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Peter Jackson: Ryan aware that Welsh armband fits loosely

28 February 2013 4 comments

Wales have changed their captain so often in recent seasons that Ryan Jones is in his ninth spell in charge. In Rome on Saturday, he […]

Jeff Probyn: I’m starting to believe in a Grand Slam for England

27 February 2013 0 comments

It has often been said that a week in rugby is a long time. Two weeks ago I sang the praises of the Six Nations […]

“We expect to beat England,” France captain Thierry Dusautoir

22 February 2013 0 comments

France might be outsiders ahead of their clash with England at Twickenham tomorrow but captain Thierry Dusautoir is adamant they are expecting to win. France […]

Scotland v Ireland: teams

22 February 2013 0 comments

Geoff Cross has been named in Scotland’s starting XV ahead of their clash with Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday for the third round of the […]

Nick Cain: Yes to bonus points, no to TV-driven fixture lists

22 February 2013 0 comments

There are so many contradictory knee-jerk spoutings about the Six Nations that you sometimes wonder whether Glenda Slagg has taken up residence in the Twickenham […]

England v France: teams

22 February 2013 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi has been recalled to the England starting line-up to face France at Twickenham on Saturday. The Leicester powerhouse missed the opening game against […]

Imanol Harinordoquy: “Billy Twelvetrees’ vision is bigger threat than Tuilagi’s power”

22 February 2013 2 comments

France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy says Billy Twelvetrees is the man Les Bleus have to stop on Saturday, insisting the two-cap centre poses more of a […]

Stuart Hogg could grab the limelight for the Lions

20 February 2013 0 comments

When full-back Stuart Hogg made his Scotland debut as a 19-year-old last year he was following in the exact footsteps of his mentor, the former […]

Stuart Lancaster name unchanged England to face France

19 February 2013 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster has kept faith in the match-day squad that beat Ireland 12-6 in Dublin naming the same 23 players to face France on Saturday. […]

Nick Cain talks to Fred Michalak who has gone from enfant terrible to mature superstar

17 February 2013 2 comments

Fred Michalak is France’s main man going into this Six Nations, with all the signs pointing towards flaky Fred having been transformed into formidable Fred. […]

Peter Jackson: WRU see sense with price cut

14 February 2013 0 comments

When he retired after captaining Wales at the 1995 World Cup in Johannesburg, Mike Hall began to make the most of his degree in land […]

Cian Healey hit by three-week ban

14 February 2013 0 comments

Cian Healy will miss the next two Six Nations games after being banned for three weeks for stamping in Sunday’s defeat by England. The Ireland prop […]

Nick Cain : Ben Morgan set to fire with Telfer ‘bullet up his bum’

10 February 2013 1 comment

Ben Morgan couldn’t be in more illustrious company. A quick scan of who the Gloucester and England No.8 will be contending with in this season’s […]

France v Wales: teams

8 February 2013 1 comment

Justin Tipuric has been named at openside for Wales as they travel to Paris on Saturday in a crucial clash against France. The Ospreys flanker takes […]

Mathieu Bastareaud to start for France

7 February 2013 0 comments

Toulon powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France starting line-up for the first time in three years as France prepare to face Wales in Paris on […]

Peter Jackson: Bonus points could cost Grand Slammers the title

7 February 2013 4 comments

Six years ago France went into the final match of the final round knowing exactly what they had to do to win the Six Nations […]

Jeff Probyn: Scotland must prove they should not be demoted

6 February 2013 5 comments

Just one more week and the wait is over for the most eagerly awaited Six Nations Championship in years. Each of the participating countries has […]

20 Questions: Andrea Masi – Wasps centre

1 February 2013 0 comments

How’s life at Wasps? I’m really enjoying it. I’m playing constantly and am very happy with the club, the coaches and the players. The fans […]

Halrequins kids will make it tough for Paul Doran Jones

31 January 2013 0 comments

Paul Doran-Jones might be on his way to Harlequins to replace James Johnston but he will have to get past two home-grown props. Johnston’s departure […]

Grand Slam worth £100k per player this season

29 January 2013 2 comments

The Six Nations Grand Slam will be worth a record £5m to the winner when the tournament kicks off next weekend. Despite the recession, prize […]

Saracens in chase for Europe’s top target

22 January 2013 0 comments

Saracens, fresh from signing Billy Vunipola and James Johnston this week, are among a possee of clubs chasing Ospreys scrum half Kahn Fotuali’i. The Samoan […]

Eli Walker gets Wales call up

15 January 2013 0 comments

Slick-running Ospreys winger Eli Walker has been named in the Wales’ Six nations squad by interim coach Rob Howley today. The 20-year-old has been impressive […]

Leicester Tigers set for ‘winner-takes-all’ clash with Toulouse

13 January 2013 1 comment

Leicester Tigers have set themselves for a ‘winner-takes-all’ clash with Toulouse after securing a 15-15 draw against the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium today. The […]

Nick Cain: The Gong Show and the Goon Show 2012

11 January 2013 1 comment

It’s the season of awards, from the BBC’s Sports Personality show to the New Year Honours. Gongs are being handed out at a furious pace […]

Mathieu Bastareaud gets France call-up

11 January 2013 0 comments

Toulon powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been called-up by France head-coach Philippe Saint-André for the upcoming RBS Six Nations today. Bastareaud’s last involvement with Les […]

Purdy and Sloan added to England U20 for 6 Nations

10 January 2013 0 comments

Henry Purdy and Harry Sloan have been added to the England U20 squad ahead of the Six Nations. The Leicester wing and Harlequins centre are […]

Jeff Probyn: There’s hope, despair and the road to redemption

9 January 2013 2 comments

Now the end of the year approaches, we can reflect on the first half of the season and look forward to next year’s rugby. So […]

Peter Jackson: Let’s hear it for these Ospreys heroes!

