http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-claim-grand-slam-14732626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-claim-grand-slam-14732626.html?r=RSS France were crowned RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam champions in Paris on Saturday as three penalties from Morgan Parra and a Francois Trinh-Duc drop-goal gave them a 12-10 win over England. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeat-hands-france-title-14732499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeat-hands-france-title-14732499.html?r=RSS France have won the 2010 RBS 6 Nations championship title ahead of the final match of the tournament after Ireland lost on Saturday Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-too-strong-for-italy-14732379.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-too-strong-for-italy-14732379.html?r=RSS Wales ended a disappointing RBS Six Nations campaign with a comfortable 33-10 victory over Italy in Cardiff. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/diggin-out-to-mark-century-in-style-14732302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/diggin-out-to-mark-century-in-style-14732302.html?r=RSS Paul Diggin hopes to celebrate his 100th Northampton appearance in the grand manner on Sunday - by winning a trophy. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-thrilled-by-sharks-14732229.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-thrilled-by-sharks-14732229.html?r=RSS Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones hailed his side's 19-8 victory over Wasps as the "perfect tonic" but warned his players their relegation fears are far from over. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-inspires-sharks-victory-14731141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-inspires-sharks-victory-14731141.html?r=RSS Charlie Hodgson breathed new life into Sale's fight against relegation with a match-winning display in a 19-8 victory over Wasps which lifted them off the foot of the Guinness Premiership. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-looks-to-rediscover-instinct-14731122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-looks-to-rediscover-instinct-14731122.html?r=RSS Jonny Wilkinson on Friday night admitted his rugby instincts have been blunted by years on the treatment table and England manager Martin Johnson was right to drop him. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-relishing-proudest-moment-14731081.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-relishing-proudest-moment-14731081.html?r=RSS Lewis Moody will enjoy the proudest moment of his England career on Saturday when he captains his country against Grand Slam-chasing France in Paris. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/betsen-extends-deal-14731076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/betsen-extends-deal-14731076.html?r=RSS France international Serge Betsen has signed a one-year contract extension with Guinness Premiership club Wasps. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-wont-contemplate-wooden-spoon-14731044.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-wont-contemplate-wooden-spoon-14731044.html?r=RSS Chris Cusiter insisted the thought of captaining Scotland to the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon had not even entered his mind ahead of Saturday's final match of the campaign in Ireland. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-we-must-stay-focused-14731036.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-we-must-stay-focused-14731036.html?r=RSS France hooker William Servat has urged his team-mates to put all talk of the Grand Slam to one side as they prepare for Saturday's crunch battle with England in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/fitness-boost-for-brown-14730971.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/fitness-boost-for-brown-14730971.html?r=RSS Andy Robinson has confirmed that Kelly Brown is fit to start Scotland's final RBS 6 Nations match in Ireland. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-fit-to-face-scotland-14730880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-fit-to-face-scotland-14730880.html?r=RSS Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-to-lead-england-14730881.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-to-lead-england-14730881.html?r=RSS Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-urges-wales-to-fight-back-14730640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-urges-wales-to-fight-back-14730640.html?r=RSS Warren Gatland will send Wales into battle against RBS 6 Nations opponents Italy on Saturday, admitting: "We have been letting ourselves down." Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/masi-joins-italy-injury-list-14730641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/masi-joins-italy-injury-list-14730641.html?r=RSS Italy have suffered another injury blow ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/earls-eyes-odriscoll-role-14730642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/earls-eyes-odriscoll-role-14730642.html?r=RSS Keith Earls believes he is shedding his utility tag as he plots his route to becoming Ireland's long-term successor to Brian O'Driscoll at outside centre. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-face-borthwick-wait-14729304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-face-borthwick-wait-14729304.html?r=RSS England captain Steve Borthwick faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday night's RBS 6 Nations showdown with France. