International

Roberts savours 'surreal' experience

Jamie Roberts admits it will be a "surreal" experience playing alongside some of South Africa's biggest names just five months after terrorising them for the British and Irish Lions.

Inside International

England are progressing insists Andrew

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Rob Andrew has reiterated his belief that England have made progress this autumn - especially in the context of their European rivals' performances.

England held back by fear of failure, says Hartley

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Northampton hooker says he finds it hard to produce his best for national side

Weary Boks confirm Irish rise in status

Monday, 30 November 2009

Ireland 15 South Africa 10: The question to South Africa captain John Smit was direct, the answer even more so. "John, which Irish players impressed you?" "All of them," replied Smit, with a rueful smile.

Heaslip savours South Africa revenge

Monday, 30 November 2009

Jamie Heaslip admitted Ireland's Lions contingent could take satisfaction from having avenged their series defeat by South Africa.

Henry hails 'special' victory for All Blacks

Monday, 30 November 2009

France 12 New Zealand 39: New Zealand completed their four-Test tour of Europe without conceding a try, finishing off with an emphatic win over France in Marseilles on Saturday.

Robinson left to rue Scotland's toothless attack

Monday, 30 November 2009

Scotland 6 Argentina 9: Frozen points to the west of Haymarket Station in Edinburgh on Saturday. Frozen assets too.

Gatland cut to the quick by magical Wallabies

Monday, 30 November 2009

Wales 12 Australia 33: Wales were deeply flawed, but at least they tried to play.

Schalk Burger: 'I have never seen myself as a dirty player'

Sunday, 29 November 2009

Two sides of The Incredible Schalk: capable of violent gouging of a British Lion but gentle giant off the field.

Sexton gets his kicks as Boks are lost in fog

Sunday, 29 November 2009

Ireland 15 South Africa 10: Ireland saved the northern hemisphere's ailing rugby reputation with the important scalp of the world champion Springboks in foggy Dublin.