The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
• Martin Johnson backs John Wells, Brian Smith and Mike Ford • England coaching team set to remain intact Martin Johnson will fly to New Zealand on a World Cup scouting mission today refusing to accept the need for a reshuffle of England's coaching panel and dismissing recent media criticism as "hysterical" and "ridiculous". The former England captain remains adamant...
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | yesterday
RFU director of elite rugby Rob Andrew believes England are now more competitive against their Tri Nations rivals despite autumn defeats to Australia and New Zealand.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
If England's rugby over the course of this benighted month had been anywhere near as "brilliant" as the job apparently being done by the Red-Rose coaching team – yes, Martin Johnson did indeed use the B-word to describe the most recent achievements of his back-room quartet, despite the weight of evidence to the contrary – there would have been no need for this week's meeting...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
If England's rugby over the course of this benighted month had been anywhere near as "brilliant" as the job apparently being done by the Red-Rose coaching team – yes, Martin Johnson did indeed use the B-word to describe the most recent achievements of his back-room quartet, despite the weight of evidence to the contrary – there would have been no need for this week's meeting...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
• England's team manager gets RFU chairman's backing • Spotlight of scrutiny turns on director of elite rugby Martin Johnson will this week conduct a performance review of England's autumn internationals with his employers at Twickenham but the team manager's position is not under threat and the future of his under-fire coaches will be his alone to decide. The Rugby Football Union has in...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
England's coaching team is set to emerge unscathed following Rob Andrew's review of the autumn campaign this week.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Victory over Argentina will keep the wolves from the door, but this England team is in need of drastic surgery From high up in the East Stand, close to the halfway line, Mark Cueto's pass to Lewis Moody looked to have travelled forward. On the television replays, Moody's slick offload to Matt Banahan was the one that looked questionable. Either way, however, the giant wing was able to cruise through...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
TWO SHOCKERS behind them, one match left of the autumn series, one final chance to salvage the credibility of this England squad, of Martin Johnson and his coaching panel, and also the reign of Rob Andrew as the director of elite rugby. The game against New Zealand also provides one final chance to find an excuse not to ring Ian McGeechan to offer him the post of head coach, and not to ring Sir Clive...
Something Good (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
I unofficially have two husbands. There’s the one I married; and then there’s the one who moved in next door. No, I’m not a polygamist, but the three of us like to joke around about how Andrew is my “next-door husband.” Most of that comes from the fact that he’s a chef, and until recently, his work schedule had him getting home early in the afternoon. Since I was...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
RFU elite director Rob Andrew insists the autumn internationals will be a test of how far England have come under Martin Johnson.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
ROB Andrew remains convinced the autumn series is shaping up to be a fair gauge of England's progress under Martin Johnson, despite their injury crisis.
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Rob Andrew prepares for a test of his credentials as England's elite director of rugby
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
RFU Directory of Elite Rugby Rob Andrew has urged England's up-and-coming batch of youngsters to consistently prove their worth.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
• Manager allowed to bypass Saxons in injury crisis • David Barnes and Duncan Bell in England squad Premier Rugby today responded to England's front-row injury crisis by allowing Martin Johnson to call up two club props for next month's three internationals, bypassing the agreement between the clubs and Twickenham over elite players. The national team manager has lost four front rowers to...
Hoffmania! (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
The network of cheap shots suddenly becomes the network of hubris when the tables are turned. Watch a very petulant Gregg Jarrett lose it when Rep. Rob Andrew (D-NJ) questions their fairness and balance. Wow. Tensions are running high over...
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