Manu overboard as England's W.Cup campaign sinks

2011-10-10T04:30:14Z

When Manu Tuilagi jumped off an Auckland ferry he summed up an England World Cup campaign that, if not sinking without trace, will be remembered for dubious off-field behaviour rather than the team's rugby.

Tuilagi was merely the latest player to embarrass coach

Boks without Bakkies, England go with Flood at W.Cup

2011-10-06T05:30:41Z

South Africa lost 'enforcer' Bakkies Botha from the World Cup on Thursday as the reigning champions, England and Wales all announced their teams for this weekend's quarter-finals.

Elsewhere, England manager All Blacks on Friday completed preparations for the World Cup showdown with France as England coach Martin Johnson battled to keep the focus on the game with Romania after the ar...

Tindall tight-lipped as he returns for Romania

2011-09-22T01:30:11Z

England centre Mike Tindall sidestepped questions about his private life after being recalled on Thursday for the World Cup match against Romania at the Otago Stadium on Saturday.

The 2003 World Cup winner has found himself at the cen...

England rugby team 'won't be locked up' after row

2011-09-16T07:30:26Z

England manager Martin Johnson insisted on Friday he would not be confining players to their hotel rooms after veteran centre Mike Tindall found himself making unwanted headlines following a squad evening out in Queenstown.

England prop Andrew Sheridan was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a shoulder injury, a statement issued by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said here on Wednesday.

Sheridan is set to return home for treatment, subject to approval ...

England captain Moody out of rugby World Cup opener

2011-09-05T09:30:19Z

England were dealt a blow on Monday when it was revealed that captain Lewis Moody will miss Saturday's World Cup opener against Argentina due to a knee injury.

Moody sustained medial ligament damage in a warm-up match against Wales<...

Injuries worry England rugby coach Johnson

2011-08-22T17:30:29Z

England manager Martin Johnson admitted injuries were a concern as he left New Zealand-born centre Riki Flutey out of his 30-man World Cup squad here on Monday.

Johnson named four players -- prop Matt Stevens is set to make his first England appearance in nearly three years following a drugs ban after being named in the team for a World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Prop forward Stevens, now wi...

Worsley's dreams of fourth rugby World Cup shattered

2011-08-01T14:30:42Z

England's Joe Worsley will miss the World Cup after being named as one of five players dropped from Martin Johnson's training squad for the tournament in New Zealand.

Johnson released Worsley, Matt Stevens took another step on his long road back from a two-year drugs ban here on Monday after being named in England's preliminary training squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

The 28-year-old Saracens...

England down Scotland to keep rugby Slam dream alive

2011-03-13T16:30:11Z

England stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2003 here Sunday, defeating Six Nations rivals Scotland 22-16 in a scrappy encounter at Twickenham.

A second-half try from replacement flanker Tom Croft and 17 points from the combined boot...

England seek revenge against France at Six Nations

2011-02-25T19:30:20Z

The bitter memory of a narrow defeat in Paris has left Martin Johnson and England desperate for revenge as they take on France in a potential Six Nations decider at England manager Martin Johnson said on Monday that he was not among those who believed Six Nations Grand Slam holders France were there for the taking at Twickenham next Saturday, in a match between the only two unbeaten teams in the tournament, because they did not travel well.

Inde...

'Winning the only thing,' says England rugby manager

2011-02-12T03:30:18Z

England manager Martin Johnson insists England are under "no illusions" about the threat posed by Italy as they attempt to maintain their winning start to the Six Nations on Saturday.

The pre-tournament favourites opened their campaign with a 26-19 win over ...

England down Wales in Six Nations opener

2011-02-04T19:30:35Z

England manager Martin Johnson believes his side have plenty of room for improvement after they ended their eight-year Cardiff losing streak against Wales.

The Six Nations favourites on Friday withstood a ferocio...

England and Wales set for Six Nations showdown

2011-02-04T07:33:20Z

England face a make-or-break showdown with Wales here Friday in a collision between the age-old rivals that is likely to define the Six Nations hopes of both teams.

