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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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