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The grand slam dream may be on its way to being shattered, but O'Sullivan is keen to bring some silverware home in the form of the Triple Crown. Ireland won it last year in a thrilling game at Twickers, and the coming game at Croke Park is likely to be the deciding factor in the silverware this t
O'Sullivans concern will be to get O'Driscoll and Stringer fit for a week today. Brian Ashton however will be sat next to his telephone tonight, willing it not to ring as 15 of his match squad of 22 are in Premiership action this weekend. Here's the status of the players: Tindall, OUT - Not
Ashton says: "I’ve decided to recall Olly Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) because I don’t expect Iain Balshaw (Gloucester Rugby) to make a full recovery from his groin injury in time for the game. "Joe Worsley (London Wasps) has recovered from his neck injury and reclaims the No 6 shirt
England will announce their team one week early to put pressure on clubs to rest players during this weekends Premiership action. "Brian will be announcing the team on Tuesday to ensure that the Guinness Premiership clubs know the players that we would appreciate being rested or benched this week
England 42 - 20 Scotland Italy 3 - 39 France The Golden Boy of English Rugby, a certain Jonny Wilkinson played his first International game since kicking England to victory in 2003, and reminded everybody why he was allowed back into the squad on just 45 mins club rugby. Jonny scored 27 p
Is Ashton the luckiest England coach in several years (probably carrying the luck from his time as Ireland boss!)? Andy Farrell fit? Jonny Wilkinson available? Robinson back in the frame? Easy draw (Scotland and Italy first at home!) No pressure (as the new boss)
Brian O'Driscoll believes it would be crazy to write off the current World Champions (England) in this years Six Nations, paricularly if Englands most famous injury (Jonny Wilkinson) recovers. O'Driscoll said: "It's been so hard for Wilko. He's had three and a half years of injuries. "I'd like
The IRB has scheduled the final qualifying matches for this year's World Cup. Two spots are left in the competition of 20. On 10th February Tonga will face South Korea in Auckland - the winner to earn a place alongside England, South Africa, Samoa and the U.S. in Pool A. On 20th & 27th January
Shane Geraghty recently made the tough decision to represent the red rose army (England) over the mighty high-flying Ireland. Ireland find themselves not in their usual mid-table "also ran" position currently but favourites to take a team to win their first Grand Slam in 60 years. England, wel
