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February 2010

Monday 8thSharks snap up back James

Grewcock staying for another year

Jones set to avoid Wales axe

We can be dangerous - Beattie

Easter: England are the real deal

Les Bleus stick with winning squad

Wales upbeat over Jenkins

SARU confirm player contracts

Venter warning to Saracens squad

Bates defends Falcons selection

Redpath impressed by resilience

Lapses proved costly - Cusiter

Heaslip unconcerned by Ireland start

Johnson: England must back up Wales win

Robinson frustrated by missed chances

Sunday 7thSarries lose - but book Saints semi

Second-half salvo seals Saxons success

Wasps beat Falcons in meaningless tie

Gloucester hit back to reach last four

Harinordoquy delighted with Les Bleus win

Bastareaud stars as France beat Scotland

Dawson takes good Care of Danny

Johnson given cause for optimism

Wales warning from Byrne

Mallett finds reasons to be cheerful

D'Arcy demanding big improvement

Haskell salutes Easter and Moody

Kidney under no illusions

Wales left ruing Jones error

James enjoys dream comeback

McGinty pleased with Worcester win

Cockerill: We didn't take our chances

Saturday 6thEngland patience paid off - Johnson

England victory delights Haskell

England victory delights Haskell

Hero Haskell helps England beat Wales

Skipper looks forward after rusty start

Wallace pleased with Italian job

Northampton win earns home cup semi

Worcester too strong for Exiles

Ireland open Six Nations with Italy win

Bath hand out Sale thumping

France boss predicts fiery start

Robinson rallies his Scotland troops

Lamont: Scotland can win Grand Slam

Three changes for Sarries against Dragons

Tu'ipulotu back to face Wasps

Redpath wants imposing display

Johnson: It's time to deliver

Williams wary of England threat

Gray braced for emotional bow

Friday 5thFitness fears won't sideline O'Driscoll

Garvey back for clash with Exiles

Bath include Butch against Sharks

England Sevens team top group

Mallett hoping to hammer Irish

Saints landmark for Reihana

Flood defence fine for England - Johnson

Howley rallies players for clash

Cipriani warned over move Down Under

Sharks wing cited over eye contact

France must cut out errors - Jauzion

Flak still flies over Wilkinson

Flannery wary of Azzurri threat

Centenary celebrations at Twickenham

No fear from Wales prop Jones

Morrison determined to make most of recall

Flood replaces Flutey for England

It's time England delivered - Borthwick

England's title defence on course

Gatland upbeat about Wales hopes

O'Driscoll demands Irish progress

Townsend has faith in Scotland attack

Smith retires from Wallaby duty

Tiata praises young guns

Rebels: No offer to Cipriani

Thursday 4thOspreys see off late Leeds rally

Shaw: Player input key for England

Cusiter rallies Scotland team-mates

Borthwick: Stars must set example

O'Callaghan ruled out of Italy clash

Healy out to prove a point

Jenkins forced out of Wales team

Jenkins forced out of Wales team

Jenkins forced out of Wales team

Elissalde blow for Les Bleus

No changes for Italy against Irish

Gatland: No reason for Welsh fears

Kellock proud of Glasgow dominance

Easter keen to stamp his authority

Rebels claim Cipriani interest

Ireland taking nothing for granted

Twickenham nightmares 'in the past'

