http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3556,00.xmlEngland news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 09 May 2008 11:54:33 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyWasps and Wales coach Shaun Edwards has called for a mid-winter break in the Guinness Premiership so that English clubs can ease the workload in the Six Nations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3541839,00.html3556_3541839Fri, 09 May 2008 11:44:59 GMTRugby UnionDanny Cipriani has been nominated in both main categories for this year's Professional Rugby Players' awards."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3533789,00.html3556_3533789Wed, 07 May 2008 16:16:57 GMTRugby UnionLeeds Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has launched a furious attack on the RFU, claiming they approached departing Head Coach Stuart Lancaster before approaching the club."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3532389,00.html3556_3532389Wed, 07 May 2008 10:32:02 GMTRugby UnionMany fans remember Richard Hill missing the line-out take that allowed Serge Betsen to score in the opening minutes of the World Cup semi-final in 2003."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3528034,00.html3556_3528034Tue, 06 May 2008 11:25:45 GMTRugby UnionLeeds Carnegie director of rugby Stuart Lancaster has been appointed England's new head of elite player development."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3527786,00.html3556_3527786Tue, 06 May 2008 10:18:42 GMTRugby UnionGloucester's Mike Tindall has been formally charged with drinking and driving after failing a breathalyser test in Berkshire, England, last March."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3497553,00.html3556_3497553Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:49:40 GMTRugby UnionMatt Stevens, widely regarded as one of England's finest tighthead props, has always had a struggle to cement his place in the England team - largely due to captain Phil Vickery."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3492419,00.html3556_3492419Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:02 GMTRugby UnionLondon Irish wing Topsy Ojo hopes his headline act in his club's painful Heineken Cup exit proves he has the x-factor demanded by England."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3483679,00.html3556_3483679Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:42:16 GMTRugby UnionJason Robinson has joined the Ben Foden debate by backing the young Sale star to make it as a long-term England full-back."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3464798,00.html3556_3464798Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:32:22 GMTRugby UnionFormer England star Jason Robinson has claimed that Brian Ashton's recent ousting as head coach of the national team was "harsh"."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3462921,00.html3556_3462921Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:55:01 GMTRugby UnionShane Geraghty hopes the recent upheaval at Twickenham has not jeopardised his England prospects."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3460968,00.html3556_3460968Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:14:30 GMTRugby UnionJonny Wilkinson will undergo shoulder surgery at the end of the season and will not be available for England's two-Test summer tour of New Zealand. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3456557,00.html3556_3456557Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:29:03 GMTRugby UnionNorthampton Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder, who has been linked with a possible England role, has said he has had no contact with England and is focusing on his duties at Franklins Gardens."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3454289,00.html3556_3454289Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:03:24 GMTRugby UnionMartin Johnson has given a glowing assessment of England's young generation as he prepares to mastermind a long-term assault for World Cup glory."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3447193,00.html3556_3447193Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:15:04 GMTRugby UnionFrancis Baron is relishing the prospect of a new streamlined decision-making process that will soon be in place at Twickenham."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3447065,00.html3556_3447065Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:46:30 GMTRugby UnionEngland's Elite Rugby Director Rob Andrew insisted that deposed Head Coach Brian Ashton was not knifed in the back by the Rugby Football Union."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3444428,00.html3556_3444428Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:01:22 GMTRugby UnionMartin Johnson believes there should always be expectation and pressure around England."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3444397,00.html3556_3444397Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:48:34 GMTRugby UnionEngland captain Phil Vickery has blasted the Rugby Football Union's handling of Brian Ashton."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3444363,00.html3556_3444363Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:36:58 GMTRugby UnionMartin Johnson, England's new Team Manager, has revealed he is excited by the challenge that lies ahead, despite having no coaching experience."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3440859,00.html3556_3440859Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:53:04 GMTRugby UnionRemember before everybody concentrated on Martin Johnson, there was talk of Phil de Glanville being Brian Ashton's preferred choice as England's Team Manager?"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3439668,00.html3556_3439668Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:45:44 GMTRugby UnionRob Andrew did not want Martin Johnson to be the new England manager, according to former British + Irish Lion Fran Cotton."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3439522,00.html3556_3439522Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:11:00 GMTRugby UnionAmong the fall-out from the shameless humiliation meted out to former England coach Brian Ashton by the RFU could be a lawsuit for constructive dismissal, according to several newpaper reports on Friday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3439472,00.html3556_3439472Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:59:47 GMTRugby UnionWhile Dan Carter is being courted with a world record professional contract, a more modest world record has been set by an amateur player in England."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3439280,00.html3556_3439280Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:13:25 GMTRugby UnionThe 2009 Six Nations Championship fixtures have been released, and England will play host to Italy in the opening game at Twickenham."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3435412,00.html3556_3435412Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:36:18 GMTRugby UnionMike Catt is hoping to work with new England Team Manager Martin Johnson."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3556_3435324,00.html3556_3435324Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:15:18 GMTRugby Union