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Thursday September 18, 2008

Six Nations Rugby News, Match Reviews and Match Reports

Saturday, May 31, 2008

It's all good, says McKenzie

Sad to be leaving though not bitter about being pushed, Ewen McKenzie hopes he is remembered not only for guiding NSW to more wins than any Waratahs coach in Super rugby history.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Kidney is new Ireland coach

Munster coach Declan Kidney has been handed the task of reviving Ireland's rugby fortunes.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Pickering appointed Six Nations' chairman

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the Six Nations' Committee.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Phillips out for six months

Wales halfback damages knee ligaments playing for his club side Ospreys.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Ashton faces uncertain future

Brian Ashton remained England head coach on Wednesday but his position looked increasingly under threat.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Decision on Ashton due

Brian Ashton's future as coach of the England rugby union team is expected to be clarified today.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Grand Slam gurus Wales want more victories down south

SIX NATIONS-winning coach Warren Gatland says Wales must now get their noses back to the grindstone and focus on challenging world champions South Africa in a two-match series in June.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Irish flanker Gleeson retires

Ireland and Leinster flanker Keith Gleeson announced on Wednesday that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

O'Sullivan resigns as Ireland coach

Eddie O'Sullivan has resigned as Ireland coach after the disappointing Six Nations campaign.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Williams named player of 6N tournament

Wales winger Shane Williams was named the Six Nations' player of the tournament today after helping his country to just its second Grand Slam in 30 years.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Gatland in line for Lions

Speculation linking Warren Gatland to the British & Irish Lions' coaching job has increased.

Monday, March 17, 2008

O'Sullivan on the brink

Eddie O'Sullivan's days in charge of Ireland looked numbered after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) issued a bland statement on Sunday that significantly failed to offer their head coach any support.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Wilkinson determined to fight

Jonny Wilkinson is convinced he can still play an important role in England's future despite Danny Cipriani's impact as his replacement.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Welsh are bred in heaven

Wales smash France to claim 10th grand slam.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Hadden despair despite Scottish progress

Scotland coach Frank Hadden looked a forlorn figure after his side's last-gasp 23-20 Six Nations loss to Italy at Rome's Stadio Flaminio.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Grand slam glory was a dream: Gatland

Transforming Wales from World Cup flops to Grand Slam heroes was a "dream", coach Warren Gatland admitted after seeing his side beat France 29-12 in the Six Nations decider on Saturday.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

England no one-man band, says Ashton

Coach Brian Ashton predictably played down the impact of Danny Cipriani in England's 33-10 victory over Ireland on Saturday, instead praising an all-round team performance he described as their best of the tournament.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Irish eyes on O'Sullivan after failure

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan said he would not make an immediate decision on his future after Saturday's 33-10 defeat to England reduced his side to their worst Six Nations finish in almost a decade.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Williams sets try record

Wing Shane Williams scored a Welsh record 41st try as Wales beat France 29-12 today to clinch their second Six Nations grand slam in four years.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Mallett unconcerned by wooden spoon

Coach Nick Mallett said he was unconcerned about finishing last in his maiden Six Nations after Italy edged a 23-20 win over Scotland on Saturday.