Rugby News

Wales captain Sam Warburton faces a race against time to be fit for Scotland's visit to Cardiff on Sunday.

England Women run in nine tries as they open their 2012 Six Nations account with a thumping win in Edinburgh.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney says his side missed the chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in their opening Six Nations game in Dublin.

Wales captain Sam Warburton admits he "couldn't watch for parts of the second half" after sitting out the second half of Wales' 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland with injury.

Leigh Halfpenny admits his last minute penalty winner in Wales' opening Six Nations triumph over Ireland laid to rest ghosts of his World Cup heartache.

Toby Flood is recalled to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy after recovering from a knee injury.

Extended highlights of France's 30-12 victory over Italy in the Six Nations opener at the Stade de France. (UK users only).

Wales coach Warren Gatland says Bradley Davies' tip tackle on Donnacha Ryan deserved a red card rather than a yellow.

Wales coach Warren Gatland describes George North as "world class" after his power and poise help Wales to a 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland in Dublin.

Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life.

Coach Declan Kidney believes Ireland missed a chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in a thrilling Six Nations match.

Wales stage a late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland's first-half pressure against Wales is rewarded after Tommy Bowe's side step creates space for the rampaging Rory Best and the Irish hooker dives over for the simplest of tries.

A lovely pass from Rhys Priestland allows Jonathan Davies to score the opening try of the first half at the Aviva Stadium to give Wales a lead over Ireland. (UK users only)

Wing Tom James scores four tries as Cardiff Blues beat Harlequins in the LV= Cup.

PAUL O’CONNELL insists the talking will stop as Ireland bid to avoid a hat-trick of defeats against Wales today.

WHEN it comes to the start of a Six Nations campaign, Wales has never been short of blind optimists.

SINCE scoring twice against South Africa in the autumn of 2010, George North has barely stepped off the rugby treadmill.

RYAN JONES is hoping to create more Dublin history today – four years on from one of the most memorable moments of his career.