Scottish Rugby: Scotland searching for a new head coach

ScotlandscotjohnsonScott Johnson, the current head coach of the Scotland team has been appointed Director of Rugby for Scottish Rugby. The post has been described by Scottish Rugby as  “absolutely integral to Scotland’s standing on the world stage in the next decade and beyond.”

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RaboDirect Pro12: Franco wants results

Franco SmithBenetton Treviso are on course for their highest-ever RaboDirect PRO12 finish but head coach (former Springbok flyhalf) Franco Smith insists he is not concerned about the final table.

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Six Nations: Combined Live Game Article 16 March 2013 (2 games)

SIX NationsThree Six Nations games are played today but unfortunately the early Saturday games overlap with a Super Rugby game and a game in the Lions Challenge.

So, we’ve decided to do one combined Six Nations Article for the early games and a seperate one for the late evening game… giving progress and scores from both Six Nations matches.

Here it is…

 

 

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Six Nations: England vs Italy - Live Game Article

EnglandItalyEngland (12) 18 / 11 (3) Italy (Final Score)

England and Italy did battle in the Six Nations tournament at Twickenham, London at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.

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Six Nations: Pardoned Parisse picked to play against England

England1ItalyTop of the table England host fifth placed Italy at Twickenham in the RBS Six Nations Championship on Sunday. This is part of the fifth round of fixtures of this year’s Championship. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17.00 South African Time.

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Six Nations: Combined Live Game Article 23 & 24 February 2013

SIX NationsThree Six Nations games were played this weekend, two Saturday afternoon and evening and one on Sunday. Unfortunately the Saturday games overlaped with two Super Rugby games.

So, we’ve decided to do one combined Six Nations Article… giving progress and scores from all three Six Nations matches.

Here it is…

 

 

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Six Nations: Castrogiovanni captains Italy against Wales

ItalyLeicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni will lead Italy in the absence of banned number eight Sergio Parisse for Saturday’s Six Nations game with Wales. Stade Francais’ Parisse is out of the tournament after being suspended for 30 days for insulting a match referee.

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Six Nations: Wales welcome Warburton back to face Italy

WalesSam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones are set to make their Wales returns off the bench when they take on Italy in the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.

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Six Nations: Action resumes

SIX NationsThis weekend sees a return to action in the 2013 RBS 6 Nations Championship with the third round of games to be played, following a week’s break.  Two matches will be played on Saturday, one in Rome and the other in London. The third and final match of the weekend takes place on Sunday in Edinburgh. 

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Rugby-Talk SuperBru Pools 2013 - Join Now!

SuperBruRugby-talkHello friends,

Rugby-Talk, like every season, joins SuperBru via it’s own Super Pools and 2013 is no different.

If you are registered here at Rugby-Talk as a subscriber then you are welcome to join our pools, if not then quickly register and join us all in the fun and excitement.

Our Pools are fiercly competative and fun…. and we want YOU to be part of it.

The first 4 Rugby-Talk SuperBru Pools were registered today, now we just need to fill the Pools up with members!

ALL our SuperBru Pools have been upgraded to Super Pools, giving us added functionality like the SuperBru WIDGETS on the righthand sidebar.

Enjoy the Pools and most importantly, enjoy rugby with us.

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Six Nations: Wales keep squad which beat the French for Azzurri clash

WalesWales interim head coach Rob Howley has taken a bold move by naming his team to face Italy in Rome next Saturday a week early but rewarding the players that beat France 6-16 last week.

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Six Nations: Scotland vs Italy - Live Game Article

ScotlandItalyScotland (13) 34 / 10 (3) Italy (Final Score)

Scotland and Italy did battle in the Six Nations Competition at Murrayfield, Edinburgh at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.

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Six Nations: Brunel makes one change for Murrayfield

ItalyItaly coach Jacques Brunel made only one change from the side that started in the 23-18 triumph over France last week for the Azzurri’s second Six Nations challenge against Scotland on Saturday.

Gonzalo Canale, who plays club rugby for La Rochelle in France, replaces Alberto Sgarbi at inside centre after the latter picked up an injury knock.

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Six Nations: Squad snippets

firstaidThe first weekend of Six Nations 2013 has come and gone with two of the results as expected by many as Ireland and England claimed victories over Wales and Scotland respectively. The final match of the weekend saw Italy score what was seen as a surprise victory over France in Rome.

The intensity of the games took their toll though with various injuries incurred by the teams. We bring some of the news from the various squads regarding the injuries and player availability.

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Six Nations: Italy vs France - Live Game Article

ItalyFranceItaly (13) 23 / 18 (15) France (Final Score)

Italy and France did battle in the Six Nations tournament at Stadio Olimpico, Rome at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT, 16:00 Rome Time).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD4 on TV in SA.

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