The Apprentice v The Master
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOne will be the smallest man on the pitch, a 21-year-old international novice in his first season of Six Nations rugby. The other is teak-tough and combat-hardened, 400 international points further...
Preview & key stats: Scotland v Italy (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland have made four changes, including bringing in Peter Horne to start at fly-half in place of the suspended Finn Russell. Wing Tommy Seymour takes over from Tim Visser and Tim Swinson replaces...
Wasps add Weepu and Thomas until the end of the season
1 decade ago by London WaspsDai Young has moved to add experienced cover to his squad, with World Cup winner Piri Weepu and fullback Martyn Thomas joining as injury cover until the end of the season.
RUGBY UNION: Weepu leaves London Welsh to join Wasps for rest of season
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsLonodon Welsh's New Zealand World Cup winning scrum half Piri Weepu has quit London Welsh to join Aviva Premiership rivals Wasps until the end of the season.
England starts for Nowell and Goode
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJack Nowell and Alex Goode will start for England against Ireland in the Six Nations in Dublin on Sunday. Saracens full-back Goode replaces Mike Brown with Exeter Chiefs wing Nowell named ahead...
Rugby bodies begin expansion talks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPlans to expand the Aviva Premiership and scrap promotion and relegation are being discussed by Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Football Union . The talks, described...
Saints Season Ticket sales set for record levels
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsSeason Tickets for 2015/16 have been in higher demand than ever at Northampton Saints, with record sales at this time of year having been recorded.
VIDEO: Ford on Ireland and Farrell rivalry
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland fly-half George Ford talks about growing up watching the Ireland team and how he got tips from Jonny Wilkinson.
North urged to play like a Saint
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWinger George North has been challenged to replicate his Northampton club form for Wales by backs coach Rob Howley. North, 22, will become the youngest player in history to make 50 Test match...
Robshaw reveals Ireland motivation
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland captain Chris Robshaw says losing the 2014 Six Nations to Ireland on points difference is motivating his team before Sunday's match in Dublin. Stuart Lancaster's side watched from a post-match...
