Rugby Union: March 2010 Archives

Aaron Mauger has announced his retirement, effective immediately, after failing to recover from a persistent back injury.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter feels a trip to the seaside helped his side thrash Newcastle in the Guinness Premiership.

Rob Andrew has stressed that he won't quit as the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby, despite England's poor Six Nations.

Martin Johnson played down his team selection decisions after England's improved attacking display in the 12-10 defeat to France.

England captain Steve Borthwick has failed to recover from a knee injury so Lewis Moody will lead the side against France.

France coach Marc Lievremont has warned that Jonny Wilkinson is more than capable of making an impact off the bench.

The RFU have confirmed that England will play two Tests against Australia this summer in a five-match tour Down Under in June.

England have dropped Jonny Wilkinson for Saturday's final RBS Six Nations game against France in Paris.

England winger Ugo Monye has insisted he will be fit to face France in the Six Nations showdown on Saturday.

Martin Johnson felt his England side had 'enough opportunities' to beat Scotland after being held to a 15-15 draw at Murrayfield.

England scrum-half Danny Care has warned Scotland that they are ready to cut loose in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Ben Foden says he has learnt his lesson and will bide his time to earn a starting place in the England side under Martin Johnson.

Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll claims he can focus on playing rugby after finally tackling his recurrent hamstring injury problems.

England flanker James Haskell has backed the national side in the club-versus-country row with his employers Stade Francais.

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill believes Lewis Moody's decision to move to Bath will not have a massive impact on his Tigers side.

Lewis Moody has revealed he would only ever have left Leicester to join Bath after penning a three-year deal at the Recreation Ground.

England pair Simon Shaw and Delon Armitage could both miss the Six Nations clash with Scotland on March 13.

Former England star Ben Cohen feels Jonny Wilkinson is every bit as good as he was when he kicked England to World Cup glory in 2003.

The Rugby Football Union says it will not back down to Stade Francais' demands for flanker James Haskell to be released for club duty.

Aaron Mauger has announced his retirement, effective immediately, after failing to recover from a persistent back injury.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter feels a trip to the seaside helped his side thrash Newcastle in the Guinness Premiership.

Rob Andrew has stressed that he won't quit as the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby, despite England's poor Six Nations.

Martin Johnson played down his team selection decisions after England's improved attacking display in the 12-10 defeat to France.

England captain Steve Borthwick has failed to recover from a knee injury so Lewis Moody will lead the side against France.

France coach Marc Lievremont has warned that Jonny Wilkinson is more than capable of making an impact off the bench.

The RFU have confirmed that England will play two Tests against Australia this summer in a five-match tour Down Under in June.

England have dropped Jonny Wilkinson for Saturday's final RBS Six Nations game against France in Paris.

England winger Ugo Monye has insisted he will be fit to face France in the Six Nations showdown on Saturday.

Martin Johnson felt his England side had 'enough opportunities' to beat Scotland after being held to a 15-15 draw at Murrayfield.

England scrum-half Danny Care has warned Scotland that they are ready to cut loose in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Ben Foden says he has learnt his lesson and will bide his time to earn a starting place in the England side under Martin Johnson.

Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll claims he can focus on playing rugby after finally tackling his recurrent hamstring injury problems.

England flanker James Haskell has backed the national side in the club-versus-country row with his employers Stade Francais.

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill believes Lewis Moody's decision to move to Bath will not have a massive impact on his Tigers side.

Lewis Moody has revealed he would only ever have left Leicester to join Bath after penning a three-year deal at the Recreation Ground.

England pair Simon Shaw and Delon Armitage could both miss the Six Nations clash with Scotland on March 13.

Former England star Ben Cohen feels Jonny Wilkinson is every bit as good as he was when he kicked England to World Cup glory in 2003.

The Rugby Football Union says it will not back down to Stade Francais' demands for flanker James Haskell to be released for club duty.