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Eddie Jones and Danny Cipriani exchange a rather perfunctory handshake in 2018

Cipriani scathing in criticism of ex-England boss Jones

Danny Cipriani has become the latest former England player to criticise Eddie Jones' coaching methods, accusing the Australian of an overly confrontational approach and insisting he is "not someone that I'd want to lead my country".

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

Cipriani played for Wasps, Melbourne Rebels, Sale, Gloucester and Bath during his club career

'Freeing moment' - Cipriani announces retirement

Former England international Danny Cipriani has retired from professional rugby and declared it a "sobering but also freeing moment".

Rugby • 31 Jan 24

Cipriani in action against Munster in 2018

Cipriani departs Gloucester with 'mixed emotions'

Scotland international Adam Hastings is set to fill the fly-half void created by Danny Cipriani's departure from Gloucester.

Rugby • 15 Dec 20

Danny Cipriani was included among the 35 players originally selected in Eddie Jones' training group on 4 July but the Gloucester out-half will not be travelling to Italy

Danny Cipriani left out of England's pre-World Cup camp

Danny Cipriani is a surprise omission from England's 38-man squad for their pre-World Cup camp in Treviso.

Rugby • 22 Jul 19

Marler and Cipriani in England World Cup training squad

Joe Marler has come out of international retirement to be named in England's Rugby World Cup training squad, while Danny Cipriani has also been included on the 35-man roster.

Rugby • 04 Jul 19

Danny Cipriani won the last of his 16 caps on the tour of South Africa in 2018

Danny Cipriani called up to England training squad

Danny Cipriani has been called up to attend an England pre-World Cup training camp on Sunday.

Rugby • 28 Jun 19

Cipriani named the Gallagher Premiership player of the season

Danny Cipriani named Premiership player of the season

Danny Cipriani has continued an outstanding debut year at Gloucester by being named Gallagher Premiership player of the season.

Rugby • 23 May 19

Danny Cipriani has had a terrific season with Gloucester

Danny Cipriani named Rugby Players' player of the year

England fly-half Danny Cipriani has been voted England Rugby Players' Association player of the year for 2019 following an outstanding debut season at Gloucester.

Rugby • 08 May 19

'More often than not, the 10 channel is the softest way to go forward and win the gainline. In rugby, if you win the gainline you'll go a long way to getting some flow in your attack and creating opportunities'

Out-halves like Cipriani must learn how to tackle again

Like a lot of 10s, the Gloucester man will have to adjust his tackle technique to suit new laws, but live tackle drills are a rare thing mid-season.

Rugby • 26 Oct 18

The Gloucester out-half was sent off for the high challenge on Rory Scannell during the tie

Three-week ban for Cipriani after Scannell challenge

Gloucester's Danny Cipriani has been suspended for three weeks for his challenge on Munster's Rory Scannell during last weekend's Heineken Champions Cup clash.

Rugby • 24 Oct 18

Danny Cipriani was shown a red card against Munster

Cipriani faces hearing for tackle on Scannell

Gloucester's Danny Cipriani will face a disciplinary hearing in Paris on Wednesday after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle in his side's Champions Cup match against Munster.

Rugby • 23 Oct 18

Gloucester coach bites tongue over Cipriani red card

Head coach Johan Ackermann chose to focus on Gloucester's second-half fightback in the 36-22 Champions Cup defeat against Munster rather than Danny Cipriani's first-half red card.

Rugby • 20 Oct 18

Danny Cipriani started England's most recent game against South Africa

No place for Danny Cipriani in England training camp

Danny Cipriani has been omitted from England's squad for their three-day training camp in Bristol which begins on Sunday.

Rugby • 20 Sep 18

Cipriani has yet to make his Gloucester debut

England out-half cleared to play following RFU probe

The investigation decided that the fine and community service he already picked up was punishment enough.

Rugby • 23 Aug 18

Danny Cipriani's appearances against South Africa in June were his first Test caps since 2015

Cipriani to face further disciplinary action from RFU

England outhalf Danny Cipriani will face an RFU disciplinary hearing in Bristol on Wednesday in relation to an assault at a Jersey bar that has already seen him fined by the courts and his club Gloucester.

Rugby • 21 Aug 18

Cipriani is also required to undertake an additional 10 hours of community service

Gloucester fine Cipriani £2,000 after internal hearing

Gloucester Rugby have imposed a £2,000 fine on fly-half Danny Cipriani following an internal disciplinary hearing.

Rugby • 20 Aug 18

'When will Danny stop shooting himself in the foot?' asks Clive Woodward

Danny Cipriani to face RFU hearing

Danny Cipriani must appear before an independent disciplinary hearing next week as the fallout from his nightclub scuffle continues.

Rugby • 17 Aug 18

Cipriani fined after guilty plea to assault charges

England and Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been fined £2,000 over an assault at a Jersey bar.

Rugby • 16 Aug 18

Danny Cipriani's last international start was in 2008

Kolisi: Cipriani will bring different dimension

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi predicts the presence of Danny Cipriani will add a new dimension to England for Saturday's final Test at Newlands.

Rugby • 22 Jun 18

Danny Cipriani's inclusion is one of four changes to the side

Cipriani handed first England start in a decade

Danny Cipriani will make his first England start for a decade after being selected at fly-half for Saturday's third and final Test against South Africa.

Rugby • 21 Jun 18

Eddies Jones on Danny Cipriani: "I'm convinced there is something he can offer because he's made changes to his game and his character will come through."

Jones warns Cipriani: Behave or you're on plane home

Danny Cipriani has been warned by Eddie Jones that he will be placed on a flight back home if he misbehaves during England's tour to South Africa.

Rugby • 10 May 18

Danny Cipriani: 'Sadness will most likely be the overriding emotion, come the end of May.'

Danny Cipriani to leave Wasps in the summer

Danny Cipriani will leave Wasps at the end of the season, but has yet to determine his next move.

Rugby • 12 Feb 18

Danny Cipriani found guilty of drink-driving

England rugby star Danny Cipriani has been convicted of drink-driving after getting behind the wheel having spent the night drinking cocktails and champagne.

Rugby • 24 Jun 16

Neither Danny Cipriani (l) or Adam Ashley-Cooper rate each other but only one is playing at the World Cup

Adam Ashley-Cooper a fan of Cipriani's selfies

Adam Ashley-Cooper has responded to Danny Cipriani's claim that not a single Australian would be good enough for England's team by mocking the fly-half's vanity.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Oct 15

Danny Cipriani would provide cover at flyhalf for England

Cipriani's WC hopes alive after new bail date

Backup flyhalf Danny Cipriani remains in contention for a place in England's World Cup squad after he was re-bailed in his drink driving case until after the tournament.

Rugby • 04 Aug 15