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England hit by injuries to Tuliagi, Corbisiero
Jan 28, 2013 11:29 EST
England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham with an ankle injury, coach Stuart Lancaster announced Monday.
Ireland's Heaslip glad of O'Driscoll backing
Jan 23, 2013 11:25 EST
Jamie Heaslip said Wednesday he foresaw no problems in leading an Ireland side in the Six Nations set to feature former captain Brian O'Driscoll.
Travel disrupted as blizzards sweep Britain
Jan 18, 2013 07:29 EST
Snow swept across Britain on Friday, forcing airports to cancel dozens of flights and more than 2,000 schools to close.
Heaslip retains Ireland captaincy for Six Nations
Jan 17, 2013 09:49 EST
Jamie Heaslip kept his place as captain in the Six Nations training squad announced by Ireland coach Declan Kidney on Thursday.
Toulon, Quins, Clermont into European Cup quarters
Jan 12, 2013 15:35 EST
French giants Toulon and Clermont, as well as English champions Harlequins, joined Ulster in the European Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Toulon, Quins join Ulster in European Cup quarters
Jan 12, 2013 14:24 EST
French giants Toulon and English champions Harlequins joined Ulster in the quarter-finals of the European Cup after convincing wins over Cardiff Blues and Connacht on Saturday.
Wales injury scare for new dad Davies
Jan 12, 2013 11:02 EST
Wales have suffered another injury scare in the build-up to the Six Nations after Cardiff Blues revealed on Saturday that lock Bradley Davies has sustained an ankle injury.
Quins, Clermont RC poised to secure European Cup last-8 places
Jan 11, 2013 20:55 EST
Undefeated Harlequins and Clermont can book European Cup quarter-final places this weekend with big-spending Toulon close to virtually wrapping up their spot in the last eight.
Tovey to miss Toulon clash after dog eats passport
Jan 11, 2013 14:34 EST
Cardiff Blues fly-half Jason Tovey is in the doghouse with his club after he was ruled out of Saturday's European Cup game against Toulon because a Labrador puppy ate his passport.
France welcome Bastareaud back into the fold
Jan 11, 2013 12:18 EST
Mathieu Bastareaud's chequered career has taken a new turn with his recall to the France squad for the Six Nations.
Springboks to visit France after four-year gap
Jan 09, 2013 08:36 EST
South Africa will play Scotland, Wales and France in a November tour to Europe, the national rugby union association said Wednesday.
Mother jailed for killing son over Koran learning
Jan 07, 2013 10:44 EST
A mother who was convicted of beating her seven-year-old son to death for failing to learn the Koran by heart was jailed in Britain for a minimum of 17 years on Monday.
Wales winger North escapes serious neck injury
Jan 05, 2013 16:37 EST
Wales winger George North sustained "no significant or serious" damage to his neck after taking a blow to his head in club action, Scarlets announced Saturday.
Wales winger North suffers Six Nations injury scare
Jan 04, 2013 16:58 EST
Wales suffered a Six Nations injury scare on Friday when Scarlets winger George North was stretchered off during his club's 47-17 defeat against Ulster in the Celtic League.
Springbok star Botha faces surgery on eye socket
Dec 17, 2012 07:33 EST
Toulon lock Bakkies Botha will be sidelined for up to two months as the Springbok international undergoes surgery on a fractured eye socket suffered during his team's 62-0 rout over English club Sale in European Cup action.
Cardiff's Williams banned for five weeks
Dec 13, 2012 12:54 EST
Wales and Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams has been suspended for five weeks after being sent off for a tip tackle on Montpellier's Benoit Paillaugue during a European Cup clash last weekend.
Wales blow as Priestland ruled out of Six Nations
Dec 11, 2012 10:29 EST
Wales' preparations for the Six Nations were rocked on Tuesday when it was revealed that Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the rest of the season after snapping his Achilles tendon.
Clermont end champions Leinster's unbeaten run
Dec 09, 2012 12:46 EST
French side Clermont ended two-time defending European Cup champions Leinster's 17-match unbeaten run in the competition on Sunday beating the Irish province 15-12 in a gripping encounter.
All options open for Euro 2020 - UEFA's Platini
Dec 07, 2012 12:14 EST
UEFA president Michel Platini on Friday said that he was open to all options for the European championships in 2020, a day after the ruling body said that the tournament would be held across the continent.
Mother beat son to death for failing to memorise Koran
Dec 05, 2012 14:37 EST
A mother who beat her seven-year-old son to death for failing to learn the Koran by heart was found guilty by a British jury on Wednesday of murdering him and burning his body to hide the evidence.
