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Kidney not giving up hope
Despite seeing his charges lose their opening Six Nations encounter, Ireland boss Declan Kideny still believes they can win the title.
Full StoryLV=Cup semi-finalists confirmed
Following a bonus point victory over Exeter, Bath join Northampton, Leicester and Scarlets in the semi-finals of the 2011-12 LV= Cup.
Full StoryDickson earns England call
England interim coach Stuart Lancaster has added Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson to his Six Nations squad.
Full StoryLV= Cup wrap: Sunday blues for Quins
Tom James scored four times as Cardiff Blues edged a high-scoring LV= Cup clash over visiting Harlequins 45-40.
Full StoryHardest kick ever – Halfpenny
Wales match-winner Leigh Halfpenny said his penalty to deny Ireland an opening Six Nations win was the hardest he’s ever kicked.
Full StoryRobinson bitterly disappointed
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was upset after his side failed to convert chances in a 13-6 defeat by England.
Full StoryWales pip Ireland at the death
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny kicked a 79th-minute penalty to break Irish hearts and steal a 23-21 Six Nations win in Dublin on Sunday.
Full StorySuper Rugby warm-up wrap
The Cheetahs, Bulls and Brumbies all picked up warm-up wins ahead of the start of the Super Rugby season.
Full StoryTietjens hails his troop’s defence
NZ Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens praised his side’s second-half defence after beating Fiji 24-7 in the Cup final.
Full StoryIreland out to right the wrongs
Ireland’s rematch with Wales following their World Cup defeat by the Welsh will be a cracker, promised Irish coach Declan Kidney.
Full StoryWe fought for each other – Farrell
Debutant Owen Farrell credited England’s narrow win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday to the young side’s team spirit.
Full StoryLV=Cup wrap: Saints sting Wasps
Northampton notched up seven tries for a comprehensive 57-10 LV=Cup victory over Wasps at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.
Full StoryScotland gift England Calcutta Cup
England profited from a self-destructing Scotland side to open their Six Nations campaign with a 13-6 victory at Murrayfield.
Full StoryHenson late addition to Cardiff XV
Gavin Henson and Lewis Jones will start for Cardiff against Harlequins on Sunday after joining the side as late injury replacements.
Full StoryFrance sprint past impressive Italy
Tournament favourites France got their 2012 Six Nations campaign off to an ideal start on Saturday with a 30-12 victory over Italy in Paris.
Full StoryCrusaders ease past Highlanders
Crusaders centre Ryan Crotty bagged a hat-trick to help his team to 47-19 pre-season win over the Highlanders at Rugby Park.
Full StoryBlues warm up with a win
The Blues opened their pre-season account with a convincing 36-22 victory over the Hurricanes in Whangarei on Saturday.
Full StoryEngland have a point to prove
England captain Chris Robshaw hopes the memory of a hard road to a place in the Test side will inspire a team with a “point to prove”.
Full StoryBack-to-back wins for New Zealand
Hosts New Zealand successfully defended their Wellington Sevens title after beating Fiji 24-7 in the Cup final.
Full StorySorry Saxons thumped in Scotland
Scotland A thrashed the England Saxons 35-0 in Galashiels on Friday to show their senior counterparts the way forward.
Full StoryKaino contemplates overseas move
Blues and All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino could leave New Zealand to play overseas at the end of the upcoming Super Rugby term.
Full StorySexton getting used to O’Gara’s cameo
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton admits that it has taken him a while to accept Ronan O’Gara coming off the bench to replace him.
Full StoryCaptain’s runs cancelled in Paris
The inclement weather conditions in Paris have seen both France and Italy’s captain’s runs scheduled for Friday cancelled.
Full StoryNew deal for Dawidiuk
Gloucester have confirmed that hooker Darren Dawidiuk has signed a new deal and will stay at Kingsholm until at least the end of 2013/14.
Full StoryPreview: France v Italy
Tournament favourites France will expect to start their Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy in Paris on Saturday.
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