Wilkinson the key as Toulon eyes 1st European Cup
Jonny Wilkinson will put his battered body through one more test of durability on Saturday as he attempts to guide Toulon to a first European Cup ...

Warburton to captain Lions, no Wilkinson
Sam Warburton accepted the biggest honor in northern hemisphere rugby when he was appointed captain of the British and Irish Lions but there was no ...

Edwards: I nearly quit union after Lions snub
Shaun Edwards says he nearly quit rugby union and moved to Australia after missing out on a place in the coaching staff for the upcoming British and ...

Wales beats England 30-3, wins 6 Nations title
Rampant Wales inflicted a record victory over England to steal the Six Nations from its old rival's grasp on Saturday, retaining the title with a 30-3 ...

Old rivals Wales, England meet in 6 Nations finale
An unremarkable Six Nations has thrown up what promises to be a thrilling finale as Wales and England meet on Saturday with the title, a Grand Slam ...

England's image drive hit by Gatland comments
Eighteen months on and the England rugby team is still being haunted by a scandal-ridden 2011 World Cup campaign dogged by dwarf-throwing, ...
Lions coach worried about picking England players
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland may limit the number of England players in his squad to tour Australia, claiming they attract too much ...

O'Driscoll shows enduring class in 6 Nations
Brian O'Driscoll struck fear into the whole of Ireland this week by hinting he could soon be announcing his retirement from international rugby.

Ireland, England open Six Nations with wins
Ireland and England hit the ground running in an explosive start to the Six Nations on Saturday, clinching impressive victories to set up a ...

Ireland wrecks start of Wales' Six Nations defense
Ireland mixed panache with power to beat Wales 30-22 in a pulsating opening match of the Six Nations on Saturday, condemning the beleaguered holders ...
Expectation levels soar for England in Six Nations
One seismic win over New Zealand has flipped England from a work in progress to a major force in world rugby, ramping up expectation levels and making ...

Wales talks up positives ahead of Six Nations
With no head coach, a mounting injury list and the team on a seven-test winless run, Wales appears to be in disarray heading into the defense of its ...
Wales ring changes for injury-hit 6 Nations squad
Wales recalled fullback Lee Byrne and fit-again prop Adam Jones to an injury-hit squad for the defense of its Six Nations title, with five newcomers ...
Gatland: Australia 'easiest' opponent for Lions
Warren Gatland risked incurring the wrath of Australia more than six months out from the British and Irish Lions tour by claiming the Wallabies are ...
Australia, England, Wales in same 2015 WCup group
Australia, host country England and Wales were herded together in the same eye-catching group for the 2015 World Cup on Monday, ensuring one of the ...

Lions' hopes lifted by England win over All Blacks
England's rugby players awoke to headlines of "The Incredibles" and "World Beaters" on Sunday after ending New Zealand's 20-test unbeaten run in one ...

Australia scores late try in 14-12 win over Wales
Australia left it late to deliver yet another agonizing blow to Wales on Saturday, scoring a last-gasp try through Kurtley Beale in a thrilling 14-12 ...

Australia set to complete Welsh fall from grace
Wales' yearlong decline from World Cup semifinalist to not even a top-eight nation will be sealed on Saturday if Australia can end its turbulent tour ...