Rugby Union news

Martin Johnson has praised his England side for not succumbing to a Wales fightback in Saturday's 30-17 win at Twickenham.

England full-back Delon Armitage intends to unlock the Wales defence with a 'golden key' in their opening Six Nations clash.

Wales flanker Martyn Williams feels new laws regarding the tackle area could lead to some confusion in the upcoming Six Nations.

Lote Tuqiri has left rugby union side Leicester to sign a three-year deal with Australian National Rugby League side West Tigers.

French man mountain Sebastien Chabal will miss Les Bleus' Six Nations opener against Scotland because of a back injury.

Coach Martin Johnson claims his current England squad is 'the best in my time in charge' ahead of the Six Nations campaign.

England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has agreed to join Saracens from Sale Sharks on a three-year deal.

England prop Matt Stevens will join Saracens once his two-year suspension for taking cocaine is over in 2011.

Northampton will fly the English flag alone in the Heineken Cup knock-out phase when they face Munster in the quarter-finals.

The Ospreys are waiting to see what punishment they will receive after fielding 16 players against Leicester in the Heineken Cup.

Munster captain Paul O'Connell was delighted to secure a home quarter-final in the Heineken Cup with victory over Northampton.

Aaron Mauger admitted it was a desire to pull on an All Black shirt once again that influenced his decision to leave Leicester.

Nick Easter says he is flattered at being touted as a future England captain but has backed Steve Borthwick to continue in the role.

England have been hit by the news Leicester flanker Tom Croft will miss the first half of the Six Nations after injuring his left knee.

Ulster kept up their hopes of Heineken Cup quarter-final qualification with a 21-13 victory over Pool Four rivals Edinburgh on Friday.