6NB: Decision time
2010-03-19 17:30:04
It is the last round of the European Nations Cup, sometimes refereed to as the Six Nations B, and it is the time to decide who the champion will be. There will also be a clearer view of who will end third and thus have a chance to go to New Zealand via répechage. Earls plans his future at No.13
2010-03-19 17:00:05
Keith Earls is hoping that he can shed his utility tag and be the long-term successor to Brian O'Driscoll's No.13 jersey. Triple Crown prospect excites Irish
2010-03-19 16:03:20
Ireland is treating its final Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday as a championship decider - even though it is unlikely to be anything of the sort. Moody will be his usual 'Mad Dog' self
2010-03-19 16:00:02
England's latest captain Lewis Moody insisted on Friday that he would not compromise his playing style despite his new-found responsibility. Lam hails Mealamu and Ranger
2010-03-19 15:45:01
The Blues turned in their best performance of the season in beating the Brumbies 39-34 on Friday, with their forwards more effective at breakdown and in defence than they have been all year and their backs finally showing wonderful skill and flair. 6N: England's Women will make it formal
2010-03-19 15:30:02
Only a cataclysm can stop England from winning the Women's Six Nations. They are a brilliant side. RSL Weekend Previews
2010-03-19 15:07:57
With one week in the books, we take a look at what is in store for Week 2 of the Rugby Super League. Leinster boss to coach Stade Francais
2010-03-19 15:00:01
Current Leinster supremo Michael Cheika has been announced as the new director of rugby at French club Stade Francais. He will take up his new position at the end of the season. Coach advises rookie to keep calm
2010-03-19 14:47:42
For Robbie Robinson, his Super 14 starting debut against the Sharks in Dunedin on Saturday will be like any other game - and the advice from his coach will be to stay calm Borthwick out and Moody to captain
2010-03-19 14:45:01
England captain Steve Borthwick will miss Saturday's Six Nations match against France because of a knee injury, England manager Martin Johnson announced on Friday. Buxton to skipper Gloucester
2010-03-19 14:31:51
Gloucester Rugby stalwart Peter Buxton will skipper the side as Gloucester take on Northampton Saints in the final of the LV=Cup at Sixways on Sunday. Ashton to unleash his try scoring ability
2010-03-19 14:30:02
Chris Ashton is hoping to unleash his try scoring power on Grand Slam chasing France in Saturday's Six Nations clash. 6N: Under-20 decider
2010-03-19 14:03:20
England and Ireland are both in with a good chance of winning the Under-20 Six Nations. Both have lost a match but Ireland have a superior points' difference of 17 points. Of the two, England would seem to have the tougher task. Saints very focused on cup success
2010-03-19 14:02:01
Northampton Saints have been "putting all their emphasis" on Sunday's LV= Cup final, according to director of rugby Jim Mallinder. Sharpe: We'll bounce back
2010-03-19 14:00:01
Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe is confident of his team bouncing back at home against the Waratahs on Saturday. Gasnier a Rebel within a fortnight?
2010-03-19 13:30:01
Melbourne Rebels are first in line to secure a contract with former National Rugby League star Mark Gasnier, with his Australian Rugby Union (ARU) deal a step closer to being finalised. Macqueen wants 'six captains'
2010-03-19 13:02:46
Melbourne Rebels head coach Rod Macqueen is chasing six players with captaincy experience to provide the backbone to the inaugural squad. Thomas: I'd love to play for Wales again
2010-03-19 13:00:01
Veteran flank Gavin Thomas has expressed his desire to re ignite his international career and get back into the Wales team. Shock defeats for Fiji and England
2010-03-19 12:45:01
Wales shocked Fiji and the USA triumphed against England on a superb opening day at the Adelaide Sevens, the fifth event in the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World Series. Falcons ready for big triple-header
2010-03-19 12:30:06
Newcastle wing Danny Williams believes his side is embarking on a make or break week, as the Falcons face a Guinness Premiership triple-header with Saracens, Gloucester and Harlequins in the space of just six days. Williams: Make or break for Falcons
2010-03-19 12:02:40
Newcastle wing Danny Williams believes his side is embarking on a make or break week, as the Falcons face a Guinness Premiership triple-header with Saracens, Gloucester and Harlequins in the space of just six days. Italy suffer late Masi blow
2010-03-19 12:00:01
Italy centre Andrea Masi has been ruled out from of the Six Nations game in Cardiff against Wales after suffering lower back soreness on Friday morning when he woke-up. Two late changes for Waratahs
