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WORLD CUP

Friday, 09 September 2011
New Zealand v Tonga, Pool A, 9:30


Saturday, 10 September 2011
Argentina v England, Pool B, 9:30
Fiji v Namibia, Pool D, 4:30
France v Japan, Pool A, 7:00
Scotland v Romania, Pool B, 2:00

Sunday, 11 September 2011
Australia v Italy, Pool C, 4:30
Ireland v USA, Pool C, 7:00
South Africa v Wales, Pool D, 9:30

Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Samoa v Namibia, Pool D, 3:30
Scotland v Georgia, Pool B, 8:30
Tonga v Canada, Pool A, 6:00

Thursday, 15 September 2011
Russia v USA, Pool C, 8:30

Friday, 16 September 2011
New Zealand v Japan, Pool A, 9:00

Saturday, 17 September 2011
Argentina v Romania, Pool B, 4:30
Australia v Ireland, Pool C, 9:30
South Africa v Fiji, Pool D, 7:00

Sunday, 18 September 2011
England v Georgia, Pool B, 7:00
France v Canada, Pool A, 9:30
Wales v Samoa, Pool D, 4:30

Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Italy v Russia, Pool C, 8:30

Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Tonga v Japan, Pool A, 8:30

Thursday, 22 September 2011
South Africa v Namibia, Pool D, 9:00

Friday, 23 September 2011
Australia v USA, Pool C, 9:30

Saturday, 24 September 2011
England v Romania, Pool B, 7:00
New Zealand v France, Pool A, 9:30

Sunday, 25 September 2011
Argentina v Scotland, Pool B, 8:30
Fiji v Samoa, Pool D, 3:30
Ireland v Russia, Pool C, 6:00

Monday, 26 September 2011
Wales v Namibia, Pool D, 7:30

Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Canada v Japan, Pool A, 5:00
Italy v USA, Pool C, 7:30

Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Georgia v Romania, Pool B, 7:30

Friday, 30 September 2011
South Africa v Samoa, Pool D, 8:30

Saturday, 01 October 2011
Australia v Russia, Pool C, 3:30
England v Scotland, Pool B, 8:30
France v Tonga, Pool A, 6:00

Sunday, 02 October 2011
Argentina v Georgia, Pool B, 1:00
Ireland v Italy, Pool C, 8:30
New Zealand v Canada, Pool A, 3:30
Wales v Fiji, Pool D, 6:00

