Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers and the biggest club rugby ground in England, has been axed as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup.

Leicester chairman Peter Tom has criticised the decision to scrap Welford Road as a potential 2015 World Cup venue.

Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers and the biggest club rugby ground in England, has been axed as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup.

Matt Stevens has described his England career as an “incredible journey” after retiring from international rugby.

Stuart Lancaster has been appointed as England’s new permanent head coach on a four-year contract, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones last night expressed an interest in replacing Martin Johnson as the next England team manager, just hours after Nick Mallett had ruled himself out of contention for the job.

LEWIS Moody has announced his retirement from international rugby in the wake of England’s disappointing World Cup showing.

Lewis Moody has announced his retirement from international rugby in the wake of England’s disappointing World Cup showing.

WORLD champions South Africa want to play Ireland in a one-off Test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

No complaint has yet been made against four England rugby players at the centre of a “serious allegation” over an incident at a New Zealand hotel, police said today.

Auckland police are investigating an allegation that has been made against four England players following an alleged incident in the team hotel.

Heather Mills’ 19-minute GMTV rant has been voted the “Most Cringeworthy Moment of 2007” by UK internet users.

England’s World Cup captain Phil Vickery has been banned for two matches, dealing the Web-Ellis Trophy holders another damaging blow.

As the Heineken Cup kicks off, concern is growing at the number of injuries and player fatigue. Simon Lewis investigates.

England’s new director of elite rugby Rob Andrew warned today that Andy Robinson’s job as head coach is not guaranteed through to next year’s World Cup.

Former Lions back Austin Healey believes it is time for Andy Robinson to stand down as coach after England’s 31-6 defeat by France virtually ended their hopes of claiming the Six Nations Championship crown.

England Rugby Ltd have reached an agreement for the implementation of the elite player squad programme, which comes into immediate effect.

The English Rugby Football Union are considering an appeal after losing their High Court case against leading shirt manufacturers Cotton Traders.

The Rugby Football Union today announced an operating profit of £7.3m for the year ending June 30, 2001.