2010-03-19 11:31:40
Wallaby forwards Al Baxter and Wycliff Palu have been ruled out of the Waratahs Saturday Round Six match against the Western Force in Perth due to injury. Pote Human comes home
2010-03-19 11:30:01
Former Blue Bulls coach Pote Human is back in South Africa and will be coaching in the Blue Bulls region. 6N Preview: France v England
2010-03-19 10:30:01
This could be a great game. If France play with the verve and enthusiasm they showed against Italy, that in itself will be a boon and make the game worth watching. If England decide that quick ball and variation are a possibility with a flyhalf with ideas and a fullback who attacks, it could be a sublime game, one to record and keep. Blues edge Brumbies in thriller
2010-03-19 09:45:01
The Blues held on for a thrilling 39-34 Super 14 win over the Brumbies in their Round Six encounter at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday - a result that puts the Blues' campaign back on track and put a dent in the Brumbies' play-off hopes. 6N Preview: Wales v Italy
2010-03-19 08:30:01
Wales may be in a fight to avoid finishing last in the Six Nations, but that has not stopped coach Warren Gatland casting an eye towards the 2011 World Cup in his native New Zealand. 6N Preview: Ireland v Scotland
2010-03-19 07:45:01
This could just be a rousing match. Both sides have shown signs of wanting to run. Both sides are capable of getting secure ball from set pieces and both look for quick ball from the tackle. If that is so on the day they have the sort of referee to facilitate it for them. Then they can run. De Villiers scores as Munster win
2010-03-18 23:45:01
Two second half Paul Warwick penalties added to two first half tries helped Munster to a 23-17 win over Scarlets in their Magners League encounter at Musgrave Park on Thursday. McFadden's boot sinks Warriors
2010-03-18 23:30:04
Home centre Fergus McFadden kicked two penalties, two conversions and scored a try as Leinster edged the Glasgow Warriors 20-14 in a Magners League encounter at the RDS, Dublin, on Thursday. Mallett makes changes for Wales clash
2010-03-18 23:00:02
Italy coach Nick Mallett announced four changes Thursday to his side for the Azzurri's final match of this Six Nations, against Wales, at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Cheetahs to crack the Stormers' code
2010-03-18 22:45:06
Cheetahs captain Juan Smith believes his team has the ability to crack the Stormers' defensive code and upstage the high-flying Cape Town outfit when the two sides meet at Newlands on Saturday. S14 Preview: Round Six, Part Two
2010-03-18 21:45:01
The spotlight will continue to shine more intensely on the star-studded Sharks team, who now travel south to Dunedin, where they will aim to secure their first win in the Super 14 when they take on the Highlanders at Carisbrook on Saturday. Preview: LV= Cup final
2010-03-18 16:45:01
The LV= Cup final takes place this weekend as Northampton Saints clash with Gloucester at Sixways Stadium. GP preview: Rearranged round 9
2010-03-18 16:00:15
The Guinness Premiership is able to catch up on one of the fixtures that were postponed, as Sale Sharks host London Wasps in the round 9 match that was originally scheduled to be played in November 2009. Save Big on Rugby Gear
2010-03-18 15:45:16
Great rugby savings when you use World Rugby Shop coupon codes on Rugby Rugby.  The best place to find all the news on the global game and great savings on all the rugby gear you need to support your team and play your best on the field. How prized Bulls became even better
2010-03-18 15:30:07
The defending champion Bulls have been setting the Super Rugby stage alight this year, but it has been a change in attitude rather than a shift in tactics that has made them such a formidable force. Jan de Koning reports.   ADI JACOBS and other INTERVIEWS | LIVE! Kingsley Jones: Hodgson is the key
2010-03-18 15:00:01
Sale Sharks play their game in hand on Friday against London Wasps and Kingsley Jones has announced the team to play "the game that will shape the rest of our season". Gatland 'not hiding behind anything'
2010-03-18 14:43:55
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is ready to stand up in the face of media criticism after a disappointing Six Nations campaign, but insists that his squad 'are not too far away' from turning the tide. Gatland 'not hiding behind anything'
2010-03-18 14:45:01
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is ready to stand up in the face of media criticism after a disappointing Six Nations campaign, but insists that his squad 'are not too far away' from turning the tide. Get all your Six Nations NEWS | RESULTS and STANDINGS Fourth spot in IRB ratings up for grabs?
