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New Zealand still believe Jonny Wilkinson can reboot England’s fortunes

18.11.09
Rodney So’oialo admits the All Blacks are still living in fear of Jonny Wilkinson, even though England appear to be in disarray following the first two autumn internationals... more

Jonny Wilkinson's told to cut out big hits as he prepares for Twickenham return

04.11.09
Jonny Wilkinson has been ordered to keep himself out of harm's way ahead of his latest international comeback at Twickenham... more

Simon Shaw return can’t hide Wasps’ struggles from irate boo-boys

02.11.09
Tony Hanks described London Wasps’ 15-9 defeat to Leeds as a “wake-up call” as his team were booed off the pitch at Adams Park... more

Lachlan Mitchell bounces back to leave his Cup rivals feeling groggy

12.10.09
Lachlan Mitchell put in one of his best displays for London Wasps just a week after being carried off the pitch on a stretcher with his neck immobilised. ... more

Injured Danny Cipriani and Tom Rees give Wasps new headache

09.10.09
Danny Cipriani has suffered another major setback when he was ruled out of rugby for six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture of his right leg... more

The 'Champions League' returns to put some life back into rugby

08.10.09
After a disappointing start to the Guinness Premiership it is perhaps the perfect time to welcome back with open arms the Heineken Cup, the sport's equivalent of the Champions League... more

Blacks axes 500 staff to avoid going bankrupt

30.09.09
More than 500 jobs are to be axed at Blacks Leisure as its closes 89 loss-making High Street shops in a desperate bid for survival ... more

Wembley date for dance act Diversity

19.08.09
Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity are set to perform at Wembley - and say it will be more terrifying than being judged by Simon Cowell... more

Ponting backing misfiring Mitchell Johnson

29.07.09
Ricky Ponting has given the clearest indication yet that Australia are ready to stick with misfiring fast bowler Mitchell Johnson for the Third Ashes Test... more

South Africa to accept Saracens match offer

24.07.09
Saracens are lining up a lucrative mid-week clash with World champions South Africa, which could be played at either Stamford Bridge or Craven Cottage on 2 December... more

QPR tough cup opener at Exeter

16.06.09
Football: New Queens Park Rangers manager Jim Magilton faces a potential banana skin in the Carling Cup after his side were drawn to face Exeter City... more

Dylan Hartley's wind-up fear

12.06.09
Rugby union: Dylan Hartley, who had to seek the advice of a sports psychologist to deal with his on-field temper, admits he is still being targeted by opponents and is likely to face stern provocation against Argentina in Salta... more

Northampton spark row as Euan Murray is blocked from Lions meet-up

18.05.09
Rugby union: Northampton have refused to release Lions prop Euan Murray to join the squad in Bagshot to prepare for the South African tour, igniting a major row before the party has even left home... more

London Irish hoping that Ryan Lamb can learn from their top Catt

12.05.09
Rugby union: London Irish have signed Ryan Lamb as they moved to fill the void created by the loss of England No10 Shane Geraghty to Northampton... more

We're still fighting for Eddie Jones, says Glen Jackson

01.05.09
Rugby union: Glen Jackson has paid tribute to the team spirit created by ex-director of rugby Eddie Jones which is underpinning Saracens' bid for a first trophy in 11 years... more

Angry Exiles slam Shane Geraghty for Northampton 'money' move

17.04.09
Rugby union: London Irish claim Shane Geraghty's decision to join Northampton is motivated purely by money... more

Jackett hails Alexander for reigniting promotion bid

11.03.09
Football: Kenny Jackett declared Millwall's promotion charge back on track after Gary Alexander's strike ended a seven-week wait for a home win... more

Only way is up for McGleish as Orient ease survival fears

09.03.09
Football: Scott McGleish is convinced Leyton Orient have turned the corner in their survival battle after their 2-1 win over Brighton... more

Danny can get his kicks for England again, says McGeechan

23.02.09
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan saw enough in Danny Cipriani's performance against Northampton to back his player's bid for an England recall... more

Saracens need boost

20.02.09
Football: Saracens are desperate for a morale-boosting win at struggling Newcastle... more

Sackey won’t join the exodus

20.02.09
Rugby union: Paul Sackey has insisted he has “no interest” in following London Wasps team-mates James Haskell, Riki Flutey and Tom Palmer in signing for French clubs... more

Steffon joins his brother in arms for the Red Rose

03.02.09
Rugby union: Steffon Armitage is relishing the chance to stand alongside his brother Delon as God Save the Queen plays at Twickenham... more

No loafing, says Nick

19.12.08
Former All Black fly-half Nick Evans has told Harlequins team-mates to knuckle down in the Premiership... more

Lamont's All Blacks battle cry

07.11.08
Sean Lamont has promised Scotland will stand up to the threat posed by New Zealand at Murrayfield... more

Skinner out to spoil Scarlets' farewell party

07.10.08
Rugby Union: Harlequins captain Will Skinner expects England's most lethal attacking force to face a serious test of their self belief against Llanelli Scarlets in the last Heineken Cup game at Stradey Park... more

Best hit by hefty ban

01.10.08
Rugby: Northampton forward Neil Best has been handed an 18-week ban by Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs... more

Children flee Ormond St blast

29.09.08
Scores of critically ill children were evacuated from Great Ormond Street Hospital after a fire and explosion rocked its cardiac wing... more

Warning: you are entering a no-dog zone...

21.07.08
Dogs have been banned from squares and parks in Islington under new rules aimed at irresponsible owners... more

Sick babies turned away by hospitals

16.06.08
About 500 critically ill children and babies have been turned away from London hospitals because of a shortage of intensive care beds... more

Martin Johnson walks straight into a row over Mallinder

17.04.08
New England boss warned he faces fight for Mallinder... more

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