Rugby Union

England and Wales both enjoyed winning starts to their 2012 Six Nations campaigns last weekend, with the former managing a typically low-scoring victory over Scotland at Murrayfield Read more

England had a topsy-turvy 2011 which saw Martin Johnson’s team win the Six Nations Championship but ultimately disappoint in the World Cup where France knocked them out at the quarter final stage Read more

  England’s director of elite rugby, Ron Andrew has ruled out resigning from his post at the Rugby Football Union amid growing pressure. Team manager Martin Johnson quit earlier this month and yesterday Brian Smith, the attack coach appointed by… Read more

  The future of Martin Johnson as coach of the England rugby union team remains unclear, with the side perceived to have underperformed at the 2011 World Cup following a quarter final exit at the hands of France. England did… Read more

Many people were expecting a big win for New Zealand on Sunday when they played France in the Rugby World Cup final, although Les Bleus produced arguably their best performance of the tournament to run the hosts mighty close. The… Read more