2010-03-18 14:15:01
France are not only bidding to claim a first Grand Slam in six years by beating England in the last RBS Six Nations 2010 encounter on Saturday, but also to preserve their fourth place in the IRB World Rankings. Wasps make a change at scrumhalf
2010-03-18 14:00:01
Wasps have made just one change to the starting line-up that secured a 24-19 victory over Gloucester as they return to Guinness Premiership action on Friday for the rearranged Round 9 clash with Sale. Preview: Vodacom Cup Round Four
2010-03-18 13:45:04
The Border Bulldogs will be aiming to break an 11-year drought against Western Province in Cape Town when they meet in the Vodacom Cup at Newlands on Saturday. 'Tahs protect youngsters from prowlers
2010-03-18 13:30:01
The junior Waratahs pathway continues to provide players to the highest levels of the game with two more squad members signing Super Rugby contracts for the next two years. Ireland struggle with tackle area laws
2010-03-18 12:45:01
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes his side need to adapt to the new law interpretations at the tackle area as fast as they can. Warriors to sign Cheetahs scrumhalf?
2010-03-18 12:31:55
The Worcester Warriors have been linked with Cheetahs scrumhalf Tewis de Bruyn to add some experience in the No. 9 jersey. Sarries Bok answers Lions SOS...now
2010-03-18 12:30:02
Saracenshave agreed to a request by the Lions to release captain Wikus van Heerden from his contract with immediate effect. No 'ceremonies' for focused Scots
2010-03-18 11:30:02
Scotland lock Alastair Kellock has warned Triple Crown-chasing Ireland to expect a battle in the last Six Nations game at Croke Park, saying that his side weren't there "take part in any ceremonies." Six Nations NEWS | RESULTS and STANDINGS Rising stars secure Rec future
2010-03-18 11:02:19
Bath Rugby has announced that rising stars Scott Hobson and Mark Lilley have renewed their contracts for another two years. Bulls chasing a Cheetah?
2010-03-18 11:00:20
A contractual dispute between talented Sevens flyer Lionel Mapoe and the Cheetahs management may open the door for the Bulls to snap up the young star. Century up for Falcons' Wilson
2010-03-18 10:49:01
Poised to become a Falcons centurion, flank Brent Wilson insists his Newcastle side are fully charged and ready to rumble as they prepare for a hectic schedule of Guinness Premiership matches. Turinui axed as McKenzie 'builds depth'
2010-03-18 10:47:03
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie will use the three match tour of South Africa to improve the depth of the side in certain positions. Reds prop snagged by Rebels
2010-03-18 10:45:02
Reds prop Laurie Weeks was Thursday confirmed as the first Australian-based signing for the Melbourne Rebels, the 15th team in next year's expanded Super Rugby competition. Four French nominees for 6N award
2010-03-18 10:33:44
The final six-man shortlist for the official Six Nations Player of the Championship has been announced with four French players in the running, while Wales and Ireland have one each. French pack poised for power struggle
2010-03-18 10:31:39
France's forwards are poised for a brutal Six Nations power struggle against bitter rivals England on Saturday with their Grand Slam ambitions on the line. Six Nations heavyweights for Maori
2010-03-18 10:30:02
The Centenary of New Zealand Maori will be celebrated with what promises to be the most competitive programme in the team's history with international fixtures against Six Nations heavyweights Ireland and England. England plan a long tour down under
2010-03-18 10:03:56
In June 2010 England will tour Australia and New Zealand, their first five match mid-year tour since their visit to South Africa 10 years ago. Tindall out to 'annoy' Les Bleus
2010-03-18 10:01:46
Mike Tindall said "annoying the French" was one of the reasons he plays rugby after he was handed a shock recall to an England side bidding to end France's Grand Slam hopes. Sharks bench captain Smit
2010-03-18 10:00:02
Sharks coach John Plumtree has made a number of selections changes as he tries to get his floundering outfit back on track when they face the Highlanders in a Super 14 encounter on Saturday. Mitchell keeps the faith in losing squad
2010-03-18 09:01:45
Western Force head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged run-on side for Saturday's clash with the Waratahs in Perth, backing in his players' ability to respond to the challenge. Carter not needed for lowly Lions
2010-03-18 09:00:01
The quality of Dick Muir's Lions, or rather the lack thereof, is reflected in the announcement of a Crusaders team that will be minus the bulk of its All Blacks when they meet in Christchurch on Saturday. Cowan leads revamped Highlanders
2010-03-18 08:30:01
The return of captain Jimmy Cowan is one of an astonishing nine changes to the Highlanders team to face the Sharks in a Super 14 encounter at Carisbrook on Saturday. Preview: IRB Sevens, Adelaide
