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Jones hits out at woeful England

Eddie Jones has provided a damning assessment of England's disastrous autumn campaign - and he accused the RFU of failing the national team. Read more
Springboks announce historic change

The South African Rugby Union have confirmed the Springbok emblem will move on the national team's jersey to make way for the King Protea. Read more
Argentina eye 'tough group'

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan and captain Felipe Contepomi agree the 2011 World Cup draw has thrown up a difficult pool for the Pumas. Read more
Kidney: We are there to be shot at

Declan Kidney fears Ireland will be targeted by lesser nations after being drawn alongside Australia at the 2011 World Cup. Read more
Johnson content with WC draw

England coach Martin Johnson is relishing the prospect of facing Scotland after the draw for the group stages of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Read more
Fierce rivals open World Cup

New Zealand could open the 2011 World Cup against France - and All Blacks coach Graham Henry has described it as "an intriguing" prospect. Read more
Gatland 'excited' after tough draw

Wales boss Warren Gatland believes his reigning RBS 6 Nations champions have landed "the toughest pool" of Rugby World Cup 2011. Read more
Hadden hopeful after World Cup draw

Scotland coach Frank Hadden believes the World Cup draw has given his team "every chance" of reaching the quarter-finals again. Read more
England and Scotland drawn together

England and Scotland have been drawn together in Pool B for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, which will be held in New Zealand. Read more
Smit to lead Barbarians

South Africa captain John Smit will lead a star-studded Barbarians side against Australia in Wednesday's Olympic centenary clash at Wembley. Read more
England flanker Lipman cited

England flanker Michael Lipman has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Saturday's Test against New Zealand at Twickenham. Read more
Patience pleases Leinster coach

Leinster coach Michael Cheika was delighted with his side's patient approach after recovering from a half-time deficit to defeat the Dragons. Read more
Wallabies win inspires Jones

Lock Alun-Wyn Jones believes Wales still have plenty of room for improvement despite their 21-18 win over Australia on Saturday. Read more
Booth accepts lucky win

London Irish claimed top spot in the Premiership after their 18-13 win over Bristol but Toby Booth admits it was a game they should have lost. Read more
Jones keen on White return

Eddie Jones is looking to lure Jake White back to Saracens in the new year after his week-long consultancy ended in a 23-6 win over Worcester. Read more
Richards warning for Quins stars

Dean Richards has warned Danny Care, Ugo Monye and Nick Easter they face competition for their places after Harlequins' 21-14 win over Bath. Read more
Armitage hopes to be England fixture

Delon Armitage feels he can compete at the top level despite England being taught some "brutal lessons" by the southern hemisphere big guns. Read more
Byrne targets Lions berth

In-form Wales full-back Lee Byrne has ambitions of making the British Lions squad for next summer's Test series in South Africa. Read more
Wales face nervous wait

Wales are awaiting the 2011 World Cup draw in the knowledge they came within a whisker of ensuring they avoided the Tri-Nations heavyweights. Read more
Exiles storm top, as Bath slip up

London Irish beat Bristol to go top of the Premiership, while there were also wins for Harlequins over Bath and Saracens against Worcester. Read more