Six Nations
Jan 5, 2013: Scarlets winger George North has handed Wales a major injury concern ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland next month
RaboDirect PRO12 - Round-up
Jan 4, 2013: RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Ulster bounced back from their first defeat of the campaign with an emphatic 47-15 victory over Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday night
Welsh Rugby
Jan 4, 2013: Dragons forwards coach Rob Appleyard is adamant that Toby Faletau is completely focused on turning out for the Welsh region despite the rumours surrounding his future
RaboDirect PRO12
Jan 3, 2013: Munster have received a huge boost ahead of the weekend with the news that nine players have signed new deals with the province
RaboDirect PRO12
Jan 3, 2013: Leinster have included Ireland stars Brian O'Driscoll, Luke Fitzgerald and Rob Kearney in the XV for their match with Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday evening
Welsh Rugby
Jan 3, 2013: Cardiff Blues skipper Andries Pretorius has obtained his Welsh residency and he is targeting a place in interim coach Rob Howley's squad
Scrum Sevens
Jan 3, 2013: The New Year is still very much in its infancy, but rugby players will be setting their goals for 2013. This week's Scrum Sevens has singled out some potential superstars
RaboDirect PRO12
Jan 2, 2013: Glasgow Warriors hooker Pat MacArthur has penned a new contract that will keep him at the side until May 2016
RaboDirect PRO12
Jan 2, 2013: Newport Gwent Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell has vowed to "fight tooth and nail" to save the Welsh region
Six Nations
Jan 1, 2013: Munster and Ireland second row Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the Six Nations but hopes to return to action in April after a successful operation to correct a bulging disc in his lower back
RaboDirect PRO12
Jan 1, 2013: Wales and Lions international Ryan Jones has been granted a testimonial year by the Ospreys in recognition of his services to the region
RaboDirect PRO12: Dragons 3-14 Ospreys
Dec 31, 2012: The Ospreys kept themselves in the RaboDirect Pro 12 title mix with a second derby win in five days, this time against a poor Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade
RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 31, 2012: Ospreys second-row Lloyd Peers has been rewarded for his impressive performances this season with a first professional contact with the club
RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 31, 2012: Leinster are hopeful of welcoming back Brian O'Driscoll, Luke Fitzgerald and Rob Kearney when they take on Edinburgh on Friday
Ireland Rugby
Dec 30, 2012: Ireland lock Paul O'Connell is set to undergo back surgery that could end his season and any hopes of touring Australia with the British & Irish Lions next summer
RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 29, 2012: Newport Gwent Dragons have issued a "hands off" warning to those clubs hoping to lure Wales international No.8 Toby Faletau away from Rodney Parade
Munster 24-10 Ulster, RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 29, 2012: Ulster lost for the first time in this season's RaboDirect PRO12 as Munster came out on top in a lacklustre derby match at Thomond Park
Six Nations
Dec 29, 2012: Ireland have received a timely boost ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations with the news that talismanic captain Brian O'Driscoll is set for an earlier-than-expected return from injury
RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 29, 2012: Wales hooker Richard Hibbard has been hailed as the finest hooker in Europe
RaboDirect PRO12
Dec 29, 2012: Cardiff Blues are hoping to agree new long-term deals with international duo Sam Warburton and Leigh Halfpenny
