Rees eager to repay Wales faith
Richie Rees says it is a "big pat on the back" to have kept the Wales nine shirt to face Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.Comments off
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Rugby stars set to honour McLaren
A tribute evening is to take place at Murrayfield rugby stadium in honour of rugby commentator Bill McLaren.Comments off
Wilkinson aims to play off the cuff
When Jonny Wilkinson, a player for whom the rugby "game plan" might have been invented, starts talking about playing more instinctively, it is time for England to start worrying. The World Cup-winning outside-half ? nice boot, shame about the decision-making ? has tacitly confessed to the shortcomings that have earned him a reputation as the most robotic of international playmakers, but it may be that his coaches would prefer him not to start experimenting this weekend. Not at Murrayfield, of all places in Christendom.
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Cusiter wary of ‘pacey’ England
Scotland captain Chris Cusiter expects to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday.Comments off
Murphy set to stay at Leicester
Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup.Comments off
Youngs shock at England elevation
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs says his rapid rise into the England set-up has come as a total shock.Comments off
Wilkinson says England have learnt from defeat
Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career.
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London Irish hit by more injuries
London Irish head coach Toby Booth says Topsy Ojo, David Paice, Alfredo Lalanne and Peter Richards may not play again this season.Comments off
Give Scots a break
Now coaching in New Zealand, Clark Laidlaw advocates a shorter rugby seasonComments off
Jones calls for Wales to be smart
Fly-half Stephen Jones insists Wales have to be smart, clinical and efficient if they are to beat Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.Comments off