Tindall backs the misunderstood Hape

ENGLAND CAPTAIN Mike Tindall has backed rugby league convert Shontayne Hape to star in today’s Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. Hape has been picked by Martin Johnson in the last nine…

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL was fuming about Mike Phillips’s controversial 50th-minute try in Wales’ 19-13 win over Ireland. Phillips was sent on his way over the try-line following a quick throw-in from…

How Italy shocked France – video

ITALY caused the biggest upset in the Championship for decades by beating Grand Slam champions, France in Rome, 22-21. Unlike their other performances in recent year the Italian refused to…

Wales v Ireland

Wales coach Warren Gatland said his team had become “battle-hardened” thanks to facing the big three from the southern hemisphere on a regular basis. Wales have played South Africa twice,…

ireland v wales

By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor WALES v IRELAND Saturday 12 March, 5pm, Millennium Stadium, Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (SA), Live on BBC1 Both teams have played three and won…

England women to take on Scotland this Sunday

England Women’s skipper Katy McLean says she wants to relive the memories of England’s last victory at Twickenham this Sunday when England take on Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations,…