Thursday Round-Up
1 decade agoPSA loses Lopez: French head coach Philippe Saint-Andre will have to plan for this weekend’s final round of Six Nations action, without the services of flyhalf Camille Lopez due to injury. The Clermont...
Davies praises Biggar development
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales fly-half Dan Biggar has "matured" considerably as a player and a person, according to Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies. Ospreys' Biggar, 25, is one of one four more players...
Six Nations 2015: We will use plastic trophy if Wales win, says Jonathan Davies, as real cups are sent elsewhere
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies says Wales’sBlue Peter skills will be at the ready if they are crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday night. In an unusual set of circumstances, all three matches could produce...
'England need to win Six Nations'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland captain Chris Robshaw says winning the Six Nations title would be "hugely important" for his side before this year's home World Cup. England have not finished top of the Championship...
Wales will focus not force it against Italy, says Jonathan Davies
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Big win in Italy needed to secure Six Nations title• Wales trail Ireland and England on points difference• Head coach criticises number of tough opening Six Nations games Continue reading...
Six Nations 2015: Troubled French told to copy RFU model ahead of crunch clash between England and France
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIf results go according to the bookmakers’ forecast this weekend then France will finish in the bottom half of the Six Nations table for a fourth year in succession. Perversely, by the quirkiest of...
Halfpenny focused on his Italian job
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion Leigh Halfpenny has warned his Wales teammates that they must earn the right to play when they take on Italy this weekend.
Gatland should call Jones - Williams
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Warren Gatland should contact retired prop Adam Jones and recall him to the Wales side, says Shane Williams. Wales have been hit by front-row injuries, prompting speculation Cardiff Blues'...
Six Nations 2015: Those who say title without Grand Slam is worthless are wrong - but kick-off times are a betrayal
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWith a theory which plonks the cart firmly in front of the horse, the trailer in front of the truck and the second rowers in front of the props, a proposition has emerged that the Six Nations Championship...
Clark set to win 100th England cap
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRochelle Clark will win her 100th cap for England in their final Six Nations match against France at Twickenham. Clark, 33, who made her Test debut against Canada in 2003 and won the World Cup...
