Rugby News

Brian O'Driscoll plays down the significance of him winning his 100th Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales.

Next week's Magners League match against Ulster in Ravenhill is postponed as the region cites front-row problems.

England coach Martin Johnson is refusing to contemplate defeat ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is fit to play in Sunday's Six Nations match against Grand Slam-chasers France after a muscle problem.

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson believes an aggressive display will see off England in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll tells the BBC's Sport Wales show that Stephen Jones is the best Welsh player he has ever faced.

Scrum-half Danny Care believes England can produce "something really special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland.

Ospreys prop Cai Griffiths receives a four-week suspension from a WRU disciplinary panel following a citing from the Edinburgh game.

Preview of Saturday's Six Nations match between Scotland and England

Preview of Sunday's Six Nations match between France and Italy.

Preview of Saturday's Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales

Scotland's record points-scorer Chris Paterson pays tribute to the late broadcaster Bill McLaren.

Major Gloucester shareholders Tom Walkinshaw and Martin St Quinton have invested nearly £2.7m to stabilise the club.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney says Wales will provide a formidable test in Saturday's Six Nations game at Croke Park.

Inside centre Naomi Thomas will win her 50th Wales Women cap when she faces Ireland on Friday.

Winger Henry Fa'afili says his good form is down to the hard work and talent of Leeds Carnegie team-mates.

Blues captain Paul Tito says old boy Nicky Robinson can expect a 'warm' welcome when Gloucester arrive for the LV= Cup semi-final.

Richie Rees says it is a "big pat on the back" to have kept the Wales nine shirt to face Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.

A tribute evening is to take place at Murrayfield rugby stadium in honour of rugby commentator Bill McLaren.

Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup.