Rugby World Cup 2011: England have Martin Johnson’s trust to behave
England's manager, Martin Johnson, is confident that a more responsible culture in his squad will prevent any repeat of the off-field problems of past tours to New Zealand
Manu Tuilagi’s raw talent gives England access to a real game changer
England's centre pairing of Manu Tuilagi and Mike Tindall provided plenty of optimism for the World Cup
New Zealand’s Tri-Nations defeat to Australia dents World Cup hopes
A rare Tri-Nations loss to Australia, plus injury problems, has upset All Blacks preparations
Defeats will benefit battered Ireland at World Cup, says Declan Kidney
Ireland had opted for the busiest World Cup warm-up programme of any nation and despite four consecutive defeats, their coach, Declan Kidney, has no regrets
Jonny Wilkinson primes England blunderbuss to blast Irish hopes
John Harrington: Jonny Wilkinson's expert management of England's power game left Ronan O'Gara looking ill at ease with Ireland's expansive plan of attack
Rugby World Cup 2011 preview
Mike Averis: New Zealand are still the favourites for the Rugby World Cup, but yet another choke is not out of the option
David Wallace ruled out of Rugby World Cup as Ireland’s problems mount
Ireland suffered a further blow when the flanker David Wallace was ruled out of the World Cup
Manu Tuilagi stars as England beat Ireland in final World Cup warm-up
Manu Tuilagi and Delon Armitage scored a try each for England in a bruising final World Cup warm-up match in Dublin
Rugby World Cup 2011: England face down familiar chorus of sceptics
England are in a confident mood on the eve of their last World Cup warm-up despite indifferent form and a growing number of doubters
Calf injury could rule England’s Nick Easter out of Ireland clash
England were left sweating over the fitness of their No8 Nick Easter less than 72 hours before they depart for the Rugby World Cup
Martin Johnson sticks with tried and tested Jonny Wilkinson for England
Martin Johnson has picked his England starting line-up to face Ireland with Argentina in mind
Rugby World Cup 2011: Call for Manu Tuilagi to start for England
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has called on England to play Manu Tuilagi at inside-centre or on the wing at the World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011: Manu Tuilagi takes it all in for England
The 20-year-old may lack experience but he is determined to force his way into Martin Johnson's starting XV in New Zealand
England wait on James Haskell’s scan ahead of Ireland clash
The England back-row forward James Haskell has undergone a scan on a foot problem and may miss out against Ireland on Saturday
Chris Paterson’s work ethic proves irresistible for Scotland
Scotland's Chris Paterson vowed to 'make myself proud' after being selected for his fourth World Cup