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Tipuric rounding into 'unplayable' form

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Justin Tipuric looks to be rounding into his best form at just the right time after his Ospreys coach Steve Tandy described him as unplayable on the weekend.

Conor O'Shea turns down offer to coach Italy to stick with Harlequins

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Harlequins’ director of rugby Conor O’Shea has been approached by the Italian Rugby Federation about replacing Jacques Brunel as the next head coach of Italy.

Conor O'Shea turns down Italy job

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Conor O'Shea turns down Italy job

Weekend Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend in European rugby races by, leaving us to pore over the action. Big wins were matched by tight physical contests, in what was an exciting round of rugby. Guinness Pro12 We begin with...

Zebre 22-39 Ospreys

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Ospreys claim a third successive Pro12 win with a five-try 39-22 demolition of Zebre in Italy, with Justin Tipuric scoring twice.

Double injury blow for England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

New England coach Eddie Jones has been dealt a double blow with the news that Henry Slade and Alex Corbisiero could both miss the RBS 6 Nations.

Scarlets back on top of PRO12

1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby News

The Scarlets made the most of Cardiff Blues' shock win over Guinness PRO12 leaders Connacht by holding their nerve in Italy to pip Benetton Treviso 22-20 to move back to the top of the table.

'Still work to be done,' says Pivac

1 decade ago by Scarlets Rugby

Scarlets' victory over Treviso in Italy on Saturday afternoon saw the West Wales region head to the top of the Guinness PRO12 season as the competition takes a break for a fortnight making way for the...

Dusautoir announces international retirement

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has announced his retirement from international rugby after nearly a decade playing for les Bleus.

Gilchrist a doubt for RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland are set to be without second row Grant Gilchrist for the RBS 6 Nations as he faces an operation on a groin injury.