http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/ The latest stories from the Rugby Union section of the BBC Sport web site. en-gb Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:06:31 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/img/sport_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/ 120 60 15 Scotland captain Ross Ford says the team want the Millennium Stadium roof closed to allow them to play free-flowing rugby. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16971144 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16971144 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:11:22 GMT England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named the same starting XV and bench which beat Scotland for Saturday's Six Nations match in Italy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16962216 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16962216 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:03:41 GMT Centre Keith Earls replaces Fergus McFadden in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game against France. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16914973 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16914973 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46:47 GMT Wales hope to have Gethin Jenkins and Dan Lydiate available for their Six Nations clash with Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16898180 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16898180 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:05 GMT Wales lock Bradley Davies is banned for seven weeks and will miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16898415 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16898415 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:59:18 GMT Morgan Parra is called into the France team to face Ireland as Dimitri Yachvili has failed to overcome a back problem. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16929030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16929030 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:27:54 GMT Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's clash against France after escaping a ban in a Six Nations disciplinary hearing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16926670 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16926670 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:57:23 GMT Lock Mouritz Botha believes England can go on to build "something special" after last weekend's victory over Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16957370 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16957370 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:11:15 GMT Fit-again Gethin Jenkins believes Wales will take a positve attitude into their Six Nations clash against Scotland after the Ireland win. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16953173 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16953173 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:01:18 GMT Exeter Chiefs prop John Andress will join Worcester on a two-year deal at the end of the season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16960849 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16960849 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:14:08 GMT Saracens are handed a suspended £5,000 fine for fielding an ineligble player, Michael Tagicakibau, in their LV= Cup game against Worcester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16964196 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16964196 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:38:56 GMT Sale Sharks chief executive Steve Diamond has confirmed the club are searching for a new fly-half before next season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16963676 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16963676 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:05 GMT Italy coach Jacques Brunel recalls experienced duo Marco Bortolami and Gonzalo Canale against England on Saturday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16949511 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16949511 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:13 GMT World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry signs part-time contract with New Zealand Rugby Union to develop coaches. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16957644 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16957644 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:50 GMT France wing Vincent Clerc fears the current cold snap in Paris could make the Stade de France pitch dangerous in Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954668 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954668 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:19:09 GMT Greig Laidlaw and Geoff Cross come in as enforced changes for Scotland's Six Nations visit to Wales on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16950303 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16950303 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:53:16 GMT Wales head coach Warren Gatland warns he may fine his players should they continue to tip tackle opponents. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16950447 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16950447 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:10:20 GMT Former Scotland coach Jim Telfer has criticised Andy Robinson for his statement regarding the retiral of Dan Parks from international rugby. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954576 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954576 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:33:45 GMT World Cup-winning rugby star Sonny Bill Williams becomes a boxing champion after a first-round win. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/16945599 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/16945599 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:55:28 GMT Scotland stand-off Dan Parks announces his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16931078 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16931078 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:43:54 GMT Stuart Lancaster suggests England will be largely unchanged for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899092 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899092 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:21:36 GMT Edinburgh sign Argentina prop Ulises Gamboa from RaboDirect PRO12 rivals Aironi until the end of the season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16942451 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16942451 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:12:47 GMT Newport Gwent Dragons have offered fly-half Jason Tovey a new deal in a bid to ward off interest from Cardiff Blues. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16937038 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16937038 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:33:52 GMT Former All Blacks star John Kirwan says he would consider the vacant Ulster coaching job but has not been contacted about the position. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16943041 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16943041 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:19:28 GMT Welsh trio Dwayne Peel, Marc Jones and Nick Macleod sign new deals at Sale Sharks. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16943641 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16943641 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:04 GMT Paddy Wallace and Dan Tuohy are named in the Ulster line-up to face the Dragons, but skipper Johann Muller is out through injury. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16926376 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16926376 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:30 GMT BBC Scotland rugby presenter John Beattie speaks to Keir Murray about Dan Parks' retirement from international rugby. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/16945609 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/16945609 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:54:04 GMT England's David Strettle says taking on Italy in Saturday's Six Nations match will be a "real challenge" because they have threats "not just in the pack" but "all over the pitch". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16938726 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16938726 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:06:04 GMT England's Ben Morgan says Italy's number eight Sergio Parisse is a "fantastic" player, but considers the whole Italian side to be a danger ahead of their Six Nations clash. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16938727 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16938727 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:31:41 GMT Former Scotland international Andy Nicol tells BBC Radio 5 live that Dan Parks' decision to announce his immediate retirement from international rugby is "very strange" and has taken everyone by surprise. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16933578 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16933578 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:21:04 GMT Previously unseen moments from Welsh history in longer version of BBC trail for Wales v Scotland in the Six Nations. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16907605 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16907605 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:01:47 GMT Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899289 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899289 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:44:26 GMT The Former England and Lions star on 'New England', which Wales back was his player of the weekend, and the toughest game he has ever seen http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16925893 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16925893 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:53:29 GMT Exeter Chiefs players reflect on the rise of the club from lower-league obscurity to a side in sitting in the top six of the Premiership http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16960857 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16960857 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:26 GMT Nottingham Rugby club look to make the most of their new-found stability to gain promotion to the Premiership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16870106 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16870106 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:14:50 GMT Bath duo Ross Batty and Chris Cook commit to new contracts at the Rec. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16973665 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16973665 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 GMT Cardiff Blues centre Casey Laulala will be joining Munster at the end of the season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16975199 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16975199 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:58:54 GMT Preview and team details for Cardiff Blues's clash against Connacht in the Pro12 League at the Arms Park on Friday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16937250 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16937250 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:19:58 GMT Ross Ford is named Scotland captain for the Six Nations campaign as Kelly Brown is ruled out of the whole tournament. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16701397 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16701397 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:14:06 GMT Exeter Chiefs centre Sireli Naqelevuki is still at least month away from fitness, according to boss Rob Baxter. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16953076 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16953076 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:03 GMT Glasgow extend their home RaboDirect Pro12 winning run to five games with victory over Scarlets at Firhill. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16934282 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16934282 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:59:54 GMT Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16860986 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16860986 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:42:17 GMT Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne all agree contract extensions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16834339 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16834339 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:24 GMT Leicester Tigers appoint Simon Cohen as their new chief executive. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16929312 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16929312 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:05 GMT Leinster extend their lead at the top of the Pro12 table to 14 points after beating Benetton Treviso 42-8 at the RDS. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16946715 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16946715 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:44 GMT London Irish confirm second row Nick Kennedy to leave for Toulon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947997 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947997 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:47 GMT Wasps sign USA international Paul Emerick as cover for the rest of the season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16905480 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16905480 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:40 GMT Munster's postponed Pro12 match away to Aironi is rearranged for 11 March. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16949173 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16949173 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:02:01 GMT Newcastle head coach Gary Gold says the decision by Jimmy Gopperth to sign a new deal is evidence of growing belief at the club. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16966189 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16966189 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:37:08 GMT Aled Brew is set to accept a new contact to stay with the Newport Gwent Dragons. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16970655 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16970655 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:09:03 GMT Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder praises England pair Phil Dowson and Lee Dickson after their international debuts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947907 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947907 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:23:02 GMT Preview and team news of Edinburgh's clash with the Ospreys at Murrayfield on Friday night. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16931272 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16931272 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:26 GMT Sale host Worcester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Edgeley Park (2000 GMT). http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16917241 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16917241 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:35 GMT Saracens reveal they will play Fijian champions Nadroga Stallions in the United Arab Emirates next month. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16934317 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16934317 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:54:22 GMT Sale defeat Scarlets but the Welsh region qualifies for the LV= Cup semi-final http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16845800 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16845800 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:42:42 GMT Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin issues a statement to clarify his move to a role with the province's academy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954566 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16954566 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:15:08 GMT Worcester's Fiji international centre Ravai Fatiaki has signed a new two-year deal at Sixways. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947072 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16947072 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:22 GMT