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France coach Bernard Laporte has made four changes to the starting line-up that beat England for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.
He opted for Yannick Nyanga in the back row instead of Grand Slam winner Imanol Harinordoquy, who is back in the squad. Other changes see Julien Laharrague win his first cap at ful... | Other changes see Julien Laharrague win his first cap at full-back, Aurelien Rougerie return after injury on the wing and Yannick Jauzion in at centre."The return of Jauzion is going to be a plus for us," said Laporte.Julien Laharrague (Brive), Aurelien Rougerie (Clermont), Yannick Jauzion (Stade Toulousain), Damien Tr... | sport | [" France coach Bernard Laporte has made four changes to the starting line-up that beat England for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.", ' He opted for Yannick Nyanga in the back row instead of Grand Slam winner Imanol Harinordoquy, who is back in the squad.', 'Other changes see Julien Laharrague win his first c... | [[-0.15608318 -0.42467055 0.5780372 ... -0.11566411 0.54291964
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England's Josh Lewsey has claimed he was denied a late try in his side's Six Nations loss to Ireland.
The Wasps wing insisted he grounded the ball when he was bundled over the line and said referee Jonathan Kaplan had made a wrong decision. "I'm positive I touched the ball down over the line," Lewsey told BBC Sport. ... | "I was driven over and I put the ball on the ground.The whistle went and I let go of the ball."The Wasps wing insisted he grounded the ball when he was bundled over the line and said referee Jonathan Kaplan had made a wrong decision."I don't think I could have been offside for, without a doubt, I was behind the ball," ... | sport | [" England's Josh Lewsey has claimed he was denied a late try in his side's Six Nations loss to Ireland.", ' The Wasps wing insisted he grounded the ball when he was bundled over the line and said referee Jonathan Kaplan had made a wrong decision.', '"I\'m positive I touched the ball down over the line," Lewsey told B... | [[-0.05034083 -0.3380493 -0.09103207 ... -0.11246511 0.77179503
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England coach Andy Robinson insisted he was "livid" after his side were denied two tries in Sunday's 19-13 Six Nations loss to Ireland in Dublin.
Mark Cueto's first-half effort was ruled out for offside before the referee spurned TV replays when England crashed over in the dying minutes. "[I'm] absolutely spitting. I... | England coach Andy Robinson insisted he was "livid" after his side were denied two tries in Sunday's 19-13 Six Nations loss to Ireland in Dublin."We've got to go back to technology."I think Mark Cueto scored a perfectly legal try and I think he should have gone to the video referee on Josh Lewsey," said Robinson."We di... | sport | [' England coach Andy Robinson insisted he was "livid" after his side were denied two tries in Sunday\'s 19-13 Six Nations loss to Ireland in Dublin.', " Mark Cueto's first-half effort was ruled out for offside before the referee spurned TV replays when England crashed over in the dying minutes.", '"[I\'m] absolutely ... | [[-0.09509899 0.01785138 0.00432571 ... 0.1346952 0.9213971
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Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara hailed his side's 19-13 victory over England as a "special" win.
The Munster number 10 kicked a total of 14 points, including two drop goals, to help keep alive their Grand Slam hopes. He told BBC Sport: "We made hard work of it but it's still special to beat England. "I had three chance... | Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan was surprised that England coach Andy Robinson said he was certain Mark Cueto was onside for a disallowed try just before the break."I think our try was very well worked, it was a gem, as good a try as we have scored for a while.""What I do know is that England played well and when that h... | sport | [' Ireland fly-half Ronan O\'Gara hailed his side\'s 19-13 victory over England as a "special" win.', ' The Munster number 10 kicked a total of 14 points, including two drop goals, to help keep alive their Grand Slam hopes.', 'He told BBC Sport: "We made hard work of it but it\'s still special to beat England.', '"I h... | [[ 0.2863665 -0.32750195 0.01166529 ... -0.15872745 0.09319059
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Wales captain Gareth Thomas has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with a broken thumb.
The full-back will have surgery on Monday after fracturing his thumb in the 24-18 win over France on Saturday. But Welsh legend Phil Bennett insisted Wales can cope without Thomas as they chase a first Grand Slam in 27 ... | Wales captain Gareth Thomas has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with a broken thumb."It was a great game and a magnificent result for Wales," Bennett told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme.But Welsh legend Phil Bennett insisted Wales can cope without Thomas as they chase a first Grand Slam in 27 ... | sport | [' Wales captain Gareth Thomas has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with a broken thumb.', ' The full-back will have surgery on Monday after fracturing his thumb in the 24-18 win over France on Saturday.', 'But Welsh legend Phil Bennett insisted Wales can cope without Thomas as they chase a first Grand Sl... | [[-0.14793362 -0.9910141 0.7168039 ... -0.03279063 0.55956846
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Mike Ruddock paid tribute to his Wales side after they came from 15-6 down to beat France 24-18 in the Six Nations.
"After going two tries down in 12 minutes we had to show character," said the national team coach. "I didn't have to tell them anything at half-time because those players have stared down the barrel of ... | Two years ago we didn't win a single game in the Six Nations.We've got hard matches to come, so we're just happy with the start.""After going two tries down in 12 minutes we had to show character," said the national team coach.We've got a tough game against Scotland at Murrayfield."We've got more self-belief these days... | sport | [' Mike Ruddock paid tribute to his Wales side after they came from 15-6 down to beat France 24-18 in the Six Nations.', ' "After going two tries down in 12 minutes we had to show character," said the national team coach.', '"I didn\'t have to tell them anything at half-time because those players have stared down the ... | [[ 0.6116464 -0.384121 0.35513777 ... -0.01600672 0.55408585
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Newcastle centre Mathew Tait answered his critics as he scored one try and made another, but he could not stop Gloucester grabbing a draw.
The Falcons were 22-6 down at the break before Tait, recently axed by England after just one Six Nations outing, inspired his side to a 27-22 lead. A last-gasp touchdown from Luke... | Mayerhofler then scythed through the middle for a try after Hall Charlton popped the ball up, and Walder's conversion took Newcastle 27-22 ahead.But Gloucester missed out on victory when Henry Paul fluffed the conversion and Seti Kiole was denied a late try.He chipped ahead for Michael Stephenson to scorch through for ... | sport | [' Newcastle centre Mathew Tait answered his critics as he scored one try and made another, but he could not stop Gloucester grabbing a draw.', ' The Falcons were 22-6 down at the break before Tait, recently axed by England after just one Six Nations outing, inspired his side to a 27-22 lead.', 'A last-gasp touchdown ... | [[ 0.6022617 -0.5233147 0.36443523 ... 0.08273284 0.3569687
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Wasps made light of the absence of several internationals to sink London Irish with a trio of second-half tries.
Rob Hoadley returned to haunt his old club at the Madejski Stadium, scoring the opening try in the 43rd minute. Tom Voyce powered through the Irish defence for Wasps' second try before Richard Birkett went... | Replacements: Everitt for Mapletoft (53), Hodgson for Edwards (77), Wheatley for Hatley (71), Paice for van der Walt (60), Strudwick for Kennedy (60), Danaher for Gustard (66), Reid for Murphy (47) Van Gisbergen; Voyce, Erinle, Hoadley, Roberts; King, Richards; Payne, Greening, Dowd; Shaw, Purdy; Hart, Rees, Dallaglio... | sport | [' Wasps made light of the absence of several internationals to sink London Irish with a trio of second-half tries.', ' Rob Hoadley returned to haunt his old club at the Madejski Stadium, scoring the opening try in the 43rd minute.', "Tom Voyce powered through the Irish defence for Wasps' second try before Richard Bir... | [[ 0.3589549 -0.5380878 -0.28421608 ... 0.00258495 0.1318083
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Euan Murray has been named in the Scotland training squad after an eight-week ban, ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match with Ireland.
The Glasgow forward's ban for stamping ended on 2 February. "I'm just happy to be back playing and be involved with the squad," said Murray on Monday. "Hopefully I can get a couple of... | "I'm just happy to be back playing and be involved with the squad," said Murray on Monday.Euan Murray has been named in the Scotland training squad after an eight-week ban, ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match with Ireland.The Glasgow forward's ban for stamping ended on 2 February. | sport | [" Euan Murray has been named in the Scotland training squad after an eight-week ban, ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match with Ireland.", " The Glasgow forward's ban for stamping ended on 2 February.", '"I\'m just happy to be back playing and be involved with the squad," said Murray on Monday.', '"Hopefully I can ge... | [[-0.0278225 -0.34670117 0.5423448 ... -0.2160441 -0.11270287
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France coach Bernard Laporte believes his team will be scared going into their game with England on Sunday, but claims it will work in their favour.
The French turned in a stuttering performance as they limped to a 16-9 win against Scotland in the opening match of the Six Nations on Saturday. "We will go to Twickenha... | "We will go to Twickenham with a little fear and it'll give us a boost," said the French coach."Playing with the France team has always been a dream and now it has come true and I am about to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations."France coach Bernard Laporte believes his team will be scared going into their ga... | sport | [' France coach Bernard Laporte believes his team will be scared going into their game with England on Sunday, but claims it will work in their favour.', ' The French turned in a stuttering performance as they limped to a 16-9 win against Scotland in the opening match of the Six Nations on Saturday.', '"We will go to ... | [[-0.13706708 -0.10637043 0.5060464 ... 0.1766972 0.42966866
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Wales hooker Mefin Davies is likely to stay with English side Gloucester despite reported interest from the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.
BBC Wales understands the Ospreys are interested in the 32-year-old, but that he would prefer to stay where he is. Davies, one of the stars of Saturday's RBS Six Nations win over England,... | Wales hooker Mefin Davies is likely to stay with English side Gloucester despite reported interest from the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.Although he got match time with the Ospreys at the request of the Wales management, he admitted before his move to Gloucester that he was angry with the way he was treated."It was a hard tim... | sport | [' Wales hooker Mefin Davies is likely to stay with English side Gloucester despite reported interest from the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.', ' BBC Wales understands the Ospreys are interested in the 32-year-old, but that he would prefer to stay where he is.', "Davies, one of the stars of Saturday's RBS Six Nations win over... | [[-0.35012624 -0.41124752 0.66185176 ... 0.0639054 0.65194666
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The referee from Saturday's France v Scotland Six Nations match has defended the officials' handling of the game after criticism by Matt Williams.
The Scotland coach said his side were robbed of victory by poor decisions made by the officials. But Nigel Williams said: "I'm satisfied the game was handled correctly." M... | The referee from Saturday's France v Scotland Six Nations match has defended the officials' handling of the game after criticism by Matt Williams.The Scotland coach said his side were robbed of victory by poor decisions made by the officials.Meanwhile, Matt Williams will not be punished by the Scottish Rugby Union for ... | sport | [" The referee from Saturday's France v Scotland Six Nations match has defended the officials' handling of the game after criticism by Matt Williams.", ' The Scotland coach said his side were robbed of victory by poor decisions made by the officials.', 'But Nigel Williams said: "I\'m satisfied the game was handled cor... | [[ 0.18005307 -0.39279532 0.05940256 ... 0.20688711 0.7876119
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England coach Andy Robinson faces the first major test of his tenure as he tries to get back to winning ways after the Six Nations defeat by Wales.
