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Italy fall just short in Argentina for O'Shea debut

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Conor O'Shea was left bitterly disappointed after seeing his newlook Italian side lose narrowly 30-24 against Argentina in a one-ff Test match in Santa Fe.

An historic start to the summer series for Ireland and England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England and Ireland both made history on a fantastic opening afternoon of the summer Test series.

Burrell primed for attritional Wallabies Test

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Luther Burrell is promising a physical England performance in the first of their three-Test Australia tour at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Warburton wants Wales to take risks against All Blacks

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Captain Sam Warburton has warned Wales against taking a conservative approach if they're to record their first-ever Test victory in New Zealand.

Gilroy expects Jackson to shine for Ireland

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Paddy Jackson will start at stand-off for Ireland when they take on South Africa at Newlands on Saturday and fellow Ulsterman Craig Gilroy has backed him to play a starring role.  

Jones wants England to make history Down Under

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Head coach Eddie Jones believes England can create history in Australia this summer after selecting his team for the first Test in Brisbane.

Scotland Under-20s shock Australia in World Championship opener

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland provided the major shock of the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship with an impressive victory over Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Back row options keeping Haskell on his toes

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Back row James Haskell says there's no complacency among the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam winners' squad as they prepare for Saturday's first Test against Australia.

Schmidt looking for Connacht stars to thrive on Test stage

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be watching how Matt Healy and Tiernan O'Halloran react to a Test environment with interest after the uncapped Connacht flyers were called up as injury cover.

Wales' Aaron Jarvis called up for injured Paul James

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has called up prop Aaron Jarvis as cover for the injured Paul James, who faces a race to be fit for the second Test in New Zealand.