Rugby Union: February 2010 Archives

Andy Robinson has blamed Scotland's poor start for their surprising 16-12 defeat to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Martin Johnson has called on his England side to take the frustrations of Saturday's defeat to Ireland out on Scotland in two weeks.

Coach Warren Gatland believes Wales contributed to their own downfall after losing 26-20 to France in the Six Nations on Friday night.

Scrum-half Danny Care believes England are close to getting things right and positive try-scoring rugby will follow.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has questioned the fitness of France centre Mathieu Bastareaud ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash.

Leinster's former Australia A centre Shaun Bern believes new boy Johnny Sexton deserves his place in the Ireland team.

England No.8 Nick Easter has warned his team-mates that Ireland will fancy their chances of a win at Twickenham this weekend.

Leeds Carnegie's highly-rated flanker Calum Clark will join Guinness Premiership rivals Northampton at the end of the season.

Jonny Wilkinson has kept his place in the England XV for the Six Nations clash against champions Ireland on Saturday at Twickenham.

Dylan Hartley said there was "never any danger" of him not signing a new contract with Guinness Premiership title-chasers Northampton.

Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks was full of praise for Danny Cipriani whose three penalties helped Wasps beat Saracens 9-0.

Danny Cipriani has said his decision to join Melbourne Rebels will hamper his England career, but hopes it will help him in the future.

French club Toulon have snapped up Wasps' England winger Paul Sackey on a two-year deal from next season.

Team manager Martin Johnson has described criticism of England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson as "disappointing and surprising".

Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery will miss the rest of the Six Nations campaign after receiving a six-week ban.

Wales second row forward Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with an elbow injury.

Back-row Andy Powell has been dropped by Wales over his drink-drive charge allegedly involving a golf buggy.

England manager Martin Johnson feels his side should have beaten Italy by more points in the Six Nations and lacked a cutting edge.

Scotland winger Thom Evans required neck surgery after being injured during the 31-24 Six Nations defeat to Wales on Saturday.

England manager Martin Johnson has not closed the door on Danny Cipriani and believes he still wants to play for England.

Jonny Wilkinson has revealed that he is now in a personal race against time to taste more success with England.

England are set to be boosted by Riki Flutey's quick return to the side from a dead leg for the Six Nations clash with Italy.

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is winning his fitness battle to face Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday, says physiotherapist Mark Davies.

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.

Andy Robinson has blamed Scotland's poor start for their surprising 16-12 defeat to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Martin Johnson has called on his England side to take the frustrations of Saturday's defeat to Ireland out on Scotland in two weeks.

Coach Warren Gatland believes Wales contributed to their own downfall after losing 26-20 to France in the Six Nations on Friday night.

Scrum-half Danny Care believes England are close to getting things right and positive try-scoring rugby will follow.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has questioned the fitness of France centre Mathieu Bastareaud ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash.

Leinster's former Australia A centre Shaun Bern believes new boy Johnny Sexton deserves his place in the Ireland team.

England No.8 Nick Easter has warned his team-mates that Ireland will fancy their chances of a win at Twickenham this weekend.

Leeds Carnegie's highly-rated flanker Calum Clark will join Guinness Premiership rivals Northampton at the end of the season.

Jonny Wilkinson has kept his place in the England XV for the Six Nations clash against champions Ireland on Saturday at Twickenham.

Dylan Hartley said there was "never any danger" of him not signing a new contract with Guinness Premiership title-chasers Northampton.

Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks was full of praise for Danny Cipriani whose three penalties helped Wasps beat Saracens 9-0.

Danny Cipriani has said his decision to join Melbourne Rebels will hamper his England career, but hopes it will help him in the future.

French club Toulon have snapped up Wasps' England winger Paul Sackey on a two-year deal from next season.

Team manager Martin Johnson has described criticism of England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson as "disappointing and surprising".

Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery will miss the rest of the Six Nations campaign after receiving a six-week ban.

Wales second row forward Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with an elbow injury.

Back-row Andy Powell has been dropped by Wales over his drink-drive charge allegedly involving a golf buggy.

England manager Martin Johnson feels his side should have beaten Italy by more points in the Six Nations and lacked a cutting edge.

Scotland winger Thom Evans required neck surgery after being injured during the 31-24 Six Nations defeat to Wales on Saturday.

England manager Martin Johnson has not closed the door on Danny Cipriani and believes he still wants to play for England.

Jonny Wilkinson has revealed that he is now in a personal race against time to taste more success with England.

England are set to be boosted by Riki Flutey's quick return to the side from a dead leg for the Six Nations clash with Italy.

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is winning his fitness battle to face Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday, says physiotherapist Mark Davies.

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.