Rugby Union News Headlines http://www.rugbyweek.com en-gb Rugby Union © Copyright 2009 Sports Digital Media. All Rights Reserved. http://www.rugbyweek.com/siteimages/Rugbyweeklgo.jpghttp://www.rugbyweek.com Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26913 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26913 The RFU's new chief executive John Steele has vowed that no expense will be spared in getting England back to the top of the world rankings. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26908 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26908 Former England prop Jason Leonard says that England cannot afford to take a backward step this November if they are to have any chance of winning the world cup. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26907 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26907 New Zealand and Leicester Winger Scott Hamilton says that the Tigers need to adapt to the new fast and furious Aviva Premiership with haste and a smarter approach. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26905 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26905 Gavin Henson says that he wants to win back his place in the Wales team in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26909 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26909 The South African Rugby Union have confirmed that the contracted Springboks will undertake a conditioning programme for the next four weeks and will be withdrawn from their Currie Cup squads until 6 October. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26904 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26904 Hurricanes young gun Aaron Cruden has insisted that he will not be going out to impersonate Dan Carter when he makes his starting debut against the Wallabies this weekend. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26912 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26912 Former Springboks Assistant and now Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has denied that he is part of a planned coup to topple South African national coach Peter de Villiers. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26911 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26911 Glasgow Warriors have signed Canadian international Chauncey O'Toole on a short term contract after the flanker impressed during a brief trial in pre-season. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26910 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26910 After four successive wins in the Currie Cup the Lions appear to be on a roll but coach John Mitchell plans to keep his players feet on the ground. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26900 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26900 Jake White says that he cannot bear to watch the Springboks play as bad as they are playing and he is ready to take over the coaching position now. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26906 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26906 Southern hemisphere nations are braced for a mass exodus of players following the 2011 Rugby World Cup that kicks off a year from now in New Zealand. Tuesday 7 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26903 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26903 Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost an endorsement contract with luxury carmaker Jaguar over a homophobic slur she made on Twitter. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26899 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26899 Australia's victory over the Springboks in the TriNations has moved them from third place up to second dislodging the Springboks. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26893 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26893 Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed that he will soon announce whether he plans to stay on with Wales after his contract ends after the 2011 World Cup. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26898 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26898 Agen rugby club are to release Rupeni Caucaunibuca after the Fijian winger broke his contract by missing seven weeks of pre-season training and the start of the new Top 14 season. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26902 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26902 Ulster have been given a big boost with the news that Rory Best will be able to continue playing in the Magners League and has been cleared of any new injury. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26892 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26892 The Wallabies have cleared a critical hurdle in their journey to next year's World Cup with their last-gasp win over the world champion Springboks, the Australian press said on Monday. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26901 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26901 At the conclusion of week nine, only points' differentials separates the Western Province, the Free State Cheetahs and the Blue Bulls on the 2010 Currie Cup log. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26895 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26895 England and London Wasps back Riki Flutey says that he is not happy playing flyhalf where Wasps played him on Saturday against Harlequins. Monday 6 September 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26896 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26896 Saracens long awaited decision on whether or not to stay at Vicarage Road is expected tomorrow. The Hornets activated a break clause