Tuqiri secures Rugby League switch

Wednesday 3rdByrne relieved to be focusing on rugby

Killer Bs looking to sting

England are on the attack - Armitage

Murray and Blair selected

Howley has high hopes for Hook

Horan continues comeback

Beck hoping to avoid cup whitewash

Heaslip wary of Italian menace

Rees ruled out of England clash

Bastareaud handed France reprieve

Clarke staying with Northampton

Deacon leaves Leicester for Gloucester

Dickinson thrilled by Scotland recall

Jones deserves high praise - McBryde

Byrne expected to get Wales nod

Debutant ready to get stuck in

Tuesday 2ndByrne boosts Wales with appeal win

Kidney has faith in fit players

Brothers hope familiarity breeds success

Johnson opts for attacking approach

McLaughlin ready to reap his reward

McLaughlin ready to reap his reward

Tait determined to make the most of it

Roberts raring to go

Robinson goes for form players

McBryde not surprised by England team

South Africa Test set for Cape Town

O'Gara in for injured Sexton

O'Gara in for injured Sexton

O'Gara in for injured Sexton

Saracens staff rewarded with new deals

Mallet names squad for Ireland clash

Robinson makes six changes

Johnson opts for bold England team

Pennell pens new deal

Jenkins: Twickenham always tough

Vickery 'excited' by England potential

Monday 1stSchofield agrees to join Toulon

Chabal out of France opener

Williams seals Gloucester switch

Vickery wary of Welsh power

Scots pair out of Six Nations opener

Care hoping for scrum-half role

Wales hopeful over Byrne

New Leicester deals for England trio

New Gloucester deal for Morgan

Kingston hails Quins' response

January 2010

Sunday 31stFalcons flattened by brilliant Blues

Lancaster hails 'first-class' Geraghty

Smith inspires Quins to Exiles victory

Geraghty stars in Saxons victory

Scarlets spirit pleases Davies

Redpath not satisfied despite win

Saturday 30thPriestland kicks Scarlets to victory

Gloucester triumph in cup clash

Byrne set to appeal suspension

Blues aiming for hat-trick of wins

Booth backs fringe men to shine

Pierre promoted to Les Blues squad

Wales delay team announcement

Mallinder hails defensive display

Cockerill delighted with Twelvetrees

Venter heaps praise on Saracens

Murrayfield to host memorial event

Banned Byrne considering appeal

Friday 29thSaints put one foot in cup semis

Super Sarries too strong for Leeds

Twelvetrees keeps Tigers up for cup

New Sharks deal for Peel

Banned Byrne misses England clash

Boks to mark stadium opening

Redpath set to ring the changes

Rees ready for Scarlets return

Winning start is crucial - Monye

Thursday 28thSeven-week ban for Grewcock

Forster returns for cup clash

Tigers trio return for cup clash

Titterrell set to make Leeds debut

Ellis extends Exiles contract

Horan and Best set to face Saxons

Hala'ufia handed four-week ban

Wilkinson pens new Toulon deal

Prince Harry to become RFU vice patron

World Cup winner passes away

Cipriani withdraws from Saxons squad

Experience counts for O'Driscoll

Gatland waits on Byrne verdict

Johnson upbeat over England chances

Blues duo set to return

Wednesday 27thNo guarantees for Borthwick

Byrne sweating over Six Nations

Mallett wants Italy to be competitive

Robinson sounds battle cry

Another Slam in O'Driscoll's sights

Lievremont expects better from France

Dates set for Heineken quarters

Gatland set to target front row

Tonga'uiha off to Saracens

Feelgood factor for Welsh

Robinson: Let's lift Scotland again

O'Driscoll seeking Irish repeat

Johnson: Club woes won't harm England

Tuesday 26thGray summoned by Scotland

ERC confirm Heineken Cup dates

Tigers make official complaint

Haskell handed fitness boost

Dallaglio backs Stevens for England

Rees aims for right impression

Saracens swoop for Wigglesworth

Exiles and Bath forwards in trouble

Reihana agrees new Saints deal

Warriors confirm Best capture

Euro chiefs launch Ospreys probe

Sale lose Tuilagi and Abraham to injury

Banned Stevens hungry for return

Johnson puts faith in youth

Monday 25thBorthwick retains England captaincy

Saracens announce Stevens signing

Gough expects reaction from England

Gloucester confirm Tadulala capture

Narraway extends Gloucester stay

Redpath relishing Challenge Cup test

Jones rues poor discipline

Kingston annoyed by Quins defending

Sunday 24thWasps and Connacht get home ties

Leeds' Euro campaign ends

Tough draw for cup holders Leinster

Sale's European hopes extinguished

Blues surge into Challenge Cup

Gloucester win secures Challenge Cup place

Meehan refuses to blame Grewcock

Mixed emotions for Booth

Ospreys likely to face fine

Saturday 23rdSexton sends Exiles crashing out

Ulster beat Bath, but fail to qualify

Tigers lodge protest over '16th man'

Ospreys dump Tigers out of cup

McGahan thrilled by Munster progress

Friday 22ndMunster see off Saints to march on

Johnson awarded honorary degree

Chesney plots Saracens' downfall

Exiles recall wingers against Leinster

England confirm autumn Tests

Ulster up against full-strength Bath

Key Tigers duo back to face Ospreys

James pens new Gloucester deal

Johnson bullish about England chances

Falcons focused on quarters

Johnson ready for crunch clash

Thursday 21stWasps edged out in Paris

Gloucester snap up Taylor

Mallinder: We can shock Munster

Mauger heads home

Ruddock makes five changes

Dowson replaces Best for Munster date

Hayman back for cup date

Easter: Borthwick a tremendous captain

Robinson looking for winning formula

RFU to review half-time communication

Christchurch opens new stadium

Wednesday 20thEaster backs Borthwick to lead England

Venter handed suspended ban

Robinson backs Warriors duo

Parks recalled to Scotland squad

Bastareaud handed France reprieve

Scottish commentator Bill McLaren OBE, CBE, MBE . . . .

