Robinson mission is to rule the world

NEW England supremo Andy Robinson is on a mission to make rugby union history after being appointed as Clive Woodward's successor.

Twickenham top brass last night handed Robinson a four-year contract until June 2008, barely 24 hours after he was interviewed for the post that World Cup winner Woodward vacated through his shock resignation last month.

Robinson, now officially upgraded from caretaker to full-time head coach, was the only realistic candidate and he will be in charge for England's 2007 World Cup defence.