Rugby Union: October 2008 Archives

England are considering withdrawing their bid to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup because they would 'amost certainly' make a loss.

Gloucester and England rugby union star Lesley Vainikolo was arrested after being allegedly involved in a street fight in Bath.

James Simpson-Daniel has been ruled out of England's autumn Tests and will miss at least three months with an ankle injury.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has insisted that he will not join the exodus of All Blacks players heading to Europe.

Wales' Grand Slam coaching trio of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley have been named on the Lions staff.

Gavin Henson has been selected in Wales' 32-man party for the autumn internationals, despite making just one appearance this season.

David Wallace's second-half try inspired holders Munster to a 24-16 victory over Sale in Sunday's Heineken Cup Pool One clash.

Wales will be without scrum-half Mike Phillips for their four autumn Tests after being forced to undergo surgery on his knee.

Wasps coach Shaun Edwards is under no illusions as to the size of their task against Heineken Cup opponents Leinster in Dublin.

Sale say they are trying to convince New Zealand star Luke McAlister to extend his stay with the club for another year.

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio says a lack of a genuine leader is still a worry for England manager Martin Johnson.

Sale Sharks have revealed that centre Lee Thomas is likely to be sidelined for three months because of a shoulder injury.

Toby Flood's four first-half penalties proved to be enough for Leicester to see off Ospreys 12-6 at Welford Road on Sunday.

Sale centre Lee Thomas could be out for six weeks after picking up a shoulder injury in his side's 32-15 win at Clermont Auvergne.

Newcastle's director of rugby, Steve Bates, feels Jonny Wilkinson should continue to play an aggressive game despite his latest injury.

Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara insists Munster are highly motivated as they start the defence of the Heineken Cup.

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson is likely to miss the 2009 Six Nations after being sidelined for five months with a dislocated knee.

Leicester scrum-half Harry Ellis has slammed reports that his recent knee injury means he is unable to play Test rugby for England.

James Haskell says Danny Cipriani and Josh Lewsey's training ground spat shows that Wasps are fired up for their Heineken Cup game.

Wasps have played down a training-ground altercation which left England star Danny Cipriani with a cut lip.

Sale Sharks winger Oriol Ripol joined the club's growing injury list after breaking his arm in Saturday's defeat to the Cardiff Blues.

Newcastle Falcons' rugby director Steve Bates is confident Jonny Wilkinson will make a good recovery from Friday's knee operation.

England international David Strettle was forced to limp out of Harlequins win over Worcester on Thursday with a foot injury.

Danny Cipriani was left frustrated as Wasps lost to Bath last night but otherwise delighted with how his first game back went.

Northampton forward Neil Best has been handed an 18-week ban for his clash with Wasps star James Haskell last month.

Newcastle fly-half Jonny Wilkinson is a doubt for England's autumn Tests after picking up a knee injury against Gloucester.

England are considering withdrawing their bid to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup because they would 'amost certainly' make a loss.

Gloucester and England rugby union star Lesley Vainikolo was arrested after being allegedly involved in a street fight in Bath.

James Simpson-Daniel has been ruled out of England's autumn Tests and will miss at least three months with an ankle injury.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has insisted that he will not join the exodus of All Blacks players heading to Europe.

Wales' Grand Slam coaching trio of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley have been named on the Lions staff.

Gavin Henson has been selected in Wales' 32-man party for the autumn internationals, despite making just one appearance this season.

David Wallace's second-half try inspired holders Munster to a 24-16 victory over Sale in Sunday's Heineken Cup Pool One clash.

Wales will be without scrum-half Mike Phillips for their four autumn Tests after being forced to undergo surgery on his knee.

Wasps coach Shaun Edwards is under no illusions as to the size of their task against Heineken Cup opponents Leinster in Dublin.

Sale say they are trying to convince New Zealand star Luke McAlister to extend his stay with the club for another year.

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio says a lack of a genuine leader is still a worry for England manager Martin Johnson.

Sale Sharks have revealed that centre Lee Thomas is likely to be sidelined for three months because of a shoulder injury.

Toby Flood's four first-half penalties proved to be enough for Leicester to see off Ospreys 12-6 at Welford Road on Sunday.

Sale centre Lee Thomas could be out for six weeks after picking up a shoulder injury in his side's 32-15 win at Clermont Auvergne.

Newcastle's director of rugby, Steve Bates, feels Jonny Wilkinson should continue to play an aggressive game despite his latest injury.

Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara insists Munster are highly motivated as they start the defence of the Heineken Cup.

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson is likely to miss the 2009 Six Nations after being sidelined for five months with a dislocated knee.

Leicester scrum-half Harry Ellis has slammed reports that his recent knee injury means he is unable to play Test rugby for England.

James Haskell says Danny Cipriani and Josh Lewsey's training ground spat shows that Wasps are fired up for their Heineken Cup game.

Wasps have played down a training-ground altercation which left England star Danny Cipriani with a cut lip.

Sale Sharks winger Oriol Ripol joined the club's growing injury list after breaking his arm in Saturday's defeat to the Cardiff Blues.

Newcastle Falcons' rugby director Steve Bates is confident Jonny Wilkinson will make a good recovery from Friday's knee operation.

England international David Strettle was forced to limp out of Harlequins win over Worcester on Thursday with a foot injury.

Danny Cipriani was left frustrated as Wasps lost to Bath last night but otherwise delighted with how his first game back went.

Northampton forward Neil Best has been handed an 18-week ban for his clash with Wasps star James Haskell last month.