Rugby Union: October 2009 Archives

Mike Tindall has added to England coach Martin Johnson's problems after limping out of Gloucester's 28-23 Premiership defeat at Sale.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has stunned Guinness Premiership officials by branding the competition "the weakest I've ever seen".

Prop Julian White has been ruled out of England's autumn internationals with a hamstring injury, while Nick Easter has a calf problem.

Jonny Wilkinson feels he is a better player now than when he was part of the 2003 World Cup side despite his catalogue of injuries.

Simon Shaw is hoping to return from a fractured metatarsal in time for England's final autumn Test against New Zealand on November 21.

Wales have been hit by the news Mike Phillips' ankle injury may take 16 weeks to heal which will rule him out of the autumn Tests.

Leicester Tigers have played down talk of a move for former Australia winger Lote Tuqiri, who is currently a free agent.

Stirling Mortlock has said he hopes to be back from a torn calf muscle when Australia play Ireland on November 13.

The New Zealand coaching staff is set to swap jobs in a bid to shake things up within the squad as they prepare to tour Europe.

Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the autumn Tests after dislocating his shoulder in Sale's victory over Cardiff on Friday evening.

Former captain Jake Boer is set for a sensational return to Gloucester after penning a short-term deal with the club.

Jonny Wilkinson admitted he sees life in France as a "new beginning" after helping Toulon beat Saracens in the European Challenge Cup.

Leinster have confirmed they will appeal against flanker Shane Jennings' 12-week ban for eye-gouging.

Lee Byrne has been ruled out of Wales' autumn international campaign after suffering ligament damage in his right foot.

England captain Steve Borthwick said he feared he had lost sight in his right eye after being kicked by Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam.

Bath head coach Steve Meehan has pledged his future to the club by penning a two-year extension to his current deal.

England coach Martin Johnson has been hit by the news injured Wasps duo Danny Cipriani and Tom Rees are out of the autumn Test series.

Saracens chief Brendan Venter was relieved to see his side beat Newcastle on Sunday despite a below-par performance.

England boss Martin Johnson admits the introduction of rugby league-style rolling replacements could be "inevitable" in union.

Mike Tindall has added to England coach Martin Johnson's problems after limping out of Gloucester's 28-23 Premiership defeat at Sale.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has stunned Guinness Premiership officials by branding the competition "the weakest I've ever seen".

Prop Julian White has been ruled out of England's autumn internationals with a hamstring injury, while Nick Easter has a calf problem.

Jonny Wilkinson feels he is a better player now than when he was part of the 2003 World Cup side despite his catalogue of injuries.

Simon Shaw is hoping to return from a fractured metatarsal in time for England's final autumn Test against New Zealand on November 21.

Wales have been hit by the news Mike Phillips' ankle injury may take 16 weeks to heal which will rule him out of the autumn Tests.

Leicester Tigers have played down talk of a move for former Australia winger Lote Tuqiri, who is currently a free agent.

Stirling Mortlock has said he hopes to be back from a torn calf muscle when Australia play Ireland on November 13.

The New Zealand coaching staff is set to swap jobs in a bid to shake things up within the squad as they prepare to tour Europe.

Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the autumn Tests after dislocating his shoulder in Sale's victory over Cardiff on Friday evening.

Former captain Jake Boer is set for a sensational return to Gloucester after penning a short-term deal with the club.

Jonny Wilkinson admitted he sees life in France as a "new beginning" after helping Toulon beat Saracens in the European Challenge Cup.

Leinster have confirmed they will appeal against flanker Shane Jennings' 12-week ban for eye-gouging.

Lee Byrne has been ruled out of Wales' autumn international campaign after suffering ligament damage in his right foot.

England captain Steve Borthwick said he feared he had lost sight in his right eye after being kicked by Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam.

Bath head coach Steve Meehan has pledged his future to the club by penning a two-year extension to his current deal.

England coach Martin Johnson has been hit by the news injured Wasps duo Danny Cipriani and Tom Rees are out of the autumn Test series.

Saracens chief Brendan Venter was relieved to see his side beat Newcastle on Sunday despite a below-par performance.

England boss Martin Johnson admits the introduction of rugby league-style rolling replacements could be "inevitable" in union.