Glasgow Warriors lock Richie Gray took no part in Scotland’s final training session today before their RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield tomorrow (kick-off 5pm). Gray, 21, sat…
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Andrew Sheridan out of Italy match – Alex Corbisiero in
London Irish’s New York-born prop Alex Corbisiero replaces loosehead Andrew Sheridan, who has pulled out with a back injury, in England’s starting line-up against Italy. The uncapped Corbisiero, 22, trained…
England v Italy – all the stats you need…and a few more
The bookmakers are giving England a 20-point start against the Italians and you can see why by the statistics. The teams have played 16 times and England have won all…
Paul Turner leaves the Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons have announced that Paul Turner’s employment with the region as Head Coach has “ceased today by mutual agreement”. The region says it would like to express its…
No to Bath and Clermont for Berrick Barnes
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…
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…