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O'Driscoll earns Gatland praise

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:16:02 GMT

Wales coach Warren Gatland believes Brian O'Driscoll deserves all the plaudits he is receiving as the Ireland captain prepares to become only the 13th player in international rugby history to represent their country on 100 occasions...

Two more commit to Warriors

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:49:13 GMT

Dougie Hall and Calum Forrester have agreed two-year deals with Glasgow Warriors, as Sean Lineen continues to convince as many of his first-team regulars as possible to commit their futures to the club...

Ospreys stay suits Walker

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:35:50 GMT

Scotland winger Nikki Walker has committed his future to Ospreys by penning a new deal that will keep him at the Liberty Stadium until the end of the 2011-12 campaign...

Cusiter calls for Scotland focus

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:15 GMT

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter admits that when he plays against England it feels like a David v Goliath contest...

Murphy set for Tigers extension

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:43 GMT

Ireland winger Geordan Murphy is keen to agree a new long-term contract with Guinness Premiership leaders Leicester...

France make two changes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:03:05 GMT

France coach Marc Lievremont has made two changes ahead of their weekend Six Nations clash against Italy at Stade de France...

Armitage admits England relief

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:19:37 GMT

Full-back Delon Armitage has spoken of his his relief at keeping his place in the England side for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland...

Delve to make big decision

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:11:56 GMT

Wales star Gareth Delve has admitted his recent return to the international set-up could see him reject a protracted move to Australian side Melbourne Rebels...

Falcons pair tie up new deals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:38 GMT

Newcastle Falcons have announced that key pair Rob Vickers and Alex Tait have penned new deals with the Kingston Park club...

Williams handed Wales captaincy

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:04:31 GMT

Veteran flanker Martyn Williams will captain Wales in their Six Nations clash with Ireland this weekend, after Ryan Jones was ruled out with a calf problem...

Worsley handed England start

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:54:37 GMT

JJoe Worsley will make his first Six Nations start of the season after England manager Martin Johnson made two changes to his side to face Scotland on Saturday...

Scotland turn to centre De Luca

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:44:20 GMT

Centre Nick De Luca is the only change to the Scotland side for Saturday's Six Nations visit of England to Murrayfield...

Haskell draws line under row

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:40:13 GMT

Flanker James Haskell is hoping to put the bitter club versus country row between Stade Francais and England behind him...

New deals for Newcastle pair

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:50:44 GMT

Micky Ward and Chris Pilgrim have both agreed new contracts with Newcastle Falcons...

Lengthy lay-off for Michalak

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:07:04 GMT

France fly-half Frederic Michalak is facing up to year out of the game with a knee injury, according to his club side...

Haskell hoping to move on

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:03:25 GMT

Flanker James Haskell believes he can put the club versus country row between England and Stade Francais behind him...

Shaw out of Scotland clash

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:56:07 GMT

Injured lock Simon Shaw has been ruled out of England's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday...

Clubs to join Magners League

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:43:21 GMT

The Magners League has revealed plans to expand from 10 to 12 teams from the start of next season after inviting two Italian clubs to join the competition...

France wait on Harinordoquy

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:15:43 GMT

France are sweating on the fitness of Imanol Harinordoquy ahead of Sunday's Six Nations meeting with Italy...

Lipman unhappy over blocks

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:59:06 GMT

Former England and Bath flanker Michael Lipman has demanded showdown talks after seeing his proposed move to the Melbourne Rebels blocked...

Phillips commits to Ospreys

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:19:59 GMT

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has signed a new long-term contract with Magners League outfit Ospreys...

Jones admits Sharks lack bite

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:41:12 GMT

Director of rugby Kingsley Jones has admitted Sale Sharks are at rock-bottom after losing an eighth successive Guinness Premiership game...

Delve back in Wales fold

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:09:25 GMT

Gloucester number eight Gareth Delve has been recalled from the international wilderness ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday...

Dire Sharks slump to bottom

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 17:34:36 GMT

Sale Sharks slumped to the foot of the Guinness Premiership table after crashing to their eighth successive defeat in all competitions, 15-7 to second-placed Northampton Saints at Edgeley Park...

Errors leave Ruddock concerned

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:00:09 GMT

Worcester's rugby director Mike Ruddock is determined to eradicate his team's elementary errors after watching them slip to a narrow 14-11 defeat at Harlequins...

Clegg prepared to be patient

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:49:40 GMT

Rory Clegg hopes he will eventually become a mainstay in the Harlequins team after scoring all his side's points as they beat Worcester 14-11...

Booth bemoans poor start

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:44:22 GMT

London Irish boss Toby Booth accepted that his side's disastrous start to Saturday's Guinness Premiership clash against Leicester Tigers was to blame for their 35-19 defeat...

Flood's England fears subside

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:38:49 GMT

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill has allayed fears that a head injury will force Toby Flood to miss next weekend's Calcutta Cup clash between England and Scotland...

Tigers consolidate top spot

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:43:26 GMT

Leicester Tigers consolidated their position atop the Guinness Premiership table after an enthralling 35-19 win over London Irish at Welford Road...

Sackey explains reasons for exit

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:23:13 GMT

Wasps wing Paul Sackey has revealed that a need for a fresh start is behind his decision to leave the Guinness Premiership for French rugby...