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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

Tim Payne determined to show his strong work ethic can prop up ailing England

21.10.09
Wasps’ front-row star is ready to step in for Sheridan as injuries cause havoc with England’s Test plans... more

Nick Easter: Brutal side is hurting England

19.10.09
Quins No8 warns the new brand of hard-hitting rugby is taking its toll as the Test matches loom... more

How the Lions rated on tour

06.07.09
We asses how the individual Lions faired during the brusijng tour of South Africa... more

Jamie Roberts is key man as Lions aim to level test series

26.06.09
Lions second test preview: Jamie Roberts carries the hopes of four rugby nations on his broad shoulders against South Africa in Pretoria knowing that history doesn't treat Lions failure kindly... 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

I've got my start but I want to finish off Boks, says Shaw

25.06.09
Simon Shaw will not be happy with just winning one Lions Test cap after waiting 12 years to get his hands on a coveted jersey... more

Shane Williams eager to shine for Lions but refuses to sink claws into rival Ugo Monye

22.06.09
Rugby union: Shane Williams has refused to criticise Ugo Monye for failing to score two tries against South Africa but admitted he has an eye on the Harlequins wing’s Test spot... more

Paul O'Connell has to lead Lions from the front

19.06.09
Rugby union: Skipper must show that he is worth his place in the Lions team if the tourists are to win the First Test against the Boks... 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

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

Shane Williams' feeling the pain but is determined to shine again

11.06.09
Lions tour: Shane Williams has admitted that the pressure and expectation of carrying the mantle of world player of the year is affecting his form... 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

More trouble for Leicester as Julien Dupuy eyes French move

08.05.09
Rugby union: Leicester, reeling from the loss of injured Toby Flood for six months, are in danger of seeing scrum-half Julien Dupuy move back to France... more

Harlequins star Ugo Monye gets surprise Lions call-up

21.04.09
Rugby union: Ugo Monye was a surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa... more

Six Nations team of the tournament

23.03.09
This year's Six Nations had its thrills and spills, throwing up a mix of turgid encounters and epic battles. Here is our team of the tournament...... more

Stunning England put France to the sword

16.03.09
England romped to their most emphatic victory over France since the glory days of 2003 as Martin Johnson's under-fire side enjoyed a staggering return to form at Twickenham... 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

Johnson's wild bunch to pay ultimate price for their indiscipline, says Dallaglio

05.03.09
Rugby union: Lawrence Dallaglio wants Martin Johnson to crack down on his indisciplined England players, but believes the team manager will delay his "ruthless decisions" until after the Six Nations... more

Andrew Sheridan is winning his fight to face Springboks

18.11.08
England prop Andrew Sheridan, who suffered a neck injury against Australia, appears to be winning his fitness battle for the clash with South Africa at Twickenham... more

Tom Rees is inspired by Michael Lipman showdown

16.05.08
Tom Rees is relishing the prospect of facing England rival Michael Lipman when Wasps play Bath in the Premiership play-offs... more

McGeechan gets job as Lions head coach

12.05.08
This week London Wasps director of rugby will be named head coach for 2009 South Africa tour... more

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