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Bryn Palmer | 21:59 UK time, Saturday, 21 November 2009 England manager Martin Johnson was in no doubt. A year ago, England lost 32-6 to the All Blacks, so halving the losing deficit to 19-6 on Saturday was progress of sorts....
England were so bad they almost made the All Blacks look good, but Martin Johnson's clunky robots failed in that as well. The All Blacks took the spoils on the scoreboard on Saturday, but as a spectacle this rugby international...
When in doubt, do the simple things well. It could have been Martin Johnson speaking. In fact, it was New Zealand clinching success at Twickenham on Saturday and it was the difference between two countries in search of sport’s...
After defeat by Australia and New Zealand, either side of a win over Argentina which failed to convince, the critics are still circling Martin Johnson, but some impressive individual displays whetted the appetite for a stirring...
Autumn Internationals AMARK CUETO FULL-BACK – 7 A natural fit at full-back. Sound under the high ball in testing conditions, but too often found himself surrounded by black shirts when he came back to the ground, which meant he...
Preview: Internationals Friday, November 20 England's problems have given New Zealand cause to be wary ahead of their rugby test at Twickenham on Saturday. A depleted England appear to be ripe for the taking by a near...
International: England v New Zealand Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday 21 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, Sky Sports 2, highlights on BBC Three at 1900 and BBC Two at 1130 on Sunday. Text...
• Wales wing alarmed by lack of attacking rugby • 2008 world player of the year sees O'Driscoll as successor Shane Williams has expressed concern at the amount of kicking in rugby union and the world player of the year for 2008...
Wales winger Shane Williams believes Brian O'Driscoll should succeed him as International Rugby Board player of the year. O'Driscoll heads a seven-strong nominations list as reward for an outstanding season that saw him captain...
Remarkably for the most experienced player in England’s starting XV, Joe Worsley has never played against New Zealand on home soil. That omission in a ten-year international career will be rectified at Twickenham tomorrow and...
