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Feb 2, 12 •
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Comments Off on Where it all began for the Welsh
The Wales 2012 RBS 6 Nations squad has been pictured as they have never collectively been seen before – each wearing the club kit which they wore at the start of their rugby careers. Head Coach Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad took time out from their busy...
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Jan 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Gatland announces 35-man Wales training squad to travel to Poland
Warren Gatland today announced the 35-man Wales squad, captained by Sam Warburton, which will travel to Gdańsk, Poland, next week for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations training camp. The Wales head coach has stuck with the majority of his much hailed Rugby World Cup...
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Dec 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Welsh Rugby Union Supports Kit Aid
Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Graham Price visited the Millennium Stadium today (THURSDAY) to collect a mountain of rugby kit donated by the Welsh Rugby Union for LV=SOS Kit Aid. The Kit Aid initiative gives unwanted rugby kit to underprivileged...
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Dec 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales for James Bevan Trophy named
Twenty-one-year-old James O’Connor will start his maiden Test as a fly half after today being named in the number 10 jersey as the Qantas Wallabies combination for Saturday’s James Bevan Trophy Test against Wales in Cardiff was announced. The selection...
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Nov 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Gary Speed to be honoured by a minute of silence at the Millennium
A minute’s silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at the weekend. More than 60,000 fans will be asked to show their...
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Oct 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Thierry Dusautoir walks away top dog
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named the IRB Player of the Year at the 2011 IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline, during a star-studded ceremony at Vector Arena in Auckland on Monday. Dusautoir is the second Frenchman to win the Award,...
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Aug 4, 11 •
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Comments Off on Huget expelled from French Rugby World Cup Squad.
MARCOUSSIS, France — Yoann Huget was expelled from the French World Cup rugby union squad on Thursday for not observing the anti-doping rules announced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Pierre Camou. Camou revealed at a news conference that the French...
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Jun 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on English rugby has made my career – Botha
Mouritz Botha has been on an inspiring seven-year journey through English grassroots rugby says that it has cemented his desire to play for England at the Rugby World Cup. The Saracens lock’s story goes from National Three North and cramped minibuses, via...
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Apr 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Nick Mallett to exit Italy after RWC
Nick Mallett’s tenure as Italy coach will come to an end after this year’s World Cup, the Italian Rugby Federation has confirmed. The South African’s contract expires at the end of the tournament that will be staged in New Zealand. Italy...
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Mar 26, 10 •
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Comments Off on Tommy Bowe named RBS Player of Six Nations
Ireland’s flying winger, Tommy Bowe, has today been announced as the official RBS Player of the Championship for the 2010 RBS 6 Nations. ‘It has been a Championship of mixed emotions for the Irish team but to be named the RBS Player of the...
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Mar 21, 10 •
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Comments Off on Brave Scots defeat Irish in Six Nations
Australian-born flyhalf Dan Parks kicked Scotland to a last day Six Nations win over Ireland on Saturday and then said his success was down to taking his boots into the shower with him. The Glasgow No.10 had already kicked 15 points when, with two minutes...
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Mar 21, 10 •
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Comments Off on Wales outclass Italy in Six Nations
James Hook scored two tries as Wales ended their disappointing Six Nations campaign on a high by outclassing Italy 33-10 in a one-sided encounter at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. With several experienced operators returning from injury and with...
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Mar 21, 10 •
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Comments Off on France seal Grand Slam Victory
France sealed their first Six Nations Grand Slam in six years when they weathered an England storm to run out 12-10 winners at the Stade de France on Saturday. Three Morgan Parra penalties and a Francois Trinh-Duc drop-goal were sufficient for a France team...
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Mar 15, 10 •
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Comments Off on France too strong for Italy in Six Nations
France displayed trademark flair to crush Italy 46-20 and stay firmly on course for their first grand slam since 2004 in the Six Nations on Sunday. The home side ran in six tries, including two from centre David Marty, and gathered 16 points from the reliable...
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Mar 13, 10 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on England and Scotland draw at Murrayfield
England retained the Calcutta Cup after a 15-15 draw with Scotland but their hopes of winning the Six Nations appear to be over after this kicking-dominated scrap at Murrayfield. Toby Flood fell just short with a late, 49m penalty attempt that would have won...
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Mar 13, 10 •
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Comments Off on Ireland beat Wales 27-12 at Croke Park
Dublin – Ireland kept their slim hopes of retaining the Six Nations title alive on Saturday when indiscipline once more cost Wales in a 27-12 defeat at Croke Park. Ireland, for whom captain Brian O’Driscoll won his 100th cap, made Wales fullback...
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Feb 23, 10 •
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Comments Off on John Hayes to play 100th Test for Ireland v England
Geordan Murphy returns to the Ireland team at full back after missing the November internationals due to injury. He lined out for Leicester last weekend and comes into the side for the injured Rob Kearney. Jonathan Sexton will start the game at outhalf. In...
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Feb 23, 10 •
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Comments Off on England Team unchanged for Ireland clash
England Team Manager Martin Johnson has named an unchanged starting line-up to face Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday. The only changes to the matchday 22 are on the bench, where Lee Mears (Bath Rugby), Joe Worsley (London Wasps) and Ben...
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Feb 14, 10 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on England defeat a brave Italy 17-12 in Rome
England had a less than comfortable win against a brave Italian side in the RBS Six Nations clash in Rome. England managed to beat Italy with a narrow 17-12 score line. A brace of penalties apiece from Jonny Wilkinson – who missed three kicks in all...
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Feb 13, 10 •
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Comments Off on France too strong for Ireland in Paris
Les Blues today outclassed their guests from Ireland to grab top spot on the Six Nations table. France are now the strong favourites to win the Six Nations title. Match Summary: Morgan Parra kicked a penalty and tries by William Servat and Yannick Jauzion,...
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Feb 13, 10 •
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Comments Off on Wales shatter Scottish dreams in RBS Six Nations
Wales staged a remarkable fightback to inflict torture on Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. The home side looked down and out when they trailed 24-14 with three minutes of normal time left, but tries by Leigh Halfpenny and Shane Williams – his 49th for...
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Feb 12, 10 •
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Comments Off on Mallet makes 2 changes to Italy team
Italy coach Nick Mallett has made two changes to his starting line-up for their second Six Nations match against England in Rome on Sunday. Kaine Robertson drops to the bench with Andrea Masi taking his place at number 14, while Gloucester lock Marco...
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Feb 10, 10 •
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Comments Off on Injury blow for Italy team to play against England
Italy have suffered a huge blow to their RBS Six Nations campaign, with second-row Carlo Antonio Del Fava expected to be out for at least four weeks. The 28-year-old injured his knee in a training session on Tuesday and will require minor surgery. With the...
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Feb 10, 10 •
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Comments Off on England team announced to play Italy in RBS Six Nations
RBS SIX NATIONS – ITALY v ENGLAND Venue: Stadio Flaminio, Rome Date: Sunday, 14 February Kick-off: 1430 GMT Leicester prop Dan Cole will make his first Test start as one of two changes to the England side for Sunday’s RBS Six Nations game with...
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Feb 9, 10 •
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Comments Off on Scotland name side to face Wales in RBS Six Nations
Phil Godman is one of three casualties from the defeat by Scotland in the opening RBS 6 Nations match against France. The new Blues signing Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday’s trip to Wales. Parks’ return was one of three changes from...
