Yesterday evening, a statement was released announcing Jonny Wilkinson's retirement from international rugby. Currently playing in Toulon, Wilkinson has remained under the radar and out of the English spotlight but his name will be remembered in English rugby history after kicking the drop goal that won England the 2003 Rugby World Cup (video below).

Wilkinson has had an illustrious career consisting of many great moments despite large parts of it being dogged by injury. At the age of 32, Wilkinson has made over 90 appearances for England and 6 for the British and Irish Lions.

With Heineken Cup Round 3 nearly over and more rugby news stories emerging its time for another rugby news round-up. In this edition we have an interesting story about Worcester's Miles Benjamin and some news about Chris Ashton. Click 'more' to read the stories...

This weekends games include Ulster v Aironi, Cardiff v Edinburgh, Harlequins v Toulouse, Connacht v Gloucester, Treviso v Biarritz, Castres v Northampton, Scarlets v Munster, Racing Metro v London Irish, Saracens v Ospreys, Bath v Leinster, Glasgow v Montpellier and Clermont v Leicester. Below is a live feed from Round 3 of the Heineken Cup including live commentary and scores!

One month after returning from an Achilles injury, Dom Waldouck has spoken to Nick Heath about London Wasps, Christmas and the Amlin Challenge Cup. Click play on the video play to watch Dom's interview.


Credit: Rugby Media/Nick Heath

Another few days have passed and it's time to take a look at the latest rugby headlines from around the world. In this edition of Rugby news Round-up we have an interesting story about Sonny Bill-Williams and some useful Amlin Cup information...

Following some of the worst ever weeks for English Rugby and the RFU, the organization will have to make changes to ensure that the reputation of English Rugby is not damaged too severely.

Traditionally, captains always seem to be back-rowers. But that rule is not compulsory as we have had the likes of front-row prop, Phil Vickery, and lock, Martin Johnson both being captain of England, with Martin Johnson lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003. Even so, I have come to the conclusion that whoever the new England captain is, he will have to be a strong player, capable of leading a national side and he needs to have an edge that will keep skill, communication and playing ability at a high level...

Following a weekend of big clashes between the top clubs in the Aviva Premiership, round 10 provided us with some action-packed matches and big results. Talking Rugby were on hand at Leicester vs Northampton and Saracens vs London Irish to see what the coaches and players said post-match. Click 'more' for an overview of round 10 of the competition and to listen to the post-match interviews.

After Steve Thompson being forced into retirement, England retaining the Dubai Sevens trophy and Shane Williams' final game for Wales, the week has provided an exciting selection of rugby events for us to see. Click 'more' for a round-up of the last few days of rugby news and find out which scrum-half Saracens are about to sign.