Archive for February, 2012


Best says Ireland can beat France

Rory Best believes Ireland can end their long wait for success on French soil when they meet on Sunday.

Medard ruled out for nine months

France full-back Maxime Medard is out of action for up to nine months after suffering a serious knee injury.

Lancaster admits injury fears

England’s interim coach Stuart Lancaster faces an anxious weekend on injury watch after releasing 18 players back to their clubs.

Twickers reflections: Ken Owens

Wales hooker Ken Owens looks back on the memorable victory against England at Twickenham which saw Sam Warburton lift the coveted Triple Crown.

VIDEO: Lancaster focusing on positives

England coach Stuart Lancaster says the team are remaining positive despite defeat to Wales in the Six Nations.

Best eyes French scalp

Rory Best has urged his Ireland team-mates to rewrite the history books with a long-awaited victory on French soil.

Scotland wing signs for Worcester

Worcester Warriors will sign Scotland and Ospreys winger Nikki Walker in the summer, although fellow wing Miles Benjamin will leave Sixways.

Bassett hails dream debut for England Under-20s

Winger Josh Bassett insists he is not resting on his laurels but already looking upwards and onwards after a making a try-scoring debut for England Under-20s in the RBS 6 Nations.



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Ospreys appoint new backs coach

The Ospreys today confirmed the appointment of Gruff Rees as Backs Coach at the region.

Roberts doubtful for clash with Italy

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is in a race against time to be fit for the Dragons’ crucial Six Nations clash with Italy.

Charteris set for return

Wales lock Luke Charteris is all set to make his first appearance since returniCharterisng from the Rugby World Cup after battling back to fitness from a wrist injury.

Disciplinary Update: Benetton Treviso Hearing

At a disciplinary hearing today Gonzalo Garcia, Treviso substitute, appeared before a disciplinary committee chaired by Pat Barriscale (Ireland), George Spotswood (Ireland) and Philip Orr (Ireland), in respect of a citing following the Scarlets v Treviso match on Thursday 23 February.

Looking for lucky 13

Irish coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged side for the re-arranged RBS 6 Nations trip to France.

VIDEO: Ireland prepare for French test

Coach Declan Kidney and Ireland players Stephen Ferris and Andrew Trimble look ahead to Saturday’s Six Nations match against France.

London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young previews this weekend’s game against London Irish at Adams Park (Saturday, 15.00).

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