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

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

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

Breakdown key to Wales ending All Blacks’ jinx

Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, says his side must put their bodies on line to beat New Zealand for the first time since 1953

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

South Africans bow to Leicester’s youth rally

Leicester 22 South Africa XV 17: world champions open tour of Britain with defeat at Welford Road led by Leicester forwards

England hope for Shaw thing against exiles

Martin Johnson will take more than a passing interest in the London Wasps lock’s first start of the season on Sunday

Proud to have Wilkinson back in England shirt

Few sportsmen have suffered such a catalogue of injuries, and even fewer have managed to keep the faith in the way that he has

Leicester teenagers to face South Africa

Andy Forsyth and Manu Tuilagi prepare to face world champions in front of a capacity crowd at Welford Road

Gritty Elsom leads new Australia order

Strong-willed captain aims to put team on right track against England after recent setbacks in the Bledisloe Cup

Black takes pride in Wilkinson’s return

Performance coach is man of many talents best known for his working relationship with the England fly half

Gatland seeks to turn screw on All Blacks

Wales head coach raises doubts about the selection of fly half Dan Carter for the match against his side in Cardiff

Stuart Barnes video analysis: England v Australia

International rugby is back - and so is the former England fly half's chalkboard. See where Stuart believes England can test Australia

Stuart Barnes video analysis: Wales v New Zealand

Sunday Times columnist says Richie McCaw and Dan Carter must be stopped if Wales are to nullify the All Black gameplan

'Jonny can knock Australia off course'

Jason Robinson, the former England back, says the fly half's international return will provide much-needed leadership

Johnson banks on trust to see England through

Team manager has had a year in charge to develop squad to his liking, even if injuries have taken their toll

Thompson back for England after neck horror

The former Northampton hooker went to Brive and recovered from a terrible injury to earn his 49th England cap