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…
Tournaments
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…
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…
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…
Rugby Book Review – Expert Guide to Sevens
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…