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Warburton set to face Ireland

Wales captain Sam Warburton is on course to return to fitness for the crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland later this month. Warburton sustained a knee injury in a 20-13 victory against France...

Billy Vunipola and James Haskell upbeat about Six Nations chances despite 19-9 defeat to Ireland

England gather again at their Pennyhill Park training base on Tuesday lunchtime determined to exorcise the demons of Dublin by adopting the positive attitude shown by Wales in believing that a Six Nations...

England miss key pre-World Cup goal as ranking slips after Ireland loss

England appear almost certain to fail to achieve one of the key targets set by the Rugby Football Union of securing a place in the top two of the rankings ahead of hosting the World Cup in September. ...

Should England expect to win Slams?

Is it over-ambitious or arrogant for England supporters to dream of Grand Slams? For dreaming is all they can do for another long year after Ireland's comprehensive 19-9 win in Dublin,...

New coaches disrespect player power at their peril as Cardiff Blues' Mark Hammett discovered

Mark Ramprakash was not happy. Returning from England duty after the winter of 1997/98, as captain of Middlesex he expected a long sit down with the club’s new Australian coach, John Buchanan, to...

Cuthbert among 12 released by Wales

Wing Alex Cuthbert is one of 12 Wales Six Nations squad members released back to their regions ahead of the weekend's Pro12 games. Cuthbert was dropped for Wales' 20-13 win over France...

Ireland trio doubtful for Wales game

Sean O'Brien, Jared Payne and Jonathan Sexton are injury concerns for Ireland ahead of the Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff on 14 March. Flanker O'Brien and centre Payne suffered concussion...

Ruddock rues Jones' Wales absence

Adam Jones could have had an important part to play for Wales in the next round of the Six Nations against Ireland, says Mike Ruddock. The British and Irish Lions tight-head prop, 33, retired...

Ireland's Six Nations victory over England hailed by Joe Schmidt – video

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell and head coach Joe Schmidt celebrate their victory over England in a Six Nations match on Sunday, which may have secured them a second grand slam in six years. The 19-9 triumph...