Tuesday 19thRFU reserve judgement on Venter

RFU confirm Croft lay-off

New Warriors deal for King

Best and Horan named in Ireland squad

Peel news boosts Sale and Wales

Carter eager for Super 14 return

Wales boss shaking off autumn blues

Gatland: Johnson deserves time

Monday 18thDermody extends Exiles stay

Saracens await Venter hearing

Wales lose Peel for England opener

Bonorino retires, Saints sign Morris

Qera signs new Gloucester deal

Harrison joins Brumbies after Bath ban

Kingston: Toulouse can take title

Saints to go all out for win

Booth: We only have ourselves to blame

Sunday 17thToulouse beat Quins to reach last eight

Saints thrash Perpignan to keep bid alive

Scarlets defeat leaves Exiles on brink

Injury fears for Six Nations duo

Redpath thrilled with Biarritz triumph

Jones unimpressed as Sharks fail to bite

Saturday 16thLeeds beat Parma, Warriors maul Madrid

Sale black and Blue after battering

Win keeps Gloucs in runners-up chase

Hamilton helps Tigers to vital win

Stade dump Bath out of Europe

Davies calls for repeat performance

Quins to field strong line-up

Must-win game for Saints

Geraghty wary of Perpignan threat

Friday 15thFalcons fight back for victory

Leeds looking to return to top

Mullan returns for Euro clash

Van Heerden to leave Sarries

Sharks set for Blues test

Stade close in on knockout stages

Vesty gets nod for Viadana clash

Biarritz gunning for last eight spot

Afu ready for physical battle

Robinson warns against complacency

Eight tries for Wasps

Venter backs Borthwick as skipper

Thursday 14thWasps crush Roma at Adams Park

Saracens keep cup hopes alive

Barrell handed England Sevens call

Bates shakes up Falcons for cup trip

Monye: England can win Six Nations

New Saints deal for Ashton

New deals for Gloucester duo

Wednesday 13thSpencer set for South Africa challenge

Johnson Hape with Shontayne call-up

Venter: Must win for Sarries

Wasps looking to extend lead

Hape handed England Six Nations call-up

Johnson set to reveal his hand

Lauaki to captain Chiefs

Tuesday 12thJohnson to reveal England approach

O'Driscoll secures top award

Sarries stars pen extended deals

Garvey signs new Worcester deal

3D broadcast in Six Nations

Cipriani not expecting England recall

Dickson commits to Saints

New Gloucester deal for Wood

Ospreys impressed by Henson efforts

Monday 11thComeback talks for Henson

New Zealand name training squad

Sunday 10thNo Cipriani for England - Guscott

Cockerill thrilled with Tigers

Saturday 9thTigers go top after walloping Wasps

Friday 8thWorcester v London Irish frozen off

Two changes for Warriors

Cipriani looking to impress Johnson

Vickery facing Six Nations misery

Contract hope for Wilkinson

Blofeld targets future away from Rec

Thursday 7thBath exploring stadium options

Quins v Leeds clash off

Spencer to join Lions - Report

Warriors snap up Rooney

Irish move cup clash to Twickenham

Wednesday 6thHorak announces retirement

Mixed injury news for France

Sale and Newcastle clashes off

O'Driscoll named Player of the Decade

Latham to leave Warriors

Tuesday 5thRuddock hopes to keep Latham

Sale v Saracens moved to Saturday

Sackey waiting on Wasps deal

Argentine lock joins Quins

Mallinder extends Saints contract

Monday 4thSaxons role for Farrell

Geech tips Ireland for Six Nations title

Saxons role for Farrell

Referees chief defends officials

Wasps chief rails at ref

Sunday 3rdFalcons beat Wasps in drab affair

RFU considering Venter probe

Sarries boss Vents anger at referee

Saturday 2ndBath spirit pleases Meehan

Ruddock rues late slip

Ashton defiant over crucial try

Robinson reveals White sympathy

Saints leave it late to see-off Exiles

Flood boots Tigers to victory

Gloucester secure last-gasp draw

Bath triumph over rock-bottom Leeds

White suffers Six Nations heartbreak

Golding in confident mood

Hart leads Wasps against Falcons

Moore reveals childhood sex abuse ordeal

Kingston smarting after Sale loss

Friday 1stSharks edge past Quins

Sarries name side to tackle Tigers

Saints stick to their guns against Exiles

Leeds make changes for Bath clash

Cherry and Whites ring the changes

Back out to kick-start Leeds rise

Jackson could land Scotland chance

Meehan: Massive game for us

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