ITALY caused the biggest upset in the Championship for decades by beating Grand Slam champions, France in Rome, 22-21. Unlike their other performances in recent year the Italian refused to…
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Gatland praises battle-hardened Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland said his team had become “battle-hardened” thanks to facing the big three from the southern hemisphere on a regular basis. Wales have played South Africa twice,…
Wales 19 Ireland 13 – The Rugby World Player Ratings
IT WAS a cracking game at the Millennium Stadium as Wales clinched a 19-13 victory despite a try-line siege from Ireland in the final few minutes. Both sides contributed magnificently to…
Danny Cipriani scores 60-metre try in Super 15 – video
Danny Cipriani showed the talent we know he has in the Super 15 this week when he scored one of the tries of the season from his own 22. Maybe…
Leeds team to play Northampton – Fourie plays
Neil Back has made three changes to his side for this Saturday’s massive Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm. All the changes come in…
Wales v Ireland – The Preview
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor WALES v IRELAND Saturday 12 March, 5pm, Millennium Stadium, Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (SA), Live on BBC1 Both teams have played three and won…
Northampton team v Leeds – Geraghty at 15, Lawes plays
Director of rugby Jim Mallinder says that the Northampton Saints players have not got away from the basics in training this week. The Saints have lost four successive games for the…
England team v Scotland – Corbisiero starts, only change
Six Nations: ENGLAND v SCOTLAND Venue: Twickenham Date: Sun, 13 March Kick-off: 1500 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One and online from 1430-1700; Post-match forum on BBC Red Button and online…
Ford commits to Edinburgh
Ross Ford today committed his long-term future to Edinburgh, signing a new two-year contract and underlining his intention to help the club fulfil its potential. The 46-cap hooker, whose career…
Welsh captain warns no tomorrows in play-offs
Jonathan Mills has warned his team-mates that there are no tomorrows as London Welsh begin their push for the Championship title. The London Welsh captain will led his side out…