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Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell has walked out on Saracens to rejoin England as backs coach leaving the Rugby Football Union facing a potentially huge compensation bill.

EXCLUSIVE: I want to be a kicking guru, says Jonny Wilkinson

World beater: Jonny Wilkinson lets fly with the drop goal that sealed World Cup glory in 2003

Having honed his game under the watchful eye of Dave Alred, the World Cup winner is thinking of following in his mentor’s footsteps

Bryan Redpath named new director of rugby at Sale

Bryan Redpath

Sale have announced the appointment of former Gloucester head coach Bryan Redpath as their new director of rugby.

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O’Shea’s promise gives Quins another reason to celebrate
Party time: Harlequins celebrate after beating Leicester at Twickenham on Saturday

Conor O’Shea, the Harlequins director of rugby, today pledged his future to the new Aviva Premiership champions.

Chris Robshaw has regrets over his lucky escape
Chris Robshaw

England's 2011 World Cup campaign was so disastrous, you'd think it would be difficult to find anyone who regrets missing out on it.

Tight spot: Dylan Hartley runs into trouble against the Barbarians and needs to stay clear of controversy in South Africa

England must attack the big issues

After the Six Nations honeymoon, coach Stuart Lancaster needs to be bold if his side are to front up in South Africa

On top of the world: Richie McCaw

New Zealand World Cup losses ‘not as bad as feared’

Organisers of last year’s rugby World Cup today reported a final loss of £15.3million, some 20 per cent less than forecast.

Welsh fire: London Welsh open-side flanker Mike Denbee in action against Cornish Pirates in last week’s Championship Final first leg at the Mennaye Stadium

Furious London Welsh will fight RFU tooth and nail after being ‘misled’ over promotion

Exiles say they have not been told exactly why club will be stopped from joining the top flight if they win their play-off tie tonight

Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens will miss England tour with shoulder injury

Matt Stevens has been ruled out of England's three-Test summer tour to South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

Davies and Scott staying at Welsh

Alex Davies and Nick Scott have committed their futures to London Welsh ahead of tomorrow’s Championship Final second leg with Cornish Pirates.

Irish out of luck as Boss misses tour

Isaac Boss today became the second player to be ruled out of Ireland’s tour of New Zealand.

Warren Gatland back on his feet for second Test

Warren Gatland hopes to join up with Wales’ Australia tour squad for the second Test in Melbourne next month.

Manu Tuilagi

'Tip tackle' citing could mean Manu Tuilagi misses out for England

Stuart Lancaster is sweating on the availability of two key players for England's South Africa tour.

Party time: Harlequins celebrate after beating Leicester at Twickenham on Saturday

O’Shea’s promise gives Quins another reason to celebrate

The director of rugby vows to stay at club and take them ‘to a new level’ after masterminding their first ever Aviva Premiership title

Back in the groove: Chris Ashton rediscovered his scoring touch for England yesterday

No more 'Ash splash' for England winger Chris Ashton

Chris Ashton revealed he shelved his trademark 'Ash splash' try-scoring celebration after a conversation with England head coach Stuart Lancaster.

Christian Wade

Christian to wade into Baa Baas after being ‘pieced back together’

London Wasps wing Christian Wade, who needed three surgeons to save his season, makes his first appearance for England in their non-cap match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.

Mo Fa’asavalu

Mo’s Samoan showdown will see Twickenham shuddering

Quins stars Fa’asavalu and Johnston are determined to see off a Leicester side powered by Alex and Manu Tuilagi in glittering season finale

London Welsh to fight promotion decision

London Welsh are ready to launch a legal challenge to the Rugby Football Union’s decision not to allow them promotion to the Premiership.

Harlequins

The nine reasons why Harlequins and England should thank Nick Evans

Club stand on verge of winning first title after Kiwi fly-half’s efforts to develop this country’s next generation of stars

Gordon Ross

Rugby chiefs block London Welsh promotion bid

London Welsh look certain to appeal today’s decision by the Rugby Football Union to deny them promotion to the top flight if they win their play-off final with Penzance.

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