France coach Marc Lievremont has made two changes ahead of their weekend Six Nations clash against Italy at Stade de France.
The showdown on Sunday will see winger Marc Andreu make his starting debut ahead of Julien Malzieu, while centre David Marty comes in for man mountain Mathieu Bastareaud.
Armitage admits England relief
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. Full Story
Delve to make big decision
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. Full Story
Falcons pair tie up new deals
Newcastle Falcons have announced that key pair Rob Vickers and Alex Tait have penned new deals with the Kingston Park club. Full Story
Williams handed Wales captaincy
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. Full Story
Worsley handed England start
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. Full Story
Haskell draws line under row
Flanker James Haskell is hoping to put the bitter club versus country row between Stade Francais and England behind him. Full Story
Lengthy lay-off for Michalak
France fly-half Frederic Michalak is facing up to year out of the game with a knee injury, according to his club side. Full Story
Haskell hoping to move on
Flanker James Haskell believes he can put the club versus country row between England and Stade Francais behind him. Full Story
Shaw out of Scotland clash
Injured lock Simon Shaw has been ruled out of England's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Full Story
Clubs to join Magners League
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. Full Story
Lipman unhappy over blocks
Former England and Bath flanker Michael Lipman has demanded showdown talks after seeing his proposed move to the Melbourne Rebels blocked. Full Story
Jones admits Sharks lack bite
Director of rugby Kingsley Jones has admitted Sale Sharks are at rock-bottom after losing an eighth successive Guinness Premiership game. Full Story
Delve back in Wales fold
Gloucester number eight Gareth Delve has been recalled from the international wilderness ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday. Full Story
Dire Sharks slump to bottom
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. Full Story
Errors leave Ruddock concerned
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. Full Story
Clegg prepared to be patient 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. Full Story
Booth bemoans poor start
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. Full Story
Flood's England fears subside
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. Full Story
Tigers consolidate top spot
Leicester Tigers consolidated their position atop the Guinness Premiership table after an enthralling 35-19 win over London Irish at Welford Road. Full Story
Sackey explains reasons for exit
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. Full Story
Blues endorse Thomas' code switch
Cardiff Blues director of rugby Dai Young has backed Gareth Thomas' surprise decision to switch codes and join rugby league side Crusaders. Full Story
Moody to quit Tigers for Bath
England flanker Lewis Moody has agreed a surprise move to Guinness Premiership side Bath, leaving behind an illustrious career at Leicester. Full Story
Key injury doubts for Johnson
England manager Martin Johnson's preparations for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland next week have been dealt a blow with the news that Simon Shaw and Delon Armitage are unlikely to be fit in time. Full Story
Haskell dispute turns bitter
Stade Francais have accused the Rugby Football Union and England of keeping James Haskell 'prisoner' in an escalating war of words over the flanker. Full Story
Attoub plea thrown out
Stade Francais prop David Attoub's appeal to reduce a 70-week ban for eye-gouging has been knocked back following an independent appeal committee meeting in London. Full Story
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