THE appeal by Delon Armitage of London Irish against his suspension of eight weeks for conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Game was tonight dismissed by a Disciplinary Appeal…
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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…
Tom May’s Postcard from Toulon – Part One
With so many Brits now plying their trade in the Top 14, the life of rugby players in the South of France has never been so fascinating. To give you an…
Highley RFC hit by suspected arson attack
SHROPSHIRE village club Highley have lost all their rugby equipment in a suspected arson attack which destroyed the hut they used for changing and storage. Highley, who play social rugby…
Six Nations Predictions Competition
From Rugby World writer Katie Field Rugby World magazine organises a just-for-fun Six Nations Predictions competition every year, asking coaches, former players and journalists to guess who will win each…
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…
No country for fat men – a blog
From Rugby World reader Richard Grainger The main problem with last weekend’s Six Nations’ openers, which – France V Scotland apart – failed to reach great heights, is the game…
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…
Italy team to take on England – Burton dropped, Parisse fit
Italy coach Nick Mallett has received a huge boost ahead of this Saturday’s clash with England after skipper Sergio Parisse was declared fit. Mallett has made four changes to the…