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  • Thursday, 21. March, 2013
    Gatland hails Cardiff intensity

    Gatland hails Cardiff intensity

    Lions coach Warren Gatland viewed the intensity of Wales' win over England in the 6 Nations title decider as ideal preparation for the summer.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    Cuthbert facing six-week lay-off

    Cuthbert facing six-week lay-off

    Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring tear sustained in Saturday's Six Nations victory over England.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    SRU expect no Michalak action

    SRU expect no Michalak action

    The Scottish Rugby Union say they expect France stand-off Frederic Michalak to escape punishment for his fracas with Stuart Hogg.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    O'Driscoll handed three-week ban

    O'Driscoll handed three-week ban

    Brian O'Driscoll has been given a three-week suspension for his stamp on Italy's Simone Favaro in Ireland's Six Nations defeat in Rome.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    England coach seeks clarification

    England coach seeks clarification

    England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is "seeking clarification" from the IRB over the performance of the referee in the 30-3 defeat to Wales.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    Scarlets and Saints discuss North

    Scarlets and Saints discuss North

    George North's agent has revealed the Scarlets and Northampton are in talks over a possible move for the Wales winger.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    O'Driscoll hearing on Wednesday

    O'Driscoll hearing on Wednesday

    Brian O'Driscoll's citing hearing for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro will be heard in London on Wednesday morning.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    England's Lions share valid

    England's Lions share valid

    Graham Rowntree believes England made a strong enough case for supplying a large contingent for the Lions tour before they lost to Wales.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    Lost composure worries Lancaster

    Lost composure worries Lancaster

    Stuart Lancaster admitted the biggest disappointment of England's defeat to Wales was their loss of composure in the final quarter.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Jones urges Wales to kick on

    Jones urges Wales to kick on

    Adam Jones has demanded Six Nations champions Wales take the next step of beating the best teams in the world.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Fitzgerald out for season

    Fitzgerald out for season

    Ireland wing Luke Fitzgerald has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with the knee injury sustained in the defeat by Italy.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Ireland slip down rankings

    Ireland slip down rankings

    Ireland have slipped to their lowest position since the International Rugby Board's world rankings were launched in 2003.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Visser goes on the attack

    Visser goes on the attack

    Scotland must learn to attack with the same ferocity as they defend, according to winger Tim Visser.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013

    Howley backs Lions hopeful

    Wales boss Rob Howley admits a number of his squad could have a "busy summer" after an impressive Six Nations campaign.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Carling shocked by England defeat

    Carling shocked by England defeat

    Will Carling has branded England's humiliation by Wales the worst beating he has seen the team take in a quarter of a century.