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Kennedy agrees switch to Toulon London Irish second-row Nick Kennedy has confirmed that he will join Toulon next season on a three-year deal http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159189.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159189.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:39:37 GMT Telford player apologises over racism Telford Hornets centre Martin Rudd has apologised for his conduct which led to him being banned for 18 weeks after being found guilty of racially abusing an opponent http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159184.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159184.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:41 GMT Wilson sidelined with broken jaw England prop David Wilson faces four weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a broken jaw against the Exeter Chiefs http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159165.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159165.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:06:05 GMT Sorenson commits to Northampton Northampton Saints have announced that Mark Sorensen has re-signed with the Franklin's Gardens side http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159154.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159154.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:07 GMT Peel, Jones and Macleod commit to Sharks Three of Sale Sharks' Welshmen have all re-signed with the Edgeley Park side http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159152.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159152.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:39 GMT Slimline Morgan reveals training regime England No.8 Ben Morgan has revealed the punishing training regime he underwent to turn him into the international back-row he is now http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159149.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159149.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:24:51 GMT Flood released back to Tigers Leicester Tigers fly-half Toby Flood will play no part in this weekend's Six Nations clash between England and Italy after he was released back his club http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159148.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159148.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:14:11 GMT Warriors deny approach for Richards The Worcester Warriors have denied rumours that Dean Richards is set to join the Sixways side as their director of rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159109.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159109.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:04:22 GMT Palmer warns England over Parisse threat England second row Tom Palmer has praised fellow Stade Francais team mate Sergio Parisse ahead of their showdown in the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159101.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159101.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:26:26 GMT Lancaster turns up the heat England boss Stuart Lancaster has vowed to keep his side on their toes by introducing a competitive edge to training that he claims is instrumental in shaping team selection http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159089.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159089.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:02:15 GMT Scotland slump in IRB Rankings Scotland have fallen to 12th place in the latest International Rugby Board Rankings as a result of their Six Nations loss to England on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159079.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159079.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:22:59 GMT England hopeful over Dickson injury England remain hopeful that scrum-half Lee Dickson will be able to face Italy on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159064.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159064.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:16:48 GMT Italy eye historic victory England will be going out to extend their unbeaten run against Italy when the two teams come face to face at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159061.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159061.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:52 GMT Strokosch poised for Perpignan switch Scotland flanker Alasdair Strokosch will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join French club Perpignan, the Aviva Premiership side have announced http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159043.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/159043.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:13:09 GMT Lancaster launches bid for full-time role Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied to become England's full-time coach after watching his side open their Six Nations campaign with a hard-fought 13-6 victory over Scotland http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159038.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159038.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:38:45 GMT Barritt hails England unity England debutant Brad Barritt has described experiencing the camaraderie within the squad which claimed victory over Scotland on Saturday as an "emotional and life-changing experience". http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159035.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/159035.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:14:59 GMT Dickson drafted in to England squad Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has been called into the England squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159034.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159034.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:24:24 GMT Hodgson sympathises with Parks England's Calcutta Cup try-scoring hero Charlie Hodgson has expressed his sympathy to fellow half-back Dan Parks after the Scotland fly-half endured a torrid time at Murrayfield on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159012.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159012.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:46:36 GMT Tigers, Scarlets, Saints and Bath into semi-finals A first-half hat-trick from wing Tom Biggs helped Bath secure a home Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final against Leicester after a comfortable victory over a weakened Exeter at Sandy Park on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158974.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158974.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:34:52 GMT Lancaster praises young side England's interim head coach Stuart Lancaster hailed his side after they prevailed at Murrayfield 13-6 http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158989.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158989.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:25:42 GMT