By Bea Asprey, Rugby World Writer Stuart Lancaster’s fresh-faced England side will attempt to beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004 on Saturday, but although the visitors…
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Priestland and Roberts fit for Ireland game
RHYS PRIESTLAND and Jamie Roberts have been selected in the Wales team to play Ireland in their opening RBS 6 Nations game on Sunday. Fly-half Priestland and centre Roberts, who…
England Sevens book Wellington quarter-final place
England will face Tonga in the quarter finals of the Hertz Sevens in Wellington after cruising through today’s pool stages. They beat the USA 29-0 and the Cook Islands 27-12…
Three debutants in England starting XV
SARACENS CENTRES Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt will make their Test debuts in England’s midfield against Scotland in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday evening. It’s the first time England have…
Keith Earls gets the nod for Ireland against Wales
MUNSTER’S Keith Earls will fill Brian O’Driscoll’s famous No 13 shirt for Ireland against Wales on Sunday afternoon. Ireland’s legendary skipper O’Driscoll is ruled out for the entire RBS 6…
England Saxons v Scotland A preview
ED SLATER will make his debut for England Saxons against a strong Scotland A side at Galashiels on Friday night. The Leicester lock comes in for Matt Garvey in one…
Saint-Andre picks France team to face Italy
FRANCE COACH Philippe Saint-Andre has picked a hugely experienced team to take on Italy in their opening RBS 6 Nations match on Saturday. The starting XV contains 605 caps –…
Scotland name team to face England
EDINBURGH WING Lee Jones will win his first cap for Scotland in their opening RBS 6 Nations game against England on Saturday at Murrayfield. Jones is the only uncapped player…
Women’s Six Nations ready for kick-off
ALL EYES might be on the men’s RBS 6 Nations as teams look to build on their World Cup success – or erase the disappointments of New Zealand from their…
Elsom will lead the Waratahs
Rocky Elsom was today confirmed as captain of the HSBC Waratahs for the 2012 FxPro Super Rugby season. A world-class flanker and renowned leader, Elsom led Australia in 24 Test…