Category Archives: Rugby

Italy shock Six Nations favourites France in Rome

Orquera orchestrates repeats Italy’s flaying of faltering France  Italy 23 France 18 Forwards Sergio Parisse and Martin Castrogiovanni scored a try each as Italy dealt a massive blow to French Six Nations hopes. Just as two years ago, when Italy … read more »

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2013 Six Nations: Wales v Ireland Live!

Wales will take on Ireland at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon in the opening game of RBS Six Nations 2013. Wales won the Grand Slam last year and began with a win over Ireland in Dublin, but have struggled since … read more »

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Rugby: England beats Kenya to win Wellington Sevens

(AP) -Sam Edgerley scored a try in extra time to give England a 24-19 win over Kenya on Saturday in the final of the Wellington Sevens, the fourth round of the International Rugby Board’s World Series. England turned around a … read more »

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RBS Six Nations: England v Scotland Preview

RBS SIX NATIONS: England v Scotland Date: Saturday 2 February Venue: Twickenham Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees is in line to make his England debut in Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham. The 24-year-old has been named in the … read more »

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2013 Six Nations: Team Ireland

FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v New Zealand (Auckland) – Lost 42-10 v New Zealand (Christchurch) – Lost 22-19 v New Zealand (Hamilton) – Lost 60-0 v South Africa (Dublin) – Lost 16-12 v Fiji (Limerick) – Won 53-0 v … read more »

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2013 Six Nations: Team England

FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v South Africa (Durban) – Lost 22-17 v South Africa (Johannesburg) – Lost 36-27 v South Africa (Port Elizabeth) – Drew 14-14 v Fiji (Twickenham) – Won 54-12 v Australia (Twickenham) – Lost 20-14 v … read more »

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2013 Six Nations: Team Wales

FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v Barbarians (Cardiff) – Won 30-21 v Australia (Brisbane) – Lost 27-19 v Australia (Melbourne) – Lost 25-23 v Australia (Sydney) – Lost 20-19 v Argentina (Cardiff) – Lost 26-12 v Samoa (Cardiff) – Lost … read more »

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Rugby: South Africa v England Preview

Captain Chris Robshaw believes England can create their own piece of rugby history in Saturday’s second Test. England must win to stay alive in the three-match series but South Africa have lost just once in the last 10 years in … read more »

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Asian 5 Nations 2012: UAE face Kazakhstan in crunch A5N rugby tie

UAE Rugby face a battle for survival in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations (A5N) Top 5 competition when they take on Kazakhstan at The Sevens on Friday. Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm in what is billed as a relegation battle … read more »

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‘I felt like a fraud’: Fla finds some relief in retirement

JERRY FLANNERY IS a straight talking man. You would only need to text him to find that out. He’s not one to constantly spend the day with his neck arched downward and his thumb working overtime. So it’s not aloofness, … read more »

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WALES ARE SIX NATIONS 2012 CHAMPIONS!

It was hard work but Wales – showing the fitness, commitment and common sense demonstrated all season – duly delivered their third Grand Slam in eight seasons amidst delirious scenes at the Millennium Stadium. The French “turned up” and made … read more »

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2012 Six Nations Scores Live: England v Ireland

Here’s the final standings for the 2012 Six Nations: Wales 10 (C) England 8 Ireland 5 France 5 Italy 2 Scotland 0 Andy Farrell insists Ireland’s daunting record against England will hold “no fear” for his young side. Ireland have … read more »

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6 Nation Analysis: How England view Ireland

By Tadhg Peavoy Ireland versus England in the RBS 6 Nations represents one of the highlights of the annual Irish sporting calendar. Watch England v Ireland (ko 5.00pm) live on RTÉ Two and RTÉ.ie (Ireland only). Coverage starts at 12.00 … read more »

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