Gatland praises versatile Jones

Warren Gatland believes Ryan Jones' "versatility" has minimised disruption in terms of team selection for Wales' clash with Scotland on Sunday.

Gatland praises versatile Jones

Warren Gatland believes Ryan Jones' "versatility" has minimised disruption in terms of team selection for Wales' clash with Scotland on Sunday.
Munster make Laulala move

Munster have announced the signing of Cardiff Blues' midfield star Casey Laulala on a two-year contract.
Kidney: Ireland are moving on

Declan Kidney insists Ireland have put the frustration of their defeat to Wales behind them as they prepare to face France in the Six Nations.
Ryan Jones gets Wales lock role

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Scotland.
Scots want Cardiff roof closed

Scotland plan to meet fire with fire in Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales, having asked for the Millennium Stadium roof to be closed.
Sheridan set for Sharks return

England prop Andrew Sheridan will make his comeback on Friday night five months after suffering a World Cup-ending injury in New Zealand.
Jones set for Ospreys run-out

Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones is set to begin his comeback from injury for the Ospreys on Friday night.
Earls back for Ireland

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.
Andress makes Worcester switch

Worcester have signed John Andress from Exeter Chiefs with the Ireland A international prop moving to Sixways in the summer.
Hogg primed for Six Nations

Stuart Hogg is determined to make a lasting impression if handed his debut in Scotland's Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.
Yachvili ruled out for France

Scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili has been ruled out of France's Six Nations showdown with Ireland this weekend and will be replaced by Morgan Parra.
England name unchanged team

Chris Robshaw will captain an unchanged England team into Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
Botha wary of Italy

Mouritz Botha has warned his England team-mates not to take Italy lightly as they bid to build on their opening Six Nations win over Scotland.
Ross keen to make amends

Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night.
Priestland calls for discipline

Rhys Priestland has revealed Wales' RBS 6 Nations squad have reiterated among themselves the need for watertight discipline in Test matches.

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Henry takes All Blacks role

Graham Henry has signed a part-time contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union to help develop the next generation of coaches.

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England name unchanged team

Chris Robshaw will captain an unchanged England team into Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

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IRB re-shuffle top brass

IRB Chief Financial Officer Robert Brophy has been appointed acting Chief Executive of rugby's global governing body and acting Managing Director of Rugby World Cup Limited.

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USA Women’s Eagle Sevens Confirmed for Las Vegas

USA Women’s Eagle Sevens head coach, Ric Suggitt, has confirmed the squad that will compete in the 2012 USA Women’s International Sevens tournament starting Friday (February 10, 2012) in Las Vegas.

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Canada 7's Top Group, Advance to Quarters

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Sheridan set for Sharks return

England prop Andrew Sheridan will make his comeback on Friday night five months after suffering a World Cup-ending injury in New Zealand.

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Gatland praises versatile Jones

Warren Gatland believes Ryan Jones' "versatility" has minimised disruption in terms of team selection for Wales' clash with Scotland on Sunday.

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Jones slots into Welsh second row

Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in the Wales team for the Six Nations international against Scotland on Sunday.

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