2010-03-17 23:45:02
There's not much in the Game of Sevens that New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens has not won. Keatley scores as Connacht soar
2010-03-17 23:30:02
Ian Keatley and Fionn Carr did all the scoring as Magners League basement side Connacht continued the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Galway on Wednesday with a 16-3 victory over the Magners League play-off chasing Newport Gwent Dragons. Weepu feels Cooper's wrath
2010-03-17 22:45:02
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper, true to his word, axed a number of his frontline players for their trip to Loftus Versfeld and an encounter with the Super 14 competition's unbeaten defending champions, the Bulls. S14 Preview: Round Six, Part One
2010-03-17 22:00:02
After five rounds of the Super 14, the serious contenders for semi-final places are being separated from the also-rans, with the Bulls the only unbeaten team and the Stormers, Crusaders and Brumbies having lost only one game each. Van Zyl happy to move between 4 and 5
2010-03-17 21:45:01
There are second row forwards regarded as number four locks and others regarded as number five locks, but Anton van Zyl is one of those happy to move between four and five. Statistics - Super 14, Week 5
2010-03-17 21:00:01
There are still a lot of points being scored in the Super 14 - 372 in this round, an average of 62 points per match. Of course, it includes the massive thrashing the Lions received. We give some stats from each match and then the running totals of tries, penalties and so on. Coetzee: We put emotion aside
2010-03-17 20:00:02
While Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber having moved from Bloemfontein to Cape Town may still be an emotional issue for some in the Free State, for the Stormers it's all in the past. Composure key for floundering Sharks
2010-03-17 17:45:04
Composure will be the key if the floundering Sharks hope to turn around their Super 14 season against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. Jan de Koning chatted to veteran midfielder Adi Jacobs.   SARU and SARS in R155m dispute | Whitehead's Super move confirmed SARU and SARS in R155m dispute
2010-03-17 16:05:17
The South African Rugby Union and the South African Revenue Services are involved in a legal dispute amounting to ZAR155-million. Same again for Robinson's Scots
2010-03-17 16:02:25
Head coach Andy Robinson has named an unchanged starting side as Scotland make a bid to avoid winning the wooden spoon in their final Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin. Two backline changes for Stormers
2010-03-17 16:00:11
Juan de Jongh and Sireli Naqelevuki are out and Tim Whitehead and Gio Aplon are in. Du Preez heads to Japan
2010-03-17 15:15:02
The Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has revealed that he will continued his career in Japan ... after the 2011 World Cup. Bath sign a Scottish Lion
2010-03-17 15:00:01
Bath have the signed Scottish International and British Irish Lion Simon Taylor on a three-year deal from Stade Francais, further bolstering their loose forward options after the recent signing of English flank Lewis Moody. Wilkinson out as Johnson wields axe
2010-03-17 14:45:02
England manager Martin Johnson has dropped flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson from his starting side to play France in the Six Nations on Saturday, in one of six changes to the one that drew with Scotland last weekend. All your Six Nations NEWS | FIXTURES & RESULTS and the LATEST STANDINGS Sergeant Dennis on parade in Adelaide
2010-03-17 14:30:02
Anyone who has been keenly following Kenya's progress on the IRB Sevens World Series will be pleasantly surprised, at least provisionally, or filled with trepidation - depending on which side you are when Africa's finest so far take to the pitch at Adelaide this weekend. Munster ring the changes for Scarlets
2010-03-17 14:01:54
Ian Dowling has recovered from the ankle injury he picked up in the game against Edinburgh to take his place in the Munster side for Thursday's Magners League clash with the Scarlets at Musgrave Park. Tietjens turns down Southern Kings offer
2010-03-17 14:00:04
Legendary New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has turned down an offer to take up a coaching role in Port Elizabeth, where he would have been linked to the Southern Kings and Mighty Elephants. Two more new caps for Treu
2010-03-17 12:01:36
The Springbok Sevens team includes two players who will make their debuts at the Adelaide Sevens this weekend as national coach Paul Treu starts building towards the Commonwealth Games and the next IRB Sevens World Series season. Scarlets go to Munster in confident mood
2010-03-17 12:00:02