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgsons-return-a-relief-for-jones-14729129.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgsons-return-a-relief-for-jones-14729129.html?r=RSS Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones sank to his knees in despair at the prospect of losing Charlie Hodgson for Friday's pivotal Guinness Premiership home clash with Wasps. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-privileged-to-call-croke-park-home-14728982.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-privileged-to-call-croke-park-home-14728982.html?r=RSS Ireland's players and management have united in expressing their regret that Saturday will be their last appearance at Croke Park - and a glance at their record at the ground explains why. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/van-heerden-granted-early-move-14728854.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/van-heerden-granted-early-move-14728854.html?r=RSS Wikus van Heerden is to join the Lions sooner than expected after Saracens agreed to a request from the Super 14 side to release the flanker with immediate effect. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/blair-ready-for-ireland-challenge-14728699.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/blair-ready-for-ireland-challenge-14728699.html?r=RSS Mike Blair insists the RBS 6 Nations table does not lie as Scotland make one last attempt to haul themselves off the bottom of it this weekend. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/roberts-players-and-coaches-are-hurting-14728700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/roberts-players-and-coaches-are-hurting-14728700.html?r=RSS Jamie Roberts has underlined the sense of hurt currently being felt by the Wales players and management. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bastareaud-has-grand-slam-ambition-14728701.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bastareaud-has-grand-slam-ambition-14728701.html?r=RSS France centre Mathieu Bastareaud is focused on helping France capture the Grand Slam - even if they are already RBS 6 Nations champions by the time they kick off against England. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/tindall-out-to-annoy-the-french-14726414.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/tindall-out-to-annoy-the-french-14726414.html?r=RSS Mike Tindall is determined to spoil France's Grand Slam party in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-announce-summer-tour-schedule-14726270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-announce-summer-tour-schedule-14726270.html?r=RSS The RFU have announced England will contest a five-match tour of Australia and New Zealand this summer. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kellock--scotland-out-to-spoil-irish-party-14725993.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kellock--scotland-out-to-spoil-irish-party-14725993.html?r=RSS Alastair Kellock HAS warned Ireland that Scotland will travel to Dublin this weekend determined to spoil the party in the last ever RBS 6 Nations game at Croke Park. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/palmer-on-standby-to-deputise-for-borthwick-14725994.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/palmer-on-standby-to-deputise-for-borthwick-14725994.html?r=RSS England have placed Stade Francais lock Tom Palmer on standby for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France amid growing concerns over the fitness of Steve Borthwick. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnson-wilkinson-has-future-14725939.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnson-wilkinson-has-future-14725939.html?r=RSS Martin Johnson insisted his decision to drop Jonny Wilkinson does not signal the beginning of the end for England's World Cup-winning fly-half. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brown-must-prove-fitness--robinson-14725940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brown-must-prove-fitness--robinson-14725940.html?r=RSS Team manager Andy Robinson confirmed Scotland flanker Kelly Brown has further tests to pass before being allowed to start Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations game in Ireland. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/du-preez-heading-to-japan-in-2011-14725835.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/du-preez-heading-to-japan-in-2011-14725835.html?r=RSS Fourie du Preez has revealed plans to quit South Africa and head to Japan to further his career following next year's Rugby World Cup. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bastareaud-wary-of-england-backlash-14725830.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bastareaud-wary-of-england-backlash-14725830.html?r=RSS France centre Mathieu Bastareaud is expecting a hard-fought battle when they play host to England in the final match of the RBS 6 Nations on Saturday. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/no-changes-for-scotland-14725790.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/no-changes-for-scotland-14725790.html?r=RSS Scotland has named an unchanged team for Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations match in Ireland. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-dropped-by-england-14725765.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-dropped-by-england-14725765.html?r=RSS Jonny Wilkinson has been dropped by England for only the third time in his 12-year international career. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bath-sign-taylor-14725733.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bath-sign-taylor-14725733.html?r=RSS Bath have announced the signing of Scotland international Simon Taylor on a three-year contract. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/steadman-rues-misses-as-wooden-spoon-looms-14725320.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/steadman-rues-misses-as-wooden-spoon-looms-14725320.html?r=RSS Defence coach Graham Steadman insists Scotland will deserve the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon if they lose their final match of the campaign in Ireland on Saturday. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-warns-against-complacency-14725291.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-warns-against-complacency-14725291.html?r=RSS Declan Kidney insists the Triple Crown has lost none of its lustre as Ireland seek a triumphant end to their RBS 6 Nations. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lievremont-wary-of-wilkinson-threat-14725269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lievremont-wary-of-wilkinson-threat-14725269.html?r=RSS France coach Marc Lievremont has singled out Jonny Wilkinson as the man to fear the most in the England side ahead of their final RBS 6 Nations clash at the Stade de France on Saturday. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cueto-concedes-england-have-been-poor-14725270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cueto-concedes-england-have-been-poor-14725270.html?r=RSS Mark Cueto has admitted England have let their supporters down during the RBS 6 Nations championship. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/prydie-to-be-taken-under-jones-wing-14725271.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/prydie-to-be-taken-under-jones-wing-14725271.html?r=RSS Teenager Tom Prydie intends to follow his captain's advice when he makes Welsh international rugby history on Saturday. Rugby Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/armitage-axed-by-england-14724577.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/armitage-axed-by-england-14724577.html?r=RSS Delon Armitage has been dropped for England's RBS 6 Nations clash with Grand Slam-chasing France - clearing the way for Ben Foden to make his first Test start at full-back. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-vows-to-attack-irish-14724267.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-vows-to-attack-irish-14724267.html?r=RSS Andy Robinson insists fighting fire with fire is Scotland's best chance of avoiding the wooden spoon in Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations match in Ireland. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ohare-comes-in-for-glasgow-14724137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ohare-comes-in-for-glasgow-14724137.html?r=RSS Glasgow have made one enforced change to their starting XV for Thursday night's rearranged Magners League clash with Leinster. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/borthwick-fitness-concern-for-england-14724140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/borthwick-fitness-concern-for-england-14724140.html?r=RSS England have concerns over the fitness of captain Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations championship game with France. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-unchanged-for-triple-crown-bid-14723975.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-unchanged-for-triple-crown-bid-14723975.html?r=RSS Ireland have named an unchanged side for a second successive week as they close in on their fifth Triple Crown in seven seasons. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/prydie-handed-shock-wales-callup-14723832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/prydie-handed-shock-wales-callup-14723832.html?r=RSS Ospreys teenager Tom Prydie has won a shock call-up to the Wales team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship finale against Italy in Cardiff. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mortlock-considers-his-options-14723774.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mortlock-considers-his-options-14723774.html?r=RSS Brumbies veteran Stirling Mortlock is yet to make a decision on his immediate playing future but admits joining the Melbourne Rebels is an extremely attractive option. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/one-change-for-france-14723500.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/one-change-for-france-14723500.html?r=RSS France coach Marc Lievremont has made just one change to his side to face England on Saturday, with Mathieu Bastareaud returning at centre in place of David Marty. Rugby Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-called-up-as-wilkinson-cover-14722089.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-called-up-as-wilkinson-cover-14722089.html?r=RSS Sale fly-half Charlie Hodgson has been drafted into the England squad ahead of the final RBS 6 Nations appointment against France as precautionary injury cover for Jonny Wilkinson. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/monye-ill-be-back-for-les-bleus-14721907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/monye-ill-be-back-for-les-bleus-14721907.html?r=RSS Ugo Monye expects to be available for England's last RBS 6 Nations game against France despite still feeling the after-effects of a nasty clash of heads. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-to-ring-changes-14721797.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-to-ring-changes-14721797.html?r=RSS Wales coach Warren Gatland has pledged to make changes for his team's RBS 6 Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hoskins-insists-on-fullstrength-springboks-14721735.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hoskins-insists-on-fullstrength-springboks-14721735.html?r=RSS South Africa rugby chief Oregan Hoskins is adamant that current coach Peter de Villiers will not emulate predecessor Jake White's tactics in the build-up to next year's World Cup. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/defence-a-worry-for-williams-14721634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/defence-a-worry-for-williams-14721634.html?r=RSS Shane Williams says there will be no let-up in Wales' search for a solution to shore up their leaking defence. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/evans-wants-same-again-from-scotland-14721635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/evans-wants-same-again-from-scotland-14721635.html?r=RSS Max Evans insists Scotland have a duty to take the intensity and commitment they showed in their Calcutta Cup draw with England into Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations game in Ireland. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/redpath-reveals-simpsondaniel-blast-14721569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/redpath-reveals-simpsondaniel-blast-14721569.html?r=RSS Jubilant Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath revealed he had given hat-trick hero James Simpson-Daniel a piece of his mind at the interval of their 29-18 LV= Cup semi-final victory at holders Cardiff Blues. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mallinder-expects-tough-final-14721570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mallinder-expects-tough-final-14721570.html?r=RSS Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder looked forward to next Sunday's LV= Cup final against Gloucester after seeing his team sink Saracens in the last four. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-name-unchanged-squad-14721426.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-name-unchanged-squad-14721426.html?r=RSS France coach Marc Lievremont has named an unchanged squad for the RBS 6 Nations game against England. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-could-face-scotland-14720893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-could-face-scotland-14720893.html?r=RSS Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy could be available for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland. Rugby Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/northampton-seal-final-place-14720751.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/northampton-seal-final-place-14720751.html?r=RSS Northampton ran in four tries to sink beleaguered Saracens 31-20 and clinch a date with Gloucester in next Sunday's LV= Cup final. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-stay-on-track-14720717.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-stay-on-track-14720717.html?r=RSS France remain firmly on course for the Grand Slam after cruising to a 46-20 victory in their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Paris. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/simpsondaniel-treble-sends-gloucester-through-14720686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/simpsondaniel-treble-sends-gloucester-through-14720686.html?r=RSS A hat-trick of tries from wing James Simpson-Daniel saw Gloucester advance to a second-straight LV=Cup final with a 29-18 victory over Cardiff Blues. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/we-lack-belief--johnson-14720682.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/we-lack-belief--johnson-14720682.html?r=RSS Martin Johnson has told England they have one week to prove they have the self-belief to win tight games. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/stevens-still-harbours-world-cup-dream-14720546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/stevens-still-harbours-world-cup-dream-14720546.html?r=RSS Disgraced prop Matt Stevens insists he can win a place in England's squad for the World Cup when he returns to the game next year. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-we-havent-learned-our-lesson-14720351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-we-havent-learned-our-lesson-14720351.html?r=RSS Warren Gatland did not mask his disappointment after Wales slumped to a comprehensive 27-12 RBS 6 Nations defeat against Ireland at Croke Park. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-takes-positives-from-cup-draw-14720352.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-takes-positives-from-cup-draw-14720352.html?r=RSS Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's draw with England as a "step forward" despite admitting his side had wasted another opportunity to record a first RBS 6 Nations win of the campaign. Rugby Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-retain-calcutta-cup-14719940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-retain-calcutta-cup-14719940.html?r=RSS England retained the Calcutta Cup in dramatic fashion as they and Scotland played out the first draw in the fixture since 1989. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bulls-maintain-100-start-14719934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bulls-maintain-100-start-14719934.html?r=RSS Two tries apiece from Francois Hougaard and Pierre Spies helped the Bulls maintain their stronghold at the top of the Super 14 table with a 50-35 victory over the Highlanders in Pretoria. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/venter-hopes-to-cause-cup-upset-14719903.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/venter-hopes-to-cause-cup-upset-14719903.html?r=RSS Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has called on his side to embrace the tag of underdogs as they prepare to face Northampton in the LV= Cup semi-finals on Sunday. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/perugini-looking-forward-to-france-battle-14719857.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/perugini-looking-forward-to-france-battle-14719857.html?r=RSS Italy prop Salvatore Perugini is relishing the prospect of taking on "one of the best teams in the world" in Paris on Sunday. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lievremont-plays-down-fitness-fears-14719858.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lievremont-plays-down-fitness-fears-14719858.html?r=RSS Marc Lievremont has reassured French fans that Mathieu Bastareaud is fit to face Italy and has only been named on the bench in order to allow him some much-needed rest. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/monye-excited-by-murrayfield-atmosphere-14719657.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/monye-excited-by-murrayfield-atmosphere-14719657.html?r=RSS Ugo Monye insists England are ready to take on the world as they prepare to enter the Murrayfield cauldron for Saturday night's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/dallaglio-england-are-slight-favourites-14718920.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/dallaglio-england-are-slight-favourites-14718920.html?r=RSS Lawrence Dallaglio insisted it would be the players on the day, and not Martin Johnson or Andy Robinson, who would determine the destiny of Saturday's Calcutta Cup. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/crusaders-too-strong-for-chiefs-14718750.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/crusaders-too-strong-for-chiefs-14718750.html?r=RSS Two first-half tries from scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i helped the Crusaders to a 26-19 victory against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/malzieu-calls-for-france-flier-14718721.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/malzieu-calls-for-france-flier-14718721.html?r=RSS France wing Julien Malzieu has urged his team-mates to attack from the off against Italy on Sunday, insisting Les Bleus "do not have the right" to lose their penultimate RBS 6 Nations clash. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/worsley-prepared-for-hostile-atmosphere-14718643.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/worsley-prepared-for-hostile-atmosphere-14718643.html?r=RSS Veteran flanker Joe Worsley warned England need to be "mentally tough" to handle the wall of hostility that will hit them in Scotland on Saturday. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/davies-relishing-irish-lineout-battle-14718644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/davies-relishing-irish-lineout-battle-14718644.html?r=RSS Bradley Davies is thirsting for a chance to test himself against one of world rugby's most revered second-row combinations. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/murphy-wales-have-some-great-players-14718645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/murphy-wales-have-some-great-players-14718645.html?r=RSS Geordan Murphy believes Wales' swashbuckling style makes them capable of causing an upset at Croke Park on Saturday. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/win-is-main-motivation-for-ford-14718646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/win-is-main-motivation-for-ford-14718646.html?r=RSS Ross Ford expects all the old cliches about sticking it to the English to be flying around the Scotland dressing room ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup match. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/azzurri-unchanged-for-trip-to-paris-14718510.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/azzurri-unchanged-for-trip-to-paris-14718510.html?r=RSS Italy coach Nick Mallett has retained the XV which beat Scotland for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against unbeaten France in Paris. Rugby Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/canavosio-azzurri-must-be-perfect-14717627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/canavosio-azzurri-must-be-perfect-14717627.html?r=RSS Italy scrum-half Pablo Canavosio knows his team must play the perfect game if they are to surprise unbeaten France in the RBS 6 Nations. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/care-confident-ahead-of-calcutta-cup-14717628.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/care-confident-ahead-of-calcutta-cup-14717628.html?r=RSS Danny Care is convinced England are ready to produce "something special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-emphasises-importance-of-italy-victory-14717607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-emphasises-importance-of-italy-victory-14717607.html?r=RSS France hooker William Servat has warned his team-mates against overconfidence heading into their penultimate RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy, reminding them they have won nothing yet. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/beattie-extends-warriors-contract-14717580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/beattie-extends-warriors-contract-14717580.html?r=RSS Scotland number eight Johnnie Beattie has signed a new two-year contract with Glasgow. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-reveal-six-nations-frustrations-14717521.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-reveal-six-nations-frustrations-14717521.html?r=RSS Jonathan Thomas admits Wales have endured an "incredibly frustrating" RBS 6 Nations campaign ahead of Saturday's salvage mission against Ireland in Dublin. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-we-must-guard-against-welsh-spirit-14717071.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-we-must-guard-against-welsh-spirit-14717071.html?r=RSS Ireland coach Declan Kidney admires the never-say-die attitude that he believes makes Wales formidable opponents in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown at Croke Park. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/evans-excited-by-calcutta-challenge-14717072.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/evans-excited-by-calcutta-challenge-14717072.html?r=RSS Max Evans "just can't wait" for his first taste of a Murrayfield Calcutta Cup clash as he tries to help Scotland complete a hat-trick of Edinburgh victories over England. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-put-it-on-the-line-against-ireland-14717062.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-put-it-on-the-line-against-ireland-14717062.html?r=RSS Wales coach Warren Gatland believes the lineout battle will be "a massive part" of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/foden-aiming-to-make-amends-14717063.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/foden-aiming-to-make-amends-14717063.html?r=RSS Ben Foden is determined to do his talking on the pitch after being given a dressing down by England manager Martin Johnson for speaking out of turn. Rugby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/murphy-set-for-new-tigers-deal-14714291.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/murphy-set-for-new-tigers-deal-14714291.html?r=RSS Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/walker-signs-new-ospreys-deal-14714279.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/walker-signs-new-ospreys-deal-14714279.html?r=RSS Scotland international wing Nikki Walker has signed a new two-year contract with the Ospreys. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-overdue-win-is-all-that-matters-14714280.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-overdue-win-is-all-that-matters-14714280.html?r=RSS Chris Cusiter insisted on Wednesday that breaking his RBS 6 Nations duck as Scotland captain would mean more to him than lifting the Calcutta Cup. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-we-learned-from-scots-loss-14714117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-we-learned-from-scots-loss-14714117.html?r=RSS Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-lauds-odriscoll-achievement-14714118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-lauds-odriscoll-achievement-14714118.html?r=RSS Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/glasgow-duo-pen-new-deals-14713835.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/glasgow-duo-pen-new-deals-14713835.html?r=RSS Dougie Hall and Calum Forrester have became the latest players to sign new contracts with Glasgow. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/carter-signs-waratahs-deal-14713836.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/carter-signs-waratahs-deal-14713836.html?r=RSS Centre Tom Carter will continue his Rugby career with the Waratahs after signing a two-year deal. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bench-role-for-bastareaud-14713629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/bench-role-for-bastareaud-14713629.html?r=RSS Mathieu Bastareaud will be on the bench when France continue their bid for an RBS 6 Nations grand slam against Italy on Sunday. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-challenges-delve-to-seize-chance-14713350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-challenges-delve-to-seize-chance-14713350.html?r=RSS Wales boss Warren Gatland has labelled Gareth Delve's return to Test match rugby on Saturday as "a great opportunity" for the in-form Gloucester captain. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-glad-to-put-injuries-behind-him-14713351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-glad-to-put-injuries-behind-him-14713351.html?r=RSS Brian O'Driscoll feels more comfortable on the pitch having tackled the recurring hamstring injuries that have hampered his career. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/de-luca-out-to-seize-on-chance-14713256.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/de-luca-out-to-seize-on-chance-14713256.html?r=RSS Nick De Luca spent Scotland's last Calcutta Cup win "schmoozing" the prawn sandwich brigade at Murrayfield. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/youngs-stunned-to-get-on-the-bench-14713257.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/youngs-stunned-to-get-on-the-bench-14713257.html?r=RSS Rookie scrum-half Ben Youngs admitted no one could have been more surprised than him to discover he was on the England bench for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland. Rugby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:42:00 +0000