Assistant coach Graham Rowntree says England's recent World Cup disappointment represented "one of the hardest periods" of his life but believes the appointment of Stuart Lancaster and Andy Farrell on the coaching team marks a fresh start for the national side.
BBC Sport takes a look at the highs and lows of Jonny Wilkinson's career, after the fly-half announces his retirement from international rugby union. (UK users only)
New interim England coach Stuart Lancaster promises to be strong on discipline and make his selections work hard as he takes charge of the international side for the 2012 Six Nations tournament.
Shane Williams scores with the last move of the match to cap his final Wales appearance with a 58th Test try, although Australia win the match 24-18, with three tries after Leigh Halfpenny's second half sin-binning (UK users only).
Wales coach Warren Gatland pays tribute to star winger Shane Williams following the 24-18 defeat by Australia at the Millennium Stadium, but says he can look to future now Williams has retired.
Xiamen Gulangyu Tens Rugby Tournament & Beach Party 2011
7th May 2011 will see the third Xiamen Gulangyu Rugby Tens, hosted by Xiamen Typhoons RFC at the People's Stadium on Gulangyu.
Shanghai Hairy Crabs will be defending their 2010 title against Xiamen Typhoons, Valley RFC, Guangzhou Rams, Chengdu Pandas, Shenzhen Dragons, Beijing Devils, Beijing Aardvarks, Qingdao Sharks and the Hangzhou Harlequins over the course of a full day packed with great rugby and entertainment. This year there will also be 4 womens teams, the Shangrao Tornadoes, GZ Rams/SCAU, Shanghai Sharks and Xiamen BaaBaas. Beers will be flowing, barbeques will be grilling, and the music will be pumping as eight teams battle it out for 2011 Gulangyu Tens Cup and Bowl competitions. Bring friends and family down for a fabulous day of entertainment from 9am thru' 5.30pm on Gulangyu, followed by an all night celebration beach party back on Xiamen Island.
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Daragh says:
2011-12-08 01:24:10
Hey therem im from Ireland and im moving to xiamen for the new year and im wondering is there a training session i could get involved with, cheers, my email address is daraghgarde@gmail.com
YOYO says:
2011-11-02 16:33:26
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SiNBaD says:
2011-10-21 06:27:54
Yall ready to party???
2011-08-23 05:46:04
Maybe we should change the cantact person&phone number cause Salem is too busy ,not in China
Malvino says:
2011-05-12 15:28:24
Cheers lads, awesome weekend again, beer, beach, girls, incidental rugby.... how long until the next one?
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