The Scarlets travel to Munster on Thursday for their rescheduled Magners League fixture at Musgrave Park feeling confident they can take something from the game after a morale-boosting win against Ulster last time out. Mealamu to do job for the 100th time
2010-03-17 11:00:01
As milestones go, Keven Mealamu's 100th game for the Blues rates right up there with the best. However, the veteran All Black is not popping the champagne corks just yet. Toeava times his return to perfection
2010-03-17 10:45:02
The bye last week came at the perfect time for Isaia Toeava, who is now back to full fitness and has been named at fullback for the Blues' first Super 14 home game at Eden Park on Friday - when they face the Brumbies. Harinordoquy to teach English a lesson
2010-03-17 10:03:30
France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy denies hating the English, but admits to being 'vindictive' and is hoping to avenge several painful defeats by beating England and claiming the Grand Slam.  Bees has enough beef for Bulls
2010-03-17 10:01:57
Bulls prop Bees Roux passed a fitness test and will take his place on the bench for his side's Super 14 clash against the Hurricanes on Friday. Sevens star signs for Waratahs
2010-03-17 10:00:02
On the eve of the IRB Sevens tournament to be staged in Adelaide this weekend, Australian Sevens captain Patrick McCutcheon has signed a Super 14 contract with the Waratahs for the next two seasons. Bastareaud fires the first warning shot
2010-03-17 09:31:57
France has got all the ammunition it requires to see off England in Saturday's Six Nations clash here at the Stade de France and clinch their first Grand Slam since 2004, claimed centre Mathieu Bastareaud. Twins commit to the Reds
2010-03-17 09:30:02
Two of the form players of the Super 14, twin brothers Anthony and Saia Faingaa, have re-committed to the Reds for the next two years. Prydie poised to be new pride of Wales
2010-03-17 09:03:23
Teenager Tom Prydie may have been "shaking with shock" when he found out he'd be making Welsh history, but fellow wing Shane Williams reckons a new "superstar" has been discovered. Lions make another spate of changes
2010-03-17 09:01:48
The selection musical chairs at the Lions continues with another spate of changes for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Irish to finish with a Croke Park cracker
2010-03-17 09:00:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney reckons it would be "huge" if the team could end their temporary stay at Croke Park by beating Scotland to claim the Triple Crown on Saturday. Robinson urges Scots to be bold
2010-03-17 08:32:00
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has urged his side to take the attack to Ireland as they look to end the Six Nations with a much-needed flourish in Dublin on Saturday. Injury setback for Brumbies
2010-03-17 08:30:06
Brumbies outside centre Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of his team's Super 14 Week Six match against the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park on Friday. Same again for Waratahs
2010-03-17 08:00:01
Waratahs head coach Chris Hickey has named an unchanged line-up for this weekend’s clash with the Western Force in Perth, sticking with the squad which scored a record victory against the Lions last Friday. Time: IRB Ruling
2010-03-16 23:35:08
The Laws of rugby football are, in a sense, a compendium of failure. Somebody does something that looks wrong or not quite kosher or causing an unwanted effect and that becomes law. This has happened now with deciding the end of a match, after the incident which ended the Wales-France encounter. Lapasset opens IRB purse strings to Arg
2010-03-16 23:30:02
International Rugby Board President Bernard Lapasset is backing Argentina's integration into the Tri-Nations tournament by 2012. Bulls to plug porous defence
2010-03-16 23:03:49
The Hurricanes may find the Bulls in a less charitable mood when the two giants meet in a Super 14 encounter in Pretoria on Friday. Jan de Koning is on the Bulls' beat.Ikey Tiger to dash into the Super league | Stormers rookie's double blow Armitage feels wrath of Johnson's axe
2010-03-16 23:00:02
Ben Foden is set to make his first England Test start after fellow fullback Delon Armitage was dropped on Tuesday from the squad to play France in the Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday. ML Preview: Re-arranged Round 11
2010-03-16 21:30:02
Three games from Round 11, which was badly disrupted by snow at the start of the year, have been rearranged for this week - Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18. Coach Development Program Application Process
2010-03-16 19:12:14
Following a very successful winter workshop season, USA Rugby’s Coach Development Program (CDP) would like to officially announce the opening of the host application process for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.

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