Fight for justice for Mayne gains strength

Campaign to award the late hero a VC has added resonance

Wales impress but must learn from All Blacks

The latest defeat by New Zealand represented a step forward but much hard work still lies ahead of Warren Gatland's team

My plan? Just give the ball to Wilkinson

After England's defeat by Australia, the time has surely come to let the fly half supreme shape Martin Johnson's team

Row over tackle fails to hide flaws for Wales

Wales 12 New Zealand 19: Twenty-first consecutive victory in the fixture for New Zealand always looked on the cards

Carter faces disciplinary hearing after citing

New Zealand fly half may miss match against Italy after being reported for alleged dangerous tackle against Wales

Fault lines appear in the sainted Johnson

The World Cup-winning captain's management of the England team has been sans success. But who dares to tell him so?

Leeds stake claim for ‘world crown’

Leeds Carnegie 28 Leicester 17Joe Ford outshines George, his younger brother, in sibling rivalry stakes

Australia wallop England to spoil Wilkinson's return

England 9 Australia 18: England fly half produces a superb performance but the exceptional visitors deservedly take Cook Cup

Lievremont hoping to find a turning point

The French coach believes his new framework will pay dividends against the world champions in run-up to 2011 World Cup

England should name McGeechan coach today

Martin Johnson’s side are in a rut and there is no evidence of progress: it’s time for changes at the top, says Stephen Jones

Excuses come thick and fast

Martin Johnson insists England will learn from their defeat against Australia and improve before the match with Argentina

Carter helps stretch All Blacks domination

Wales 12 New Zealand 19: fly half leads All Blacks to a comfortable win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium

Vision is vital as Ireland seek the prizes

Declan Kidney has to focus his squad on the job in hand if they are to keep up their winning ways this season

I'm back and not just for kicks

England fly half says it is great to be back with Martin Johnson but will not dwell on past glories with England

Johnson: Wilkinson’s load must be lightened

England team manager emphasises all-round endeavour for Investec Challenge match against Australia at Twickenham

Lomu offers wise words to any ‘next big wing’

The former New Zealand star is trying a second comeback in France and he warns that any forward moving to the backs has a lot to learn

Banahan’s tattoo drawn from pride in heritage

The Jersey-born England wing will brings size and strength to the side against Australia plus a Spitfire drawn on his body that reflects his origins