Robinson is likely to make changes in the back row and centre after the 11-9 loss as he contemplates Sunday's set-to with France at Twickenham. Lewis Moody and Martin Cor... | England coach Andy Robinson faces the first major test of his tenure as he tries to get back to winning ways after the Six Nations defeat by Wales.The Bath fly-half-cum-centre is likely to start against France, with either Tait or Noon dropping out.Robinson is likely to make changes in the back row and centre after the... | sport | [' England coach Andy Robinson faces the first major test of his tenure as he tries to get back to winning ways after the Six Nations defeat by Wales.', " Robinson is likely to make changes in the back row and centre after the 11-9 loss as he contemplates Sunday's set-to with France at Twickenham.", 'Lewis Moody and M... | [[-0.40479895 -0.2808596 0.4535053 ... -0.10460228 0.91035396
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Bath prop Duncan Bell has been added to England's 30-man squad to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations.
And with Phil Vickery sidelined for at least six weeks with a broken arm and Julian White out with a neck injury, Bell could make his England debut. Bell, 30, had set his sights on an international career with Wales... | Bath prop Duncan Bell has been added to England's 30-man squad to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations.And with Phil Vickery sidelined for at least six weeks with a broken arm and Julian White out with a neck injury, Bell could make his England debut.Robinson also has an injury worry over centre Olly Barkley, who withdr... | sport | [" Bath prop Duncan Bell has been added to England's 30-man squad to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations.", ' And with Phil Vickery sidelined for at least six weeks with a broken arm and Julian White out with a neck injury, Bell could make his England debut.', 'Bell, 30, had set his sights on an international career w... | [[ 0.03819144 -0.3518313 0.16749191 ... -0.04086433 -0.03311255
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Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan heaped praise on Italy after seeing his side stutter to a 28-17 victory in Rome.
"It was a hell of a tough game," said O'Sullivan. "We struggled in the first half because we hadn't the football. "Italy played really well. They handled the ball well in terms of kicking it, if that's not ... | "It was a hell of a tough game," said O'Sullivan."We had our first attack in the Italian half after 22 minutes," said O'Sullivan."The second half was about spending more time in their half.""We struggled in the first half because we hadn't the football."They had a lot of ball in the first half but we got a few scores w... | sport | [" Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan heaped praise on Italy after seeing his side stutter to a 28-17 victory in Rome.", ' "It was a hell of a tough game," said O\'Sullivan.', '"We struggled in the first half because we hadn\'t the football.', '"Italy played really well.', "They handled the ball well in terms of kicking i... | [[ 0.3727463 -0.39375204 0.16370597 ... 0.09871691 0.42215347
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Two moments of magic from Brian O'Driscoll guided Ireland to a workmanlike victory against Italy.
A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer. Italy led 9-8 early in the second half but Stringer's try gave Ireland a lead they never lost. The hosts cut t... | An O'Gara penalty put Ireland more than a converted try ahead and they made the game safe when Hickie latched onto an inside pass from Murphy and crossed for a converted try.A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer.The only Ireland player offering a re... | sport | [" Two moments of magic from Brian O'Driscoll guided Ireland to a workmanlike victory against Italy.", ' A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer.', 'Italy led 9-8 early in the second half', "but Stringer's try gave Ireland a lead they never lost.", "... | [[ 0.14971034 -0.60427326 0.45047355 ... -0.6878626 0.12031633
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Wales fly-half Stephen Jones admitted he was happy to hand Gavin Henson responsibility for taking the match-winning kick against England.
Jones had missed three earlier shots at goal when Wales, 9-8 down, were awarded a long-range penalty with four minutes left in Cardiff. "I knew the percentages of Gavin reaching it... | Jones was happy to hail Henson's heroic contribution to Wales' first win over England in Cardiff since 1993.Wales fly-half Stephen Jones admitted he was happy to hand Gavin Henson responsibility for taking the match-winning kick against England."I looked at where it was and I knew I was going to struggle to make it," J... | sport | [' Wales fly-half Stephen Jones admitted he was happy to hand Gavin Henson responsibility for taking the match-winning kick against England.', ' Jones had missed three earlier shots at goal when Wales, 9-8 down, were awarded a long-range penalty with four minutes left in Cardiff.', '"I knew the percentages of Gavin re... | [[ 0.19196633 -0.07015481 0.11883689 ... 0.4302793 0.4797137
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Wales centre Sonny Parker and number eight Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's game with Italy because of injury.
Parker has not recovered from a trapped nerve in his neck that kept him out of the win over England, and Tom Shanklin is expected to continue at centre. Jones damaged his collar bone after coming on as a repl... | Wales centre Sonny Parker and number eight Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's game with Italy because of injury.The centre was Wales' hero in the 11-9 Six Nations win over England, landing a huge late penalty from wide out to clinch the game.Meanwhile, Mike Ruddock may make Gavin Henson his first-choice kicker in Rome."Ou... | sport | [" Wales centre Sonny Parker and number eight Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's game with Italy because of injury.", ' Parker has not recovered from a trapped nerve in his neck that kept him out of the win over England, and Tom Shanklin is expected to continue at centre.', 'Jones damaged his collar bone after coming on ... | [[ 1.0874732e-01 -6.8911177e-01 7.5471860e-01 ... 2.7149707e-01
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Italy coach John Kirwan has challenged his side to match the performance they produced in pushing Ireland close when they meet Wales on Saturday.
Despite losing 28-17 in Sunday's Six Nations encounter, the Italians confirmed their continuing improvement. "Our goal is to match every side we face and against Ireland we... | Italy coach John Kirwan has challenged his side to match the performance they produced in pushing Ireland close when they meet Wales on Saturday.Kirwan said: "I was very happy with Troncon.He had an incredible game - he was very good in attack and defence."Our goal is to match every side we face and against Ireland we ... | sport | [' Italy coach John Kirwan has challenged his side to match the performance they produced in pushing Ireland close when they meet Wales on Saturday.', " Despite losing 28-17 in Sunday's Six Nations encounter, the Italians confirmed their continuing improvement.", '"Our goal is to match every side we face and against I... | [[-0.0960625 -0.10073771 0.637571 ... -0.26254055 0.6367565
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France have brought flanker Serge Betsen back into their squad to face England at Twickenham on Sunday.
But the player, who missed the victory over Scotland through injury, must attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited by Wasps. "Serge has a good case so we are confident he will play," said France... | "Serge has a good case so we are confident he will play," said France coach Bernard Laporte.France's regular back-row combination of Betsen, Harinordoquy and Olivier Magne were all missing from France's side at the weekend because of injury.Laporte said he was confident that Betsen would be cleared by the panel investi... | sport | [' France have brought flanker Serge Betsen back into their squad to face England at Twickenham on Sunday.', ' But the player, who missed the victory over Scotland through injury, must attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited by Wasps.', '"Serge has a good case so we are confident he will play," sa... | [[-0.24879272 -0.30378595 0.02147216 ... 0.3018975 0.51168734
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Wales coach Mike Ruddock says England lock Danny Grewcock needs to review his actions after he kicked Dwayne Peel.
Trouble flared at a ruck in the first half of Wales' 11-9 win in Cardiff as Grewcock came recklessly over the top with his boot, leaving Peel bloodied. Grewcock was sin-binned with Wales captain Gareth T... | Wales coach Mike Ruddock says England lock Danny Grewcock needs to review his actions after he kicked Dwayne Peel."The referee's interpretation was that Grewcock was attempting to step over the ruck.""If the ball is at the back of the ruck and I feel I can step over and disrupt it then I will do that," said Grewcock."I... | sport | [' Wales coach Mike Ruddock says England lock Danny Grewcock needs to review his actions after he kicked Dwayne Peel.', " Trouble flared at a ruck in the first half of Wales' 11-9 win in Cardiff as Grewcock came recklessly over the top with his boot, leaving Peel bloodied.", 'Grewcock was sin-binned with Wales captain... | [[-0.5783155 -0.18914889 -0.06178495 ... 0.37778446 0.7226926
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The Six Nations may be a glittering prize in itself but every player from the four Home Unions will also have one eye on a possible trip to New Zealand with the Lions this summer.
The player who staked the biggest claim for a place in the starting XV over the weekend was Gavin Henson. He's very confident. You just ha... | He once showed a clean pair of heels to Mathew Tait when he got outside him, his defence was very good and he made some great kicks out of hand.Wales fly-half Stephen Jones was another player who impressed me.He gave good direction, he was very confident and he was a nice general for his side.One player who didn't impr... | sport | [' The Six Nations may be a glittering prize in itself but every player from the four Home Unions will also have one eye on a possible trip to New Zealand with the Lions this summer.', ' The player who staked the biggest claim for a place in the starting XV over the weekend was Gavin Henson.', "He's very confident.", ... | [[ 0.6920182 -0.4082723 0.6946206 ... 0.16283524 0.22416866
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That's what I call a tough game. It was very physical and fair play to the Italians they made us work very hard for our victory.
Their organisation was very, very good and they proved again that they are getting better and better as the years go by. It is by far the strongest Italian team that we have faced. We knew ... | It was not like the days gone by when you could get scores on the board early.Every one was a little down after the game following the injuries to Brian and Gordon.It was great work by Brian and I always knew I had scored even though it went upstairs to the video referee.The different interpretations between the refere... | sport | [" That's what I call a tough game.", 'It was very physical and fair play to the Italians they made us work very hard for our victory.', ' Their organisation was very, very good and they proved again that they are getting better and better as the years go by.', 'It is by far the strongest Italian team that we have fac... | [[-0.8506182 -0.73918563 0.11654645 ... -0.49083468 0.535042
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Wales coach Mike Ruddock has made two changes from the team that beat Italy 38-8 for Saturday's trip to France.
Kevin Morgan takes over from his injured Newport-Gwent Dragons colleague Hal Luscombe on the right wing. And in the pack Neath-Swansea Ospreys forward Ryan Jones is preferred at blindside flanker to Jonatha... | G Thomas (Toulouse, capt); K Morgan (Newport-Gwent), T Shanklin (Cardiff), G Henson (Neath-Swansea), S Williams (Neath-Swansea); S Jones (Clermont Auvergne), D Peel (Llanelli); G Jenkins (Cardiff), M Davies (Gloucester), A Jones; (Neath-Swansea), B Cockbain (Neath-Swansea), R Sidoli (Cardiff); R Jones (Neath-Swansea), ... | sport | [" Wales coach Mike Ruddock has made two changes from the team that beat Italy 38-8 for Saturday's trip to France.", ' Kevin Morgan takes over from his injured Newport-Gwent Dragons colleague Hal Luscombe on the right wing.', 'And in the pack Neath-Swansea Ospreys forward Ryan Jones is preferred at blindside flanker t... | [[-0.1703556 -0.47882 0.19406173 ... -0.02773763 0.6439314
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Ireland maintained their Six Nations Grand Slam ambitions with an impressive victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Hugo Southwell's try gave the Scots an early 8-0 lead but scores from locks Malcolm O'Kelly and Paul O'Connell put the visitors in command by half-time. A third try from wing Denis Hickie and third penal... | Ireland got themselves on the scoreboard with an O'Gara penalty and by the 24th minute the visitors were ahead.A powerful charge from flanker Jason White was carried on by Ali Hogg and when Ireland conceded a penalty close to their own line, Scotland kicked it to touch.Stuart Grimes pulled down O'Kelly at a line-out, I... | sport | [' Ireland maintained their Six Nations Grand Slam ambitions with an impressive victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.', " Hugo Southwell's try gave the Scots an early 8-0 lead but scores from locks Malcolm O'Kelly and Paul O'Connell put the visitors in command by half-time.", "A third try from wing Denis Hickie and th... | [[ 0.29570228 -0.07384212 0.55762064 ... -0.5088829 0.22406957
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Wales secured their first away win in the RBS Six Nations for nearly four years with a six-try victory in Rome.