Despite being the bookmakers favourites, England enter the 2011 tournament knowing that it is eight long years since they were last crowned champions, wh...

Johnson tells England to relish 'hostile' Cardiff

2011-01-31T17:30:36Z

Martin Johnson has urged his players to embrace "the most hostile atmosphere in the Six Nations for an Englishman" when they begin their quest to win the tournament away to Wales on Friday.

England's last three visits to

Uncertainty looms over Six Nations rugby tournament

2011-01-28T02:30:13Z

A mounting injury list and fluctuating form have left the outcome of the Six Nations shrouded in uncertainty as the tournament prepares to kick off next week with the World Cup looming.

Defending Grand Slam champions France are in disarray after a humiliating 59-16 defeat to

Six Nations blow as Armitage handed eight-week ban

2011-01-20T19:30:35Z

England full-back Delon Armitage will miss most of the Six Nations after being banned for eight weeks on Thursday.

The 27-year-old London Irish player appeared before a England manager Martin Johnson called on his team to become more adaptable after watching South Africa halt their resurgence in a bruising encounter at Twickenham.

England earned plaudits for their free-flowing demolition job on Martin Johnson has named his strongest possible starting line-up as England prepare for a physical encounter against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

After making a handful of changes for last weekend's win over Martin Johnson believes England's gritty victory over Samoa will stand his side in good stead as they attempt to end their four-year losing streak against South Africa.

England were made to fight all the way before eventually overcoming a physical Samoa 26-13 at British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has backed under-fire England skipper Martin Johnson.

England suffered a 27-17 defeat to Australia in Melbourne Rebels fly-half Danny Cipriani has revealed he was on the verge of quitting rugby to escape the harsh glare of life in the spotlight.

Cipriani was hailed as English rugby's next superstar after an impressive start to his career, but the 22-year-old abruptly fell from grace as injury interrupted his progress.

A career-threatening ankle injury an...

Johnson hopes for England's Aussie rugby revival

2010-05-13T07:47:13Z

Martin Johnson's last trip to Australia as an England player ended with him holding aloft the World Cup - now he is determined to usher in a new period of success for his country when he returns as manager next month.

Johnson was England's captain when they beat Australia in Danny Cipriani could still feature for England at next year's World Cup in New Zealand despite his impending move to Melbourne Rebels, according to former English international back Austin Healey.

Martin Johnson launched a passionate defence of his under-fire coaching staff on Wednesday following his team's disappointing Six Nations campaign.

Despite England only finishing third in the final Six Nations standings with just two wins to their name, Martin Johnson said playing at the Stade de France was "what it's all about" after naming the side he hopes will spoil France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes on Wednesday.

France, the team of the tournament, come into Saturday's Paris finale on ...

England rugby boss Johnson relishing France clash

2010-03-17T10:17:04Z

England manager Martin Johnson said playing at the Stade de France was "what it's all about" after naming the side he hopes will spoil France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes on Wednesday.

France, the team of the tournament, come into Saturday's Paris finale on ...

England drop Wilkinson for France rugby clash

2010-03-17T07:17:33Z

England dropped Jonny Wilkinson on Wednesday from their starting side to play France in the Six Nations international in Paris on Saturday, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) ann...

Foden set for full debut as England axe Armitage

2010-03-16T16:17:52Z

Ben Foden is set to make his first England Test start after fellow full-back Delon Armitage was dropped on Tuesday from the squad to play France in the Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday.

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England captain Borthwick doubtful for France finale

2010-03-16T10:18:27Z

England captain Steve Borthwick is doubtful for the Six Nations finale away to France on Saturday with a knee injury.

The Saracens lock left England's training base in Bagshot, south-west of London, on ...

Borthwick doubtful for Six Nations finale against France

2010-03-16T10:17:29Z

England captain Steve Borthwick is doubtful for the Six Nations finale away to France on Saturday with a knee injury.

The Saracens lock left England's training base in Bagshot, south of London, on Tuesd...

England in need of Six Nations win over Scotland

2010-03-13T03:15:44Z

Martin Johnson was never on the losing side against Scotland as a player and, for England's team manager, this weekend would not be a good time to change the habits of a lifetime.

