Callard prepared for tough Ireland Under-20s test
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJon Callard admits the challenge facing his England Under-20s side in their clash with Ireland on Friday is one of the toughest they will face.
Women's Six Nations: Round 3 preview
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe third round of the Women's Six Nations takes us to Ashbourne, County Meath, Montauban - in France's traditional southwestern rugby heartland - and to the outskirts of Glasgow.
Women's Six Nations: Round 3 preview
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsThe third round of the Women's Six Nations takes us to Ashbourne, County Meath, Montauban - in France's traditional southwestern rugby heartland - and to the outskirts of Glasgow.
Brunel has faith in Italy's Haimona
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly head coach Jacques Brunel insists he has full faith in Kelly Haimona and backed the fly-half to produce his best rugby during the rest of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.
Six Nations 2015: The Journalists' Midterm Report
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBefore the Six Nations started we posted a Journalists preview piece that proved fairly popular, so here is a follow up, as some of the top UK and Ireland rugby writers discuss which teams have impressed,...
Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
Halfpenny: 'Toulon reminds me of Wales'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeigh Halfpenny sees plenty of common ground between his new home Toulon and Wales. In one obvious sea-change, Halfpenny's training recovery routine these days often revolves around a dip in the Mediterranean...
Tierney braced for tough test against champions
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland women's coach Tom Tierney has largely shown faith in the side who lost 10-5 to France last time out as they welcome England to Ashbourne tomorrow evening.
Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Halfpenny praises fan passion
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny believes he has settled quickly in France because fans of his club side Toulon share a similar passion for the game as his compatriots.