Tries from Jonathan Thomas, Tom Shanklin and Martyn Williams gave the visitors a 19-5 half-time advantage. Luciano Orquera did reply with one for Italy but second-half efforts from Brent Cockbain, Shane Wil... | G Thomas (capt); H Luscombe, T Shanklin, G Henson, S Williams; S Jones, D Peel; G Jenkins, M Davies, A Jones; B Cockbain, R Sidoli; J Thomas, M Williams, M Owen.Wales regained control with a second try in the 21st minute, Henson lobbing up a high kick to the left corner where Shanklin jumped higher than Nitoglia to dot... | sport | [' Wales secured their first away win in the RBS Six Nations for nearly four years with a six-try victory in Rome.', ' Tries from Jonathan Thomas, Tom Shanklin and Martyn Williams gave the visitors a 19-5 half-time advantage.', 'Luciano Orquera did reply with one for Italy but second-half efforts from Brent Cockbain, ... | [[ 0.24537365 -0.6745292 0.48086414 ... -0.3439198 0.29633358
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Tough-scrummaging prop Julian White is expecting a resurgent Wales to give him a rough ride in England's Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday.
The Leicester tight-head is in the form of his life, making the England number three shirt his own. But he knows Wales will put his technique under immense scrutiny. "The... | The 31-year-old has made a massive contribution to the England and Leicester cause of late and is arguably the form tight-head prop in the world.Tough-scrummaging prop Julian White is expecting a resurgent Wales to give him a rough ride in England's Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday."I don't know how much exper... | sport | [" Tough-scrummaging prop Julian White is expecting a resurgent Wales to give him a rough ride in England's Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday.", ' The Leicester tight-head is in the form of his life, making the England number three shirt his own.', 'But he knows Wales will put his technique under immense scrut... | [[ 0.19212238 -0.2720755 0.23710084 ... 0.14518806 0.6781749
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Two moments of magic from Brian O'Driscoll guided Ireland to a workmanlike victory against Italy.
A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer. Italy led 9-8 early in the second half but Stringer's try gave Ireland a lead they never lost. The hosts cut t... | An O'Gara penalty put Ireland more than a converted try ahead and they made the game safe when Hickie latched onto an inside pass from Murphy and crossed for a converted try.A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer.The only Ireland player offering a re... | sport | [" Two moments of magic from Brian O'Driscoll guided Ireland to a workmanlike victory against Italy.", ' A pair of classic outside breaks from the Ireland captain set up tries for Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer.', 'Italy led 9-8 early in the second half', "but Stringer's try gave Ireland a lead they never lost.", "... | [[ 0.14971034 -0.60427326 0.45047355 ... -0.6878626 0.12031633
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England centre Olly Barkley has been passed fit for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road.
Barkley withdrew from Bath's team for Friday's clash with Gloucester after suffering a calf injury in training. Gloucester centre Henry Paul has also been cleared to play after overcoming an ankle injury. En... | Bell, who featured in the England A side which beat France 30-20 10 days ago, added: "I recognise that I got into the England A squad because of injuries.With Vickery sidelined for at least six weeks and Julian White out with a neck injury, Bell could make his England debut.England coach Andy Robinson, who names his te... | sport | [" England centre Olly Barkley has been passed fit for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road.", " Barkley withdrew from Bath's team for Friday's clash with Gloucester after suffering a calf injury in training.", 'Gloucester centre Henry Paul has also been cleared to play after overcoming an ankle i... | [[-0.11940392 -0.30646104 0.38088465 ... -0.2724033 0.63784504
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Wales coach Mike Ruddock has defended his decision not to release any of the international stars for this weekend's regional Celtic League fixtures.
Ruddock says the players will benefit from the rest, and their absence will give youngsters a chance to impress. "We've got the WRU charter in place now which outlines e... | Ruddock says the players will benefit from the rest, and their absence will give youngsters a chance to impress.Ruddock, though, is keen to protect his players from injury and fatigue.The Ospreys and Scarlets say they are happy to support the Wales cause, but the Dragons have expressed disappointment at not being able ... | sport | [" Wales coach Mike Ruddock has defended his decision not to release any of the international stars for this weekend's regional Celtic League fixtures.", ' Ruddock says the players will benefit from the rest, and their absence will give youngsters a chance to impress.', '"We\'ve got the WRU charter in place now which ... | [[ 0.00483526 -0.24057662 0.18372808 ... -0.08949493 0.59536
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Munster's Heineken Cup quarter-final tie against Biarritz on 3 April has been switched to Real Sociedad's Paseo de Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian.
Real's ground holds 32,000 whereas the Parc des Sports Aguilera in Biarritz has a capacity of just 12,667. The Irish province will be given at least 8,000 tickets. "The d... | Munster's Heineken Cup quarter-final tie against Biarritz on 3 April has been switched to Real Sociedad's Paseo de Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian.Ulster were the last Irish team to play at the Paseo de Anoeta stadium where they faced a Euskarians side during a pre-season tour in 1998.Real's ground holds 32,000 whereas... | sport | [" Munster's Heineken Cup quarter-final tie against Biarritz on 3 April has been switched to Real Sociedad's Paseo de Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian.", " Real's ground holds 32,000 whereas the Parc des Sports Aguilera in Biarritz has a capacity of just 12,667.", 'The Irish province will be given at least 8,000 ticket... | [[-0.20736077 -0.28578496 0.7129017 ... -0.49271956 0.18079603
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Defiant Matt Williams says he will not quit as Scotland coach even if his side slump to a new low with defeat by Italy at Murrayfield.
That would leave the Scots as favourites to win the Wooden Spoon for the second year running. "I have never quit anything in my life, apart from maybe painting the kitchen," he told B... | Defiant Matt Williams says he will not quit as Scotland coach even if his side slump to a new low with defeat by Italy at Murrayfield.Williams has yet to experience an RBS Six Nations victory after seven attempts and Scotland have lost 12 of their 14 games under his leadership.Williams insists that he is revelling in t... | sport | [' Defiant Matt Williams says he will not quit as Scotland coach even if his side slump to a new low with defeat by Italy at Murrayfield.', ' That would leave the Scots as favourites to win the Wooden Spoon for the second year running.', '"I have never quit anything in my life, apart from maybe painting the kitchen," ... | [[-0.3403922 -0.2902767 0.6603277 ... 0.11296055 0.8003752
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Northampton coach Budge Pountney has been fined £2,000 and banned from match-day coaching for six weeks for calling a referee "a disgrace".
Pountney was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing in London on Thursday night. Pountney criticised referee Steve Lande... | Northampton coach Budge Pountney has been fined £2,000 and banned from match-day coaching for six weeks for calling a referee "a disgrace".Pountney criticised referee Steve Lander's performance in Northampton's defeat by Saracens on 5 February.Pountney was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute at a Rugby Fo... | sport | [' Northampton coach Budge Pountney has been fined £2,000 and banned from match-day coaching for six weeks for calling a referee "a disgrace".', ' Pountney was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing in London on Thursday night.', "Pountney criticised referee St... | [[ 0.15601437 -0.29188228 0.23817945 ... -0.01087358 1.0360582
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Stade de France, Paris
Saturday, 26 February
1600 GMT
BBC1, Radio 4 LW and this website
France may have beaten Scotland and England but they were tedious and uninspired throughout both matches. Wales, on the other hand, have played some fine rugby and have made their best start since they last won the title in 199... | "Graham Henry (former Wales coach) said a couple of years ago that we should 'be bold' when going to France, and he was proved right," said Ruddock.They also have a good record at the Stade de France, having won their first two games there, in 1999 and 2001."Against Wales, which is different from the teams we have beat... | sport | [' Stade de France, Paris Saturday, 26 February 1600 GMT BBC1, Radio 4 LW and this website France may have beaten Scotland and England but they were tedious and uninspired throughout both matches.', 'Wales, on the other hand, have played some fine rugby and have made their best start since they last won the title i... | [[-0.20352897 -0.44323123 0.8326916 ... -0.5514693 0.7278614
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Toulouse's former Irish international Trevor Brennan could be one of Clive Woodward's many surprises when the 44-man Lions tour squad is announced.
Brennan, who last played for Ireland against Samoa in 2001, is held in high esteem by the former England coach. "If you speak to the players there's a huge amount of resp... | Toulouse's former Irish international Trevor Brennan could be one of Clive Woodward's many surprises when the 44-man Lions tour squad is announced."If you speak to the players there's a huge amount of respect for the guy," Woodward told the Sunday Independent."I've spoken to quite a few players, and they probably don't... | sport | [" Toulouse's former Irish international Trevor Brennan could be one of Clive Woodward's many surprises when the 44-man Lions tour squad is announced.", ' Brennan, who last played for Ireland against Samoa in 2001, is held in high esteem by the former England coach.', '"If you speak to the players there\'s a huge amou... | [[ 0.47018072 -0.58164674 0.13464488 ... -0.05479683 -0.30289754
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Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Saturday, 26 February
1400 GMT
BBC1, Five Live and this website
Victory for the Azzurri in Rome last year saw Scotland end their campaign without a victory. And the pressure is on Scotland coach Matt Williams as he seeks a first Six Nations victory at the eighth attempt. Italy have lost both... | And the pressure is on Scotland coach Matt Williams as he seeks a first Six Nations victory at the eighth attempt.Italy have lost both their opening games at home to Ireland and Wales, but travel to Edinburgh with high hopes.Despite a record of only two victories from 14 Tests, Williams insists he is revelling in the p... | sport | [' Murrayfield, Edinburgh Saturday, 26 February 1400 GMT BBC1, Five Live and this website Victory for the Azzurri in Rome last year saw Scotland end their campaign without a victory.', 'And the pressure is on Scotland coach Matt Williams as he seeks a first Six Nations victory at the eighth attempt.', 'Italy have l... | [[ 0.04644282 -0.30966717 0.91372424 ... -0.2709841 0.31424415
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Lansdowne Road, Dublin
Sunday, 27 February
1500 GMT
BBC1, Radio 4 LW and this website
Ireland are going for their first Grand Slam since 1948 after two opening wins, and England represent their sternest test of the Championship so far. England were sloppy and leaderless in the defeats against Wales and France and ... | "The knowledge that the England game was coming up really helped during rehabilitation," he said.But Robinson was bullish during the week about the game, saying that his side "are going there to get in their faces", and has identified the line-out and tackle area as the key to England's chances.If England slump in Dubl... | sport | [' Lansdowne Road, Dublin Sunday, 27 February 1500 GMT BBC1, Radio 4 LW and this website Ireland are going for their first Grand Slam since 1948 after two opening wins, and England represent their sternest test of the Championship so far.', 'England were sloppy and leaderless in the defeats against Wales and France... | [[-0.03869014 -0.00302196 0.7955236 ... -0.5103186 0.45492497
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Headingley
Friday, 25 February
2000 GMT
The Tykes have brought in Newcastle prop Ed Kalman and Tom McGee from the Borders on loan while fly-half Craig McMullen has joined from Narbonne. Raphael Ibanez is named at hooker for Saracens in one of four changes. Simon Raiwalui and Ben Russell are also selected in the pac... | Saracens: Bartholomeusz; Castaignede, Sorrell, Harris, Vaikona; Jackson, Bracken; Yates, Ibanez, Visagie; Raiwalui, Fullarton; Randell, Russell, Vyvyan (capt).Headingley Friday, 25 February 2000 GMT The Tykes have brought in Newcastle prop Ed Kalman and Tom McGee from the Borders on loan while fly-half Craig McMulle... | sport | [' Headingley Friday, 25 February 2000 GMT The Tykes have brought in Newcastle prop Ed Kalman and Tom McGee from the Borders on loan while fly-half Craig McMullen has joined from Narbonne.', 'Raphael Ibanez is named at hooker for Saracens in one of four changes.', 'Simon Raiwalui and Ben Russell are also selected in... | [[-0.651942 -0.17631511 -0.3054703 ... -0.01409181 0.41472736
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Sixways
Friday, 25 February
2000 GMT
They make just one change, with Tim Collier replacing Phil Murphy in the second row. In contrast, Sale are missing 14 players due to a combination of international call-ups and injuries. John Payne and Chris Rhys Jones come into the centres while scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth ... | John Payne and Chris Rhys Jones come into the centres while scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth looks set to play on the wing.Hanley; Mayor, Payne, Rhys Jones, Wigglesworth; Hercus, Redpath (capt); Turner, Roddam, Stewart; Day, Schofield; Caillet, Carter, Chabal.Replacements (from): Bozzi, Coutts, Anglesea, Lund, Martens, ... | sport | [' Sixways Friday, 25 February 2000 GMT They make just one change, with Tim Collier replacing Phil Murphy in the second row.', 'In contrast, Sale are missing 14 players due to a combination of international call-ups and injuries.', 'John Payne and Chris Rhys Jones come into the centres while scrum-half Richard Wiggl... | [[-6.9851208e-01 -5.7844889e-01 3.6908188e-01 ... -9.9875383e-02
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[-6.5180850e-01 8.528... | ['John Payne and Chris Rhys Jones come into the centres while scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth looks set to play on the wing.', 'Hanley; Mayor, Payne, Rhys Jones, Wigglesworth; Hercus, Redpath (capt); Turner, Roddam, Stewart; Day, Schofield; Caillet, Carter, Chabal.Replacements (from): Bozzi, Coutts, Anglesea, Lund, Mar... | [[-0.34565267 -0.504237 -0.04850467 ... 0.32766926 0.5305341
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England captain Jason Robinson has rubbished suggestions that the world champions are a team in decline.
