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France v Scotland - talking points

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Scotland face France in Paris on Sunday in the second round of RBS 6 Nations fixtures.

World champions England crush Wales in Women's Six Nations

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

World champions England scored 11 tries as they crushed Wales in Cardiff to make it two successive Women's Six Nations wins this season.

Ulster starlet McPhillips gets his kicks as U20s hold their nerve

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland can count their lucky stars above the quaint Stadio Chersoni that they came away from Italy with their second win in a week in the Under-20 Six Nations.

Italy v Ireland Six Nations: Sweat on as bug floors skipper Rory Best

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland are bracing themselves for the possibility that influential captain Rory Best could miss his first Six Nations game in over 10 years today.

Wales could revert to contingency plan if injuries rule out North or Biggar

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales might have to activate a contingency plan ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Jonathan Joseph ready to embrace hostility against Wales

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Jonathan Joseph is ready to embrace the hostility that awaits in Cardiff - and is backing his England team-mates to react in the same way.

Mark Tainton hails Tom Varndell but disappointed by Bristol intensity

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Bristol head coach Mark Tainton paid tribute to Tom Varndell for breaking the Premiership try scoring record but admitted the achievement was soured by a comprehensive 42-8 defeat at the hands of Harlequins.

Steve Diamond twinkling after Sale Sharks end winning drought

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sale Sharks' director or rugby Steve Diamond praised his side's attacking mindset after they defeated Newcastle Falcons 26-24 at the AJ Bell Stadium for their first Premiership triumph since October.

Todd Blackadder calls on Bath to close out games

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder wants his players to learn how to close down a game after only a last-gasp penalty from Rhys Preistland earned them victory over Northampton.

Italy v Ireland match facts

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland go to Italy in the second round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations on Saturday.