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Edwards calls for a mid-season break

Wasps and Wales coach Shaun Edwards has called for a mid-winter break in the Guinness Premiership so that English clubs can ease the workload in the Six Nations.

Double nomination for Cipriani

Danny Cipriani has been nominated in both main categories for this year's Professional Rugby Players' awards.

Leeds furious at coach poach

Leeds Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has launched a furious attack on the RFU, claiming they approached departing Head Coach Stuart Lancaster before approaching the club.

Swansong for the unsung hero

Many fans remember Richard Hill missing the line-out take that allowed Serge Betsen to score in the opening minutes of the World Cup semi-final in 2003.

Lancaster leaves Leeds for national service

Leeds Carnegie director of rugby Stuart Lancaster has been appointed England's new head of elite player development.

Tindall in the dock for drink-driving

Gloucester's Mike Tindall has been formally charged with drinking and driving after failing a breathalyser test in Berkshire, England, last March.

Stevens ready to deliver for England

Matt Stevens, widely regarded as one of England's finest tighthead props, has always had a struggle to cement his place in the England team - largely due to captain Phil Vickery.

Ojo eyes up England

London Irish wing Topsy Ojo hopes his headline act in his club's painful Heineken Cup exit proves he has the x-factor demanded by England.

Robinson hails Foden threat

Jason Robinson has joined the Ben Foden debate by backing the young Sale star to make it as a long-term England full-back.

Robinson labels Ashton axing 'harsh'

Former England star Jason Robinson has claimed that Brian Ashton's recent ousting as head coach of the national team was "harsh".

Geraghty unsure of England future

Shane Geraghty hopes the recent upheaval at Twickenham has not jeopardised his England prospects.

Injured Wilkinson to miss All Black Tests

Jonny Wilkinson will undergo shoulder surgery at the end of the season and will not be available for England's two-Test summer tour of New Zealand.

Mallinder happy at Northampton

Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder, who has been linked with a possible England role, has said he has had no contact with England and is focusing on his duties at Franklins Gardens.

Johnson predicts crop to blossom

Martin Johnson has given a glowing assessment of England's young generation as he prepares to mastermind a long-term assault for World Cup glory.

Baron ready for new era

Francis Baron is relishing the prospect of a new streamlined decision-making process that will soon be in place at Twickenham.