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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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Inside Rugby

Alun-Wyn Jones

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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Ronan O'Gara

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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Lewis Moody

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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Chris Paterson

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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Riaan Viljoen

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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Ronan O'Gara

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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Warren Gatland

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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Benjamin Fall (left)

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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Aurelien Rougerie

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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Phil Godman

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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Steve Borthwick

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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Shane Williams

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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Matt Giteau

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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Wallaces Jordan Heatley batles with Omaghs Scott Elliot

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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Friends' Michael Cochrane scores the winning try that defeated Sullivan Upper

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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Methody's Mark Best in action with Armagh's Harry Doyle.

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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