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Hastings junior plays the numbers game

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

The Under-20 World Championships kick off this week with Scotland in a pool alongside Australia, England and Italy. The young Scots have already beaten their two European rivals in the junior Six Nations...

Stander ready for South Africa challenge

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

CJ Stander made a big impact in his maiden RBS 6 Nations but the Ireland flanker believes he can step up another level during the tour to South Africa.

Title Sponsorship, Six Nations Championship

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The Six Nations and the Royal Bank of Scotland Group have today confirmed that RBS will not continue in its role as Title Sponsor of the Six Nations Championship when the current sponsorship deal expires...

Confident Cummings relishing World Championship opportunity

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland Under-20s captain Scott Cummings believes extra preparation time will be crucial as Scotland build towards the World Rugby Under-20 Championships next week.

Wales looking to capitalise on any All Black rustiness

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland wants his side to capitalise on any New Zealand rustiness in their opening Test in Auckland next Saturday.

Argentina targeting strong start

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade wants his team to build on their performance at last year's World Cup and beat Italy and France in their upcoming Tests. 

Schmidt backs Jackson to shine as Sexton is ruled out

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Joe Schmidt believes Jonathan Sexton's injury-enforced absence from Ireland's three-Test tour of South Africa is the perfect opportunity for Paddy Jackson to shine.

Bullish Jones warns Australia ahead of first Test

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones has promised Australia an aggressive and physical series as England prepare for the first of three Test matches Down Under next week.

Rory Teague giving England U20s licence to attack in Junior World...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Under-20s coach Rory Teague expects England to go into this month's Junior World Cup with a freedom to attack.The squad kicks off their campaign against Italy at the Manchester City Academy Stadium next...

Zebre boost coaching staff

1 decade ago by Zebre news

Roland de Marigny will return to Zebre from next season as skills coach and the former Italy international is relishing the opportunity.