Hugh Godwin

Hugh Godwin is the rugby union correspondent of the Independent on Sunday who also writes for The Independent

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Open-minded: Leicester’s Richard Cockerill accepts change is on way

Exclusive: TV bosses want rugby coaches to reveal gameplans

20 January 2013 12:00 AM

Broadcasting revolution would see pundits briefed on expected key moves before kick-off

Over he goes: Brian O’Driscoll scores the third of Leinster’s four tries against Exeter – his 32nd in 82 Heineken Cup appearances

Match Report: Leinster's bonus is a game of wait and see

20 January 2013 12:00 AM

Exeter Chiefs 20 Leinster 29: O'Driscoll and Heaslip tries earn extra point to keeps Irish side in frame

Home comfort: Stuart Lancaster wants players to see England as a second club

Stuart Lancaster to pursue coaching brains trust

20 January 2013 12:00 AM

Stuart Lancaster believes a British sport brains trust will help move his England rugby union team up the world rankings. Entering his second year as England's head coach, Lancaster intends to repeat the meetings he has had with Sir Dave Brailsford from cycling, cricket's Andy Flower and Roy Hodgson from football, and he described Hodgson as "a coach in the purest sense of the word".

Owen Farrell had plenty to shout about after his recordbreaking efforts against Racing Metro

Some days you feel you just can't miss, says flawless Owen Farrell

13 January 2013 11:00 PM

Fly-half makes claim for England spot with European record of 10 penalties as Saracens head for place in the last eight

Tait’s too late: Mathew Tait has not played for England since 2010. ‘There are younger guys than me playing better than me,’ he says

Tait's nose not put out of joint by wounded pride

13 January 2013 12:00 AM

Succession of injuries has curtailed young star's success but this Tiger is still ready to roar

Owen goal: Owen Farrell collects a loose ball

Farrell kicks 32 points to boost England claim

13 January 2013 12:00 AM

Racing-Metro 92 28 Saracens 37: Fly-half lands 11 out of 11 as he eases Saracens close to Heineken qualification

George Skivington scores his second try for London Irish at Gloucester

Homer helps relight Exiles' Premiership survival bid

06 January 2013 11:50 PM

But coach Smith urges England to 'manage' Alex Corbisiero's recurring knee injury

Nick Evans goes through to score Harlequins’ fourth try

Quins director rants at quality of refereeing

06 January 2013 11:44 PM

London Welsh 26 Harlequins 31

A quiet word: 'Being a gobby so-and-so, I felt like someone had cut my tongue off,' said Olly Barkley of his arrival in France

Barkley: Many more will join me in brawn drain

06 January 2013 12:00 AM

Racing recruit says younger players cannot ignore the big money in France

King George: London Irish forward George Skivington puts the ball down for first of his two tries yesterday

Burns fails to sparkle as Irish pull off shock

06 January 2013 12:00 AM

Gloucester 12 London Irish 18: England coach Catt sees fly-half flop and former club end their losing run

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