http://www.newstin.co.uk/uk/rugby-football Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81497654 Published Date: 16 October 2008 THE Scottish Rugby Union has defended the decision to take their row with English clubs over player release to the International Rugby Board – despite claims they were forced into an... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:34:24 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81497654 2008-10-15T23:34:24Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81445588 All Blacks coach Graham Henry is not convinced that Luke McAlister is improving his game, despite a sublime performance by the Sale player at the weekend. Big impact: Luke McAlister has shone for Sale Sharks this season Photo:... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:27:15 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81445588 2008-10-15T18:27:15Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81400161 Steve Borthwick will captain England in the autumn internationals, if new manager Martin Johnson takes the advice of Saracens coach Eddie Jones. Making an impression: England lock Steve Borthwick has had a big impact on... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:24:38 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81400161 2008-10-15T14:24:38Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81454757 Lawrence Dallaglio has backed team manager Martin Johnson to make England the best rugby team on the planet for a second time. Dallaglio believes things "haven't been the same" since Sir Clive Woodward's departure in 2004 and... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:19:08 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81454757 2008-10-15T12:19:08Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81398406 By Andrew Baldock, PA Sport Rugby Union Correspondent Newcastle hope to make another successful French connection when they continue their European Challenge Cup campaign tomorrow night. The Falcons visit 1997 European... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:07:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81398406 2008-10-15T14:07:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81429094 Juan Martin Hernandez has been included in the Argentina squad for next month's tour of Europe after recovering from a hand injury. The full-back missed the Pumas' 63-9 defeat to South Africa in August but returns to coach... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:57:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81429094 2008-10-15T16:57:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81408242 London Wasps are delighted to announce that their Round 5 Heineken Cup game against Leinster will be played at the home of English rugby, Twickenham Stadium, on Saturday 17th January. The game – Wasps penultimate Pool Two... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81408242 2008-10-15T15:10:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81430044 Tony Smith, the England coach, has barred his players from holidaying in Australia after the World Cup. All smiles: coach Tony Smith with England captain Jamie Peacock Photo: PA Many players have stayed Down Under after... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:32 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81430044 2008-10-15T16:47:32Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81494698 If everything goes to plan over the next three months, then Danny Cipriani will spend most of November playing for England at Twickenham after which he should be returning there in mid-January for Wasps. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:00:01 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81494698 2008-10-15T23:00:01Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81497570 Published Date: 16 October 2008 SCOTLAND fly-half Dan Parks will return for Glasgow in tomorrow night's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse. Fit-again Parks is one of six players recalled by head coach Sean Lineen for the Firhill... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:33:45 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/81497570 2008-10-15T23:33:45Z