http://backend.userland.com/rss092 info@excite.co.uk (Excite UK) info@excite.co.uk (Info) en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:18:22 +0100 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:18:22 +0100 http://static.excite.co.uk/uk/image/channel/excite.gif http://www.excite.co.uk 75 33 England were drawn in the same group as Scotland and Argentina for the 2011 World Cup avoiding the three Southern hemisphere giants.]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:31:00 +0100 Wales enjoyed a famous 21-18 win over Australia at Cardiff becoming the only Northern Hemisphere side to take a Tri-Nations scalp in the Autumn internationals.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:57:00 +0100 England were hammered 32-6 by the all conquering All Blacks at Twickenham this afternoon just a week after they suffered a record defeat to South Africa.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:32:00 +0100 Danny Cipriani has been sensationally dropped from the England team to face the All Blacks on Saturday at Twickenham. ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:10:00 +0100 Martin Johnson has called up his former Leicester and England team-mate lock Ben Kay into the England squad for Saturday's game with the All Blacks.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:55:00 +0100 England were hammered 42-6 by South Africa at Twickenham this afternoon five years to the day after Martin Johnson lifted the World Cup.]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:38:00 +0100 Jonny Wilkinson, hero of the 2003 World Cup, has hinted that he may retire from international rugby. ]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:50:00 +0100 England will be hoping to bounce back from last week's defeat to Australia with victory over world champions South Africa tomorrow at Twickenham.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:58:00 +0100 England lost 28-14 to Australia at Twickenham in Martin Johnson's second match as manager.]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:57:00 +0100 Martin Johnson has made two changes to the England team for tomorrow's Cook Cup international against Australia at Twickenham.]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:44:00 +0100 Martin Johnson's reign as England coach got off to a winning start with a 39-13 win over the Pacific Islands at Twickenham yesterday afternoon.]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:53:00 +0100 The England rugby play the Pacific Islands on Saturday in what will be Martin Johnson's first game in charge. ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:45:00 +0100 Steve Borthwick has been named the new captain of the England rugby team by new manager and former captain Martin Johnson. ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:03:00 +0100 Wales centre Gavin Henson has been banned for two games by his club Ospreys after skipping training following a training ground argument. ]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:20:00 +0200 Rugby star Danny Cipriani is in the news again with reports that he was punched by his team-mate Josh Lewsey during training.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:02:00 +0200 Danny Cipriani will be available for England’s Autumn internationals after recovering earlier than expected from his ankle injury.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:18:00 +0200 New England manager Martin Johnson has named the elite England rugby squad for the autumn internationals against South Africa and New Zealand.]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:57:50 +0200 All Blacks star Daniel Carter will play his rugby in France with Perpignan in the autumn after being granted a six month sabbatical by the NZRU.]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:26:19 +0200 England's tour to New Zealand has been hit by off field allegations. It is reported that four unnamed players were involved in an serious incident last week.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:15:35 +0200 England have made six changes ahead of Saturday's test against the All Blacks in Christchurch. The switches look like damage limitation.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:48:39 +0200 England were well beaten by the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday with the New Zealand side winning 37-20. Topsy Ojo scored two tries on his debut.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:43:44 +0200 A new look England team will take on the All Blacks at Eden Park tomorrow hoping to become only the third English team to win in New Zealand.]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:47:48 +0200 England have named a young team to face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday including the uncapped London Irish winger Topsy Ojo.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:03:29 +0200 Wasps and England No10 Danny Cipriani will be out of rugby for at least 6 months after suffering a broken ankle during Wasps game with Bath yesterday.]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 12:05:28 +0200 The Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan has been named as the head coach of the 2009 British and Irish Lions for their tour to South Africa.]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 11:35:22 +0200 New England manager Martin Johnson has named Bath lock Steve Borthwick has been named England captain for the tour to New Zealand next month.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 13:23:21 +0200 Sunderland boss Roy Keane is set to link up with the New Zealand All Blacks in June as part of his Pro Licence coaching qualification.]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:46:21 +0200 Former World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson looks set to be appointed manager of the England rugby team bringing an end to Ashton's reign. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:48:18 +0200 According to reports England are about to offer World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson the job as manager of the England rugby team job. ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:39:07 +0100 Grand Slam victory raises roof in Cardiff]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:59:54 +0100