Rugby Union: November 2009 Archives

Justin Harrison, the former Australian lock serving an eight-month ban after admitting to taking cocaine, plans to return to the sport.

Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to his team-mates after the Grand Slam holders' 15-10 win over world champions South Africa

The Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby Rob Andrew claims England have made progress against Tri-Nations teams this autumn.

Mark Cueto has signed a new four-year contract with Sale Sharks - and wants to finish his career at Edgeley Park.

Scotland's Rory Lamont feels his side can beat anyone following their 9-8 victory over Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Saracens head coach Brendan Venter wants his side to adopt Roger Federer's winning philosophy after they beat Wasps on Sunday.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has heaped praise on his players after they ended a 27-year losing streak to Australia with a 9-8 victory.

England coach Martin Johnson believes his side are continuing to make progress despite Saturday's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand.

Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath made no excuses for his side's style of play as they beat Leicester 12-9 on Friday night.

England duo Mark Cueto and Joe Worsley have slammed former team-mate Josh Lewsey's criticism of Martin Johnson's coaching staff.

Argentina have refused to enter a slanging match with Wales coach Warren Gatland after the Kiwi claimed their scrum was over-rated.

England's coaching staff have dismissed claims they have different ideas on what is the best way for the team to play.

Shane Geraghty has challenged his England team-mates to silence the Twickenham boo-boys against New Zealand on Saturday.

Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with his side's resilience as they came from behind to draw 20-20 with Australia at Croke Park.

Martin Johnson said he had every sympathy for the fans who booed his side in the 16-9 win over Argentina at Twickenham.

Jonny Wilkinson feels the changes England have made to their starting line-up mean they will put in a better display against Argentina.

James Haskell will start against Argentina on Saturday as England make four changes from the side that lost to Australia.

England scrum coach Graham Rowntree has backed inexperienced prop Paul Doran-Jones to make the step up to international rugby.

Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales side to face Samoa on Friday, handing others the chance to impress.

Jonny Wilkinson believes England will face a tough test against Argentina when the two teams face each other at Twickenham on Saturday.

Coach Martin Johnson feels his England side can learn from their 18-9 defeat against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill was full of praise for his side after they beat South Africa 22-17 at Welford Road on Friday.

World Cup-winning hooker Steve Thompson will start his first England Test in three years when he lines up against Australia.

Martin Johnson says a number of injury problems mean he will have to delay naming his England side to face Australia until Wednesday.

Justin Harrison, the former Australian lock serving an eight-month ban after admitting to taking cocaine, plans to return to the sport.

Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to his team-mates after the Grand Slam holders' 15-10 win over world champions South Africa

The Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby Rob Andrew claims England have made progress against Tri-Nations teams this autumn.

Mark Cueto has signed a new four-year contract with Sale Sharks - and wants to finish his career at Edgeley Park.

Scotland's Rory Lamont feels his side can beat anyone following their 9-8 victory over Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Saracens head coach Brendan Venter wants his side to adopt Roger Federer's winning philosophy after they beat Wasps on Sunday.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has heaped praise on his players after they ended a 27-year losing streak to Australia with a 9-8 victory.

England coach Martin Johnson believes his side are continuing to make progress despite Saturday's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand.

Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath made no excuses for his side's style of play as they beat Leicester 12-9 on Friday night.

England duo Mark Cueto and Joe Worsley have slammed former team-mate Josh Lewsey's criticism of Martin Johnson's coaching staff.

Argentina have refused to enter a slanging match with Wales coach Warren Gatland after the Kiwi claimed their scrum was over-rated.

England's coaching staff have dismissed claims they have different ideas on what is the best way for the team to play.

Shane Geraghty has challenged his England team-mates to silence the Twickenham boo-boys against New Zealand on Saturday.

Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with his side's resilience as they came from behind to draw 20-20 with Australia at Croke Park.

Martin Johnson said he had every sympathy for the fans who booed his side in the 16-9 win over Argentina at Twickenham.

Jonny Wilkinson feels the changes England have made to their starting line-up mean they will put in a better display against Argentina.

James Haskell will start against Argentina on Saturday as England make four changes from the side that lost to Australia.

England scrum coach Graham Rowntree has backed inexperienced prop Paul Doran-Jones to make the step up to international rugby.

Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales side to face Samoa on Friday, handing others the chance to impress.

Jonny Wilkinson believes England will face a tough test against Argentina when the two teams face each other at Twickenham on Saturday.

Coach Martin Johnson feels his England side can learn from their 18-9 defeat against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill was full of praise for his side after they beat South Africa 22-17 at Welford Road on Friday.

World Cup-winning hooker Steve Thompson will start his first England Test in three years when he lines up against Australia.

Martin Johnson says a number of injury problems mean he will have to delay naming his England side to face Australia until Wednesday.