Wilkinson sets sights on Lions tour Jonny Wilkinson admits he has no chance of being fit for the Six Nations start but is confident of making the Lions' summer tour to South Africa
Johnson trusts in old guard but finds space for Foden Robert Kitson: The agreement with clubs and a host of injuries have left England looking short of options to go forward
Solid forward thinking underpins England’s plan to cut loose Eddie Butler: Martin Johnson has kept faith with his pack in the hope that continuity and confidence can help breed invention in the back line
Johnson rings the changes for Six Nations Martin Johnson's revised England squad includes recalls for Mark Cueto, Mike Tindall and Olly Morgan, and a call-up for Ben Foden
Johnson should blood youngsters among old-timers in elite squad Robert Kitson: Plagued by injuries, retirements, suspensions and the restrictions of the squad selection system, the England coach is facing a tough task to name his elite 32
England rugby star Mike Tindall banned from driving for three years Gloucester centre was over alcohol limit when stopped by police on M4 near Newbury, Berkshire
Rees out of Six Nations Tom Rees will miss the Six Nations after succumbing to the knee injury which kept him out last year
Round-the-world sailing is a cakewalk compared with English club rugby Robert Kitson: With 11 games to go at halfway, this season is shaping up as the toughest in the Guinness Premiership's history
Ospreys cautious over Williams return date The Ospreys will learn next week whether Shane Williams will be fit in time for their key Heineken Cup match in Perpignan
Red faces as Six Nations profits from failing RBS Despite a thriving international game the Premiership could lose struggling clubs such as Bristol and Newcastle
Wilkinson’s Six Nations blow after knee prognosis Jonny Wilkinson's injured knee will keep him out of action for five months and the Six Nations
Six Nations fears for £4m backer The credit crunch could force RBS to back out of its deal to sponsor the Six Nations tournament
Jones and Williams shortlisted for IRB player of the year award Wales duo Ryan Jones and Shane Williams are on the shortlist for the International Rugby Board player of the year award
Europe in disarray over trial of new rules ‘to make union more like league’ IRB member countries are split on whether to trial some major rule changes in Europe next season
Friday night’s all right for Gatland but not everyone is happy with Paris switch The scheduling of next year's Six Nations match between France and Wales for a Friday has put off many fans, according to a travel operator