3 January 2013 0 comments

Toulouse had been to Wales many times before last week, losing the odd game by the odd point here and there. They would have had […]

Nick Cain: Heineken Cup needs refreshing for the fans

28 December 2012 0 comments

Another Heathrow hotel meeting, and another Heineken cup impasse. That was the outcome from the battle of the suits this week as English and French […]

Jeff Probyn: Heineken Cup row could damage the Six Nations

26 December 2012 0 comments

The Heineken Cup, despite all the trials and tribulations is rumbling along in its usual fashion, with all but one group topped by either English […]

Wins for Leicester and Ospreys

15 December 2012 0 comments

Leicester went top of Pool 2 but had to wait until the 76th minute and a penalty try to claim a 14-13 win over Treviso […]

Heineken Cup round 4: Preview and Predictions

14 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Edinburgh v Racing Metro After over a year on the sidelines, Edinburgh welcome Ben Cairs back in their starting line-up for the reception […]

Peter Jackson: Shameful, this waste of Hook’s huge talent

13 December 2012 1 comment

James Hook will have returned to France last weekend wondering about his future with Wales after a month in the margins. His lowly profile during […]

Heineken Cup round 3: preview and predictions

7 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Saracens Dave O’Callaghan will make his first Heineken Cup start for Munster against Saracens in Thomond Park tomorrow. O’Callaghan will become […]

Peter Jackson: T-shirt test revealed Gavin was an outsider

6 December 2012 1 comment

Gavin Henson has been branded a non-team player by the Wales coach who gave him his international baptism eleven years ago. Lynn Howells, in charge […]

Premiership round 10: previews and predictions

30 November 2012 0 comments

Harlequins v Worcester Harlequins have made three changes to the starting XV that played Bath last weekend for the reception of Worcester tonight. Seb Stegmann […]

Wales v Australia teams

30 November 2012 0 comments

Wales v Australia teams Wales have made four changes to the side that lost to the All Blacks last weekend for their match against Australia […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 10 preview

30 November 2012 3 comments

Ospreys v Cardiff Blues Samoan international Kahn Fotuali’i return from international duties to start at scrum-half captain the Ospreys as they host the Blues in […]

Nick Cain: Thomson’s escape shows bias towards All Blacks

30 November 2012 0 comments

The fawning towards all things All Black by the game’s officials goes on unabated with the latest example being the one-week ban given to Adam […]

Andy Robinson quits Scotland’s head coaching role

25 November 2012 0 comments

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has announced today he is stepping down from his role with immediate effect. The decision follows their embarrassing 21-15 defeat […]

Wales v New Zealand teams

23 November 2012 0 comments

Wales captain Sam Warburton has been recalled by returning coach Warren Gatland ahead of their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday. Gatland is back […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 9: previews and predictions

23 November 2012 2 comments

Dragons v Connacht Club captain Lewis Evans and loosehead prop Phil Price return to the Dragons’ starting line up as they prepare to face Connacht […]

Premiership round 8: preview and predictions

2 November 2012 1 comment

Exeter v Worcester Sireli Naqelevuki will be looking to wreak havoc on the Worcester rearguard as he returns to the Chiefs starting line-up in place […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 8: preview and prediction

2 November 2012 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Munster Following their hammering by Leinster last week, the Blues are bracing themselves before hosting another Irish giant at the Arms Park […]

All Blacks get £1.5m fee to face England

30 October 2012 1 comment

The All Blacks will command the highest fee in world rugby against England at Twickenham – £1.5m which works out at £18,750 a minute. The […]

Nick Cain: All Blacks are simply the best – at PR hype

26 October 2012 4 comments

The 2011–2012 All Blacks are on the brink of becoming one of the great sides, with their victory in Soweto over South Africa last weekend […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 7: preview and predictions

26 October 2012 3 comments

Dragons v Ulster The Dragons have only made two changes from the side that lost to Bayonne last week. Adam Jones replaces Ian Nimmo at […]

Dream Team: Tyson Keats – London Welsh and former Crusaders scrum-half

24 October 2012 0 comments

1. Jason Ryan – I know Jason from Canterbury back in New Zealand. Technically perfect and very strong – he is an absolute mutt of […]

Heineken Cup round 2: preview and predictions

19 October 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Edinburgh Munster will be disappointed they did not close the game out last Racing Metro last week, conceding two late penalties. […]

Amlin Challenge Cup round 2: preview and predictions

19 October 2012 0 comments

Dragons v Bayonne Tonderai Chavhanga returns for the Dragons as they face Bayonne following their defeat at Wasps last week. The former Springbok returns on […]

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