Johnson's pedigree as a World Cup-winning captain and the only man to have skippered the Martin Johnson was never on the losing side against Scotland as a player and, for England's team manager, this weekend would not be a good time to change the habits of a lifetime.

Johnson's pedigree as a World Cup-winning captain and the only man to have skippered the England's latest call-up, will lay claim to family bragging rights if he helps fashion a win against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Manager Martin Johnson has called up the 20-year-old to the bench for the England's latest call-up, will lay claim to family bragging rights if he helps fashion a win against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Manager Martin Johnson has called up the 20-year-old to the bench for the Lewis Moody was dropped on Tuesday by England manager Martin Johnson, his former Leicester team-mate, for Saturday's Calcutta Cup Six Nations match away to Scotland at Murrayfield.

The Tigers flanker, who lasted ju...

Shaw out of Scotland rugby match

2010-03-08T11:16:52Z

Veteran England lock Simon Shaw will miss Saturday's Calcutta Cup Six Nations clash away to Scotland at Murrayfield with a shoulder injury, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced Monday.

Shaw, 36, injured his shoulder just four minutes into England's 2...

England's limits set for Six Nations Ireland test

2010-02-26T19:16:10Z

Winning isn't everything for England manager Martin Johnson -- it's the only thing.

And that may explain the World Cup-winning captain's annoyance that an England team aiming to complete the third leg of a Six Nations Grand Slam, against defending champions Irelan...

Johnson stands by Wilkinson for Ireland rugby clash

2010-04-16T06:59:24Z

England manager Martin Johnson defended Jonny Wilkinson after naming the fly-half in an unchanged team to play Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

Johnson stuck with t...

Johnson stands by Wilkinson for Ireland clash

2010-04-16T06:59:27Z

England manager Martin Johnson defended Jonny Wilkinson after naming the fly-half in an unchanged team to play Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

Johnson stuck with t...

Borthwick retains England captaincy

2010-04-16T07:21:25Z

Steve Borthwick will retain the England captaincy for the upcoming Six Nations Championship opener against Wales, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

Earlier this ...

Wales rugby coach tells England to give Johnson time

2010-04-16T07:32:33Z

Wales coach Warren Gatland has said England must learn from their experience with World Cup winning supremo Clive Woodward and give Martin Johnson tim...

Johnson picks England's Six Nations rugby squad

2010-04-16T07:39:24Z

Martin Johnson insisted he'd no qualms in selecting former New Zealand rugby league international Shontayne Hape for England's Six Nations squad.

The 28-year-old Bath centr...

Kiwi Hape in England's Six Nations squad

2010-04-16T07:40:48Z

Former New Zealand rugby league international Shontayne Hape was named in England's squad for the Six Nations rugby union tournament.

The 28-year-old Hape, uncapped in union, was joined in the 32-man squad selected by England manage...

Under-pressure Johnson to reveal England squad

2010-04-16T07:42:06Z

Martin Johnson is set to unveil his England squad for this season's Six Nations on Wednesday, with critics urging him to take a bold approach.

Former players and media pundits alike berated what they saw as England's excessively conservative play during a November series where the side...

England's Vickery to miss Six Nations

2010-04-16T07:49:03Z

Former England captain Phil Vickery is set to miss this year's Six Nations after being told it will be another eight weeks before he can resume training following neck surgery last year.

The 33-year-old Lions prop forward is therefore unlikely to be named in the England Six Nations squad d...

Johnson won't give in to 'hysteria'

2010-04-16T08:51:44Z

England manager Martin Johnson has insisted he won't respond to "hysterical" critics calling for his coaching staff to be sacked and would stand by his backroom team.

Either side of a deeply uninspiring win over Argentina, England were well beaten this month by both Aus...

Johnson proud despite All Blacks defeat

2010-04-16T08:57:53Z

England manager Martin Johnson believes his team can look forward to the Six Nations with "pride" after a gutsy display against New Zealand here at Twickenham ended in a 19-6 loss.

