Martin Johnson today described the damning fall-out from England’s World Cup campaign as “one of the worst things I have experienced in the game”.

SEÁN O’BRIEN has dismissed an allegation that the behaviour of Irish players at a Queenstown Bar in New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup was “much worse” than that of their English counterparts.

MARTIN JOHNSON made a noble exit from Twickenham yesterday after taking the decision to stand down as England team manager on his own terms.

THE All Blacks never forgave Stephen Donald for the missed touch kick which ultimately condemned them to defeat by Australia in Hong Kong this time last year.

MATCH-WINNING Australia flanker David Pocock has laughed off suggestions he is a cheat in the wake of his dominant World Cup performance against South Africa.

The Rugby Football Union have launched an investigation into all allegations of player misconduct during England’s ill-fated World Cup campaign.

Hardened activists, families and people making their first gestures of public protest joined in global demonstrations against war in Iraq.