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£20k fine and ban for ‘gypsy’ slur England prop Joe Marler

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been banned for two games after his “gypsy boy” slur against Wales forward Samson Lee during last month’s Six Nations Championship game at Twickenham.

Sexton struggles with domestic return

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jonathan Sexton has admitted finding the transition back to domestic rugby tough following his RBS 6 Nations campaign with Ireland.

Wales wing Cuthbert extends stay at Cardiff Blues

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wing Alex Cuthbert, who started two of Wales' 2016 RBS 6 Nations games, has committed his future to the Cardiff Blues with a two-year contract.

Munster will need three wins from three to avoid disaster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

After a frenetic weekend of old-style inter-provincial rugby, it's time for cool heads all round. On the plus side, were a curtain to be drawn on the Pro12 right now, we would have Leinster and Connacht...

European thrill keeps Kelly Brown feeling young at Saracens

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Kelly Brown turns 34 this 
summer, but the former Scotland captain’s desire to play on the big stage has not diminished one bit with age – and he cannot wait for Saracens’ European...

European thrill keeps Kelly Brown feeling young at Saracens

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Kelly Brown turns 34 this 
summer, but the former Scotland captain’s desire to play on the big stage has not diminished one bit with age – and he cannot wait for Saracens’ European...

Top 10 images from the 2016 RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

It was a fantastic Championship, full of magic moments that ended with Grand Slam winners England making history.

Wilson: Future looks bright for the Welsh front row

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales are set to be a scrummaging force for years to come in the RBS 6 Nations, according to Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson.

O'Shea backed to make big impact on Italy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Conor O'Shea will improve Italy "dramatically", former England centre Will Greenwood believes.

RBS 6 Nations a learning curve for Van Der Flier

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Josh van der Flier has admitted his RBS 6 Nations experience was more eye-opening than he could have ever imagined.