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O'Brien Ready To Deliver Against 'Very Dangerous' England

Relief was the biggest emotion for Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien after he made his international comeback in the recent RBS 6 Nations win over France.

Edwards hopes Roberts will return

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says Jamie Roberts will "hopefully" return to play in Wales ahead of the 2015 World Cup. Racing Metro's Roberts is reported to be leaving the French...

Weepu to join Oyonnax

It has been confirmed that former All Black Piri Weepu will be leaving London Welsh at the end of the season to join French side Oyonnax. Weepu has signed a two-year contract and will bring an end to...

Ireland deny England the Grand Slam in 2011

5 talking points ahead of round three of the Six Nations

Which side will avoid the wooden spoon?Scotland host Italy in Murrayfield on Saturday with both sides looking to pick up their first win of the championship. Going into the tournament many thought it was...

Schmidt and Lancaster in epic duel

Defending Six Nations champions Ireland might be the bookies' favourites against fellow unbeaten side England in Dublin on Sunday, but the hosts' coach Joe Schmidt is too canny to believe the odds accurately...

'Ireland next World Cup hurdle'

Australia, Wales, Ireland and France are the four likely teams blocking England from a World Cup final. After wins over the first two, momentum against the others are vital in the Six Nations, says Sky...

Scotland add five to squad for Italy

Scotland have added five new faces to the squad as they prepare for Saturday's game against Italy at Murrayfield. Vern Cotter has called in scrum-half Chris Cusiter, prop Moray Low, No. 8 Adam Ashe,...

Ford: Ireland are more than just Sexton

England's George Ford was full of praise for his Ireland rival Johnny Sexton but has warned his fellow team-mates not to fall into the trap of just targeting the fly-half. It was an approach used...

Saint-Andre slams Pape suspension

France's embattled coach Philippe Saint-Andre described the 10-week suspension imposed on lock Pascal Pape as being far too severe and suggested there could be an appeal. Pape was punished for kneeing...