Rugby
Delon Armitage is ready to face the Australian rugby barrage at Twickenham
England's new full-back Delon Armitage lived on nervous tension for his debut last weekend and now he aims to grow into the No 15 shirt as the Australians relentlessly probe for weaknesses at Twickenham this Saturday.
England see off gritty Islanders
MARTIN Johnson’s first selection in charge of England seemed ideal for a Sevens tournament played in somewhere like subtropical Queensland. However, on a wet, dark and atmosphere-free afternoon at Twickenham, it only barely passed muster.
Austraian rugby coach denies 'get Carter' policy
HONG KONG (AFP) - Australia coach Robbie Deans on Thursday denied he was targeting New Zealand star Dan Carter after naming a physical midfield for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup match here.
Lions make Wales coaches backbone of touring party
Gatland, Edwards and Howley to join setup McGeechan plans smaller squad for South Africa
Cronk backs Bellamy spray
MELBOURNE halfback and captain Cooper Cronk says coach Craig Bellamy had the full support of his players in delivering Friday night's $50,000 'spray'.
Frustrated stopper to sign with Gold Coast
Gold Coast United will tomorrow unveil former Juventus goalkeeper Jess Vanstrattan as the A-League expansion club's first signing.
Cipriani kicks night life into touch for a bright new start
Wasps' prodigal son returns from injury tomorrow a reformed and fitter No10
Hong Kong names World Cup Sevens squad
Hong Kong have included three new caps in their Sevens squad for next weekend's World Cup qualifers.
England stars agree new pay deal
England's elite rugby players have ended their dispute with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after signing a new performance-related pay deal.
Porn appears on rugby programme
New Zealand rugby fans watching a regular sports programme found themselves viewing hardcore pornography instead on Sunday afternoon.
Tahu included in Tri-Nations squad
Former rugby league international centre Timana Tahu was named Monday in a 30-man Australian squad for the Tri-Nations rugby tournament against New Zealand and South Africa.
Johnson set to reveal elite squad
English rugby enters a new era on Tuesday as Martin Johnson formally takes charge as team manager.
Johnson charged with drawing up new code of conduct for England
Martin Johnson's second job as England team manager, after picking his first elite squad, will be to draw up a new code of behaviour for players to avoid a repeat of the after-match events in Auckland earlier this month which yesterday prompted th...
Deans names unchanged line-up
Australia coach Robbie Deans has named an unchanged 22-man side for Saturday's first Test against France in Sydney.
Francis Baron defends England players accused of rape
Francis Baron, the RFU's chief executive, has defended the four England players at the centre of lurid allegations of serious sexual assault after they refused to be interviewed by detectives last night.
England players decline to answer New Zealand police questions
Auckland police have confirmed they are investigating an allegation of "serious sexual assault" against four England rugby players. The police said they were continuing their enquiries and revealed that the players, via their legal representatives...
England rugby players face police investigation
Four England rugby players are being investigated by police after a “serious allegation” was made against them in the aftermath of their match against New Zealand.
England rugby players face police investigation
Four England rugby players are being investigated by police after a “serious allegation” was made against them in the aftermath of their match against New Zealand.
Paterson Inspires Scotland Win
Scotland obtained their first away triumph over Argentina after beating them 26-14 in the second Test in Buenos Aires to draw the series 1-1.
Peacock to Stake Captaincy Claim
Jamie Peacock has the chance to show his World Cup captaincy credentials as he returns for Leeds at Harlequins tonight.