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Martin Johnson is flexing his muscles in search of a shock win

20.11.09
Under-fire England team manager puts all his faith in power as he looks to see off the mighty All Blacks... more

Ayoola Erinle’s number comes up after Countdown star makes selection

18.11.09
After years of struggle, the multi-talented Biarritz centre finally gets the chance to show his pace and power... more

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

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

Ugo Monye ready to make the most of his shot at Lions redemption

03.07.09
Rugby union: Harlequins wing is desperate to atone for his First Test errors as Lions face a fight to restore wounded pride... more

Ugo Monye's back as Lions ring changes for final assault

02.07.09
Rugby union: Ugo Monye has been given a shot at redemption after being recalled to the British & Irish Lions side for the third and final Test at Kings Park... more

I feel more of a lamb than a Lion as the nerves set in

26.06.09
It took me some time to settle down after being told I would be making my first appearance in a Lions Test after 12 years of wondering if it was ever going to happen... more

McGeechan picks Simon Shaw as Lions bulk up for second test

25.06.09
Ian McGeechan made swingeing changes as he axed five players from last Saturday's defeat by South Africa and handed a first Lions Test start to 35-year-old Simon Shaw... more

Tom Croft vows to keep cool in heat of battle after shock call

18.06.09
Rugby union: England forward says he won’t “freak out” as he lands crucial role for series opener having once been surplus to requirements... more

Harlequins star Ugo Monye handed key role in Lions opener

18.06.09
Rugby union: Harlequins winger Ugo Monye has been handed his first Lions Test cap only eight months after making his international debut for England... more

The Raging Bull Phil Vickery is ready to roar for Lions

17.06.09
Rugby union: England stalwart Phil Vickery’s almost certain to be named at tight-head for the First Test against South Africa after making himself impossible to ignore... more

Time for Ian McGeechan to start sorting Lions from the lambs

10.06.09
Rugby union: Lions captain Paul O'Connell and some of his key men know if they impress against the Sharks in Durban tonight, they can almost certainly book their place in the XV for the First Test at the same ground... more

Tom Croft's taking charge with his late run

09.06.09
Rugby union: England star may not have been an initial Lions pick but he looks on course to play in the Tests after outshining his rivals in the squad... more

Alun-Wyn Jones: I’m ready for partnership

08.06.09
Rugby union: Alun-Wyn Jones has forced himself into the Lions second row alongside skipper Paul O’Connell for the clash with the Sharks in Durban... more

Ian McGeechan turmoil as Jerry Flannery is latest casualty for Lions

21.05.09
Rugby union: Head coach Ian McGeechan looks certain to set an unwanted record for the Lions in South Africa after discovering that Jerry Flannery has suffered a serious elbow injury... more

Peter Wheeler: My Tigers don't fear the big-game hunters

14.05.09
Rugby union: Leicester chief Peter Wheeler is resigned to hearing the majority of the 82,000 Twickenham crowd cheering for London Irish in the Guinness Premiership final... more

New blow for Ian McGeechan after Tom Shanklin is ruled out

08.05.09
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan, the Lions head coach, must find a second replacement for the tour to South Africa after Wales centre Tom Shanklin was last night ruled out with a serious shoulder injury... more

Tom Shanklin's Lions hopes in the balance

07.05.09
Rugby union: Tom Shanklin could discover today whether his dreams of touring South Africa with the British and Irish Lions have been left in tatters by a dislocated shoulder ... more

Alan Quinlan faces Lions ban after 'gouging' Leo Cullen

05.05.09
Rugby union: Alan Quinlan's place on the Lions tour is under threat after he was cited for alleged gouging during Munster's Heineken Cup defeat to Leinster.... more

Delon Armitage is up for top prize after his Lions snub

23.04.09
Rugby union: Delon Armitage, left out of the Lions tour to South Africa, and brother Steffon have both been nominated in this year’s Professional Rugby Players’ Association awards... more

James Haskell set to snub Stade Francais

06.04.09
Rugby union: Wasps flanker James Haskell is set to turn down a lucrative move to Stade Francais and join Bath instead ... more

Don't expect much English pride in South Africa Lions

24.03.09
Rugby union: England provided the spine of the British and Irish Lions test team that defeated world champions South Africa in 1997 but it won't be the same this summer... more

Johnson's England are still a work in progress

23.03.09
Rugby union: A strong end to the Six Nations showed promise, but there is still much to be done if England are to win the big prizes... more

Johnno bad boys must come good

13.03.09
England's entire Six Nations challenge has been derailed by continually having to play 14-man rugby, placing question marks over the futures of both captain Steve Borthwick and manager Martin Johnson... more

Trio axed ahead of France showdown

11.03.09
Rugby union: Martin Johnson has axed James Haskell, Nick Kennedy and Paul Sackey but avoided the temptation to make sweeping changes for the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham... 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

James Haskell the only change as Martin Johnson plays it cool

18.11.08
Martin Johnson keeps faith in the team that were so disappointing in their defeat by Australia... more

Johnson banks on powerful pack to tackle the Aussies

11.11.08
Rugby: In an attempt to repeat recent glories against the tourists, England’s new manager Martin Johnson selects Phil Vickery and Tom Palmer ... more

Aussie double injury blow boosts new-look England

10.11.08
England have received a timely boost with news that Australia have suffered two injury setbacks in the build-up to their clash at Twickenham... more

Haskell 'going nowhere' as Wasps stay on track

08.05.08
James Haskell will not be leaving London Wasps at the end of the season, by which time they could be celebrating another Premiership triumph... more

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