RFU U-turn is a big boost for Johnson May 10, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson will not have his influence compromised by the incoming performance director after the Rugby Football Union performed a dramatic u-turn by diluting the role. The governing body had outlined their intention for the new man, potentially World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward, to oversee the whole elite structure, from the [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF October 26, 2011 Robson wins battle of Brit girls TENNIS: Laura Robson battled to victory against Heather Watson in the first meeting between the British teenagers at the Aegon GB Pro-Series Barnstaple. Londoner Robson, 17, fought out a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win over Guernsey 19-year-old Watson to reach the quarter-finals. “I’m sure we’re going play a fair few [...]
Cape Town to play host to Saracens cup clash October 5, 2011 SARACENS have confirmed they will play their Heineken Cup pool stage clash with Biarritz in Cape Town in January, the first time the tournament will see a fixture played outside Europe. The International Rugby Board and European Rugby Cup have approved an application from the Premiership champions, which will see South Africa become the 10th [...]
Armitage hit with his fourth ban this year November 8, 2011 ENGLAND international Delon Armitage has incurred his fourth ban on the year after a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel found the London Irish back guilty of two separate offences during the Premiership clash against Bath last month. Armitage has been suspended for what was adjudged a dangerous tackle on wing Tom Biggs, and he must [...]
Armitage hit with his fourth ban this year November 8, 2011 ENGLAND international Delon Armitage has incurred his fourth ban on the year after a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel found the London Irish back guilty of two separate offences during the Premiership clash against Bath last month. Armitage has been suspended for what was adjudged a dangerous tackle on wing Tom Biggs, and he must [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF November 9, 2011 Johnson receives Moody backing RUGBY UNION: Former England captain Lewis Moody insists the RFU should stick by manager Martin Johnson and allow him the opportunity to lead the Red Rose to the 2015 World Cup. “The most important thing is that there are no knee-jerk reactions. It is essential for me Johnno continues,” said Moody who [...]
Final destination: Awesome All Blacks set up France clash October 16, 2011 NEW ZEALAND (20) vs AUSTRALIA (6) NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry insists his side are ready to finally banish their World Cup ‘chokers’ tag after securing a place in Sunday’s final after yesterday’s momentous victory over arch rivals Australia. The Wallabies were never allowed within striking distance as New Zealand’s relentless defence, led by an [...]
Final destination: Awesome All Blacks set up France clash October 16, 2011 NEW ZEALAND (20) vs AUSTRALIA (6) NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry insists his side are ready to finally banish their World Cup ‘chokers’ tag after securing a place in Sunday’s final after yesterday’s momentous victory over arch rivals Australia. The Wallabies were never allowed within striking distance as New Zealand’s relentless defence, led by an [...]
Johnson left to wait for RFU review verdict October 9, 2011 THE Rugby Football Union will undertake a review of England’s wretched World Cup campaign before deciding whether to preserve manager Martin Johnson in his current position. England’s campaign, tainted by a number of off-field controversies, came to an end on Saturday in Auckland at the quarter-final stage, as France exacted revenge for consecutive semi-final defeats [...]
Johnson left to wait for RFU review verdict October 9, 2011 THE Rugby Football Union will undertake a review of England’s wretched World Cup campaign before deciding whether to preserve manager Martin Johnson in his current position. England’s campaign, tainted by a number of off-field controversies, came to an end on Saturday in Auckland at the quarter-final stage, as France exacted revenge for consecutive semi-final defeats [...]