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Wasps handed cup penalty

London Wasps have been penalised for playing an ineligible player in the LV= Cup.

Johnno buoyed by England progress

Martin Johnson is delighted with England’s progress in November and is excited by their potential if they continue to develop so rapidly.

NZ, Oz cruise, Hunt saves England

A late try from Simon Hunt has just dumped Portugal out of the Pool progression spots after England beat Fiji 26-21 in Dubai.

Poki helps out Highlanders

The Highlanders have added former Crusaders wing Kade Poki to their Super Rugby squad as injury cover.

Wasps deducted LV= Cup point

Wasps have been deducted a point in the LV= Cup, after an academy player was not eligible to be selected for the match against Exeter.

Johnno backs RFU decision

England team manager Martin Johnson has come out in support of the Rugby Football Union’s new policy on overseas-based players

Johnno backs RFU stance

England team manager Martin Johnson has come out in support of the Rugby Football Union’s new policy on overseas-based players

Gollings backing contracts

Ben Gollings is hoping the introduction of central contracts will help England to a first HSBC Sevens World Series title.

Gollings has high hopes

Ben Gollings believes central contracts can spur England on to their first ever HSBC Sevens World Series title.

Six Nations refs for 2011

The IRB have announced the match officials for the 2011 Six Nations, which will be played between February 4 and March 19.

Ulster v Dragons put on ice

Friday’s Magners League match between Ulster and the Dragons has – surprise, surprise – been called off due to the weather.

Glasgow v Treviso called off

The Magners League fixture between Glasgow and Treviso on Friday has been called off due to the severe weather conditions.

Weather decimates fixtures

The freezing temperatures have decimated Friday night’s action in the Aviva Premiership and Magners League.

Only home-based players for England

The RFU have announced their “absolute intention” not to select overseas-based players for England following RWC 2011.

Sale postpone Gloucester clash

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Friday’s Aviva Premiership fixture against Gloucester at Edgeley Park has been postponed.

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