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Martin Johnson can't transform England on his own

There’s an element of God returning to his heaven at Twickenham this weekend as Martin Johnson leads England into battle for the first time since his investiture as team manager seven months ago. Read

Return of Horsman to Worcester Warriors squad

Mike Ruddock fears Chris Horsman’s lack of discipline will make him a target for opponents and warns the former Wales international is at a “crossroads” in his career. Read

Ollie Thomas set for full back role at Moseley

Moseley head coach Ian Smith has hinted he will use Ollie Thomas primarily as a full back following the 25-year-old’s return to Billesley Common. Read

Tom Wood injury blow for Worcester Warriors

The persistent injury crisis that has depleted Worcester’s back row resources all season has struck once again with the news that flanker Tom Wood will be out of action for four months. Read

Bressington urged to become an essential Moseley player

Ian Smith has challenged Saturday’s match winner Nathan Bressington to build on last weekend’s two-try performance and make himself indispensable to his Moseley team. Read

Worcester knocked out of EDF Energy Cup by Harlequins

EDF ENERGY CUP: Worcester 14 Harlequins 27 Read

Moseley take command against Esher

National One: Moseley 22 Esher 13 Read

Bees blow Westcombe Park away with try bonanza

National League Two: Birmingham & Solihull 47 Westcombe Park 7 Read

Earnshaw wary of talking up Bees

One would assume that Birmingham & Solihull would take care of Westcombe Park tomorrow but in a division that has thrown up its fair share of upsets, particularly last weekend, it is advisable not to assume anything in National Two. Read

Moseley manage learning process

Moseley will look to halt a run of four successive National One defeats against old foes Esher at Billesely Common tomorrow afternoon. Read

ELVs put emphasis on skill and could save players from injury

Had anyone who tried to convince me two months ago that the Experimental Law Variations were a positive move for rugby would have received short shrift. Read

Ollie Thomas returns to Moseley RFC

Former Moseley favourite Ollie Thomas, who left the club in the summer for the Cornish Pirates, has re-signed at Billesley Common. Read

Worcester Warriors beaten by better team, admits Ruddock

EDF Energy Cup: Ospreys 37 Worcester 22 Read

Moseley beaten by last minute try in Cornwall

National League One: Cornish Pirates 19 Moseley 15 Read

Bees show battling qualities to grab win at Blackheath

National League Two: Blackheath 28 Birmingham & Solihull Bees 35 Read

Rico Gear happy to be back in Wales

Wales and New Zealand are often cited as the two most similar rugby cultures in the world. It is no wonder, therefore, Rico Gear enjoys playing in the Principality. Read

Moseley in need of results instead of good performances

There is a growing conviction at Billesley Common that Moseley are allowing themselves to be short-changed. Read

Bees need to show lessons are learned

After saving their season with a nail-biting victory over Cornish All Blacks last time out, Birmingham & Solihull must prove they have remembered its most valuable lesson when they visit Blackheath this weekend. Read

RFU has to offer support if it wants a full-time Division One

The same famous, nay infamous, negotiating skills that meant the Rugby Football Union took a barely credible 13 years since the advent of professionalism to reach agreement with England’s top clubs have been in evidence once again. Read

Moseley hopeful of full-strength front row for Cornish trip

Ian Smith expects to have his front row restored to full strength for this Sunday’s testing National One trip to Cornish Pirates. Read