' leaks dismay Johnson

    'Damaging' leaks dismay Johnson

    Martin Johnson says the damning fall-out from England's World Cup campaign is "one of the worst things I have experienced in the game".