England were beaten 11-9 by Wales in their Six Nations opener in Cardiff last week and face current champions France at Twickenham on Sunday. Robinson said: "We are certainly not on the decline. You lose one game ... | Robinson said: "We are certainly not on the decline."I have had a word with Mathew," said Robinson.England captain Jason Robinson has rubbished suggestions that the world champions are a team in decline.But full-back Robinson believes the new-look England team can stop the rot against France.England were beaten 11-9 by... | sport | [' England captain Jason Robinson has rubbished suggestions that the world champions are a team in decline.', ' England were beaten 11-9 by Wales in their Six Nations opener in Cardiff last week and face current champions France at Twickenham on Sunday.', 'Robinson said: "We are certainly not on the decline.', "You lo... | [[-0.6040722 -0.08252615 0.496169 ... -0.00882902 0.9443019
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Former France centre Philippe Sella believes coach Bernard Laporte must recall Frederic Michalak to give his side any chance of beating Ireland.
Sella admitted he had been impressed by current fly-half Yann Delaigue in the RBS Six Nations to date. But he told BBC Sport: "Michalak is the answer both now and for the fu... | France play what Sella believes is their hardest game of the Six Nations against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday 12 March.But Sella added: "People forget that France can still win the Six Nations and they'll be focused on that."The Wales game was amazing to watch but never did I think the French could lose that game at h... | sport | [' Former France centre Philippe Sella believes coach Bernard Laporte must recall Frederic Michalak to give his side any chance of beating Ireland.', ' Sella admitted he had been impressed by current fly-half Yann Delaigue in the RBS Six Nations to date.', 'But he told BBC Sport: "Michalak is the answer both now and f... | [[-0.04423203 0.579484 0.08334568 ... -0.6638517 -0.16482732
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All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Irish Lions will be his most fearsome opponents yet ahead of their summer tour.
But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions. He told BBC Sport: "It's potentially the most fears... | But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions.Umaga will meet O'Driscoll in Saturday's Rugby Aid match at Twickenham, with the Irish captain leading the Northern Hemisphere side.All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Ir... | sport | [' All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Irish Lions will be his most fearsome opponents yet ahead of their summer tour.', " But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions.", 'He told BBC Sport: "It\'s potentially the ... | [[ 0.2281269 -0.15649691 0.23978037 ... -0.4467627 0.15664755
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All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Irish Lions will be his most fearsome opponents yet ahead of their summer tour.
But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions. He told BBC Sport: "It's potentially the most fears... | But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions.Umaga will meet O'Driscoll in Saturday's Rugby Aid match at Twickenham, with the Irish captain leading the Northern Hemisphere side.All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Ir... | sport | [' All Blacks captain Tama Umaga has warned the British and Irish Lions will be his most fearsome opponents yet ahead of their summer tour.', " But Umaga, in England for Saturday's IRB Rugby Aid match, also backed New Zealand to win the three-Test series against the Lions.", 'He told BBC Sport: "It\'s potentially the ... | [[ 0.2281269 -0.15649691 0.23978037 ... -0.4467627 0.15664755
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Former Australian wing David Campese has told England to stop whingeing in the wake of their defeat to Ireland.
England coach Andy Robinson lambasted referee Jonathan Kaplan for costing them the game after disallowing tries from Mark Cueto and Josh Lewsey. But Campese told BBC Sport: "Robinson is living up to England... | Former Australian wing David Campese has told England to stop whingeing in the wake of their defeat to Ireland."I agree that you can't captain from full-back," said Campese.Campese has tipped Wales to win both the Six Nations and Grand Slam come the end of the tournament.Campese, a veteran of 101 international caps, sa... | sport | [' Former Australian wing David Campese has told England to stop whingeing in the wake of their defeat to Ireland.', ' England coach Andy Robinson lambasted referee Jonathan Kaplan for costing them the game after disallowing tries from Mark Cueto and Josh Lewsey.', 'But Campese told BBC Sport: "Robinson is living up t... | [[-0.6373495 0.27062023 -0.28249744 ... -0.10581125 0.4522306
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Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll will lead the Northern Hemisphere team in the IRB Rugby Aid match at Twickenham.
O'Driscoll heads a star-studded cast for the contest to raise funds for the tsunami appeal. The South will be led by George Gregan, one of four Wallabies, alongside five Springboks and four All Blacks including... | But Leicester's England centre Ollie Smith has been added to the squad, giving him an opportunity to impress Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward, who takes charge of the North side.Woodward will put his North team through their paces at 1030 GMT, with the South side, coached by former Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen, due at th... | sport | [" Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll will lead the Northern Hemisphere team in the IRB Rugby Aid match at Twickenham.", " O'Driscoll heads a star-studded cast for the contest to raise funds for the tsunami appeal.", 'The South will be led by George Gregan, one of four Wallabies, alongside five Springboks and four All Blacks ... | [[ 0.10948571 0.28606606 0.4281915 ... -0.31359664 0.4200579
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Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin on 12 March.
Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales. Bourgoin lock Pascal Pape, who has recovered from a sprained ankle, returns to the 22-man squad. Wing... | Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales.Rougerie hurt his chest against Wales while Grandclaude was a second-half replacement against both England and Wales.Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin ... | sport | [" Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin on 12 March.", " Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales.", 'Bourgoin lock Pascal Pape, who has recovered from a sprained ankle, returns to the 22-man sq... | [[ 0.03705364 0.10855787 0.37820697 ... -0.27633524 -0.09080981
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Tom Shanklin will start in the centre for Wales against England in Cardiff on Saturday after Sonny Parker failed to recover from a trapped neck nerve.
Shanklin was first-choice wing in the autumn Tests, but prefers centre and will face England debutant Mathew Tait. Dragons three-quarter Hal Luscombe takes Shanklin's ... | G Thomas (Toulouse (capt); H Luscombe (Dragons), T Shanklin (Blues), G Henson (Ospreys), S Williams (Ospreys); S Jones (Clermont Auvergne), D Peel (Scarlets); G Jenkins (Blues), M Davies (Gloucester), A Jones (Ospreys), B Cockbain (Ospreys), R Sidoli (Blues), D Jones (Scarlets), M Williams (Blues), M Owen (Dragons).Lus... | sport | [' Tom Shanklin will start in the centre for Wales against England in Cardiff on Saturday after Sonny Parker failed to recover from a trapped neck nerve.', ' Shanklin was first-choice wing in the autumn Tests, but prefers centre and will face England debutant Mathew Tait.', "Dragons three-quarter Hal Luscombe takes Sh... | [[ 0.1209162 -0.14291902 0.472903 ... 0.21523423 0.7813006
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England have named Bath prop Matt Stevens in the starting line-up for their Six Nations match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.
Fellow Bath prop Duncan Bell will start on the bench, as coach Andy Robinson makes just one change to the team that was beaten by France. It will be Stevens' first start after two... | A Titterrell (Sale Sharks), D Bell (Bath), S Borthwick (Bath), A Hazell (Gloucester), M Dawson (Wasps), A Goode (Leicester), O Smith (Leicester).J Robinson (Sale Sharks, capt); M Cueto (Sale Sharks), J Noon (Newcastle), O Barkley (Bath), J Lewsey (Wasps); C Hodgson (Sale Sharks), H Ellis (Leicester); G Rowntree (Leices... | sport | [' England have named Bath prop Matt Stevens in the starting line-up for their Six Nations match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.', ' Fellow Bath prop Duncan Bell will start on the bench, as coach Andy Robinson makes just one change to the team that was beaten by France.', "It will be Stevens' first start ... | [[-0.11288252 0.25642356 0.24796563 ... -0.01123422 0.327157
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Italy skipper Marco Bortolami believes Saturday's Six Nations contest against Scotland will be a scrappy encounter.
With both sides looking for their first win of the championship, the third-round game at Murrayfield has been billed as a wooden-spoon decider. And Bortolami feels the Edinburgh contest could end up bei... | Now the Italians travel to Edinburgh hoping to claim their first away win in the Six Nations.Italy have only recorded three wins since they joined the Six Nations in 2000, but two of those have come against Scotland.Italy skipper Marco Bortolami believes Saturday's Six Nations contest against Scotland will be a scrappy... | sport | [" Italy skipper Marco Bortolami believes Saturday's Six Nations contest against Scotland will be a scrappy encounter.", ' With both sides looking for their first win of the championship, the third-round game at Murrayfield has been billed as a wooden-spoon decider.', 'And Bortolami feels the Edinburgh contest could e... | [[-0.34770462 -0.53719336 0.47486266 ... 0.0672271 0.43155944
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England forward Martin Corry says Jason Robinson is the right man to lead the national team back to winning ways.
After losses to Wales and France, critics have started to wonder whether Robinson can captain from full-back. But Corry has backed Robinson, who was given the role after the injury to fly-half Jonny Wilki... | England forward Martin Corry says Jason Robinson is the right man to lead the national team back to winning ways."There are a lot of changes taking place with England and we are at the start of something."They are full of confidence and are playing a great team game," he said.But Corry insists England are in the right ... | sport | [' England forward Martin Corry says Jason Robinson is the right man to lead the national team back to winning ways.', ' After losses to Wales and France, critics have started to wonder whether Robinson can captain from full-back.', "But Corry has backed Robinson, who was given the role after the injury to fly-half Jo... | [[-0.77284867 -0.10098484 0.21909602 ... 0.21556783 0.74015576
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Adam Jones says the Wales forwards are determined to set the perfect attacking platform for the backs by dominating the powerful France pack in Paris.
