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Llewellyn looks forward to All Blacks series

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former Wales lock Gareth Llewellyn is excited to see Warren Gatland's side take on world champions New Zealand in their own back yard next summer.

Bonus-point winning return for Johnny Sexton as Leinster ease past Treviso

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster moved into the top four of the Guinness PRO12 table with a comfortable 27-3 bonus point victory over Treviso in Italy.

Preview: Treviso vs Leinster

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster travel to Italy to face Treviso still in search of a first away win of the season, and they will know that the home side will make for an extremely tough match on Sunday. Treviso are...

O'Shea: Robshaw is the best in England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Chris Robshaw remains the best back-row forward in England according to Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea.

New Zealand hold off Australia to claim consecutive crowns

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The All Blacks wrote their names into history on Saturday as they became the first nation to claim back-to-back World Cup crowns.

South Africa secure World Cup bronze

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

South Africa secured a third-place finish at the World Cup on an evening of mixed emotions as Bryan Habana spurned a string of chances to make history.

Pyrgos facing lengthy layoff after surgery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland have been dealt a blow in the build-up to the 2016 RBS 6 Nations as Henry Pyrgos is likely to miss most of the Championship after the scrum-half went under the knife.

Johnny's back! - Sexton to make first Leinster start in two years, Triggs poised for debut

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton will make his first start for Leinster in two years when the province travel to Italy to take on Benetton Treviso in the Guinness PRO12 on Sunday at the Stadio Monigo.

Shortlists for the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has unveiled the shortlists for the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year accolades, with the winners to be announced at the World Rugby Awards dinner at Battersea Evolution, London, on 1...

Scarratt backing England women to turn a corner

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England's women face a huge rebuilding job in time for the next Six Nations championship, and World Cup winning centre Emily Scarratt believes this autumn will be crucial for the side.