Monday, 10 October 2011
Fiji v Namibia, Pool D, 4:30
Ireland 21-23 Wales
Wales stage a late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:48:21 GMT
Lock Davies cited for tip tackle
Wales coach Warren Gatland says Bradley Davies' tip tackle on Donnacha Ryan deserved a red card rather than a yellow.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:43:59 GMT
Fit-again Flood back with England
Toby Flood is recalled to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy after recovering from a knee injury.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:23:03 GMT
Kidney says Ireland missed chance
Coach Declan Kidney believes Ireland missed a chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in a thrilling Six Nations match.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:20:19 GMT
Halfpenny redeems World Cup hurt
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.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:39:33 GMT
Warburton injury worry for Wales
Wales captain Sam Warburton faces a race against time to be fit for Scotland's visit to Cardiff on Sunday.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:12:20 GMT
Scotland Women 0-47 England Women
England Women run in nine tries as they open their 2012 Six Nations account with a thumping win in Edinburgh.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:22 GMT
Lancaster praises English spirit
Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praises his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:00:34 GMT
Robinson rues Scots' profligacy
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:56:53 GMT
Scotland 6-13 England
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try as England beat Scotland 13-6 to earn their first Six Nations win at Murrayfield since 2004.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:53:39 GMT
France 30-12 Italy
France defeat Italy 30-12 in the opening game of the Six Nations as Philippe Saint-Andre gets off to a winning start.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:11:26 GMT
Flood makes comeback from injury
England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:54:12 GMT
Saints set up Scarlets semi-final
Northampton Saints will host Scarlets in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup, while Leicester Tigers are away to Saracens or Bath.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:16:15 GMT
Scotland A thrash England Saxons
Fly-half Duncan Weir scores 20 points as Scotland A run in four tries in a 35-0 victory over England Saxons at Galashiels.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:13:00 GMT
Mallinder hopes for more Cup joy
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says his side are in a good position to re-create their LV= Cup success from 2010.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:11:02 GMT
VIDEO: Hardest kick of my life - Halfpenny
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:44:26 GMT
VIDEO: Gatland hails 'world class' North
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.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:10 GMT
VIDEO: 'Unbelievable' encounter - Warburton
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.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:56:14 GMT
VIDEO: Last-gasp defeat disappoints Kidney
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.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:56:47 GMT
VIDEO: Best goes over for 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.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:07:35 GMT
VIDEO: Priestland magic puts in Davies
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)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:51:33 GMT
VIDEO: Extended highlights - France 30-12 Italy
Extended highlights of France's 30-12 victory over Italy in the Six Nations opener at the Stade de France. (UK users only).
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:18:00 GMT
VIDEO: Hodgson scores England try
England fly-half Charlie Hodgson scores the only try of the match as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side grind out a 13-6 win at Murrayfield.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:49:34 GMT
VIDEO: Lancaster 'chuffed' for England players
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed "spirit and courage" in their 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:31 GMT
VIDEO: BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try
BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:17:00 GMT
VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw
England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:18 GMT
VIDEO: Scotland 'bitterly disappointed' – Robinson
A despondent Scotland coach Andy Robinson reflects on his side's 13-6 Six Nations defeat by England at Murrayfield, and admits his side must "keep on practising" after an error-strewn display.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:18:45 GMT
BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations
Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:18 GMT
Faletau family fortune favours Wales
How Jonah Lomu and the King of Tonga led rising star Toby Faletau to play for Wales
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:36 GMT
Perenise sees improvement at Bath
Prop Anthony Perenise says confidence is now growing at Bath after a difficult start to the season.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:22:35 GMT
Cardiff Blues 45-40 Harlequins
Wing Tom James scores four tries as Cardiff Blues beat Harlequins in the LV= Cup.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:31:51 GMT
Connacht 9-8 Harlequins
Harlequins miss a great opportunity to seal a Heineken Cup quarter-final spot as they fall to a surprise defeat by Connacht in Galway.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:51 GMT
Ford awarded Scotland captaincy
Ross Ford is named Scotland captain for the Six Nations campaign as Kelly Brown is ruled out of the whole tournament.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:14:06 GMT
Exeter boss hopes for LV= Cup win
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has no concerns at kicking off the LV= Cup clash with Bath knowing they could already be out of the competition.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:58 GMT
Bath 23-18 Glasgow Warriors
Bath's disappointing Heineken Cup campaign ends with a narrow win in Pool Three that finishes Glasgow's European hopes.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:16:59 GMT
New Gloucester deal for Dawidiuk
Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with Gloucester.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:42:17 GMT
O'Shea extends deal at Harlequins
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne all agree contract extensions.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:24 GMT
Agulla hopeful over Tigers deal
Leicester Tigers wing Horacio Agulla has not given up hope of being offered a new contract.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:32 GMT
Leinster 25-3 Montpellier
Holders Leinster secure a home draw in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals as they produce a composed display to beat Montpellier at the RDS.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:32:14 GMT
Sandford signs new deal at Exiles
London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:45:06 GMT
Wasps hooker Webber to join Bath
Hooker Rob Webber will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals Bath on a three-year deal.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:31:46 GMT
Munster sign Saints centre Downey
Munster announce the signing of Northampton Saints centre James Downey for next season.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:03 GMT
Bristol re-sign flanker Pennycook
Redford Pennycook leaves Newcastle Falcons to return to hometown club Bristol for the 2012/13 season.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:11:24 GMT
Dragons v Saracens cup match off
Newport Gwent Dragons admit a frozen Rodney Parade pitch means their LV= Cup match with Saracens on Friday has been postponed.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:48 GMT
Mallinder hopes loss helps youth
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says that their young players should learn lessons from their heavy defeat to Bath in the LV= Cup.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:16:28 GMT
Worcester 24-14 Ospreys
Worcester Warriors completed their LV Cup campaign with a 24-14 win over Ospreys at Sixways.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:52 GMT
Sale re-sign prop Lewis-Roberts
Sale Sharks re-sign Welsh prop Eifion Lewis Roberts from Toulon on a three-year contract.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:40:08 GMT
Saracens stadium plans approved
A plan by Saracens rugby club to refurbish the Copthall stadium is approved by Barnet Council.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:26 GMT
Sale Sharks 19-14 Scarlets
Sale defeat Scarlets but the Welsh region qualifies for the LV= Cup semi-final
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:42:42 GMT
McLaughlin set to lose Ulster job
Brian McLaughlin is to be replaced as Ulster coach at the end of this season, it has been reported.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:32:31 GMT
Cowan debut pleases Warriors boss
Worcester forwards coach Phil Davies is impressed by back-row Blair Cowan's debut, despite a 41-14 defeat by Saracens.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:30:45 GMT
Wales' 2012 Six Nations in photos
The best pictures from Wales' 2012 Six Nations campaign
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:34:05 GMT
VIDEO: Highlights - Ireland 21-23 Wales
Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:51:12 GMT
VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:53:30 GMT

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