By Rugby World reader Dan Grose France the team to beat after intriguing Six Nations opener Whilst the final scores may indicate otherwise, the opening round of the 2011 Six Nations…

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…

Fifteen years of Heineken Cup rugby and 15 years, too, since South Africa beat a superior New Zealand side to win the third World Cup, writes Rugby World editor Alan…

Sevens coaching manuals are somewhat thin on the ground, partly because the majority of amateur players are happy to play the sport off the cuff. Colin Hillman, the policeman who…

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…

Dave Attwood signs for Bath

Bath Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of England and Gloucester lock, Dave Attwood, on a two year contract. The 6ft 7in, 23 year old lock, originally from Bristol, has…

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…