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Ireland 21-23 Wales
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:48:21 GMT
Wales stage a late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin. ... [read more]
Lock Davies cited for tip tackle
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:43:59 GMT
Wales coach Warren Gatland says Bradley Davies' tip tackle on Donnacha Ryan deserved a red card rather than a yellow. ... [read more]
Fit-again Flood back with England
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:23:03 GMT
Toby Flood is recalled to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy after recovering from a knee injury. ... [read more]
Kidney says Ireland missed chance
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:20:19 GMT
Coach Declan Kidney believes Ireland missed a chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in a thrilling Six Nations match. ... [read more]
Halfpenny redeems World Cup hurt
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:39:33 GMT
Leigh Halfpenny admits his last minute penalty winner in Wales' opening Six Nations triumph over Ireland laid to rest ghosts of his World Cup heartache. ... [read more]
Warburton injury worry for Wales
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:12:20 GMT
Wales captain Sam Warburton faces a race against time to be fit for Scotland's visit to Cardiff on Sunday. ... [read more]
Scotland Women 0-47 England Women
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:22 GMT
England Women run in nine tries as they open their 2012 Six Nations account with a thumping win in Edinburgh. ... [read more]
Lancaster praises English spirit
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:00:34 GMT
Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praises his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004. ... [read more]
Robinson rues Scots' profligacy
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:56:53 GMT
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England. ... [read more]
Scotland 6-13 England
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:53:39 GMT
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try as England beat Scotland 13-6 to earn their first Six Nations win at Murrayfield since 2004. ... [read more]
France 30-12 Italy
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:11:26 GMT
France defeat Italy 30-12 in the opening game of the Six Nations as Philippe Saint-Andre gets off to a winning start. ... [read more]
Flood makes comeback from injury
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:54:12 GMT
England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February ... [read more]
Saints set up Scarlets semi-final
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:16:15 GMT
Northampton Saints will host Scarlets in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup, while Leicester Tigers are away to Saracens or Bath. ... [read more]
Scotland A thrash England Saxons
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:13:00 GMT
Fly-half Duncan Weir scores 20 points as Scotland A run in four tries in a 35-0 victory over England Saxons at Galashiels. ... [read more]
Mallinder hopes for more Cup joy
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:11:02 GMT
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says his side are in a good position to re-create their LV= Cup success from 2010. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Hardest kick of my life - Halfpenny
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:44:26 GMT
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Gatland hails 'world class' North
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:10 GMT
Wales coach Warren Gatland describes George North as "world class" after his power and poise help Wales to a 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland in Dublin. ... [read more]
VIDEO: 'Unbelievable' encounter - Warburton
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:56:14 GMT
Wales captain Sam Warburton admits he "couldn't watch for parts of the second half" after sitting out the second half of Wales' 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland with injury. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Last-gasp defeat disappoints Kidney
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:56:47 GMT
Ireland coach Declan Kidney says his side missed the chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in their opening Six Nations game in Dublin. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Best goes over for Ireland in Dublin
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:07:35 GMT
Ireland's first-half pressure against Wales is rewarded after Tommy Bowe's side step creates space for the rampaging Rory Best and the Irish hooker dives over for the simplest of tries. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Priestland magic puts in Davies
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:51:33 GMT
A lovely pass from Rhys Priestland allows Jonathan Davies to score the opening try of the first half at the Aviva Stadium to give Wales a lead over Ireland. (UK users only) ... [read more]
VIDEO: Extended highlights - France 30-12 Italy
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:18:00 GMT
Extended highlights of France's 30-12 victory over Italy in the Six Nations opener at the Stade de France. (UK users only). ... [read more]
VIDEO: Hodgson scores England try
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:49:34 GMT
England fly-half Charlie Hodgson scores the only try of the match as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side grind out a 13-6 win at Murrayfield. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Lancaster 'chuffed' for England players
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:31 GMT
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed "spirit and courage" in their 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. ... [read more]
VIDEO: BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:17:00 GMT
BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:18 GMT
England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Scotland 'bitterly disappointed' - Robinson
