Martin Johnson has announced the English EPS squad for the coming season.


Jonny wilkinson features, Paul Sackey is with the Saxons, as is Danny Cipriani.


Not sure this is going to be the most popular decision that Martin Johnson is ever going to make, and there are a few other choices I am less than happy about. Should be interesting though

The British Lions have called up Irish International rugby star John Hayes following the unfortunate injury to Scottish tighthead Euan Murray in teh game against the Southern Kings.



Is it the right call?


Whilst Hayes is certainly teh better prop I suspect that this is actually the wrong call, and would have gone elsewhere instead. Read the article to find out who I would have called up to the British Lions rugby squad, and why.

There are numerous injuries to the scrum halves on the lions tour – both Mike Phillips and Mike Blair are on the treatment table.


This has lead to Shane Williams being on the bench covering the 9 position for the Lions, far from the ideal scenario as he is actually very poor there.



So that leaves Harry Ellis… let me explain just why this could well be the worst case scenario for the British Lions, and why they should look at calling up another 9 right away

The British Lions manager a 10 try stuffing of the Golden Lions South African Super 14 franchise.



Here is a look at who played well and who is in the running for test places now. What combinations worked – a vital part of the tour.



Far better than the weekend anyway!

The England Squad to tour Argentina has been named and Danny Cipriani isn’t on it. I think thats a good thing for him and England, here’s why.


Also contained is the England squad to go on the Argentina squad, including Guinness Premiership player of the year, Chris Robshaw.

Reports suggest that Ian McGeechan is bidding his farewells to Wasps players today, with an announcement over his leaving Wasps coming tomorrow, less than 2 weeks before the start of the British Lions tour of South Africa.


A harsh and odd call in my opinion. Even more so if they bring Dean Ryan in – though the whispers are that is unlikely.

Ryan Lamb has signed for London Irish following his release by Gloucester.


A good rugby move for him, London Irish suit his style of play… but is it a good move for the Irish exiles?


It will certainly be a test of Mike Catts coaching skills, here we look at why.