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Flanquart brings new options to France pack

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The rejected appeal of Pascal Pape has seen Alexandre Flanquart recalled to the France squad for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy and forwards coach Yannick Bru is excited to see the lock in action.

Friday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Italians bid for RWC: The Italian Rugby Federation have today confirmed that they will be submitting a bid to become the official host of the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup. Bids to World Rugby must...

Italy throw hat in ring for World Cup 2023

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

ITALY are to join Ireland and South Africa in bidding for World Cup 2023.

Sam Warburton winning fitness race ahead of Wales' Six Nations title-shaping match against Ireland

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Wales have been boosted by news ahead of next weekend’s RBS Six Nations title-shaping match against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium that Sam Warburton will be fit and available, and is poised to break...

Jonathan Joseph eager for England to stick to their attacking guns

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England’s young guns will not be silenced. Centre Jonathan Joseph has indicated that they have no intention of reining back on the attacking inclinations that helped them make such a positive start...

'Ireland can't count on their past glories in Wales'

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Ireland cannot afford to base their Six Nations Grand Slam bid on the "past glories" of the 2009 clean sweep, according to Tommy O'Donnell. O'Donnell watched Ireland's Grand Slam triumph six years...

Ashe enjoying injury comeback

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland back row Adam Ashe believes the worst is behind him after returning to action with Glasgow Warriors last weekend.

Italy follows SARU's World Cup bid

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Italy have announced that they would bid to host the 2023 World Cup after South Africa expressed their interest in hosting the global showpiece.

Italy challenge Ireland for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Italy have confirmed they will bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 – the first nation to cement their opposition to Ireland.

Howley bemoans James injury blow

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley admits it is a blow to lose Paul James for the rest of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations but insists there are no plans to bring in a replacement at prop.