Rugby
Impressive Azzurri defeat France 23-18 in Rome
An impressive Italy side led by captain Sergio Parisse and fly-half Luciano Orquera shocked a lacklustre France team in front of 60,000 enthusiastic fans in Rome on Sunday in a superb performance. Playing in the Stadio Olimpico in front of a huge crowd, the confident [Read More]
Gatland appointed Lions head coach
Six Nations winning coach Warren Gatland appointed British and Irish Lions head coach for 2013 tour. [Read More]
Loughborough University succumb to defeat against Barbarians in thrilling exhibition game
Loughborough University’s rugby team put up a strong fight against their more experienced opponents in the Barbarians team, before succumbing to a 40-7 defeat in an exhibition match attended by over 3,000 spectators. The Barbarian side prepare for the game; all of the [Read More]
Rugby: review of the Six Nations as Welsh produce flawless campaign, England show signs of promise and France underachieve
With the World Cup of 2011 still fresh in the memory, European rugby kicked off their biggest international tournament with six teams all trying to prove a point. For the Italians, they were to play their first rugby since head coach Nick Mallett’s contract had run out, [Read More]
Rugby – England triumphant in Paris; battling performance shows RFU chiefs Lancaster is man for the job
As the RFU look to find a new permanent England manager, yesterday’s game against France was do or die for Stuart Lancaster. Lose and the union would have almost certainly looked elsewhere, but after this victory it will now be very difficult for them to give the job [Read More]
Rugby: France v England Match Preview – Stade de France awaits two of the sport’s heavyweights
This Sunday, two of the international rugby heavyweights are pitted together as England travel across the Channel to face France. Memorial clashes over the years have included arguably one of the most sensational tries Twickenham has ever seen by Frenchman Philippe [Read More]
Rugby: Ireland hold France in Paris; Bowe double frustrates French at the Stade de France
A resolute defence rewarded Ireland with a credible 17-17 draw at the Stade de France in this weekend’s only Six Nations fixture. The game was the fixture that was meant to take place on 11th February, but poor pitch conditions in certain areas of the turf meant the [Read More]
Late heartbreak for England at Twickenham as Davies wins it for Wales
A late Scott Davies try gave Wales a 19-12 win at Twickenham on Saturday, to secure the Triple Crown and keep alive their Gland Slam chances. Despite Welsh fly half Rhys Priestland serving 10 minutes in the sin bin, the visitors kept their nerve and managed to snatch the [Read More]
England v Wales: Six Nations Preview
Two rounds into Europe’s biggest national rugby tournament, and performances by both teams and individuals have created a stir amongst rugby followers. It is Wales who currently sit top of the table, with two wins against Ireland and Scotland, and the ability and [Read More]
At 2012 Laureus Awards sport’s superstars emphasise their transformative power
The parade of the sporting world’s brightest and most beautiful on the red carpet, ready to celebrate the previous year’s highest achievers with sport’s equivalent of The Oscars, The Laureus Awards, is a reminder that in modern sport the rewards for excellence are [Read More]
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