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  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Leonard offers England advice

    Leonard offers England advice

    Jason Leonard has warned England they must perfect the art of winning close games if they are to stand any chance of regaining the World Cup.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Barclay banks on fitness

    Barclay banks on fitness

    A sense of anticipation is building in John Barclay as he prepares to tackle Italy in Saturday's EMC Test at Murrayfield.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Injury forces Sanderson to retire

    Injury forces Sanderson to retire

    Worcester back-rower and former England captain Pat Sanderson has announced his retirement after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Williams fights for WC place

    Williams fights for WC place

    Martyn Williams will play his last Wales game at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday - and then hope he has done enough to got to the World Cup.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Wales flanker Dan Lydiate knows what to expect from Argentina - but that does not mean an easy ride in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Healy only thinking of winning

    Healy only thinking of winning

    Leinster prop Cian Healy insists Ireland are desperate to topple France at the Aviva Stadium, even though there is nothing riding on the game.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Gatland hits back at Sale

    Gatland hits back at Sale

    Warren Gatland has responded to Sale Sharks' criticism of the way Wales have handled Dwayne Peel during preparations for the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Declan Kidney is satisfied Ireland's preparations for the World Cup are on track.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Forwards hold key - Robinson

    Forwards hold key - Robinson

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is looking for his forwards to lay the foundation for victory in Saturday's EMC Test against Italy.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    Donncha O'Callaghan admits the manner of Ireland's exit from the 2007 World Cup has given him greater drive ahead of this year's tournament.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Jones unconcerned about record

    Jones unconcerned about record

    Ryan Jones will equal a Wales international rugby record when he leads his country in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against Argentina.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Declan Kidney accepts Ireland face a daunting challenge as they attempt to nudge their World Cup preparations on track.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Corbisiero waits on England call

    Corbisiero waits on England call

    Alex Corbisiero and his England squad-mates face a nervous wait this week as Martin Johnson whittles the group down to a final 30.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    No holiday fun for Johnno

    No holiday fun for Johnno

    Furious Martin Johnson admitted he will not be great company on his family holiday this week as he analyses England's 19-9 defeat to Wales.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Wales will take stock of a mounting pre-World Cup injury list on Monday after Gavin Henson became their latest casualty.