The England coach, Stuart Lancaster, last night received a significant helping hand from the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary class when Manu Tuilagi, a clear first choice at outside centre, was cleared to play in the three-Test series against South Africa, which begins in Durban in 10 days' time.
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Manu Tuilagi and Toby Flood major concerns for England head coach Stuart Lancaster
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Stuart Lancaster is sweating on the availability of two key players for England's South Africa tour.
Manu Tuilagi cited for 'tip tackle' on Danny Care during Premiership final
Monday 28 May 2012
Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi could miss England's tour of South Africa after being cited following an incident during the Aviva Premiership final two days ago.
Chris Ashton ditches 'Ash splash' after discussion with England coach Stuart Lancaster
Monday 28 May 2012
Chris Ashton revealed he shelved his trademark 'Ash splash' try-scoring celebration after a conversation with England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Robshaw lifts trophy as Quins take Premiership title
Saturday 26 May 2012
Harlequins 30 Leicester 23
Foden talks a good game ahead of bash with the Baa-Baas
Saturday 26 May 2012
Ben Foden was keen to make himself clear. "When you play the Barbarians, you find yourselves being pulled into their style of rugby," the England full-back said this week. "It's hard not to get swept up in it and that's when mistakes happen. We need to control the tempo of the game, to play in the right areas." It was a thoughtful appraisal of the prospects for tomorrow's contest at Twickenham. Anyone would think it was a Test match.
Christian Wade named in England squad to face Barbarians
Friday 25 May 2012
Christian Wade will get a chance to press his claims for the Test series against South Africa after being named in a strong England team to face the Barbarians.
Mighty Marler drives Harlequins past Saints and into the big time
Sunday 13 May 2012
Harlequins 25 Northampton Saints 23
Ford comes of age as Tigers tame Saracens
Sunday 13 May 2012
Leicester Tigers 24 Saracens 15: Farrell's five penalties not enough for champions to keep their grasp on title
Leicester secure eighth successive final appearance after defeating Saracens
Saturday 12 May 2012
Leicester 24 Saracens 15
History on Saracens' side ahead of Premiership play-offs
Friday 11 May 2012
Saracens will face one of the toughest tasks in English rugby tomorrow - but recent history suggests it is not one they should fear.
Lancaster to give young pretenders a real blooding
Friday 11 May 2012
Wade, Youngs and Lowe thrown in at deep end in 42-man England squad for tour of South Africa
Danny Care returns as England squad for South Africa tour announced
Thursday 10 May 2012
England coach Stuart Lancaster has included 13 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the five-match, three-Test summer tour of South Africa.
Dean Richards admits 'huge regret' over Bloodgate scandal
Thursday 10 May 2012
Dean Richards has admitted his "huge regret" over the Bloodgate scandal that rocked English rugby to its core.
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