The prop said: "If we get stuffed in the front five our backs have had it. "The mentality of the French is 'scrum, scrum, scrum'. We will see how good France are and t... | We will see how good France are and the scrum is the key."Gethin [Jenkins] won't be intimidated tomorrow, none of us will," said Jones, who will be facing France for the first time.Adam Jones says the Wales forwards are determined to set the perfect attacking platform for the backs by dominating the powerful France pac... | sport | [' Adam Jones says the Wales forwards are determined to set the perfect attacking platform for the backs by dominating the powerful France pack in Paris.', ' The prop said: "If we get stuffed in the front five our backs have had it.', '"The mentality of the French is \'scrum, scrum, scrum\'.', 'We will see how good Fr... | [[ 0.04313743 -0.10612489 -0.0925592 ... -0.44224104 0.18484807
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Lewis Moody has flown to Dublin to join England's camp ahead of their RBS Six Nations game against Ireland on Sunday.
Despite joining the squad, the Leicester flanker only has a "slim" chance of playing because of an infection in his finger. A decision will be taken on Saturday as to whether the 26-year-old will be d... | "It cost us the game against Wales but it has improved."It can be frustrating but I've had a lot more game time this season and I'm ready for it," Stevens said.Robinson has confirmed that fly-half Charlie Hodgson will be the first-choice kicker despite his three missed penalties and a drop goal against France.Despite j... | sport | [" Lewis Moody has flown to Dublin to join England's camp ahead of their RBS Six Nations game against Ireland on Sunday.", ' Despite joining the squad, the Leicester flanker only has a "slim" chance of playing because of an infection in his finger.', 'A decision will be taken on Saturday as to whether the 26-year-old ... | [[ 0.09433056 0.40303752 0.39184555 ... 0.01782465 0.16273507
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Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll is one of four Six Nations captains included in the Northern Hemisphere squad for the IRB Rugby Aid match on 5 March.
France's Fabien Pelous, Gordon Bullock of Scotland and Italy's Marco Bortolami are also in the Northern party. Sir Clive Woodward will coach the Northern team against Rod Ma... | C Latham (Australia); R Caucaunibuca (Fiji), J Fourie (S Africa) T Umaga (New Zealand), S Bobo (Fiji); A Mehrtens (New Zealand) G Gregan (Australia, capt); T Kefu (Australia), P Waugh (Australia), S Burger (S Africa); I Rawaqa (Fiji), V Matfield (S Africa); K Visagie (S Africa), J Smit (S Africa), C Hoeft (New Zealand)... | sport | [" Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll is one of four Six Nations captains included in the Northern Hemisphere squad for the IRB Rugby Aid match on 5 March.", " France's Fabien Pelous, Gordon Bullock of Scotland and Italy's Marco Bortolami are also in the Northern party.", "Sir Clive Woodward will coach the Northern team again... | [[-0.20737013 -0.1720139 0.64942366 ... -0.46209598 0.26253062
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Former France fly-half Thomas Castaignede has warned the pressure is mounting on coach Bernard Laporte following their defeat by Wales.
France suffered a shock loss against the Welsh at the weekend after looking on course for an easy win. Castaignede told BBC Sport: "The pressure is big on Laporte after a huge loss t... | "All the chat in France has been about how France will play against Ireland," said Castaignede ahead of the 12 March tie.Castaignede told BBC Sport: "The pressure is big on Laporte after a huge loss to New Zealand, a slim win over Scotland and a miracle against England.Former France fly-half Thomas Castaignede has warn... | sport | [' Former France fly-half Thomas Castaignede has warned the pressure is mounting on coach Bernard Laporte following their defeat by Wales.', ' France suffered a shock loss against the Welsh at the weekend after looking on course for an easy win.', 'Castaignede told BBC Sport: "The pressure is big on Laporte after a hu... | [[-0.17782852 -0.33640674 -0.25198054 ... -0.23843841 0.7023926
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Flanker Colin Charvis is unlikely to play any part in Wales' final two games of the Six Nations.
Charvis has missed all three of Wales' victories with an ankle injury and his recovery has been slower than expected. "He will not figure in the Scotland game and is now thought unlikely to be ready for the final game," s... | Flanker Colin Charvis is unlikely to play any part in Wales' final two games of the Six Nations."He will not figure in the Scotland game and is now thought unlikely to be ready for the final game," said Wales physio Mark Davies.Said Wales assistant coach Scott Johnson: "We're positive about Hal and hope he'll be raring... | sport | [" Flanker Colin Charvis is unlikely to play any part in Wales' final two games of the Six Nations.", " Charvis has missed all three of Wales' victories with an ankle injury and his recovery has been slower than expected.", '"He will not figure in the Scotland game and is now thought unlikely to be ready for the final... | [[ 0.06538659 -0.6560919 0.4505577 ... -0.18046296 0.3545916
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England captain Jason Robinson will miss the rest of the Six Nations because of injury.
Robinson, stand-in captain in the absence of Jonny Wilkinson, had been due to lead England in their final two games against Italy and Scotland. But the Sale full-back pulled out of the squad on Wednesday because of a torn ligament... | England captain Jason Robinson will miss the rest of the Six Nations because of injury.England will announce their squad for the 12 March game against Italy on Saturday.I look forward to having him back in the England squad."Robinson, stand-in captain in the absence of Jonny Wilkinson, had been due to lead England in t... | sport | [' England captain Jason Robinson will miss the rest of the Six Nations because of injury.', ' Robinson, stand-in captain in the absence of Jonny Wilkinson, had been due to lead England in their final two games against Italy and Scotland.', 'But the Sale full-back pulled out of the squad on Wednesday because of a torn... | [[ 0.10079415 -0.41628933 0.868953 ... -0.0324541 0.5067959
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England coach Andy Robinson is facing disciplinary action after criticising referee Jonathan Kaplan in his side's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will investigate Robinson after deciding not to lodge a complaint against Kaplan. Robinson may even have to apologise for his comments in orde... | Robinson had said he was "livid" about Kaplan's decisions on Saturday to disallow two England "tries."England coach Andy Robinson is facing disciplinary action after criticising referee Jonathan Kaplan in his side's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.Instead the RFU said in a statement they would, "set out any concerns the ... | sport | [" England coach Andy Robinson is facing disciplinary action after criticising referee Jonathan Kaplan in his side's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.", ' The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will investigate Robinson after deciding not to lodge a complaint against Kaplan.', 'Robinson may even have to apologise for his comment... | [[-0.24395065 -0.01032498 -0.08690635 ... 0.13308847 0.66440076
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Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin on 12 March.
Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales. Bourgoin lock Pascal Pape, who has recovered from a sprained ankle, returns to the 22-man squad. Wing... | Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales.Rougerie hurt his chest against Wales while Grandclaude was a second-half replacement against both England and Wales.Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin ... | sport | [" Number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from France's squad for the Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin on 12 March.", " Harinordoquy was a second-half replacement in last Saturday's 24-18 defeat to Wales.", 'Bourgoin lock Pascal Pape, who has recovered from a sprained ankle, returns to the 22-man sq... | [[ 0.03705364 0.10855787 0.37820697 ... -0.27633524 -0.09080981
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Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss the whole of the 2005 RBS Six Nations.
England's World Cup-winning fly-half said last week he was hoping to recover from his latest injury in time to play some role in the championship. But Rob Andrew, coach of Wilkinson's club side Newcastle, said that with only two games left to pl... | Despite not playing for England, Wilkinson is still hoping to make the Lions tour to New Zealand this summer.Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward has not set a deadline for when Wilkinson has to start playing again in order to be considered for selection.But Rob Andrew, coach of Wilkinson's club side Newcastle, said that wit... | sport | [' Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss the whole of the 2005 RBS Six Nations.', " England's World Cup-winning fly-half said last week he was hoping to recover from his latest injury in time to play some role in the championship.", "But Rob Andrew, coach of Wilkinson's club side Newcastle, said that with only two games l... | [[-0.2544328 -0.4248731 0.818111 ... -0.26900545 0.38442862
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England will protest to the International Rugby Board (IRB) about the referee's performance in the defeat by Ireland, reports the Daily Mail.
England coach Andy Robinson has called on ex-international referees Colin High and Steve Lander to analyse several of Jonathan Kaplan's decisions. "I want to go through the tap... | England will protest to the International Rugby Board (IRB) about the referee's performance in the defeat by Ireland, reports the Daily Mail."The International Rugby Board will be disappointed," High told the Daily Mail."If any English referee refereed like that in a European match, there would be an inquest."I want to... | sport | [" England will protest to the International Rugby Board (IRB) about the referee's performance in the defeat by Ireland, reports the Daily Mail.", " England coach Andy Robinson has called on ex-international referees Colin High and Steve Lander to analyse several of Jonathan Kaplan's decisions.", '"I want to go throug... | [[ 0.28196868 0.11744644 0.15691842 ... 0.16723922 0.35507712
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Brian Moore believes the England captain should not be a full-back.
Jason Robinson has led the team during their opening three defeats in the Six Nations tournament, in the absence of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson. The world champions have struggled since the retirement of former captain Martin Johnson, a lock forward. An... | Brian Moore believes the England captain should not be a full-back.And Moore believes the last two games against Italy and Scotland are a good opportunity to experiment further.And former England captain Moore told the BBC: "Full-backs are too far away from the action."The problem is the players that are around to repl... | sport | [' Brian Moore believes the England captain should not be a full-back.', ' Jason Robinson has led the team during their opening three defeats in the Six Nations tournament, in the absence of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson.', 'The world champions have struggled since the retirement of former captain Martin Johnson, a lock fo... | [[-1.1266688 -0.17163755 0.16343288 ... 0.18248592 0.7818298
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Wales number eight Michael Owen says replacing Gareth Thomas as Wales' captain will be straightforward because of the leadership quality in the squad.
"You dream about playing for Wales, but it never enters your head that you will one day captain your country," he said. "It's an easy job really because there are so m... | "Gareth is going to be a massive loss because he is a brilliant player and he has done a fantastic job since he has been captain," said Owen.Wales number eight Michael Owen says replacing Gareth Thomas as Wales' captain will be straightforward because of the leadership quality in the squad.Like us they did well in Fran... | sport | [" Wales number eight Michael Owen says replacing Gareth Thomas as Wales' captain will be straightforward because of the leadership quality in the squad.", ' "You dream about playing for Wales, but it never enters your head that you will one day captain your country," he said.', '"It\'s an easy job really because ther... | [[-0.07373405 -0.7121644 0.5293452 ... 0.6555988 0.46507776
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Italy coach John Kirwan believes his side can upset England as the Six Nations wooden spoon battle hots up.
The two sides, both without a win, meet on 12 March at Twickenham and Kirwan says his side will be hoping to make the most of England's current slump. "We have to make sure the England and France games are toug... | "We have to make sure the England and France games are tough for them.Italy coach John Kirwan believes his side can upset England as the Six Nations wooden spoon battle hots up.The two sides, both without a win, meet on 12 March at Twickenham and Kirwan says his side will be hoping to make the most of England's current... | sport | [' Italy coach John Kirwan believes his side can upset England as the Six Nations wooden spoon battle hots up.', " The two sides, both without a win, meet on 12 March at Twickenham and Kirwan says his side will be hoping to make the most of England's current slump.", '"We have to make sure the England and France games... | [[-0.53745824 -0.58249015 0.5417767 ... -0.17596565 1.142698
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David dal Maso has been handed the task of replacing the injured Mauro Bergamasco at flanker in Italy's team to face Scotland on Saturday.
