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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

Martin Johnson can finally rejoice as Argentina lack any bite in their backs

13.11.09
England have spent so much time talking up Argentina's renowned pack that another loss to dismay the Twickenham crowd is supposed to be a distinct possibility... more

Veteran Duncan Bell desperate to strike right note this time

12.11.09
After accidentally knocking out a team-mate in training, the prop is keen to do some real damage against Argentina... more

James Haskell a key ingredient in beefed-up pack as England prepare for Argentina

11.11.09
Team boss makes four changes from the side defeated by Australia as he tries to turn things round against the Pumas... more

Paul Doran-Jones set for debut after England suffer double injury blow

10.11.09
Prop Paul Doran-Jones has linked up with James Haskell in the England squad, six years after they were suspended for using a hidden camera to film a sex romp at their school... more

Matt Banahan's got mark of a champion as he gets ready to go to war

05.11.09
Around 20 per cent of Matt Banahan's body is already covered in tattoos but the England wing wants to get even more done in honour of his two grandfathers who fought in the Second World War... more

Steve Thompson back to face Australia as Martin Johnson draws on the spirit of 2003

04.11.09
Martin Johnson has asked World Cup heroes Jonny Wilkinson, Lewis Moody and Steve Thompson to help power England to victory against Australia at Twickenham in a team shaped by injury... 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

Jonny Wilkinson back in the frame but Martin Johnson has other worries

02.11.09
Martin Johnson finds himself in the rare position of being an England coach finalising his Test selection without having to fret over the fitness of Jonny Wilkinson... more

MOBO award honour for War Child charity

23.09.09
Charity War Child is to be honoured at the Mobo music awards for its work in helping children in war-torn regions of the world... more

Guide to the Guinness Premiership

04.09.09
Standard Sport runs the rule over all the teams competing in this season's championship... more

Dylan Hartley keeps out hero Steve Thompson

03.06.09
Rugby union: Steve Thompson must settle for a place on the England replacements’ bench on Saturday after Dylan Hartley was named as hooker against Argentina... more

ITV chiefs face inquiry over Boyle breakdown

01.06.09
The producers of Britain’s Got Talent were facing an inquiry today over their treatment of finalist Susan Boyle... more

Agony for Danny Cipriani as he is dumped by Martin Johnson

19.05.09
Rugby union: Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani has suffered a massive blow when he was left out of England's squad for the summer Test series against Argentina... more

Newbury losses soar after drop in catering

20.04.09
Newbury Racecourse has posted a huge jump in operating losses despite record attendances last year... more

Don't hang Matt out to dry just because he has made a mistake

21.01.09
Knowing Matt Stevens, I am as shocked as anyone that he experimented with drugs and has been this naive and immature... more

Three ways to bring a new dawn to Oxford St

17.10.08
On Saturday, 6 December this year the annual ritual of transforming Oxford Street into a pedestrian precinct is due to be repeated. Why not experiment further?... more

Pretty good case for a comeback at Barratt

06.06.08
Housebuilder could do worse than re-appointing former chief exec David Pretty to turn things around... more

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