IMANOL HARINORDOQUY is one of rugby’s tougher characters, but the France No 8’s reputation may have been damaged when his father stepped in to help out during one game last…
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Italy v England: the preview
By Owain Jones, Rugby World Editor England venture into the gladiatorial lair of the 82,000 capacity Stadio Olympico on the back of a gritty, yet ultimately, uplifting 13-6 win over…
Behind the scenes at London Irish
IN THIS new series, former England lock Martin Bayfield travels around Aviva Premiership clubs to get an insight into goings-on behind the scenes. This week London Irish are in the…
Wales v Scotland: The Preview
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor TWO YEARS ago this fixture delivered arguably the most dramatic finish in any Six Nations match, Shane Williams’s last-minute try securing a 31-24…
Eligibilty rules need to be clarified – Craig Chalmers
The row over Steve Shingler’s eligibility shows that the regulations need to be more defined, writes Craig Chalmers. There’s nothing wrong with having an exiles network, but I think if…
Christmas Quiz 2011 answers
Did you take part in our Big Fat Rugby Quiz of the Year? All the answers are below. Winners to be announced shortly! A. MUDDLED UP 1. Alex Spink. 2. Steve…
Jenkins and Lydiate return for Wales
WALES welcome back Gethin Jenkins and Dan Lydiate for their RBS 6 Nations fixture against Scotland on Sunday, and have made a total of three changes to their starting XV.…
Earls back for France game
KEITH EARLS returns to the Ireland team for their Six Nations game against France on Saturday night in Paris. The Munster centre was originally picked in the team to play…
England unchanged for Italy match
STUART LANCASTER has named an unchanged England team to take on Italy in Rome in the Six Nations on Saturday afternoon. England secured a narrow 13-6 win over Scotland last…
Bradley Davies banned for 7 weeks
At a disciplinary hearing in London today, Bradley Davies, Wales lock forward, was suspended for 7 weeks having been cited by the independent Six Nations citing commissioner Achille Reali (Italy),…