 Mirror.co.uk | ANALYSIS-Rugby-England put solid foundation in place Reuters UK The caretaker coach, hoping to land the job on a permanent basis, has also talked about giving his players a licence to attack but knows that test rugby is built first and foremost on defence. "I said on Thursday I'd take a 'dirty 6-3' win so I'm ... Rugby Union: Six Nations Match Report Scotland 6 v 13 England England edge Scotland in scrappy Six Nations Rugby clash Fortunate Lancaster gets flying start as new boys ride their luck |
 MSN NZ News | Rugby Sevens: NZ breeze to an easy victory New Zealand Herald Gear will return to the Highlanders for their Super Rugby campaign after he was only released for this weekend's tournament, and finding a suitable replacement for next week's trip to Las Vegas will be important. The flying All Black can't be ... Rugby lesson NZ rugby side celebrates home victory As it happened: Wellington Sevens day two |
 NTNews.com.au | Not just another trial as hungry Brumbies get win The Canberra Times The first match under new coach White went exactly to plan as the Brumbies trounced the Western Force 25-0 at Rugby Park. And while it was only a trial, Brumbies fans will breathe a sigh of relief knowing there's hope this year. Brumbies hammer Force in pre-season match Force coach to bring in new blood Depth suits Force coach |
 Channel 4 News | Rugby-Malzieu inspires France to 30-12 win over Italy Reuters UK * France make winning start under Saint-Andre * Hosts avenge last year's surprise defeat (Adds quotes, details) By Julien Pretot PARIS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Julien Malzieu scored a wonderful try as World Cup runners-up France kicked off their Six Nations ... Rugby Union: Six Nations Match Report France 30 v 12 Italy Defending Champion England, France Win 6 Nations Rugby Openers France v Italy: Player ratings |
 Independent Community Newspaper | Canadians ousted at rugby sevens tourney Vancouver Sun Canada's men's rugby team rallied to force overtime, but couldn't complete the comeback, losing 15-12 to Samoa on Saturday in the quarter-finals of the Hertz Sevens event in Wellington, New Zealand. “We ran Samoa so close after letting them get away ... Canada's surprising run at New Zealand Sevens ends Hirayama, Duke, Canada Sevens advance to Quarter-Finals at Wellington Sevens |
 Irish Times | Provinces show the way forward Irish Times Rugby: Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad heading into this season's Six Nations Championship. Ireland launch their Six Nations campaign against Wales at the ... Hook seeks redemption after World Cup Wales' teenage flier George North ready to recapture World Cup form Rugby: New faces get their chance in Europe |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Rugby: The rotten luck of the Irish New Zealand Herald By James Corrigan Wales' Jamie Roberts battles Ireland's Sean O'Brien in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final. Photo / Getty Images Ireland lost a second Lions centre yesterday from the Six Nations, while Wales felt like they had gained one. Rugby-Priestland and Roberts fit to start against Ireland Priestland, Roberts back for Wales rugby Wales centre Jamie Roberts fit and ready to break Irish hearts again |
 Stuff.co.nz | Broadcast rights threat to NRL and Super Rugby Stuff.co.nz In fact, Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah has warned the very existence of competitions such as the National Rugby League and Super Rugby could be brought into question over the coming months. Australian sport has been rocked by ... |
Rugby: Coaches united in welcoming players New Zealand Herald By Todd Nicholls Three prominent Auckland premier rugby club coaches say they are supportive of a new national policy that allows ITM Cup players to be available to them for the entire club season - including the final of the Gallaher Shield. Rugby and professionalism |
RUGBY UNION NEWS BOOTH EXPLAINS ARMITAGE ABSENCE Sportinglife.com London Irish boss Toby Booth is ready to select troubled England international Delon Armitage for next week's big Aviva Premiership clash at high-flying Harlequins. Armitage, 28, was suspended from the England Saxons squad for the current international ... |
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