Rugby

RFU reveal Worsley knee injury

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:53:56 GMT

Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of England's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

Saracens continue fine form

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:26 GMT

Saracens claimed their eighth win in succession as they beat Wasps 22-6 to cement their lead at the top of the Guinness Premiership.

RFU reveal Worsley knee injury

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:33:26 GMT

Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of England's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

Williams dedicates half-century to team

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:15 GMT

Shane Williams dedicated his latest career landmark to the Wales team after joining Test rugby's exclusive 50-try club.

Paterson keeps feet on the ground

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:15 GMT

Chris Paterson has been playing for Scotland for far too long to get carried away with their incredible 9-8 victory over Australia, but he believes he could finally be part of a squad capable of challenging the world's best on a regular basis.

Johnson gets backing from Thomas

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:02:15 GMT

England manager Martin Johnson has been given a vote of confidence despite losing two out of three autumn internationals.

Jones turns in vintage performance

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:23 GMT

Wales boss Warren Gatland likened fly-half Stephen Jones to "a good red wine" after he guided his team to victory over Argentina.

Johnson 'proud' but rues missed chances

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:23 GMT

Martin Johnson hailed England's response to a week of relentless criticism after they went down fighting against New Zealand at Twickenham.

Robinson revels in famous win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:23 GMT

Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's first win over Australia for 27 years as "the most courageous performance I have ever been involved in."

Scotland defeat Wallabies

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:57:33 GMT

Scotland completed one of the greatest rearguard victories in recent Test history to beat Australia for the first time in 27 years following their 9-8 victory.

Williams stars for Wales

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:02:46 GMT

Wing wizard Shane Williams lit up the Millennium Stadium with two dazzling tries as Wales secured a record 33-16 victory against Argentina.

All Blacks too strong for England

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:57:32 GMT

England went down fighting as they rounded off their autumn internationals with a 19-6 defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham.

Robinson wants competitive mindset

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:57:50 GMT

Andy Robinson reckons his Scotland side need look no further than Saturday afternoon's opponents for evidence of what a winning mentality can achieve.

Kidney - We'll be ready, rain or shine

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:43 GMT

Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney continues to take an upbeat view of Saturday's international against Fiji at the RDS in Dublin despite an horrific weather forecast of wind and rain.

Moody: England out to answer critics

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:14 GMT

Lewis Moody insists England's wounded players are "chomping at the bit" to prove their army of critics wrong in Saturday's final autumn showdown against New Zealand.

Blair ruled out

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

Scotland co-captain Mike Blair has been ruled out of Saturday's international with Australia.

Passport deadline for Stosic

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:23:23 GMT

Wakefield have given New Zealand-born prop James Stosic until the end of the month to acquire a Macedonian passport or be released.

Wilkinson warning for England

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:59 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson has warned England will have to toughen up if they are to stand any chance of overturning the odds and beating New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

Passport deadline for Stosic

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:29:04 GMT

Wakefield have given New Zealand-born prop James Stosic until the end of the month to acquire a Macedonian passport or be released.

Johnson aims to learn from criticism

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:28 GMT

England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in "determined mood" heading into Saturday's showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.

Magic draw pits Noble against Bulls

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:59 GMT

New Crusaders coach Brian Noble will be reunited with one of his former clubs in Bradford at next season's engage Super League Magic Weekend in Edinburgh.

Erinle ready to front up to All Blacks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:59 GMT

Ayoola Erinle insists he is ready to lead England in a full-frontal physical assault on New Zealand after being selected to make his full Test debut at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland star Fitzgerald out for six months

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:56 GMT

Ireland wing Luke Fitzgerald faces up to six months on the sidelines after injuring his knee in the 20-20 draw with Australia at the weekend.

Shaw ready for England return

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:56 GMT

Simon Shaw is in line to make his England return against New Zealand this weekend as the pressure begins to grow on Martin Johnson.

Deacon going home at last

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:30:14 GMT

Former Great Britain scrum-half Paul Deacon ended his 12-year stay at Bradford on Monday when he joined his home town club Wigan.