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:18:45 GMT
A despondent Scotland coach Andy Robinson reflects on his side's 13-6 Six Nations defeat by England at Murrayfield, and admits his side must "keep on practising" after an error-strewn display. ... [read more]
BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:18 GMT
Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch ... [read more]
Faletau family fortune favours Wales
published on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:36 GMT
How Jonah Lomu and the King of Tonga led rising star Toby Faletau to play for Wales ... [read more]
Perenise sees improvement at Bath
published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:22:35 GMT
Prop Anthony Perenise says confidence is now growing at Bath after a difficult start to the season. ... [read more]
Cardiff Blues 45-40 Harlequins
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:31:51 GMT
Wing Tom James scores four tries as Cardiff Blues beat Harlequins in the LV= Cup. ... [read more]
Connacht 9-8 Harlequins
published on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:51 GMT
Harlequins miss a great opportunity to seal a Heineken Cup quarter-final spot as they fall to a surprise defeat by Connacht in Galway. ... [read more]
Ford awarded Scotland captaincy
published on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:14:06 GMT
Ross Ford is named Scotland captain for the Six Nations campaign as Kelly Brown is ruled out of the whole tournament. ... [read more]
Exeter boss hopes for LV= Cup win
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:58 GMT
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has no concerns at kicking off the LV= Cup clash with Bath knowing they could already be out of the competition. ... [read more]
Bath 23-18 Glasgow Warriors
published on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:16:59 GMT
Bath's disappointing Heineken Cup campaign ends with a narrow win in Pool Three that finishes Glasgow's European hopes. ... [read more]
New Gloucester deal for Dawidiuk
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:42:17 GMT
Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with Gloucester. ... [read more]
O'Shea extends deal at Harlequins
published on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:24 GMT
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne all agree contract extensions. ... [read more]
Agulla hopeful over Tigers deal
published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:32 GMT
Leicester Tigers wing Horacio Agulla has not given up hope of being offered a new contract. ... [read more]
Leinster 25-3 Montpellier
published on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:32:14 GMT
Holders Leinster secure a home draw in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals as they produce a composed display to beat Montpellier at the RDS. ... [read more]
Sandford signs new deal at Exiles
published on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:45:06 GMT
London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club. ... [read more]
Wasps hooker Webber to join Bath
published on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:31:46 GMT
Hooker Rob Webber will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals Bath on a three-year deal. ... [read more]
Munster sign Saints centre Downey
published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:03 GMT
Munster announce the signing of Northampton Saints centre James Downey for next season. ... [read more]
Bristol re-sign flanker Pennycook
published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:11:24 GMT
Redford Pennycook leaves Newcastle Falcons to return to hometown club Bristol for the 2012/13 season. ... [read more]
Dragons v Saracens cup match off
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:48 GMT
Newport Gwent Dragons admit a frozen Rodney Parade pitch means their LV= Cup match with Saracens on Friday has been postponed. ... [read more]
Mallinder hopes loss helps youth
published on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:16:28 GMT
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says that their young players should learn lessons from their heavy defeat to Bath in the LV= Cup. ... [read more]
Worcester 24-14 Ospreys
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:52 GMT
Worcester Warriors completed their LV Cup campaign with a 24-14 win over Ospreys at Sixways. ... [read more]
Sale re-sign prop Lewis-Roberts
published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:40:08 GMT
Sale Sharks re-sign Welsh prop Eifion Lewis Roberts from Toulon on a three-year contract. ... [read more]
Saracens stadium plans approved
published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:26 GMT
A plan by Saracens rugby club to refurbish the Copthall stadium is approved by Barnet Council. ... [read more]
Sale Sharks 19-14 Scarlets
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:42:42 GMT
Sale defeat Scarlets but the Welsh region qualifies for the LV= Cup semi-final ... [read more]
McLaughlin set to lose Ulster job
published on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:32:31 GMT
Brian McLaughlin is to be replaced as Ulster coach at the end of this season, it has been reported. ... [read more]
Cowan debut pleases Warriors boss
published on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:30:45 GMT
Worcester forwards coach Phil Davies is impressed by back-row Blair Cowan's debut, despite a 41-14 defeat by Saracens. ... [read more]
Wales' 2012 Six Nations in photos
published on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:34:05 GMT
The best pictures from Wales' 2012 Six Nations campaign ... [read more]
VIDEO: Highlights - Ireland 21-23 Wales
published on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:51:12 GMT
Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. ... [read more]
VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England
published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:53:30 GMT
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only) ... [read more]

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