Richard Cockerill's claim that Wasps' refusal to play on a waterlogged Sale pitch is "almost bringing the game into disrepute" will ensure a fiery clash between the Londoners and his Leicester Tigers... more
Steve Borthwick's position as England captain may still be open to question but he received a welcome boost from his Saracens team-mates ahead of their clash against Worcester ... more
Steffon Armitage's hopes of holding on to the England No7 jersey do not look good after team manager Martin Johnson agreed to release the London Irish flanker for the Guinness Premiership match with Harlequins... more
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
Rugby: London Wasps head coach Shaun Edwards has challenged his "embarrassed" players to fill the leadership void created by Lawrence Dallaglio's retirement when they face Worcester... more
Sofia Coppola's boyfriend is lead singer and they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album this year. Now, Phoenix tell Nosheen Iqbal, they are set to conquer London
Move over, Mahiki. Nightclub entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling are soon to launch a new Eighties-inspired club in Chelsea, in honour of Lady Thatcher