RUGBY Players’ Association chief executive Damian Hopley has warned England’s stance on not selecting players based abroad could be challenged under European law.

THE ENGLISH Professional Rugby Players’ Association chief Damian Hopley has criticised the 12-month ban handed to Tom Williams as “entirely disproportionate”.

PLAYERS’ chief Damian Hopley yesterday refused to condemn the conduct of England stars during a shambolic fortnight in New Zealand.

Players’ chief Damian Hopley today refused to condemn the conduct of England stars during a shambolic fortnight in New Zealand.

England's leading rugby players could go on strike if the row between the top clubs and the game's governing body is not resolved.

A SOLICITOR secretly taped during meetings with paramilitary suspects tried to have a wounded taxi driver assassinated before he could speak to police, a court heard yesterday.

Two teenagers were stabbed to death after falling out with drinking partners in a row over a murdered loyalist paramilitary boss, a court heard today.

ANY lingering doubt over England’s participation in this year’s Rugby World Cup was removed yesterday when the players agreed to formally sign up for the tournament.

Players’ union chief Damian Hopley has called for a fully integrated disciplinary system to ensure his members’ interests are taken into account at future hearings.

England’s tour to North America has been thrown into jeopardy after talks broke down between club owners and the Rugby Football Union.