Worcester
England flanker Johnson to miss Six Nations
Jan 23, 2013 11:21 EST
England flanker Tom Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming Six Nations Championship with a knee ligament injury, it was announced on Wednesday.
Uncapped forward Kvesic added to England squad
Jan 20, 2013 15:55 EST
Uncapped Worcester back-row Matt Kvesic was among three players added to England's Six Nations squad on Sunday as injuries took a toll on several of coach Stuart Lancaster's original selections.
England star Flood cited after tip tackle
Jan 05, 2013 12:34 EST
England fly-half Toby Flood has been cited for an alleged tip tackle during Leicester's 19-14 win at Worcester.
Leicester go top after late heroics sink Worcester
Jan 04, 2013 17:27 EST
Leicester climbed to the top of the Premiership in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to defeat Worcester 19-14 at Sixways on Friday.
Hodgson shines as Saracens crush Bath
Dec 22, 2012 14:03 EST
Former England fly-half Charlie Hodgson inspired Saracens to a 22-0 rout of Bath in the Premiership on Saturday.
Samoa recall key men for Wales clash
Nov 14, 2012 12:35 EST
Samoa served notice of their intention to attack Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Friday with the announcement of an experienced side on Wednesday.
Worcester's Goode hands Sale another defeat
Oct 26, 2012 17:25 EDT
Former England star Andy Goode scored a try and booted 13 points as Worcester inflicted more misery on winless Sale with a 23-16 victory at Sixways on Friday.
Easter tipped for Test recall as Quins tame Tigers
Sep 22, 2012 17:17 EDT
Nick Easter was backed for a return to England duty by Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea after leading the Premiership champions to a 22-9 win away to Leicester on Saturday.
Cockerill wants sharper Tigers
Sep 08, 2012 15:24 EDT
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill urged his side to up their game despite seeing his side start the season with back-to-back wins in the English Premiership.
Evans stars in stunning Quins comeback
Sep 01, 2012 16:29 EDT
Former All Blacks fly-half Nick Evans helped English champions Harlequins stage a remarkable recovery as they began the defence of their Premiership title with a 42-40 victory over Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday.
New dad Smith to rejoin England tour
Jul 30, 2012 12:24 EDT
South Africa captain Graeme Smith is to rejoin his team-mates in time for the second Test against England after jetting home to attend the birth of his first child.
Pietersen 'tired' of justifying IPL stints
May 09, 2012 16:33 EDT
Kevin Pietersen has said he is "sick and tired" of having to repeatedly defend his participation in the Indian Premier League.
Harlequins clinch Premiership top spot
May 05, 2012 12:36 EDT
Harlequins secured first place in English rugby's Premiership with a 24-10 win over Sale that guarantees them a home semi-final in the play-offs.
Tigers maul leaders Harlequins
Apr 21, 2012 14:15 EDT
Leicester laid down an ominous marker ahead of the Premiership play-offs after mauling leaders Harlequins 43-33 in an entertaining duel at the Stoop on Saturday.
Robshaw leads Quins to Premiership play-offs
Apr 14, 2012 14:31 EDT
England captain Chris Robshaw got on the scoresheet as Harlequins wrapped up their place in the Premiership play-off semi-finals with a 33-17 win over Wasps on Saturday.
Ex-England lock Schofield to join Worcester
Apr 13, 2012 06:35 EDT
Former England lock Dean Schofield is to join Worcester for next season from French Top 14 club Toulon.
Tension on the Masters menu for Schwartzel
Apr 03, 2012 15:04 EDT
There's monkey gland sauce on the menu at this year's Masters Champions dinner and that's a recipe for a nervous night for reigning champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa.
RFU accept Leicester's one-week ban for Youngs
Apr 02, 2012 13:10 EDT
England scrum-half Ben Youngs will face no further punishment for hitting an opponent after a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel accepted Leicester's decision to ban him for a week.
O'Leary signs for London Irish
Mar 21, 2012 09:08 EDT
Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has signed a three-year contract with London Irish, it was announced Wednesday.
British MEP arrested over expenses 'fraud'
Feb 23, 2012 11:33 EST
A British MEP has been arrested along with three other people on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud the European Parliament as police investigate allowances and expenses claims.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| City of Worcester | |
| Worcester | |
 Skyline of Worcester from Worcester Cathedral | |
  City of Worcester
City of Worcester shown within Worcestershire | |
| Area | 33.28 km2 (12.85 sq mi) |
|---|---|
| Population | 94,100 (Ranked 239th) |
| OS grid reference | |
| - London | 113.4 miles (182 km) |
| Shire county | Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WORCESTER |
| Postcode district | WR1-WR5 |
| Dialling code | 01905 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Worcester |
| Website | http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ |
| List of places: UK • England • Worcestershire | |
