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McCall tips Barritt for England recall

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has tipped Brad Barritt for an England recall this Autumn, insisting the centre adds much more to the side than just his defensive qualities.

Warburton expects battle for Wales captaincy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sam Warburton does not believe he is a certainty to reclaim the Wales captaincy when international duties resume next month.

Dogged Connacht hold firm to close out nail-biter

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht's excellent start to the season continued in Italy last night when they held on for victory in a tense encounter at Stadio Monigo.

Connacht win ugly in Italy

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

A round-up of Friday action in the Pro12 as Connacht won in Italy and Munster beat the Scarlets

Rugby Banter Round-Up

1 decade ago

Monday 6th October: Te’o Could Represent England Sam Burgess will soon complete his highly publicized move to English Rugby Union with Bath imminently, he may, however, soon be joined in representing...

Fife hoping club form leads to international joy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland winger Dougie Fife insists he must post a series of impressive performances at club level in order to work himself into the frame for the autumn internationals.

O'Connor: It's vital for Leinster to gain momentum

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Matt O'CONNOR has urged his players not to think about the upcoming back-to-back European games as Leinster look to get their title defence back on track against Zebre in Italy tomorrow.

Another win would be food for thought

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

As a former pro rugby player who took great pride in his game, preparation and appetite for the battle, I'm a little ashamed to admit that the lasting memory of my numerous visits to Italy is the quality...

O'Mahony backs 'hard as nails' O'Brien to recover

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Peter O'Mahony has cursed Ireland teammate Sean O'Brien's bad luck after he was ruled a major doubt for the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.

Machenaud determined to regain France spot

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France scrum-half Maxime Machenaud has vowed to fight his way back into the squad for the autumn internationals next month, despite being overlooked for the initial 30-man training camp.