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Coach praises England women after se...
England Womens coach Gary Street praises his side's 'outstanding defence' following the 15-0 victory over Australia to secure a place in the rugby World Cup final on Sunday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:16
We have the edge over New Zealand - ...
Number seven Maggie Alphonsi believes England can win the women's rugby World Cup because they have played the tougher matches leading up to the final on Sunday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:03
Borthwick hopes to earn England retu...
Saracens captain Steve Borthwick says he hopes to "earn" a return to England's 32-man elite squad, after Martin Johnson dropped him in July, by focussing on playing well at club level.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:04:51
Spencer in peak condition for Women'...
England women's captain Catherine Spencer says a three-day training camp with the Army in Brecon has prepared the squad for the rigours of the World Cup.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:15:19
Ulster v Bath - highlights
Highlights of the Ulster v Bath pre-season friendly at Ravenhill
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:51:00
England Women get ready for battle
BBC Look North's Katie Gornall spends a day with England Women's rugby team as they prepare for the women's World Cup with the Welsh Guards in Brecon.
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:18:12
Ellis scores against Italy in 2009
Watch Harry Ellis evade the Italian defence during the 2009 Six Nations. Knee problems have forced the Leicester and England scrum-half to retire at the age of 28.
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:19:02
Evans grateful to Andy Murray
Scotland winger Thom Evans says he is thankful to Andy Murray and other sports stars who appeared in a video message wishing him well after he sustained a serious injury during a Six Nations clash ear
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:05:26
Wilkinson not nostalgic for drop goa...
Jonny Wilkinson says the 2003 match where he kicked the World Cup-winning drop goal feels insignificant now, as he returns to the scene of England's triumph for the second Test against Australia.
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:40:44
Johnson laments poor England perform...
England manager Martin Johnson admits that his side were well behind the standard set by Australia in their 27-17 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:35
Johnson keen on Hape's defensive qua...
England Manager Martin Johnson describes debutant Shontayne Hape as a 'good all-round' player, as he outlines his team to 5 live's Ian Robertson ahead of England's match against Australia on Saturday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:51:45
Johnson takes positives from England...
England manager Martin Johnson believes his side could have emerged victorious from their 28-28 draw with Australian Barbarians
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:29:18
De Jongh dives over for debut try
Centre Juan de Jongh scores a great solo debutant try in South Africa's 34-31 win against Wales at the Millennium Stadium (UK only).
Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:52:22
Gatland wants more 'risk taking'
Wales coach Warren Gatland wants to see his side take more risks after their 34-31 loss to South Africa at the Millennium Stadium.
Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:46:01
Rossouw pleased with Springboks' cha...
Man-of-the-match Danie Rossouw believes the Springboks showed great character to come back and win 34-31 following an impressive opening 20 minutes by Wales.
Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:44:35
Cockerill relieved after final win
Leicester coach Richard Cockerill says his main emotion is "relief" following the 33-27 win over Saracens in the Premiership final win at Twickenham.
Sun, 30 May 2010 06:59:09
Murphy 'proud' to win Premiership ti...
Leicester Tigers captain Geordan Murphy says it was important for his side to win the Premiership final against Saracens to send off Lewis Moody and other departing players on a "high".
Sun, 30 May 2010 07:11:47
McCall 'gutted' by Saracens defeat
Saracens assistant coach Mark McCall says he is "devastated" his side lost the Premiership final against Leicester Tigers, but does not believe the presence of banned director of rugby Brendan Venter
Sun, 30 May 2010 07:13:36
No club is above the law - RFU chair
Rugby Football Union chairman Martyn Thomas expresses concern at the erosion of the core values of the game of rugby, as Saracens and the RFU continue their war of words which has broken out over a di
Thu, 20 May 2010 22:29:28
Saracens chief 'bemused' by Venter b...
Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths says rugby needs to be "run like a modern professional sport and not a rural prep school" after director of rugby Brendan Venter was handed a misconduct charg
Thu, 20 May 2010 19:54:52
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