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  • Saturday, 31. December, 2011
    Record holder Paterson honoured

    Record holder Paterson honoured

    Chris Paterson, Scotland's most-capped player, has been awarded an MBE just over a week after announcing his international retirement.

  • Saturday, 31. December, 2011
    MBE for Martyn Williams

    MBE for Martyn Williams

    Wales and British and Irish Lions openside flanker Martyn Williams has been awarded an MBE.

  • Friday, 30. December, 2011

    O'Connell to lead Ireland in Six Nations

    Paul O'Connell will lead Ireland during the 2012 Six Nations Championship in the absence of Brian O'Driscoll after being named as captain by Ireland head coach Declan Kidney.

  • Friday, 30. December, 2011
    O'Connell made Ireland skipper

    O'Connell made Ireland skipper

    Paul O'Connell will captain Ireland in this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.

  • Thursday, 29. December, 2011
    Barritt targets England place

    Barritt targets England place

    Saracens centre Brad Barritt is hoping to finally get his chance to shine for England at the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Farrell excited by English talent

    Farrell excited by English talent

    Andy Farrell is excited by the "feast" of talent available to England as they look to make a fresh start for the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Sam Warburton has admitted that he was shocked by his promotion to Wales captain ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 26. December, 2011
    Brown craves second chance

    Brown craves second chance

    Harlequins full-back Mike Brown is on the verge of an England recall - three years after he considered giving up on international rugby.

  • Thursday, 22. December, 2011
    Time to start rebuilding - Hape

    Time to start rebuilding - Hape

    Shontayne Hape accepts his England career has run its course as new interim head coach Stuart Lancaster plans a Six Nations overhaul.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Lancaster boosts Prem clubs

    Lancaster boosts Prem clubs

    Aviva Premiership clubs will have all their England stars available for the festive programme.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Robinson applauds Paterson

    Robinson applauds Paterson

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson led the tributes to Chris Paterson, who has announced his retirement from international rugby.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Paterson reflects on fine career

    Paterson reflects on fine career

    Chris Paterson will now reflect on a record-filled Scotland career after announcing his retirement from international rugby on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Ford and Wells leave RFU

    Ford and Wells leave RFU

    Former England assistant coaches Mike Ford and John Wells are to leave the Rugby Football Union with immediate effect.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Ritchie ready to get stuck in

    Ritchie ready to get stuck in

    New chief executive Ian Ritchie is ready to embrace the challenge of leading the RFU away from the turmoil of 2011 and into a bright future.

  • Wednesday, 14. December, 2011
    Ritchie is new RFU chief

    Ritchie is new RFU chief

    The Rugby Football Union have appointed Ian Ritchie as their new chief executive.