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Ospreys show international strength

Oct 31 2008 WalesOnline The Ospreys will send four of Wales’ possible team to face world champions South Africa into battle against EDF Energy Cup opponents London Irish on Sunday. Centre Gavin Henson, wing Shane Williams, prop...

Ospreys show international strength

The Ospreys will send four of Wales' possible team to face world champions South Africa into battle against EDF Energy Cup opponents London Irish on Sunday. Centre Gavin Henson, wing Shane Williams, prop Adam Jones and lock Ian...

Rugby: Former NZ player to pull on England jersey

British coach Martin Johnson will start his team's journey to the 2011 rugby world cup in Auckland by giving New Zealand back Riki Flutey his England debut, the Guardian newspaper reports. Flutey, 28, featured at all age grades...

Injured Abendanon leaves England struggling

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Nick Abendanon was released from England's squad with a toe injury Wednesday, further limiting manager Martin Johnson's fullback options for the four November tests. The Bath player has been...

Tu'ipulotu Set For Debut

New signing Tane Tu'ipulotu is in line for his Newcastle Falcons debut, having been named on the bench for Sunday's EDF Energy Cup clash with Gloucester at Kingston Park (kick-off 3pm). Director of rugby, Steve Bates, said:...

Rugby-Injured Abendanon leaves England struggling at fullback

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Nick Abendanon was released from England's squad with a toe injury on Wednesday, further limiting manager Martin Johnson's fullback options for the four November tests. The Bath...

Wasps' Lewsey axed from England squad as Martin Johnson gets tough

Wednesday, Oct 29 2008 This Afternoon 8°C This Evening 3°C 5-Day Forecast Wasps' Josh Lewsey axed from England squad as boss Martin Johnson gets tough Josh Lewsey has discovered there is no room for sentiment in Martin...

Eight players axed from England squad

England manager Martin Johnson's probable team for the opening autumn international became clearer yesterday when he made eight players available for EDF Energy Cup action this weekend. Those leaving Pennyhill Park included...

JOHNSON SHOWS HIS HAND

By Alex Lowe, PA Sport Rugby Union Reporter England manager Martin Johnson's probable team for the opening autumn international became clearer yesterday when he made eight players available for EDF Energy Cup action this...

Lewsey among eight released by England

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Josh Lewsey's bid to return to the England team suffered a setback Tuesday when he was among eight players released from the squad for weekend club duty. Lewsey, a World Cup winner in 2003,...