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Hill: I'd talk to Johnson over coaching role
Richard Hill has become the latest member of England's 2003 World Cup winning side to throw his hat into the coaching ring. New Red Rose supremo Martin Johnson, the only England captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup, wants to tap into his former team-mates' experience to help the next generation.
23 Apr 2008, 6:54 PM
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Ashton likely to stay on in new role - Baron
Brian Ashton is likely to accept the role of head of the National Academy of the RFU, according to RFU Chief Executive Francis Baron. Ashton was this week sacked as Head Coach of the senior England side to make way for Martin Johnson.
18 Apr 2008, 1:44 PM
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Henry defends All Blacks' World Cup performance
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has defended his team and in particular captain Richie McCaw following the results of an independent review into the All Blacks' ill-fated World Cup last year. Henry's side, big favourites for the trophy, were knocked out at the quarter-final stage after losing 18-20 to hosts France.
17 Apr 2008, 2:24 PM
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Smit retained as South Africa skipper
John Smit has been retained as South African captain after leading his side to World Cup glory, new coach Peter De Villiers has confirmed. The hooker, who plays his club rugby for French side Clermont Auvergne, was Jake White's skipper as South Africa won the William Webb Ellis trophy in Paris in October.
20 Feb 2008, 2:08 PM
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Dallaglio retires from international rugby
Lawrence Dallaglio has announced his retirement from international rugby for the second time. The former England captain will end his club career with Wasps at the end of this season. The 35-year-old back-rower, who played every minute of England's successful 2003 World Cup campaign, had previously retired in 2004 from international rugby.
3 Jan 2008, 10:23 AM
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Ashton reveals three-step plan for England success
Just two days after having his contract extended by the RFU, England head-coach Brian Ashton has revealed his three-step plan to elevate England back to the head of world rugby. Ashton, along with trusty assistants Mike Ford and John Wells will look to build on the team's success at this year's World Cup.
21 Dec 2007, 3:08 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Wheeler - Johnson should take over from Ashton
Leicester Tigers chief executive Peter Wheeler has backed Martin Johnson to take over as England head coach from Brian Ashton. Ashton's position is under scrutiny following scathing criticism from World Cup squad members Lawrence Dallaglio and Mike Catt. Wheeler believes former World Cup winning skipper Johnson is the man to take over.
1 Nov 2007, 5:06 PM
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Disappointed White to step down as Boks coach
Jake White today confirmed he will leave his post as South African coach when his contract expires on December 31. White, who led the Boks to the World Cup title in France earlier this month, released a statement at a news conference in Cape Town two days after his name was omitted from the shortlist for the coach's job.
31 Oct 2007, 2:12 PM
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Catt thinks Ashton can success after all
Mike Catt has diluted his scathing comments about Brian Ashton, and has now backed the England coach to continue his success at the helm, with the right help around him. The 36-year-old utility back, who propelled England to an emotional second consecutive World Cup Final earlier this month, had made the original remarks in his autobiography.
31 Oct 2007, 11:36 AM
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Lievremont named new France coach
France have named Marc Lievremont as their new coach. Lievremont, a former flanker for the national side between 1995-1999, succeeds Bernard Laporte, who joined the French government as Junior Minister for Sport after leading his country to a second successive World Cup semi-final defeat to England.
24 Oct 2007, 7:18 PM
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