Alessandro Troncon continues at scrum-half despite the return to fitness of Paul Griffen. The experienced Cristian Stoica is recalled at centre at the expense of Walter Pozzebon. ... | R de Marigny (Parma); Mirco Bergamasco (Stade Francais), C Stoica (Montpellier), A Masi (Viadana), L Nitoglia (Calvisano); L Orquera (Padova), A Troncon (Treviso); A Lo Cicero (L'Aquilla), F Ongaro (Treviso), M Castrogiovanni (Calvisano), S Dellape (Agen), M Bortolami (Narbonne, capt), A Persico (Agen), D dal Maso (Tre... | sport | [" David dal Maso has been handed the task of replacing the injured Mauro Bergamasco at flanker in Italy's team to face Scotland on Saturday.", ' Alessandro Troncon continues at scrum-half despite the return to fitness of Paul Griffen.', 'The experienced Cristian Stoica is recalled at centre at the expense of Walter P... | [[-0.22951367 -0.6075051 0.17781325 ... 0.4269768 0.51500297
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Newcastle's teenage centre Mathew Tait has been named as a centre in England's team to face Wales in the Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday.
The 18-year-old will play alongside Falcons' team-mate Jamie Noon in England's midfield. Scrum-half Matt Dawson is also recalled, despite been left out of the initial squ... | Replacements: A Titterrell (Sale Sharks), P Vickery (Gloucester), S Borthwick (Bath), J Forrester (Gloucester), H Ellis (Leicester), O Barkley (Bath), B Cohen (Northampton).J Robinson (Sale Sharks, capt); M Cueto (Sale Sharks), M Tait (Newcastle), J Noon (Newcastle), J Lewsey (Wasps); C Hodgson (Sale Sharks), M Dawson ... | sport | [" Newcastle's teenage centre Mathew Tait has been named as a centre in England's team to face Wales in the Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday.", " The 18-year-old will play alongside Falcons' team-mate Jamie Noon in England's midfield.", 'Scrum-half Matt Dawson is also recalled, despite been left out of the in... | [[-0.17492378 0.10876817 0.33234215 ... 0.3274386 0.48931617
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Former captain Keith Wood believes Ireland can win only their second Grand Slam - and first since 1948 - in this year's RBS Six Nations Championship.
After claiming their first Triple Crown for 19 years last season, Wood tips his former team-mates to go one better. "Things have been building up over the past few year... | "So many of the major England players have either retired in the last year or are injured that I think it will be very hard for them down in Cardiff," Wood added.Former captain Keith Wood believes Ireland can win only their second Grand Slam - and first since 1948 - in this year's RBS Six Nations Championship.After cla... | sport | [" Former captain Keith Wood believes Ireland can win only their second Grand Slam - and first since 1948 - in this year's RBS Six Nations Championship.", ' After claiming their first Triple Crown for 19 years last season, Wood tips his former team-mates to go one better.', '"Things have been building up over the past... | [[-0.10887863 -0.32286313 0.27972302 ... -0.5148196 0.11962316
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Scotland's back row crisis has worsened ahead of the RBS Six Nations with news that Scott Gray will miss out on the opening matches.
The Borders flanker has a knee injury and joins Donnie Macfadyen and Allister Hogg on the sidelines. Star number eight Simon Taylor will miss at least the first two games after damaging... | Another potential option, Glasgow flanker Andrew Wilson, has been ruled out for a month after damaging ligaments in both knees against Northampton recently.The Borders flanker has a knee injury and joins Donnie Macfadyen and Allister Hogg on the sidelines.Scotland doctor James Robson said: "A scan has shown damage to t... | sport | [" Scotland's back row crisis has worsened ahead of the RBS Six Nations with news that Scott Gray will miss out on the opening matches.", ' The Borders flanker has a knee injury and joins Donnie Macfadyen and Allister Hogg on the sidelines.', 'Star number eight Simon Taylor will miss at least the first two games after... | [[-0.02759249 -0.19685347 0.776585 ... 0.09682159 0.45743516
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When you are gunning for glory and ultimate success keeping the gunpowder dry is essential.
Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan appears to have done that quite successfully in the run-up to this season's Six Nations Championship. He decreed after the 2003 World Cup that players should have a decent conditioning period dur... | But, like O'Sullivan, he was well within his rights, particularly when you are talking about the national side and pride that goes along with it.But O'Sullivan's side are very capable of proving a salient point this season.Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan appears to have done that quite successfully in the run-up to this... | sport | [' When you are gunning for glory and ultimate success keeping the gunpowder dry is essential.', " Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan appears to have done that quite successfully in the run-up to this season's Six Nations Championship.", 'He decreed after the 2003 World Cup that players should have a decent conditioning p... | [[ 0.13410549 -0.00685284 0.34278178 ... -0.25458613 0.16395499
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Wales are hopeful that openside flanker Martyn Williams could be fit for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations championship opener against England in Cardiff.
Williams was expected to miss the match with a disc problem in his neck, but has been making a speedy recovery. "He will have tests in the next 48 hours and we are pretty o... | Charvis will be reviewed by the Wales medical staff next Monday, but Davies admitted that there was only an "outside chance" of him being fit to face France in Wales' third championship game on 26 February.Wales are hopeful that openside flanker Martyn Williams could be fit for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations championship ope... | sport | [" Wales are hopeful that openside flanker Martyn Williams could be fit for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations championship opener against England in Cardiff.", ' Williams was expected to miss the match with a disc problem in his neck, but has been making a speedy recovery.', '"He will have tests in the next 48 hours and we are... | [[ 0.17051455 -0.0824162 0.7232737 ... 0.23478708 0.44965005
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Scrum-half Matt Dawson is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales next weekend.
The World Cup winner missed Wasps' 12-9 loss to Bath on Saturday after injuring his right calf. Wasps coach Warren Gatland said: "He's got a fitness test in the week but he's got a good chance of playing." Glouceste... | Gloucester's Andy Hazell and Leicester star Lewis Moody also received knocks during their respective league matches, but should be fit for Wales next week.Scrum-half Matt Dawson is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales next weekend.The centre, who is in line for a first Six Nations start agains... | sport | [" Scrum-half Matt Dawson is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales next weekend.", " The World Cup winner missed Wasps' 12-9 loss to Bath on Saturday after injuring his right calf.", 'Wasps coach Warren Gatland said: "He\'s got a fitness test in the week but he\'s got a good chance of playing.... | [[ 0.11036631 -0.41186464 0.46414444 ... 0.1349006 0.612582
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Wales could follow England's lead by training with a rugby league club.
England have already had a three-day session with Leeds Rhinos, and Wales are thought to be interested in a similar clinic with rivals St Helens. Saints coach Ian Millward has given his approval, but if it does happen it is unlikely to be this se... | Kel Coslett, who famously moved from Wales to league in the 1960s, is currently Saints' football manager, while Clive Griffiths - Wales' defensive coach - is a former St Helens player and is thought to be the man behind the latest initiative.England have already had a three-day session with Leeds Rhinos, and Wales are ... | sport | [" Wales could follow England's lead by training with a rugby league club.", ' England have already had a three-day session with Leeds Rhinos, and Wales are thought to be interested in a similar clinic with rivals St Helens.', 'Saints coach Ian Millward has given his approval, but if it does happen it is unlikely to b... | [[ 0.15625502 -0.6946471 -0.05788 ... -0.05799517 0.8981913
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Sale Sharks director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre has re-opened rugby's club-versus-country debate.
Sale host Bath in the Powergen Cup on Friday, but the Frenchman has endured a "difficult week" with six players away on England's Six Nations training camp. "It's an important game but we've just the one full session.... | "They obviously want him for international rugby and we want him for club rugby in what is a very important game for us.Sale host Bath in the Powergen Cup on Friday, but the Frenchman has endured a "difficult week" with six players away on England's Six Nations training camp."Under the Elite Player Squad agreement, Eng... | sport | [' Sale Sharks director of rugby', "Philippe Saint-Andre has re-opened rugby's club-versus-country debate.", ' Sale host Bath in the Powergen Cup on Friday, but the Frenchman has endured a "difficult week" with six players away on England\'s Six Nations training camp.', '"It\'s an important game but we\'ve just the on... | [[ 0.71217304 -0.33495012 0.14032853 ... -0.4225406 0.52735007
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Wales coach Mike Ruddock says John Yapp has what it takes as an international.
The 21-year-old Blues prop is the only uncapped player in Wales' Six Nations squad, gaining a chance in the absence of Ospreys loose-head Duncan Jones. "John is a young man with a big future. He has been playing with the Blues for two year... | Wales coach Mike Ruddock says John Yapp has what it takes as an international.Ruddock hopes that the selection of Yapp and Dragons lock Ian Gough - out of the international reckoning since falling out with former coach Steve Hansen - will send a message to other players in Wales.Ruddock's assessment was backed up by Ya... | sport | [' Wales coach Mike Ruddock says John Yapp has what it takes as an international.', " The 21-year-old Blues prop is the only uncapped player in Wales' Six Nations squad, gaining a chance in the absence of Ospreys loose-head Duncan Jones.", '"John is a young man with a big future.', 'He has been playing with the Blues ... | [[-0.77664685 -0.26365712 0.57837456 ... 0.19755176 0.7570681
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England coach Andy Robinson says English rugby has to act now to prevent injury destroying players' careers.
He will be without a host of big names for the Six Nations as the intensity of professional rugby union hits players. "Injuries are part of the sport but we have to have a look at the amount of injuries that o... | England coach Andy Robinson says English rugby has to act now to prevent injury destroying players' careers.The audit is jointly funded by the Professional Rugby Players' Association, the Rugby Football Union and Premier Rugby."If we don't the situation is going to get worse and not better, so I think rugby as a whole ... | sport | [" England coach Andy Robinson says English rugby has to act now to prevent injury destroying players' careers.", ' He will be without a host of big names for the Six Nations as the intensity of professional rugby union hits players.', '"Injuries are part of the sport but we have to have a look at the amount of injuri... | [[-0.40289274 -0.09164875 0.13278945 ... 0.15359458 0.5207159
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Scarlets and USA Eagles forward Dave Hodges has ended his playing career to pursue a coaching role in the States.
The 36-year-old, who has 54 caps, was Llanelli's player of the season in 2001/2, but has battled injury for the last two of his seven years at Stradey. He tore a pectoral muscle against the Ospreys on Box... | The 36-year-old, who has 54 caps, was Llanelli's player of the season in 2001/2, but has battled injury for the last two of his seven years at Stradey.Gallacher was keen to pay tribute to the role back-five forward Hodges has played at Stradey Park, though.Scarlets and USA Eagles forward Dave Hodges has ended his playi... | sport | [' Scarlets and USA Eagles forward Dave Hodges has ended his playing career to pursue a coaching role in the States.', " The 36-year-old, who has 54 caps, was Llanelli's player of the season in 2001/2, but has battled injury for the last two of his seven years at Stradey.", 'He tore a pectoral muscle against the Ospre... | [[ 0.03844338 -0.30594835 -0.01400499 ... 0.02856576 0.38271642
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The Wales Students rugby side has become a casualty of the Welsh Rugby Union's reorganisation at youth level.
