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Rugby
Ferris cleared by hearing new
Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.
Inside Rugby
Jackson to return new
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Glasgow stand-off Ruaridh Jackson will make his comeback from injury when Warriors host Scarlets in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Thursday night.
Davies banned for seven weeks new
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Wales lock Bradley Davies will miss the rest of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship after receiving a seven-week ban.
Two changes for Scotland
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start.
Telford player 'sorry' over racism
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
The lower-league rugby player banned for 18 weeks after being found guilty of racially abusing an opponent has apologised for his conduct to the player he targeted.
Two changes for Italy
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to the side that lost the RBS 6 Nations opener against France for the game against England in Rome on Saturday.
Trio pen Sale deals
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Wales international Dwayne Peel has signed a new two-year contract with Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks.
Gamboa makes Edinburgh move
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Edinburgh have signed Argentina prop Ulises Gamboa from RaboDirect Pro12 rivals Aironi until the end of the season.
Racism suspension handed out
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
A rugby player has been suspended for 18 weeks after being found guilty of racially abusing an opponent.
Weight matters for Morgan
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Ben Morgan has revealed the punishing training regime that helped turn him from a part-time builder, part-time rugby player into a full England international.
Robinson salutes retiring Parks
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.
Kirwan targets Ulster job as McLaughlin 'sidelined'
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Within hours of Ulster's confirmation that Brian McLaughlin is to be
jettisoned, former All Black John Kirwan last night revealed he would be
interested in becoming the province's new coach when the post is vacated
this summer.
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Six Nations: Saint-Andre wary of Irish resistance
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has beefed up an already formidable pack for
Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland in Paris and declared that his
side will try to take advantage of the visitors' "different defence and
attack".
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Tainton - ‘These are the best players we have’
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
There was a touch of the 'Auckland blues' swirling around the Irish camp
yesterday and, considering the size of the task facing them in Paris this
weekend, that is no bad thing.
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Ireland's drop down rankings threatens World Cup seeding
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
There was plenty to leave Irish fans despondent last Sunday after the
gut-wrenching defeat by Wales, but Monday arrived with further gloom when
the IRB world rankings were updated.
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Flood returns to Tigers
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Toby Flood has been released to play for Leicester this weekend - but Lee Dickson is still part of England's plans for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome.
Worcester play down Richards link
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Worcester Warriors have ruled out the possibility of former England number eight Dean Richards joining them as director of rugby - at least for the time being.
Wales braced to lose Davies
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Wales look destined to lose lock Bradley Davies from their RBS 6 Nations plans on Wednesday - but two other World Cup forwards could return for next Sunday's clash against Scotland.
Sarries announce Abu Dhabi fixture
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Saracens have arranged a friendly with Fijian champions Nadroga Stallions in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi on Friday, March 9.
Farrell - Discipline is key
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Andy Farrell reinforced the need for England to avoid tip tackles after Bradley Davies and Stephen Ferris were cited for foul play incidents over the weekend.
Parks calls time on Scotland career
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.
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Columnist Comments
• Ulster bonus material finally shown
A week ago, in the wake of their 24-17 RaboDirect Pro12 victory over Scarlets, I wrote in terms of Ulster having achieved the first of five pre-Christmas goals.

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