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Lancaster on 'new era' for England
Interim England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes his squad announcement is the start of a new era for English rugby.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:04:29
Wilkinson's hits, kicks and injuries
BBC Sport takes a look at the highs and lows of Jonny Wilkinson's career, after the fly-half announces his retirement from international rugby union. (UK users only)
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:56:19
Wilkinson - the 'perfectionist' who ...
BBC Sport's Dan Roan takes a look back at the career of World Cup-winner Jonny Wilkinson, who has retired from international rugby union.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:56:32
Hard work ahead for England players ...
New interim England coach Stuart Lancaster promises to be strong on discipline and make his selections work hard as he takes charge of the international side for the 2012 Six Nations tournament.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:42:06
Real excitement around England - Row...
Assistant coach Graham Rowntree says England's recent World Cup disappointment represented "one of the hardest periods" of his life but believes the appointment of Stuart Lancaster and Andy Farrell on
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:02:31
Highlights - Wales 18-24 Australia
Shane Williams scores with the last move of the match to cap his final Wales appearance with a 58th Test try, although Australia win the match 24-18, with three tries after Leigh Halfpenny's second ha
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00:22
Williams scores for fitting farewell
Shane Williams scores his 58th Test try in his final appearance for Wales, stealing the headlines by crossing over the whitewash in the final minute.
Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:50:18
Tearful Williams thanks Wales fans
Wales wing Shane Williams says he has had the best time of his life in the red jersey as he celebrates his final appearance with a last-minute try.
Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:50:31
Gatland focused on youth as Williams...
Wales coach Warren Gatland pays tribute to star winger Shane Williams following the 24-18 defeat by Australia at the Millennium Stadium, but says he can look to future now Williams has retired.
Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:50:09
Lions want 12-month commitment from ...
British and Irish Lions team manager Andy Irvine says they will appoint the coach for the 2013 tour of Australia in April and expects the chosen candidate to be available to start a year before the to
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:57:30
RFU's silly decisions make rugby loo...
Brain Moore says the RFU's handling of Mike Tindall's ban and subsequent reinstatement to the elite squad is making rugby union "look daft."
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:28:34
Highlights - England 21-7 New Zealan...
England women's rugby team complete a series win over world champions New Zealand.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:10:24
Mallett rules himself back in to Eng...
Former Italy head coach Nick Mallett confirms he would be interested in the vacant England job after the Six Nations.
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:15:43
England are sleeping giants - White
South Africa's 2007 World Cup winning coach Jake White, now in charge of Super 15 side the Brumbies, tells BBC's Sportsweek that England are "sleeping giants" of the rugby world.
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:13:17
Cotton urges RFU to act quickly
Former England international Fran Cotton tells BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek that the Rugby Football Union is in a mess and urges the organisation to sort itself out.
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:04:44
Player boss calls leaks 'industrial ...
Damian Hopley, chief executive of the Rugby Players' Union, calls the publication of confidential reports into England's poor World Cup performance rugby's "darkest day" and describes the leak as "ind
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:07:14
Mallinder confirms England interest
Jim Mallinder confirms his interest in replacing Martin Johnson as England manager.
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:45:14
Poyet remarks inappropriate - Fergus...
Sir Alex Ferguson says Brighton manager Gus Poyet has "chosen the wrong time" to defend compatriot Luis Suarez.
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:02:46
Moody 'gutted' over Johnson resignat...
Lewis Moody is "gutted" that Martin Johnson has resigned as manager of England, but admits he does not mind if the Rugby Football Union (RFU) hire a non-Englishman as his replacement.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:52:49
Martin Johnson's highs and lows
BBC Sport takes a look at the ups and the downs of Martin Johnson's three-year tenure as England manager. Available to UK users only.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:49:46
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