An amalgamated Under-18 side formed from separate schools and national youth teams plays its first match on Thursday, against Italy at the Gnoll. But that move has seen the WRU decide to end its funding of re... | The Wales Students rugby side has become a casualty of the Welsh Rugby Union's reorganisation at youth level.The secretary of the Welsh Students Rugby Football Union, Reverend Eldon Phillips, said: "It is a shame that fixtures cannot be maintained this year.The Welsh Students Rugby Football Union feels that it is unabl... | sport | [" The Wales Students rugby side has become a casualty of the Welsh Rugby Union's reorganisation at youth level.", ' An amalgamated Under-18 side formed from separate schools and national youth teams plays its first match on Thursday, against Italy at the Gnoll.', 'But that move has seen the WRU decide to end its fund... | [[-0.12780787 -0.84231526 -0.04916051 ... 0.19713165 0.46313265
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Former Scotland international Finlay Calder fears civil war at the SRU could seriously hamper his country's RBS Six Nations campaign.
Four members of the executive board, including the chairman, David Mackay, have resigned after a simmering row. And Calder said: "This is terrible news for every level of Scottish rugb... | said Calder.And Calder said: "This is terrible news for every level of Scottish rugby.Former Scotland international Finlay Calder fears civil war at the SRU could seriously hamper his country's RBS Six Nations campaign."He has been driven out by people who seem happier waging civil war than addressing the central issue... | sport | [" Former Scotland international Finlay Calder fears civil war at the SRU could seriously hamper his country's RBS Six Nations campaign.", ' Four members of the executive board, including the chairman, David Mackay, have resigned after a simmering row.', 'And Calder said: "This is terrible news for every level of Scot... | [[ 0.20301212 -0.6081601 0.29506204 ... -0.09115919 0.33540115
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There used to be one subliminal moment during a year in Irish rugby that stood out more than most.
Well, at least there used to one. Now there is a handful to look back with a mixture of satisfaction, and sorrow. It has been quite a year for the Irish, and not just with Eddie O'Sullivan's Triple Crown winning interna... | While Ulster finished runners-up in their very tight group for the second season in succession, it was Munster again flying the flag for the Irish.On the down side, Irish rugby was hit by a number of tragedies.But the big one, of course, was the 19-13 defeat of World Cup champions England on their precious Twickenham t... | sport | [' There used to be one subliminal moment during a year in Irish rugby that stood out more than most.', ' Well, at least there used to one.', 'Now there is a handful to look back with a mixture of satisfaction, and sorrow.', "It has been quite a year for the Irish, and not just with Eddie O'Sullivan's Triple Crown win... | [[ 0.28530464 -0.9252487 0.07428483 ... -0.19054092 -0.40544537
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Matt Williams insists he has no thoughts of quitting as national coach as a result of the power struggle currently gripping Scottish rugby.
The chairman, chief executive and three non-executive directors all departed in a row over the game's future direction. But Williams said: "I want to make it clear that I'm commi... | But Williams said: "I want to make it clear that I'm committed totally to Scottish rugby."I'd like to stress that the national team is separate to the political situation," he said."There was some very unhelpful and uninformed comment that the national team had received a massive increase in budget at the expense of ot... | sport | [' Matt Williams insists he has no thoughts of quitting as national coach as a result of the power struggle currently gripping Scottish rugby.', " The chairman, chief executive and three non-executive directors all departed in a row over the game's future direction.", 'But Williams said: "I want to make it clear that ... | [[-1.08978026e-01 -1.20985545e-01 5.08683026e-01 ... -2.04812616e-01
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Former All Black star Jonah Lomu says he cannot wait to run out on the pitch for former England rugby union captain Martin Johnson's testimonial on 4 June.
The 29-year-old had a kidney transplant in July 2004 but will play his first full match for three years, leading a southern hemisphere side at Twickenham. "I actu... | At his lowest ebb Lomu was so ill he could barely walk, but he says he is now getting stronger every day and his long-term target is to play for New Zealand again.Coming back to rugby, people said 'you are dreaming' but it always starts off with a dream."The match on 4 June will be my first 15-man game but I have a tra... | sport | [" Former All Black star Jonah Lomu says he cannot wait to run out on the pitch for former England rugby union captain Martin Johnson's testimonial on 4 June.", ' The 29-year-old had a kidney transplant in July 2004 but will play his first full match for three years, leading a southern hemisphere side at Twickenham.',... | [[ 0.15839083 -0.26989347 0.37446812 ... 0.377402 0.29361942
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Former England captain Martin Johnson has announced he is to retire from rugby union at the end of the season.
Johnson, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2003, will play his final match in June. Johnson won 84 England caps and quit Test rugby at the start of 2004, just two months after leading Sir Clive Woo... | Johnson, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2003, will play his final match in June."This game against Jonah will be a great way to end the season and end my career," said Johnson.Former England captain Martin Johnson has announced he is to retire from rugby union at the end of the season."I'm confident I have... | sport | [' Former England captain Martin Johnson has announced he is to retire from rugby union at the end of the season.', ' Johnson, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2003, will play his final match in June.', "Johnson won 84 England caps and quit Test rugby at the start of 2004, just two months after leading Sir ... | [[-0.16738005 -0.25929746 0.7185292 ... 0.4181551 0.11228754
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Last Saturday, one newspaper proclaimed that England were still the number one side in the world.
That statement was made to look a little foolish by events later that afternoon at Twickenham. But it illustrated the wonderful unpredictability of Test rugby at the highest level, at the end of a richly entertaining aut... | And for the first time in more than a decade, it will not simply be a straightforward choice between England and France for the Six Nations title.Last Saturday, one newspaper proclaimed that England were still the number one side in the world.Not that England or France, who have won nine of the last 10 Six Nations titl... | sport | [' Last Saturday, one newspaper proclaimed that England were still the number one side in the world.', ' That statement was made to look a little foolish by events later that afternoon at Twickenham.', 'But it illustrated the wonderful unpredictability of Test rugby at the highest level, at the end of a richly enterta... | [[-0.277453 -0.75015175 0.3066299 ... -0.74037284 0.3423019
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South Africa's Schalk Burger was named player of the year as the Tri-Nations champions swept the top honours at the International Rugby Board's awards.
The flanker topped a list which included Ireland star Gordon D'Arcy and Australian sensation Matt Giteau. Jake White claimed the coaching award while his side held of... | South Africa's Schalk Burger was named player of the year as the Tri-Nations champions swept the top honours at the International Rugby Board's awards."Schalk's emergence as a major force has meant a lot to South African rugby, but has also influenced world rugby," said White.Burger's award came just a week after he wo... | sport | [" South Africa's Schalk Burger was named player of the year as the Tri-Nations champions swept the top honours at the International Rugby Board's awards.", " The flanker topped a list which included Ireland star Gordon D'Arcy and Australian sensation Matt Giteau.", 'Jake White claimed the coaching award while his sid... | [[ 0.7799119 -0.28472748 0.9197719 ... 0.30621216 0.35421577
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England rugby union captain Jason Robinson has targeted dual code success over Australia on Saturday.
Robinson, a former rugby league international before switching codes in 2000, leads England against Australia at Twickenham at 1430 GMT. And at 1815 GMT, Great Britain's rugby league team take on Australia in the fin... | Robinson, a former rugby league international before switching codes in 2000, leads England against Australia at Twickenham at 1430 GMT."They have a great opportunity to land a trophy and it would be a massive boost for rugby league in this country if we won," said Robinson."Beating the Aussies in both games would be a... | sport | [' England rugby union captain Jason Robinson has targeted dual code success over Australia on Saturday.', ' Robinson, a former rugby league international before switching codes in 2000, leads England against Australia at Twickenham at 1430 GMT.', "And at 1815 GMT, Great Britain's rugby league team take on Australia i... | [[-0.2553331 -0.4410392 -0.11329444 ... -0.15036486 0.9584699
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Playing colours:
All black
The Haka and more!
The All Blacks
Charles John Munro discovered rugby at London's Christ College, and on his return to Nelson he staged New Zealand's first game. Nelson Town met Nelson College on 14 May, 1870, the Town triumphing by two goals to nil, instigating a game that would become ... | That lead was increased with two comfortable wins for the home side in New Zealand in 1969, the first time Wales had toured the country as an independent team.New Zealand defeated a Wales XV 12-3 at the Arms Park in a non-cap game in 1974, but it was the 1978 game in Cardiff that would reignite the history of controver... | sport | [' Playing colours: All black The Haka and more!', " The All Blacks Charles John Munro discovered rugby at London's Christ College, and on his return to Nelson he staged New Zealand's first game.", "Nelson Town met Nelson College on 14 May, 1870, the Town triumphing by two goals to nil, instigating a game that woul... | [[-0.45998514 -0.791943 0.22203436 ... -0.5422224 -0.01829553
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The Welsh Rugby Union wants to restructure the Northern Hemisphere season into four separate blocks.
The season would start with the Celtic League in October, followed by the Heineken Cup in February and March, and the Six Nations moved to April and May. After a nine week break, the WRU then proposes a two-month peri... | The plan will be put before the International Rugby Board next month, where four other plans drawn up by independent consultants for a global integrated season will also be discussed."Equally, we suspect that the sponsors would prefer the sustained interest in a continuous tournament and hopefully, the broadcasters wou... | sport | [' The Welsh Rugby Union wants to restructure the Northern Hemisphere season into four separate blocks.', ' The season would start with the Celtic League in October, followed by the Heineken Cup in February and March, and the Six Nations moved to April and May.', 'After a nine week break, the WRU then proposes a two-m... | [[-0.20309417 -0.4887775 1.2182615 ... -0.7144753 0.5185925
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Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has been named as England's new rugby union captain for the three November Tests.
The 25-year-old Newcastle star takes over from Lawrence Dallaglio, who retired from internationals in August. England's acting head coach Andy Robinson said: "He is a natural leader, holds the respect of the squ... | "Captaincy offers a challenging environment for any player, especially following in the footsteps of Lawrence Dallaglio and before him the World Cup captain, Martin Johnson.He has been a regular in the England starting line-up ever since, played in all three Lions Tests in 2001 and all but one of England's games in the... | sport | [" Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has been named as England's new rugby union captain for the three November Tests.", ' The 25-year-old Newcastle star takes over from Lawrence Dallaglio, who retired from internationals in August.', 'England\'s acting head coach Andy Robinson said: "He is a natural leader, holds the respect ... | [[-0.07864397 -0.24132483 0.15068823 ... 0.02947756 0.3737332
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Hong Kong is hoping to join Japan as co-host of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Japan has applied to host the tournament on its own, with the aim of taking it outside rugby's traditional strongholds for the first time. But Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) chairman John Molloy has called for the territory to host one ... | "Japan is ready to host the tournament and we are looking forward to welcoming the world of rugby to Japan."Hong Kong is hoping to join Japan as co-host of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Last year, Japan launched its first professional rugby league and it has the fourth largest number of registered players (125,508) in the w... | sport | [' Hong Kong is hoping to join Japan as co-host of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.', " Japan has applied to host the tournament on its own, with the aim of taking it outside rugby's traditional strongholds for the first time.", 'But Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) chairman John Molloy has called for the territory to ... | [[ 0.05430455 -0.1742319 0.99306786 ... 0.4137395 0.81823766
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Controversy and Lawrence Dallaglio have never been very far away from each other throughout a glittering international career.
