Brunel rings the changes
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Italy coach Jacques Brunel labelled Scotland one of the Azzurri's "most difficult opponents", after making six changes to his starting XV ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. Italy...
Scotland lose Russell after appeal
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell will definitely miss his country's Six Nations clash at home to Italy on Saturday. This follows after his two week ban for a dangerous tackle was upheld on Wednesday. A...
Brown blow for England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England fullback Mike Brown has been ruled out of Sunday's Six Nations match against Ireland. He has failed to make a full recovery from a bout of concussion. Brown suffered the injury in a clash...
Easterby defends Ireland's use of choke tackle
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSimon Easterby has rejected Wales coach Shaun Edwards' claims that Ireland play "very dangerous" rugby by employing the choke tackle. Forwards coach Easterby refused to be drawn into a war of words...
We're up against a stadium
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySky Sports' Jonathan Davies is familiar with the Stade de France, and says he has spent this week warning his colleagues that they face more than just a stern test from the French team this weekend.
Five key battles ahead of the Ireland v England game
1 decade agoHealy v ColeIf Healy is recalled to the starting XV on Sunday he will come against Dan Cole once again, as the two continue their rivalry. The scrum is going to be a huge factor in who will win on...
Allegations surface that France team played on stimulants in 1980s
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks legend whose scrotum was ripped open in an infamous 1986 rugby union Test match against France, admitted he wasn’t surprised at new allegations Les Bleus were on amphetamines at the...
Irish target English pack
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If Ireland are to stay on track for the Six Nations Grand Slam then the titleholders will have to prevent opponents England from taking the initiative from the start of Sunday's game, said Irish flank...
Bastareaud dropped for France clash with Wales
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has relegated powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Paris.
France put Mathieu Bastareaud on the bench for Six Nations clash with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bastareaud to be replaced by Rémi Lamerat• France to start with Brice Dulin, Sofiane Guitoune and Morgan Parra• Banned lock Pascal Papé replaced by Romain Taofifénua Continue reading...
