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1. 1. Compromise on horizon over England row

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 29 September 2005 PREMIER Rugby insist they will vigorously oppose any moves by the Rugby Football Union to introduce central contracts - but have offered an olive branch in the shape of an increased number of England training days.

2. 2. Beckham: I'm not quitting yet

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 26 September 2005 ENGLAND captain David Beckham insists he has no intention of following rugby union counterpart Jason Robinson into international retirement.

3. 3. RU: End of era for Billy Whizz

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 26 September 2005 TIME is up on Jason Robinson's international rugby union career - and the man dubbed Billy Whizz bows out with his head held high. The world's greatest sporting arenas will sadly no longer be the stage for this true all-time great.

4. 4. Robinson calls time on England career

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 25 September 2005 JASON Robinson has become the 10th member of England’s victorious World Cup squad to retire from international rugby.

5. 5. Blade rage

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 24 September 2005 SIR Alex Ferguson has blasted blade studs as "dangerous" after it was revealed that Roy Keane's broken foot was caused by one of the controversial accessories.

6. 6. Sports with salary caps

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has suggested the Premiership introduce wage capping to level the playing field. Here's how it works in other sports:

7. 7. RU: Sharks miss out on Lions cash

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 ENGLISH rugby is braced for another bitter battle between its leading clubs and Twickenham hierarchy. The latest row revolves around compensation cash payable to Guinness Premiership clubs following this summer's Lions tour of New Zealand.

8. 8. RU: Farrell out for two months

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 ANDY Farrell's long-awaited rugby union debut has been put on hold for another two months.

9. 9. Lions row rumbles on

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 ENGLISH rugby is braced for another bitter battle between its leading clubs - including Sale Sharks - and Twickenham hierarchy.

10. 10. Farrell debut on hold

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 ANDY Farrell’s long-awaited rugby union debut has been put on hold for another two months.

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