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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Dallaglio Hits Out At Andrew

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has blamed England's poor form on the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby Rob Andrew. England finished third in the Six Nations after a string of uninspiring performances but Dallaglio - writing in his
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Campese relishing Lockyer match-up

CANBERRA five-eighth Terry Campese insists State of Origin redemption is the furthest thing from his mind. But it's no secret that a strong game against Darren Lockyer tonight will have the Raiders playmaker back in the frame. Dumped from the Blues as
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Rugby: Blues player Rene Ranger on assault charges

Northland and Blues rugby player Rene Ranger has lost an appeal in the High Court at Whangarei to maintain name suppression while facing two charges of injuring with intent. read more
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:26:00 GMT

Dallaglio Hits Out At Andrew

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has blamed England's poor form on the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby Rob Andrew. England finished third in the Six Nations after a string of uninspiring performances but Dallaglio - writing in his
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:23:00 GMT

Northampton 30 Gloucester 24: Saints surge to 'special' final triumph

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder savoured the ‘special’ feeling of cup final success after his team booked a place in top-flight European competition next season.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:20:00 GMT

What we hated and rated! Sportsmail's alternative look at the Six Nations

Sportsmail takes an alternative look back at the Six Nations 2010 Championship. France were by far and away the team of the tournament, with a 100 per cent record.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Knights a work in progress

Newcastle coach Rick Stone admitted his side was still a 'work in progress' after failing to take their chances in their 20-14 loss to the Melbourne Storm on Saturday night. Tries to Akuila Uate and Adam MacDougall helped the Knights to a 14-0 lead after
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

MATCH ZONE: Where England's clash against France was won and lost

England's new-look back three - Ben Foden, Chris Ashton and Mark Cueto - offered much more of a threat on the counter attack, even on a soaking surface that cut up horribly.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Ireland 20 Scotland 23: Dan Park's the hero as Scots ruin the Irish party

Jonny Sexton's sporting reaction to his humbling afternoon gained Ireland’s fledgling fly-half the admiration and respect of Scotland match-winner Dan Parks. Sexton presented his No 10 jersey afterwards to Parks but he refused to take his opponent’s
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Wales 33 Italy 10: Reprieved Byrne happy to be back on top of his game

Lee Byrne will head for New Zealand this summer claiming to have regained his title as the supreme full back in the British Isles. ‘I think I’m still No 1,’ said the Osprey. ‘Why? Why not?'
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Where do we go now? Sportsmail looks at England's path to World Cup

After a disappointing Six Nations campaign, where do England go from here? Sportsmail looks at the areas that will make or break England's World Cup hopes.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

France 12 England 10: Martin Johnson sees the light - but why did it take him so long?

He had just enjoyed the freedom of the Stade de France in a team which had finally, belatedly cast off its caution, but Mark Cueto was not alone in struggling to place so many wildly conflicting emotions in some sort of order.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Wales Women slump to defeat

Naomi Thomas has just enough strength to hold off the lunging Manuela Furlan to score for Wales. 21 March 2010, 5:00 pm By Graeme Gillespie Wales Women slumped to a shock 15-19 defeat to Italy in a Six Nations championship encounter at Bridgend's Brewery
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:15:00 GMT

France scores 6 tries to beat Italy 46-20 and move step closer to 6 Nations Grand Slam title

SAINT-DENIS, France - France scored six tries to thrash Italy 46-20 and take a step closer to winning the Six Nations Grand Slam. Centre David Marty scored two tries and No. 8 Imanol Harinordoquy added another at Stade de France to put coach Marc
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:14:00 GMT

Toby Flood in full spate left François Trinh-Duc kicking against tide

England's ambition flowed through their fly-half in Paris but it left them vulnerable at times in a fascinating Six Nations finale 1 Winging in the rain England's try summed up their ambition, three phases and 12 passes giving Ben Foden a clear run to
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:13:00 GMT

