The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Board of Directors met today to review the recommendations of John Steele, its new Chief Executive, for changes to the organisation in preparation for the…
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Wasps to play Harlequins in Abu Dhabi
LONDON Wasps and Harlequins will break new ground on 30 January when their LV Cup match will be played in Abu Dhabi. With both clubs missing their key internationals as the…
Toby Booth on England, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulouse and physicality
London Irish head coach and former England Saxons coach Toby Booth gives Rugby World his England verdict following the autumn Tests. “I know some fans will have doubted England after…
Simon Shaw – Wasps and England
As another milestone approaches for the Wasps lock, Rugby World finds out what keeps him smiling. Tell Simon Shaw that he will become the oldest person to play for England…
Jonny Wilkinson: How to kick, pass and drop goals
Jonny Wilkinson: How to kick, pass and drop goals Throughout his career Jonny Wilkinson was the consummate professional. His training regime is legendary, kicking penalties on Christmas Day and never,…
Tom Palmer – Stade Francais and England
The England second-row has finally found his stride in Test rugby this year. England’s stunning performance against Australia at Twickenham during the Autumn internationals left many of their long-suffering fans…
Charlie Hodgson out till the New Year
Sale Sharks’ injury woes continue with the news that fly half Charlie Hodgson has suffered a small fracture of the foot. He’s likely to be out of action until well…
Jonny Wilkinson – Toulon and England
Famed for the accuracy of his left boot, Wilko has held the world on his shoulders ever since that cup winning kick in 2003. Rugby World caught up with him…
Dylan Hartley – Northampton and England
Still in his early twenties, ‘Chunk’ holds the title of the youngest Premiership captain, a big responsibilty for the Northampton Saints and England hooker who took some time out to…
Dan Hipkiss – Leicester and England
Rugby World caught up with ‘Bruno’ to talk about his band – Slo Progress [clip below], tidying up after people and a crush on an Angel, a Victoria Secret Angel.…