Even the end of his nine-year career came out of the blue, just four days before the start of the season. But then Dallaglio has always been his own man. Ever since emerging onto the internat... | To supporters of England, Dallaglio could do no wrong.Dallaglio arrived as part of the unheralded England side which became the shock winners of the first Rugby Sevens World Cup in 1993.While England did not hit the heights in Dallaglio's second spell as captain, losing five of their eight post-World Cup Tests, Dallagl... | sport | [' Controversy and Lawrence Dallaglio have never been very far away from each other throughout a glittering international career.', ' Even the end of his nine-year career came out of the blue, just four days before the start of the season.', 'But then Dallaglio has always been his own man.', 'Ever since emerging onto ... | [[-0.8758005 -0.64813673 0.32537776 ... -0.55211383 0.5753712
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Leicester withstood a stunning Wasps comeback to win a pulsating Heineken Cup encounter at the Causeway Stadium.
The Tigers stormed 22-6 ahead within 18 minutes through tries from Lewis Moody, Geordan Murphy and Martin Corry. European champions Wasps fought back through a Josh Lewsey try and Mark van Gisbergen's boot... | The closing moments saw desperate defence from Leicester as Wasps turned down several penalties to go for the try they needed.European champions Wasps fought back through a Josh Lewsey try and Mark van Gisbergen's boot, and they were level at 31-31 with five minutes remaining."And to score three tries against the Europ... | sport | [' Leicester withstood a stunning Wasps comeback to win a pulsating Heineken Cup encounter at the Causeway Stadium.', ' The Tigers stormed 22-6 ahead within 18 minutes through tries from Lewis Moody, Geordan Murphy and Martin Corry.', "European champions Wasps fought back through a Josh Lewsey try and Mark van Gisberg... | [[ 0.22036457 -0.14049557 0.30264595 ... -0.10820818 0.8030871
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Ronan O'Gara scored all Ireland's points as the home side claimed only their second ever win over South Africa on an emotional day at Lansdowne Road.
O'Gara's first-half try, poached after a quick tap-penalty, helped the Irish to a 8-3 lead at half-time. Three further O'Gara penalties extended Ireland's lead to 17-6 ... | However, two Montgomery penalties had Ireland's lead in peril again as the Springboks closed to within five points with seven minutes remaining.Another South African infringement a minute later led to Ireland's first points - O'Gara took a quick tap-penalty and charged over the opposition line for an Irish try.However,... | sport | [" Ronan O'Gara scored all Ireland's points as the home side claimed only their second ever win over South Africa on an emotional day at Lansdowne Road.", " O'Gara's first-half try, poached after a quick tap-penalty, helped the Irish to a 8-3 lead at half-time.", 'Three further', "O'Gara penalties extended Ireland's l... | [[ 0.04535444 -0.11039052 0.3633561 ... -0.35239053 0.51630574
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Saturday 20 November
Lansdowne Road, Dublin
1300 GMT
The Irish coach knows a repeat of the record 83-3 victory over the States in 2000 is not on the agenda and expects a real test at Lansdowne Road. "Their coach Tom Billups will have them very organised," said O'Sullivan. "They ran five tries past the French in the... | G Murphy; S Horgan, B O'Driscoll (capt), K Maggs, T Bowe; D Humphreys, G Easterby; M Horan.The other changes see recalls for backs David Humphreys, Kevin Maggs and Guy Easterby with Eric Miller, Marcus Horan, Donnacha O'Callaghan and Frank Sheehan all returning to the pack.O'Sullivan said the players coming in had the ... | sport | [' Saturday 20 November Lansdowne Road, Dublin 1300 GMT The Irish coach knows a repeat of the record 83-3 victory over the States in 2000 is not on the agenda and expects a real test at Lansdowne Road.', '"Their coach Tom Billups will have them very organised," said O\'Sullivan.', '"They ran five tries past the Fren... | [[ 0.22384608 -0.34651244 0.72844785 ... -0.4697932 0.03315256
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Ulster scrum-half Kieran Campbell is one of five uncapped players included in Ireland's RBS Six Nations squad.
Campbell is joined by Ulster colleagues Roger Wilson and Ronan McCormack along with Connacht's Bernard Jackman and Munster's Shaun Payne. Gordon D'Arcy is back after injury while Munster flanker Alan Quinlan... | S Best (Ulster), S Byrne (Leinster), R Corrigan (Leinster), L Cullen (Leinster), S Easterby (Llanelli), A Foley (Munster), J Hayes (Munster), M Horan (Munster), B Jackman (Connacht), D Leamy (Munster), E Miller (Leinster), R McCormack (Ulster), D O'Callaghan (Munster), P O'Connell (Munster), J O'Connor (Wasps), M O'Kel... | sport | [" Ulster scrum-half Kieran Campbell is one of five uncapped players included in Ireland's RBS Six Nations squad.", " Campbell is joined by Ulster colleagues Roger Wilson and Ronan McCormack along with Connacht's Bernard Jackman and Munster's Shaun Payne.", "Gordon D'Arcy is back after injury while Munster flanker Ala... | [[-0.18166837 -0.60371953 -0.19382232 ... -0.1938323 -0.2160632
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An injury-time dropped goal by Ronan O'Gara stole victory for Ireland from underneath the noses of Argentina at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
O'Gara kicked all of Ireland's points, with two dropped goals and five penalties, to give the home side a 100% record in their autumn internationals. An impressive Argentina appe... | O'Gara finally got Ireland on the board with a dropped goal in the ninth minute only for Contepomi to rifle over his second penalty two minutes later.O'Gara rifled over another penalty in the 45th minute, but Contepomi matched it three minutes later.He was on the mark again two minutes later when Argentina shocked a ra... | sport | [" An injury-time dropped goal by Ronan O'Gara stole victory for Ireland from underneath the noses of Argentina at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.", " O'Gara kicked all of Ireland's points, with two dropped goals and five penalties, to give the home side a 100% record in their autumn internationals.", 'An impressive Argen... | [[ 0.14969474 0.07963768 0.0846663 ... -0.48844823 0.22792976
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England beat Fiji 26-21 in a dramatic final in Dubai to win the first IRB Sevens event of the season.
Having beaten Australia and South Africa to reach the final, England fell behind to an early try against Fiji. They then took charge with scores from Pat Sanderson, Kai Horstman, Mathew Tait and Rob Thirlby, but Fiji... | England beat Fiji 26-21 in a dramatic final in Dubai to win the first IRB Sevens event of the season.Having beaten Australia and South Africa to reach the final, England fell behind to an early try against Fiji.Scotland were beaten 33-15 by Samoa in the plate semi-final and Ireland lost 17-5 to Tunisia in the shield fi... | sport | [' England beat Fiji 26-21 in a dramatic final in Dubai to win the first IRB Sevens event of the season.', ' Having beaten Australia and South Africa to reach the final, England fell behind to an early try against Fiji.', 'They then took charge with scores from Pat Sanderson, Kai Horstman, Mathew Tait and Rob Thirlby,... | [[ 0.24074005 -0.046483 0.50646687 ... 0.00873441 0.536463
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New Zealand proved too strong for an Australian-dominated Barbarians to round off their unbeaten northern hemisphere tour with an easy win.
Rico Gear ran in two of the All Blacks' seven tries in what was a predominantly second-string line-up. The Baa-Baas did threaten, scoring tries through Albert van den Bergh, Xavi... | Rico Gear ran in two of the All Blacks' seven tries in what was a predominantly second-string line-up."They learnt from the older players and this was a way of thanking the guys who had been mentoring them on the tour."But the match was blighted by controversy moments later when Justin Marshall, was felled with a high ... | sport | [' New Zealand proved too strong for an Australian-dominated Barbarians to round off their unbeaten northern hemisphere tour with an easy win.', " Rico Gear ran in two of the All Blacks' seven tries in what was a predominantly second-string line-up.", 'The Baa-Baas did threaten, scoring tries through Albert van den Be... | [[ 0.03255574 -0.7753264 -0.00269323 ... -0.3931362 0.7483402
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Wasps scrum-half Matt Dawson has been recalled to England's training squad ahead of the RBS Six Nations and been reinstated in the Elite Player Squad.
Coach Andy Robinson dropped Dawson for the autumn Tests after he missed training to film 'A Question of Sport.' "I always said I would consider bringing Matt back if I... | Wasps scrum-half Matt Dawson has been recalled to England's training squad ahead of the RBS Six Nations and been reinstated in the Elite Player Squad.Balshaw, Cohen, Cueto, Lewsey, Robinson, Simpson-Daniel, Voyce, Abbott, Noon, Paul, Smith, Tait, Tindall, Barkley, Hodgson, King, Wilkinson, Dawson, Ellis, Gomarsall.Abbo... | sport | [" Wasps scrum-half Matt Dawson has been recalled to England's training squad ahead of the RBS Six Nations and been reinstated in the Elite Player Squad.", " Coach Andy Robinson dropped Dawson for the autumn Tests after he missed training to film 'A Question of Sport.'", '"I always said I would consider bringing Matt ... | [[-1.7089842e-01 -4.2265403e-01 -2.2664230e-02 ... 4.9409884e-01
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Ulster clung on for a morale-boosting Celtic League win over bottom club Borders at Netherdale on Friday night.
A late try by Borders substitute Jonny Weston had set up a dramatic finish, but the Scottish side could not complete the fightback. Ulster had led 20-6 with tries from Paul Steinmetz and Bryn Cunningham. Bu... | Even worse was to come for Borders when Larkin kicked two more penalties just before the break, the second of which also led to Kelly Brown being sin-binned.Ulster had led 20-6 with tries from Paul Steinmetz and Bryn Cunningham.Ulster coach mark McCall said he was delighted to get the victory.A late try by Borders subs... | sport | [' Ulster clung on for a morale-boosting Celtic League win over bottom club Borders at Netherdale on Friday night.', ' A late try by Borders substitute Jonny Weston had set up a dramatic finish, but the Scottish side could not complete the fightback.', 'Ulster had led 20-6 with tries from Paul Steinmetz and Bryn Cunni... | [[ 0.07321233 -0.0714996 0.6561524 ... -0.6058212 0.15150653
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British and Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward says he is unlikely to select any players not involved in next year's RBS Six Nations Championship.
World Cup winners Lawrence Dallaglio, Neil Back and Martin Johnson had all been thought to be in the frame for next summer's tour to New Zealand. "I don't think you can ever... | But Woodward added: "The key thing that I want to stress is that I intend to use the Six Nations and the players who are available to international rugby as the key benchmark."But I would have to have a compulsive reason to pick any player who is not available to international rugby.""Every player has to be looked at o... | sport | [" British and Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward says he is unlikely to select any players not involved in next year's RBS Six Nations Championship.", " World Cup winners Lawrence Dallaglio, Neil Back and Martin Johnson had all been thought to be in the frame for next summer's tour to New Zealand.", '"I don\'t think yo... | [[ 0.39810687 -0.09936275 0.49182808 ... -0.3019849 0.21255407
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Former government communications chief Alastair Campbell will act as a media consultant to Sir Clive Woodward's 2005 Lions on their tour to New Zealand.
Campbell, who left Downing Street earlier this year, will advise on media strategy before and during the tour. "I hope I can contribute to the planning and preparati... | Former government communications chief Alastair Campbell will act as a media consultant to Sir Clive Woodward's 2005 Lions on their tour to New Zealand.Campbell, who left Downing Street earlier this year, will advise on media strategy before and during the tour.Woodward's decision to call in Prime Minister Tony Blair's... | sport | [" Former government communications chief Alastair Campbell will act as a media consultant to Sir Clive Woodward's 2005 Lions on their tour to New Zealand.", ' Campbell, who left Downing Street earlier this year, will advise on media strategy before and during the tour.', '"I hope I can contribute to the planning and ... | [[ 0.2592376 0.15248089 0.4394828 ... 0.19546105 0.6103329
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