CLIVE WOODWARD last night threw down the gauntlet to Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, by declaring: “Australia won’t have a better chance of beating England for a long, long time.”

CLIVE WOODWARD came out fighting last night and declared that England will be back to their World Cup-winning form by the end of this year.

CLIVE WOODWARD pledged his determination to lift the World Cup again in 2007 as he collected two more awards to mark England’s triumph in Australia last year.

CLIVE WOODWARD’S appointment as coach of the 2005 Lions is expected to be confirmed today.

CLIVE WOODWARD has criticised the BBC for allowing former Australian star David Campese to present England with a top award at the Sports Personality of the Year Show.

CLIVE WOODWARD soaked up the astounding scenes of celebration in London’s West End with obvious enjoyment but as soon as the victory parade for England’s World Cup triumph was over the team’s guiding force was already consigning the day to the history books.

CLIVE WOODWARD yesterday issued a confident and upbeat message to English fans ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup showdown with France at Telstra Stadium.

CLIVE WOODWARD last night played down fears that the eagerly-awaited World Cup Pool C showdown between England and South Africa could turn ugly.

CLIVE WOODWARD has called on England's Grand Slam-chasing players to prove they are equally formidable away from fortress Twickenham when they face Ireland in Sunday's Dublin decider.

CLIVE WOODWARD warned England’s try-hungry supporters not to expect a points avalanche when his RBS 6 Nations title favourites tackle Italy at Twickenham tomorrow.

CLIVE WOODWARD has vowed to take no notice of the Six Nations form guide, which suggests tournament favourites England will give Wales a Millennium Stadium mauling on Saturday.

CLIVE WOODWARD will send his all conquering England team into Six Nations battle today, warning: ‘‘France are the champions of one off games.’’