Link shows coach is the most important figure

How important is a coach? Just look at Ewen McKenzie at the Reds for the answer. The first guy I'd pick in a team is the coach rather than any player. The coach has such a huge influence on a side. I've been in teams where a change of coach has
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT

Port duo tipped to shine

Port Adelaide captain Domenic Cassisi has tipped his side's emerging young stars Robbie Gray and Travis Boak for greatness this season. Cassisi believes Boak and Gray, who both are entering their fourth AFL seasons, hold the key to Port improving in 2010
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:10:00 GMT

Bombers target finals

Essendon captain Jobe Watson says anything short of a finals appearance this year will be a failure as he embarks on his first year as Bombers skipper. The Bombers scraped into the finals in 2009 with just 10 wins and a draw, but they were humiliated in
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:09:00 GMT

Dallaglio pins England rugby woes on director Andrew

Former England rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio (R) speaks to the media at the IRB (International Rugby Board) headquarters in Dublin, May 2009. Dallaglio has slammed Rob Andrew, the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby, for creating a system
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:08:00 GMT

Welsh rugby's try scoring hero hooked on Kiwi tour

Wales' Shane Williams (R) attempts to break a tackles from Italy's Mauro Bergamasco (C) and Gonzalo Garcia (L) during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. James Hook reckons Wales are in great shape for
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Kidney promises more to come from Irish rugby

Ireland's Gordon D'Arcy (R) tries to show a clean pair of heels to Scotland's Graeme Morrison during the Six Nations match at Croke Park in Dublin. Ireland coach Declan Kidney insisted there was 'more in us' after their Six Nations campaign ended with a
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Ireland rue pre-match hype

Stephen Ferris fears Ireland were consumed by the occasion as their Croke Park farewell party ended with an anti-climatic upset. Scotland stunned the home crowd with a richly-deserved 23-20 victory that meant they evaded the Six Nations wooden spoon
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:04:00 GMT

Vatuvei credits team-mates

Manu Vatuvei has credited his team mates, after grabbing a hat-trick of tries in the win against Cronulla in Auckland on Saturday. A pain-free Manu Vatuvei has credited his teammates for his spectacular start to the new National Rugby League (NRL)
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:54:00 GMT

Hasler joins chorus of ref criticism

Manly coach Des Hasler has joined the chorus of criticism against referees after a blatant forward pass left the Sea Eagles rooted to the foot of the NRL ladder. The Sea Eagles joined Canterbury, South Sydney and Cronulla without a win after two games in
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT

England U20 finish on a high in France

England U20 score three tries in 12 minutes to sweep aside France Mapletoft’s side lay down attacking marker ahead of IRB Junior World Championship France U20 31-47 England U20 England produced their most fluent attacking display and ran up their
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Roosters run to 44-32 romp

The Sydney Roosters' stunning turnaround has continued with a commanding 44-32 victory over a flat Wests Tigers in the NRL clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. In sapping mid-30s temperatures which were always going to test defences, it was the Roosters
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Hayne powers Eels to comeback win

Jarryd Hayne belatedly kick-started Parramatta's NRL premiership campaign with the Dally M medallist powering the Eels to a stunning 24-20 comeback win over Manly at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday. Down 20-12 with just six minutes remaining, the Eels
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Mapletoft: England's U20s fantastic against France

Mapletoft believes England U20 played “fantastic� rugby against France Head Coach believes England have developed into a tough side to beat England finished second in the U20 RBS 6 Nations table behind Ireland on points difference, despite posting
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Kiwis hold firm in windy Wellington

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has hit an unbeaten 60 to give his side hope of holding on for a draw in the first Test against Australia at windy Wellington. The Black Caps are 5-266 at lunch on day four at the Basin Reserve, needing another 36 runs
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:52:00 GMT

LIVE: Collingwood season preview

THE pre-season hype has centred on the Bulldogs, but Robbo reminds us not to forget the Magpies. Debate with him from 11.30am today.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:44:00 GMT