Faletau ready for new era

Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.

Faletau ready for new era

Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.
O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the Irish provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad.
Hanks skippers Chiefs

James Hanks will skipper Exeter in Sunday's LV= Cup clash with Bath (kick-off 5pm).
Chisholm continues at full-back

Ross Chisholm continues at full-back for Harlequins in Sunday's LV= Cup clash with Cardiff Blues (kick-off 1pm).
Roberts relishing Ireland test

Jamie Roberts has admitted it was "touch and go" whether he would be available for Wales' RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.
Best to build on consistency

Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed at the World Cup when their Six Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.
Farrell: Chaos awaits England

Andy Farrell is sure England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them against Scotland.
Phillips ready for Six Nations

Mike Phillips believes the Six Nations Championship provides Wales with a perfect opportunity to shake off any lingering World Cup frustration.
SAXONS THRASHED BY SCOTS

Duncan Weir racked up 20 points as Scotland A claimed a 35-0 win over England Saxons at Galashiels on Friday.
Shervington selected for Warriors

Hooker Ed Shervington will line up against his former club as Worcester tackle the Ospreys in the LV= Cup at Sixways on Saturday.
Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

Chris Robshaw says England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash (5pm).
Mallinder: Wasps tie is big game

Northampton rugby director Jim Mallinder has labelled Saturday's LV=Cup tie against Wasps at Franklin's Gardens as a "big game".
Fourie set for home Sale debut

Hendre Fourie will make his home debut for Sale Sharks in Saturday's LV= Cup showdown with Scarlets at Edgeley Park.
Rare Tindall role against Irish

Mike Tindall will make a rare start at fly-half for Gloucester in Saturday's LV= Cup clash with London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.
Strong Tigers squad for cup tie

Leicester Tigers have named 11 internationals in their squad for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road.

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Henry: England are wasting talent

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has described England as "the world champions at wasting talent" and as playing "a game based on fear".

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Farrell: Chaos awaits England

Andy Farrell is sure England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them against Scotland.

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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.

California will play its fifth and sixth Pac-12 member opponents this weekend when the Golden Bears visit the University of Arizona Friday, Feb. 3, for a 7 p.m. MT meeting at Kino Stadium, followed on Sunday, Feb. 5, by a clash with the Sun Devils at 1 p.m. MT on campus at Arizona State University.

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Canada 7's Top Group, Advance to Quarters

The Macquarie Men's Sevens team will face Samoa in the quarter finals of the Wellington Sevens tomorrow after sensationally topping their pool.

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Gopperth signs new Falcons deal

Jimmy Gopperth has committed his long-term future to Newcastle after rejecting the advances of some of Europe's top clubs.

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Faletau ready for new era

Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.

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French freeze out Azzurri

World Cup finalists France handed new coach Philippe Saint-Andre a winning start in the Six Nations with a 30-12 victory over Italy at a freezing Stade de France on Saturday.

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