Rugby Union: September 2009 Archives

Chief executive Mark Evans has revealed that Harlequins have 'had quite a few approaches' about the vacant director of rugby role.

Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates slammed his side's poor discipline after they drew 17-17 with Harlequins.

Rob Andrew has indicated that winger Riki Flutey may require shoulder surgery and will miss England's Autumn internationals.

Steve Borthwick will be fit to play for England in the November Test series, Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has said.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak believes Jonny Wilkinson is back to his best after the Englishman helped Toulon beat Toulouse.

England are sweating on the results of a scan on captain Steve Borthwick who suffered a rib injury playing for Saracens on Saturday.

New Zealand closed their Tri-Nations campaign with a comprehensive 33-6 victory over Australia, who finished bottom of the table.

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder believes Ben Foden should be called into the England squad for the autumn internationals.

Harlequins match-day doctor Wendy Chapman has been suspended by the General Medical Council over her involvement in 'bloodgate'.

Martin Johnson says other players can rise to stardom for England this autumn after injuries sidelined Riki Flutey and Delon Armitage.

Argentina Rugby President Porfirio Carreras was delighted with the news that the Pumas will join the Tri-Nations tournament in 2012.

England may have to do without the services of Delon Armitage this autumn after the full-back suffered a possible shoulder dislocation.

South Africa have won the Tri-Nations crown for the first time since 2004 after a tense 32-29 victory over New Zealand in Hamilton.

England centre Riki Flutey will find out on Monday whether or not he needs shoulder surgery which will mean three months out.

Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs have banned Harlequins lock George Robson for six weeks for headbutting Wasps' Joe Simpson.

Harlequins recent off-the field problems were compounded when lock George Robson was red carded for head-butting Wasps' Joe Simpson.

Leeds Carnegie have signed Alex Moreno on loan as cover for Fosi Pala'amo and Mike MacDonald because of visa complications.

Chief executive Mark Evans has revealed that Harlequins have 'had quite a few approaches' about the vacant director of rugby role.

Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates slammed his side's poor discipline after they drew 17-17 with Harlequins.

Rob Andrew has indicated that winger Riki Flutey may require shoulder surgery and will miss England's Autumn internationals.

Steve Borthwick will be fit to play for England in the November Test series, Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has said.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak believes Jonny Wilkinson is back to his best after the Englishman helped Toulon beat Toulouse.

England are sweating on the results of a scan on captain Steve Borthwick who suffered a rib injury playing for Saracens on Saturday.

New Zealand closed their Tri-Nations campaign with a comprehensive 33-6 victory over Australia, who finished bottom of the table.

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder believes Ben Foden should be called into the England squad for the autumn internationals.

Harlequins match-day doctor Wendy Chapman has been suspended by the General Medical Council over her involvement in 'bloodgate'.

Martin Johnson says other players can rise to stardom for England this autumn after injuries sidelined Riki Flutey and Delon Armitage.

Argentina Rugby President Porfirio Carreras was delighted with the news that the Pumas will join the Tri-Nations tournament in 2012.

England may have to do without the services of Delon Armitage this autumn after the full-back suffered a possible shoulder dislocation.

South Africa have won the Tri-Nations crown for the first time since 2004 after a tense 32-29 victory over New Zealand in Hamilton.

England centre Riki Flutey will find out on Monday whether or not he needs shoulder surgery which will mean three months out.

Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs have banned Harlequins lock George Robson for six weeks for headbutting Wasps' Joe Simpson.

Harlequins recent off-the field problems were compounded when lock George Robson was red carded for head-butting Wasps' Joe Simpson.

Leeds Carnegie have signed Alex Moreno on loan as cover for Fosi Pala'amo and Mike MacDonald because of visa complications.