Defeat saw Martin Johnson, extraordinarily appointed to his post last year without any previous coaching experience, likes to deflect criticism by saying everyone is entitled to an opinion.

But even the 2003 World Cup winning captain admitted England were well below standard last Saturday in seeing off a limited A...

Johnson 'still up to' England job as N.Zealand clash looms

2010-04-16T09:03:11Z

England manager Martin Johnson insisted on Wednesday he was still the right man to lead the team after unveiling his side to play New Zealand at Twickenham this weekend.

And England's 2003 World Cup-w...

Johnson says he's still 'up to' England rugby job

2010-04-16T09:03:31Z

England manager Martin Johnson insisted Wednesday he was still the right man to lead the team after unveiling his side to play New Zealand at Twickenham this weekend.

And England's 2003 World Cup-winn...

England rugby team feeling the heat, admits Cueto

2010-04-16T09:10:47Z

England star Mark Cueto admits his side must beat Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday to avoid slipping into crisis.

Martin Johnson's side head into the match on the back of an 18-9 defeat to Australia which sent them to t...

Johnson promises sharper England against Pumas

2010-04-16T09:14:08Z

Martin Johnson said he expected greater accuracy from his England side after making four changes in the team to play Argentina at Twickenham this Saturday.

London Irish scrum-half

Hodgson to start for England against Pumas

2010-04-16T09:14:14Z

Paul Hodgson will make his first Test start for England this Saturday after being named Wednesday in Martin Johnson's team to play Argentina at Twickenham.

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Johnson upbeat after Australia rugby loss

2010-04-16T09:19:39Z

England manager Martin Johnson welcomed the return to international rugby of Jonny Wilkinson and predicted better days ahead for his side despite an 18-9 defeat by Australia here at Twickenham.

England were leading until the hour mark in Saturday's match but, af...

Wallabies look to rediscover spring in slam opener

2010-04-16T09:20:20Z

Australia coach Robbie Deans will be under particular pressure to deliver a victory when the Wallabies face an injury-hit England at Twickenham on Saturday in the first leg of their grand slam tour.

A run of six defeats in the Wallabies' last seven Tests has been offset by the ...

England won't pay penalty again, vows Johnson

2010-04-16T09:21:36Z

England manager Martin Johnson has insisted England have learnt from last year's defeat by Australia and won't give away so many 'soft' penalties against the Wallabies at Twickenham here on Saturday.

Indiscipline cost England dear 12 months ago with fly-half

England won't pay penalty again, vows rugby coach

2010-04-16T09:21:38Z

England manager Martin Johnson has insisted England have learnt from last year's defeat by Australia and won't give away so many 'soft' penalties against the Wallabies at Twickenham here on Saturday.

Indiscipline cost England dear 12 months ago with fly-half

Rugby coach Johnson puts his faith in England 'trust'

2010-04-16T09:23:40Z

Martin Johnson believes his England side are developing the trust necessary to beat the southern hemispshere's finest even though the team is in the midst of a major injury crisis.

Johnson will be without several first-choice players for Saturday's Cook Cup clash against Australia at Jonny Wilkinson and Steve Thompson were re-united in an England team for the first time since the 2003 World Cup final win over Australia after being named in Saturday's side to play the Wallabi...

Rugby - England Vs South Africa

2010-04-08T16:20:51Z

Rugby Union - England v South Africa 2008 Investec Challenge Match

2010-04-08T18:49:36Z

Rugby Union - England v South Africa 2008 Investec Challenge Match - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 22/11/08..England Team Manager Martin Johnson

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Rugby Union - England Press Conference

2010-04-09T05:58:47Z

Rugby Union - England Press Conference - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 18/11/08..England team manager Martin Johnson during the press conference

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Rugby Union - England v Australia 2008 Investec Challenge Match

2010-04-09T15:08:56Z

Rugby Union - England v Australia 2008 Investec Challenge Match - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 15/11/08.England team manager Martin Johnson

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Rugby Union - England Training

2010-04-10T02:53:57Z

Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 11/11/08..England Team manager Martin Johnson during training

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