England v Wales, Six Nations, February 6
Feb 4, 2010: England and Wales will rekindle one of sport's greatest rivalries at Twickenham on Saturday with both sides under increasing pressure to prove they are on the right track not only for this year's Six Nations but also the Rugby World Cup in 2011
Super 14
Jan 28, 2010: Brumbies captain Stephen Hoiles is determined to put a troubled year behind him as he embarks on the new Super 14 season
Six Nations
Jan 27, 2010: "The pressure to deliver results in the here and now will no doubt ensure experimentation is kept to a minimum." Graham Jenkins writes
British & Irish Lions
Jan 27, 2010: "Sir Ian McGeechan is set to mastermind the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2013 as a consultant." Graham Jenkins writes
Six Nations
Jan 26, 2010: Sir Ian McGeechan has pinpointed England's opening Six Nations clash with Wales as pivotal in this year's battle for the northern hemisphere crown
Heineken Cup - Round 6
Jan 22, 2010: Munster booked a Heineken Cup quarter-final with a 12-9 victory over Northampton Saints at Thomond Park
Comment
Jan 20, 2010: "Legend is an overused term but there can be no argument when that label is given to the late commentator Bill McLaren." Graham Jenkins writes
Heineken Cup - Round 5
Jan 18, 2010: It's make or break time in the Heineken Cup this weekend with the battle for this year's quarter-finals set to reach a crescendo across the continent
Comment
Jan 13, 2010: "In that sort of form Ashton could not be ignored and may yet be rewarded further against Wales." Graham Jenkins writes
Comment
Jan 11, 2010: "Even though Johnson's position is safe, do not expect him to throw caution to the wind to appease his many detractors." Graham Jenkins writes
Comment
Jan 1, 2010: The New Year is upon us so it is time for us to dust off the crystal ball and make some bold predictions for the next 12 months.
2009 - The year in review
Dec 24, 2009: "Rugby union has hit the heights and plumbed the depths with alarming regularity in the last 12 months," Graham Jenkins reviews the year
Comment
Dec 14, 2009: The dust has finally settled on another breath-taking year of international rugby so it is time for us to unveil our Team of the Year
Heineken Cup - Round 3
Dec 8, 2009: Heineken Cup winner Rob Howley believes the next two rounds of Europe's premier club competition will be pivotal in the battle for this season's crown
Comment
Dec 5, 2009: "The changes in the physical side of the game go beyond the bruising yet crowd-pleasing increase in collisions." Graham Jenkins writes
France 12-39 New Zealand, Marseille, November 28
Nov 28, 2009: "It may not have been a vintage year for the All Blacks but they will finish it where they began as the world's best side." Graham Jenkins writes
France 12-39 New Zealand, Marseille, November 28
Nov 28, 2009: New Zealand completed their latest unbeaten tour of Europe with a clinical 39-12 demolition of France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille
Ireland 15-10 South Africa, Croke Park, November 28
Nov 28, 2009: "You sense that Declan Kidney and co have no intention of resting on their laurels." Graham Jenkins writes
Ireland 15-10 South Africa, Croke Park, November 28
Nov 28, 2009: Ireland claimed a famous 15-10 victory over South Africa in a pulsating clash at Croke Park in Dublin
Comment
Nov 23, 2009: "He is on a steep learning curve and his side have done little this month to ease his headache or quell the dissatisfaction." Graham Jenkins writes
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