Rugby Union: February 2009 Archives

Scotland secured their first win of the Six Nations championship with a comfortable 26-6 victory over Italy.

Wales coach Warren Gatland feels that mistakes cost his side the victory after they lost 21-16 against France.

Richard Hill has left his position as coach of Guinness Premiership basement club Bristol with Paul Hull stepping up from assistant.

Toby Flood is the only new face for England for the clash in Ireland, which Martin Johnson sees as an opportunity to test their nerve.

Brian O'Driscoll has said he and his Ireland team-mates are relishing the prospect of taking on England in "the big one" on Saturday.

Scotland coach Frank Haddon has made two changes for Saturday's clash with Italy, with Euan Murray and Alastair Kellock returning.

Rob Andrew has made it clear that English players who chose to join foreign clubs will still be considered for international selection.

England will make a bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after gaining government support, according to RFU chairman Martyn Thomas.

Ian McGeechan says the loss of three Wasps players to French rugby is more proof of English clubs being unable to compete financially.

James Haskell, Riki Flutey and Tom Palmer will all leave Wasps at the end of the season to play in France.

Winger Paul Sackey believes England are heading in the right direction following their hard-fought defeat to Wales on Saturday.

Former England and Lions star Jeremy Guscott believes Wales will achieve a Grand Slam this season in the Six Nations.

Frank Hadden says he expects his Scotland side to make a 'big impact' on the rest of the Six Nations despite losing to France 22-13.

Martin Johnson said he was disappointed England managed to lose their Six Nations match to Wales despite a much-improved display.

Paul Sackey has said England owe it to their fans to turn on the style against Six Nations favourites Wales on Saturday.

Captain Steve Borthwick has hit back at critics of his display in England's Six Nations opener against Italy, claiming he played well.

England manager Martin Johnson has defiantly insisted he can cope with the results-driven culture of elite rugby.

Joe Worsley and Mike Tindall have been recalled to the England side for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations game against Wales.

France have made four changes for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland in Paris.

Wales star Shane Williams faces a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations clash with England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Martin Johnson has admitted that his side must improve on their 36-11 victory over Italy if they are to beat Wales next week.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has said that he is not getting 'carried away' with his sides victory over France in Dublin yesterday.

Brian O'Driscoll has told his Ireland team-mates the time for talking is over ahead of their Six Nations opener with France.

A calf injury has ruled Gavin Henson out of Grand Slam winners Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Martin Johnson has been forced to make a change at scrum-half for England's clash with Italy, with Harry Ellis replacing Danny Care.

Wales have selected Gavin Henson in their starting line-up to face Scotland, although he faces a fitness test on a calf strain.

Martin Johnson has challenged shell-shocked England star Danny Cipriani to prove to him his international career is not over.

Martin Johnson has named Brive's Andy Goode at fly-half for their Six Nations opener with Italy as Danny Cipriani is left out.

Dan Carter looks to have played his last game for Perpignan after suffering an Achilles tendon injury against Stade Francais.

Scotland secured their first win of the Six Nations championship with a comfortable 26-6 victory over Italy.

Wales coach Warren Gatland feels that mistakes cost his side the victory after they lost 21-16 against France.

Richard Hill has left his position as coach of Guinness Premiership basement club Bristol with Paul Hull stepping up from assistant.

Toby Flood is the only new face for England for the clash in Ireland, which Martin Johnson sees as an opportunity to test their nerve.

Brian O'Driscoll has said he and his Ireland team-mates are relishing the prospect of taking on England in "the big one" on Saturday.

Scotland coach Frank Haddon has made two changes for Saturday's clash with Italy, with Euan Murray and Alastair Kellock returning.

Rob Andrew has made it clear that English players who chose to join foreign clubs will still be considered for international selection.

England will make a bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after gaining government support, according to RFU chairman Martyn Thomas.

Ian McGeechan says the loss of three Wasps players to French rugby is more proof of English clubs being unable to compete financially.

James Haskell, Riki Flutey and Tom Palmer will all leave Wasps at the end of the season to play in France.

Winger Paul Sackey believes England are heading in the right direction following their hard-fought defeat to Wales on Saturday.

Former England and Lions star Jeremy Guscott believes Wales will achieve a Grand Slam this season in the Six Nations.

Frank Hadden says he expects his Scotland side to make a 'big impact' on the rest of the Six Nations despite losing to France 22-13.

Martin Johnson said he was disappointed England managed to lose their Six Nations match to Wales despite a much-improved display.

Paul Sackey has said England owe it to their fans to turn on the style against Six Nations favourites Wales on Saturday.

Captain Steve Borthwick has hit back at critics of his display in England's Six Nations opener against Italy, claiming he played well.

England manager Martin Johnson has defiantly insisted he can cope with the results-driven culture of elite rugby.

Joe Worsley and Mike Tindall have been recalled to the England side for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations game against Wales.

France have made four changes for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland in Paris.

Wales star Shane Williams faces a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations clash with England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Martin Johnson has admitted that his side must improve on their 36-11 victory over Italy if they are to beat Wales next week.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has said that he is not getting 'carried away' with his sides victory over France in Dublin yesterday.

Brian O'Driscoll has told his Ireland team-mates the time for talking is over ahead of their Six Nations opener with France.

A calf injury has ruled Gavin Henson out of Grand Slam winners Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Martin Johnson has been forced to make a change at scrum-half for England's clash with Italy, with Harry Ellis replacing Danny Care.