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Saracens sign back rower Vunisa

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens have announced the signing of Italy back row forward Samuela Vunisa for next season. Vunisa, who can play as flanker or number eight, will join the Premiership club from Italian Pro...

Parra and Fofana ruled out for France

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Life is not getting any easier for France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre after both Morgan Parra and Wesley Fofana were ruled out of France's upcoming RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.

Doorey and Laidlaw join London Irish

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Premiership side London Irish have added to their staff for next season with the appointments of assistant coaches Grant Doorey and Clark Laidlaw. Doorey will be defensive coach, while Laidlaw...

Haskell: England weren't on the money

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

James Haskell admits England could have no complaints after seeing their 2015 RBS 6 Nations title hopes take a hit in Ireland.

Six Nations 2015 Round 3: Team of the Week

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

15. Leigh Halfpenny (Wales) Metronomic boot again proved the difference. While Lopez was struggling at the other end, Halfpenny was cooly slotting almost everything asked of him. Solid under the...

Parks upbeat about Scotland future

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Scotland stand-off Dan Parks is convinced the national side are heading in the right direction, despite their latest Six Nations disappointment. A 22-19 defeat at home to Italy...

Parisse savours surprise success

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Italy captain Sergio Parisse admitted he could scarcely believe his eyes after the Azzurri claimed only their second away victory in the history of the Six Nations on Saturday. Parisse was charging...

Ireland continue to climb rankings

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland's victory over England in the Six Nations means they are once again the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest World Rankings. Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in...

Six Nations: England have no time to feel sorry for themselves...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs said England will have no time to feel sorry for themselves in the wake of Sunday's defeat by Ireland. England's Grand Slam chances were ended at the Aviva Stadium...