Berrick Barnes has turned down overtures from a number of clubs, including Bath and Clermont to re-sign with the NSW Waratahs and the Australian Rugby Union. The talented 24-year-old, who will…
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Tomas O’Leary a doubt for France match
Scrum-half Peter Stringer has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of the game against France in the RBS 6 Nations Championship this Sunday. Stringer has been included as precautionary cover…
England v Italy Preview – with teams and stat attack
By Rugby World editor Paul Morgan Venue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Saturday, 12 February Kick-off: 2.30pm GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, HD channel, Red Button and BBC Sport website…
Ireland v France – preview with teams and match stat attack!
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Sunday, 13 February Kick-off: 3pm GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Two, Red Button and online from 1430-1700; Commentary on Radio 5 live and live text commentary on BBC Sport website After…
England named unchanged team to play Italy – Fourie on the bench
The only change to team manager Martin Johnson’s squad is on the bench where Hendre Fourie (Leeds Carnegie) takes over from Joe Worsley (London Wasps). Mike Tindall leads the side…
All Blacks skills video – Part 2 (just launched)…and Part 1
The second in the amazing All Blacks skills videos takes us into the summer Down Under with All Blacks Ma’a Nonu, Cory Jane and Israel Dagg having a backyard barbecue with…
Book review – Bobby Windsor: The Iron Duke
Book review – Bobby Windsor: The Iron Duke Remember Blackadder’s description of the magnum opus he wrote under a pseudonym? “A giant roller coaster of a novel in 400 sizzling…
Scotland unchanged for Wales game
Head coach Andy Robinson has this afternoon named an unchanged starting XV for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). The only change to…
Ireland team to play France – Heaslip back!
Venue: Stadio Flaminio Date: Sunday, 13 February 2011 Kick-off: 1500 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC HD channel, Red Button and BBC Sport website; full commentary on BBC 5 live sports…
Andy Robinson signs until 2015
Scottish Rugby announced today that it has reached agreement with Andy Robinson to extend his contract until 31 December 2015. This will keep Robinson at the helm of the national…