Topic: Martin Johnson

Lions legend McGeechan backs under-fire Johnson

Former 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 Perth on Saturday and Johnson's record since being appointed England coach in 2008 now shows just eight wins ...

Cipriani considered quitting rugby

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 ...

Johnson hopes for England's Aussie rugby revival

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 ...
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. London Wasps fly-half Cipriani appeared to stall his international career when he ...
England manager 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, World Cup-winning ...

Rugby boss Johnson relishing France clash

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 ...

England rugby boss Johnson relishing France clash

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 ...

England drop Wilkinson for France rugby clash

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) announced. The fly-half paid the price for failing to spark England's backs in their lacklustre ...

Foden set for full debut as England axe Armitage

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. Armitage's departure ahead of Wednesday's team announcement ...
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 Tuesday to consult a specialist regarding his longstanding knee ...
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