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Laidlaw looking for reaction

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

10 March 2015Vern Cotter's side were humiliated at home when they allowed the Azzurri to snatch a 22-19 win at Murrayfield last month. The visitors' victory means the Scots head to Twickenham...

Five key battles ahead of the Wales v Ireland game

1 decade ago

Alun Wyn Jones v Paul O’ConnellIt will be some contest in Cardiff on Saturday with two of the best locks in World Rugby going up against each other. In what could be O’Connell’s last 6...

Burgess can 'traumatise' defences

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former England rugby captain Jason Robinson believes England should use Sam Burgess to "traumatise" defences. Burgess, 26, is in his first season in union since leaving Australian rugby league...

Menini confident injury is behind him

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Prop Alexandre Menini insists he is ready and raring to play for France before the end of this year's RBS 6 Nations after making his return from injury for Toulon last weekend.

Easter eyes starting place for England

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England forward Nick Easter says he is pushing for a starting place when Scotland pitch up at Twickenham this weekend in the RBS 6 Nations.

Labouteley: France Under-20s keen to retain title

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France Under-20s lock Tristan Labouteley says his side are focussed on retaining their Under-20s Six Nations title after getting back to winning ways against Wales.

Thompson and Pocock return for England Women

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Acting England Women's head coach Nicola Ponsford is delighted to have World Cup winner Lydia Thompson and Richmond's Fiona Pocock back in the team for Friday's Women's Six Nations clash against Scotland.

England recall for Pocock & Thompson

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England Women's duo Fiona Pocock and Lydia Thompson will return to the side following injury for the Six Nations game against Scotland on Friday. Pocock has been out since 2013, while 2014 World...

Best: Kick chase is key in Cardiff

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Rory Best believes a sharper kick chase could be the key to preserving Ireland's 100 per cent record in this year's RBS 6 Nations on Saturday.

Wales unchanged for Ireland clash

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sam Warburton will captain an unchanged Wales side for a record-breaking 34th time on Saturday when they host Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations.