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Vakacegu citing dismissed
Sale full-back Marika Vakacegu has had his citing for alleged eye gouging dismissed by an Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel.
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I feared for my future - Jones
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones has revealed the full agony of his Twickenham sin-bin torture and admitted: "I thought it would jeopardise my international career."
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Mental toughness sees O'Gara through
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as his Ireland comeback gathers pace against France on Saturday.
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Moody calls for dogged England display
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Lewis Moody has warned England they will need all the "dog, heart and enthusiasm" in their armoury if they are to beat Italy in Rome this Sunday.
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Not just a numbers game for Paterson
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Chris Paterson has revealed he was targeting far more than 100 caps as he prepared to make yet another bit of history in a Scotland jersey.
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Seven new faces in Cheetahs squad
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
The Cheetahs have included seven Super 14 debutants in their match day 22 for their opening game of the season against defending champions the Bulls on Friday.
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O'Gara keeps number 10 jersey
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Ronan O'Gara will continue as Ireland's fly-half for the crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with France and could be joined in the side by Stephen Ferris.
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Jones reprieved by Gatland
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday - but lock Alun-Wyn Jones keeps his place.
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Triple blow for France
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
France have been hit by a triple blow ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with the news that Aurelien Rougerie, Luc Ducalcon and Benjamin Fall have all been forced to pull out of the side.
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Double blow for Les Bleus
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
France have been hit by a double blow ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with the news that Aurelien Rougerie and Luc Ducalcon have been forced to pull out.
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Godman dropped for Wales clash
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Phil Godman paid the price for Scotland's opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to France as Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday's trip to Wales.
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Borthwick misses training
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
England captain Steve Borthwick missed training on Tuesday due to illness but is not expected to be in doubt for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome.
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Williams: No panic in Wales camp
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Shane Williams insists no panic buttons have been pressed in the Wales camp following a deflating RBS 6 Nations defeat against England.
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Brumbies name Giteau in 23-man squad
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Star recruit Matt Giteau has been included in a 23-man Brumbies squad ahead of Friday's Super 14 clash against the Western Force in Perth.
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Rugby Schools Cup Draw: Quarter final
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Methodist College are, once again, the team to beat in the Northern Bank
Schools' Cup and they have been given another home draw in the quarter-final
against Ballyclare High.
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Wallace are Taylor-made
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Omagh came to Wallace and although they did their their best the overall
strength of the Lisburn team was too much to handle.
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Upper hand for Friends
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Complete domination by Sullivan in the first half led to a 15-3 interval
advantage but the home team fought back before having to withstand some late
pressure to emerge victorious.
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Regent move into gear against plucky Coleraine to book a tie with Wallace
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Coleraine always trailed in this tie as the seeded team progressed for an away
tie against Wallace High.
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Academies to do it again
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
A dour game played in rainy conditions so there was little exciting rugby when
Belfast Royal Academy and Royal Belfast Academy Institute drew at Roughfort.
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It’s best foot forward for magical Methody
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Forward control helped Methody overcome Armagh Royal to reach the
quarter-finals of the Northern Bank Schools' Cup at Pirrie Park.
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Clarke is last-gasp hero for Ballyclare
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
There was plenty of excitement at Ballyclare where the home team needed a
last-gasp try to qualify for the quarter-final.
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Columnist Comments
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Rafa Benitez is taking a lot of flak and there is no let-up in demands for his sacking at Liverpool.
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