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…
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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…
Scotland v Wales – Head to head
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor Venue: Murrayfield Stadium Date: Saturday, 12 February Kick-off: 1700 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One from 1635, and on the Red Button and online;…
Delon Armitage banned until 17 March – appeal dismissed
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…
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…