France v Wales, Six Nations Championship, February 27
Feb 27, 2009: France demolished Wales' grand slam dream with a superb 21-16 win in a pulsating game at the Stade de France
Ireland v England, Six Nations, February 28
Feb 26, 2009: Ireland's latest quest for a long-awaited second Grand Slam resumes with the visit of England to Croke Park on Saturday
France v Wales, Six Nations, February 27
Feb 26, 2009: The Six Nations resumes this weekend with the mouth-watering clash between France and Wales at the Stade de France - the first Championship match to be staged on a Friday night
Italy 9-38 Ireland, Six Nations, February 15
Feb 15, 2009: Ireland joined Wales at the top of the Six Nations table after starring in a re-make of the infamous slasher movie 'My Bloody Valentine'
Wales v England, Six Nations Championship, February 14
Feb 14, 2009: England may well have suffered a fatal blow to their Six Nations title challenge with defeat the Millennium Stadium but there was plenty of reason for hope following a gutsy display
France v Scotland, Six Nations Championship, February 14
Feb 14, 2009: Referee George Clancy is unlikely to forget his first Six Nations appointment - and neither is Scotland coach Frank Hadden
Wales 23-15 England, Six Nations, Febraury 14
Feb 14, 2009: Wales beat England 23-15 in a pulsating Six Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
France 22-13 Scotland, Six Nations Championship, Febraury 14
Feb 14, 2009: France opened their account in this year's Six Nations with a 22-13 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France
Italy v Ireland, Six Nations Championship, February 15
Feb 13, 2009: Ireland travel to Italy for their latest Six Nations clash on Sunday with the visitors favourites to build on their opening victory over France
Wales v England, Six Nations Championship, February 14
Feb 12, 2009: Wales welcome England to the Millennium Stadium on Saturday in the unfamiliar role of favourites to put one over their near-neighbours
Scotland 13-26 Wales, Six Nations Championship, February 8
Feb 8, 2009: Wales sounded out a formidable warning to their Six Nations title rivals with a clear statement of intent on their way to a 26-13 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield
England 36-11 Italy, Six Nations Championship ,February 7
Feb 7, 2009: England were gifted victory against Italy at Twickenham thanks to what proved to a crazy selection decision by coach Nick Mallett
England 36-11 Italy, Six Nations Championship, February 7
Feb 7, 2009: England made a winning start to their Six Nations campaign with a 36-11 victory over Italy at Twickenham
Ireland v France, Six Nations Championship, February 7
Feb 5, 2009: Ireland and France go head-to-head at Croke Park on Saturday in a clash that is set to go a long way to defining both sides' Championship destiny
England v Italy, Six Nations Championship, February 7
Feb 5, 2009: This year's Six Nations will swing into action with England playing hosts to Italy at Twickenham and despite some initial concerns a packed house will welcome the start of the unrivalled rugby showpiece
Comment
Jan 21, 2009: If reports are to be believed then Matt Stevens' career lies in tatters after he admitted to a major drugs problem - but does his use of a recreational drug deserve a lengthy ban?
Comment
Jan 12, 2009: The dawn of a new year is traditionally the time to purge yourself of a bad habit or two and England manager Martin Johnson may well be amongst the masses embarking on a painful but all too necessary detox
Comment
Jan 11, 2009: The dawning of a new year is not only a time for resolutions but also predictions so while considering how to counter the excesses of the festive period check out our picks for 2009
Rugby Review 2008
Dec 22, 2008: With two Grand Slams, a host of thrilling finals and an unhealthy dose of controversy - it is safe to say that 2008 will go down in the history books as a memorable year for the sport
World Rugby
Dec 18, 2008: As the credit crunch continues to bite there is growing concern that rugby is on the brink of a financial crisis. Graham Jenkins investigates.
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