Rugby Union: November 2008 Archives

A suspected fractured skull for Wales centre Jamie Roberts put the dampner on his side's 21-18 win against Australia in Cardiff.

Coach Martin Johnson felt a lack of discipline from his England side played a key part in their 32-6 defeat to New Zealand.

Wasps came from behind to defeat the Newcastle Falcons 17-23 thanks in part to six penalties from Dave Walder.

New Zealand's Dan Carter is hoping to continue his impressive form against England with a Grand Slam clinching performance on Saturday.

Prop Duncan Jones is the latest Wales player expected to miss the rest of the season after having to undergo a foot operation.

New Zealand have made one change to their side for Saturday's clash with England, with centre Conrad Smith recalled.

Brad Thorn has warned his New Zealand team-mates to prepare for an England backlash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Fly-half Danny Cipriani accepted some of the blame for England's record 42-6 defeat to world champions South Africa at Twickenham.

Captain Steve Borthwick is aiming to answer his critics following the loss against Australia by helping England beat South Africa.

Jonny Wilkinson's personal fitness trainer, Steve Black, believes the Newcastle and England fly-half can play until the age of 40.

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has brought in Jannie du Plessis and Danie Rossouw for his side's clash with England on Saturday.

Joe Lydon has quit Wigan Warriors to become the Welsh Rugby Union's new Head of Rugby Performance and Development.

Martin Johnson has recalled flanker James Haskell in the only change to his side for the clash with world champions South Africa.

Scotland coach Sean Lineen has slammed the boo boys who tore into Dan Parks as he missed two kicks against South Africa.

England fly-half Danny Cipriani believes Martin Johnson's side is close to realising its try-scoring potential.

England coach Mike Ford has told Danny Cipriani he needs to improve his defensive play ahead of the clash with Australia on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has confirmed that Gavin Henson will miss their autumn international series due to an Achilles injury.

Scotland have made just one change for the clash against South Africa with Rory Lamont replacing his brother Sean.

England have recalled former captain Phil Vickery and lock Tom Palmer for the clash against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made 12 changes to the starting line-up for the clash with Canada in Cardiff on Friday evening.

Paul Sackey feels England have bags of potential but must improve after a slow start in their 39-13 win against the Pacific Islanders.

England manager Martin Johnson says he is not worried about fielding an inexperienced team against the Pacific Islanders on Saturday.

Delon Armitage, Ugo Monye, Riki Flutey and Nick Kennedy will all make their debuts when England take on the Pacific Islanders.

Richie McCaw and star fly-half Dan Carter have been named on the bench for New Zealand's clash against Scotland.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has denied that they will put out a weakened team against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

New Zealand came from behind in Hong Kong to beat Australia 19-14 and take the Bledisloe Cup with a 3-1 series win.

A suspected fractured skull for Wales centre Jamie Roberts put the dampner on his side's 21-18 win against Australia in Cardiff.

Coach Martin Johnson felt a lack of discipline from his England side played a key part in their 32-6 defeat to New Zealand.

Wasps came from behind to defeat the Newcastle Falcons 17-23 thanks in part to six penalties from Dave Walder.

New Zealand's Dan Carter is hoping to continue his impressive form against England with a Grand Slam clinching performance on Saturday.

Prop Duncan Jones is the latest Wales player expected to miss the rest of the season after having to undergo a foot operation.

New Zealand have made one change to their side for Saturday's clash with England, with centre Conrad Smith recalled.

Brad Thorn has warned his New Zealand team-mates to prepare for an England backlash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Fly-half Danny Cipriani accepted some of the blame for England's record 42-6 defeat to world champions South Africa at Twickenham.

Captain Steve Borthwick is aiming to answer his critics following the loss against Australia by helping England beat South Africa.

Jonny Wilkinson's personal fitness trainer, Steve Black, believes the Newcastle and England fly-half can play until the age of 40.

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has brought in Jannie du Plessis and Danie Rossouw for his side's clash with England on Saturday.

Joe Lydon has quit Wigan Warriors to become the Welsh Rugby Union's new Head of Rugby Performance and Development.

Martin Johnson has recalled flanker James Haskell in the only change to his side for the clash with world champions South Africa.

Scotland coach Sean Lineen has slammed the boo boys who tore into Dan Parks as he missed two kicks against South Africa.

England fly-half Danny Cipriani believes Martin Johnson's side is close to realising its try-scoring potential.

England coach Mike Ford has told Danny Cipriani he needs to improve his defensive play ahead of the clash with Australia on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has confirmed that Gavin Henson will miss their autumn international series due to an Achilles injury.

Scotland have made just one change for the clash against South Africa with Rory Lamont replacing his brother Sean.

England have recalled former captain Phil Vickery and lock Tom Palmer for the clash against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made 12 changes to the starting line-up for the clash with Canada in Cardiff on Friday evening.

Paul Sackey feels England have bags of potential but must improve after a slow start in their 39-13 win against the Pacific Islanders.

England manager Martin Johnson says he is not worried about fielding an inexperienced team against the Pacific Islanders on Saturday.

Delon Armitage, Ugo Monye, Riki Flutey and Nick Kennedy will all make their debuts when England take on the Pacific Islanders.

Richie McCaw and star fly-half Dan Carter have been named on the bench for New Zealand's clash against Scotland.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has denied that they will put out a weakened team against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.