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Beast could miss four months of action

The Sharks may be without the services of Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira for up to four months after he fractured his ankle.
England dig in to beat Scotland

England centre Andy Farrell was delighted by the commitment a revamped side showed as they began the defence of their Six Nations title with a win away to Scotland.
Cheetahs overpower Stormers

Cheetahs flyhalf Johan Goosen kept his side in front against the Stormers in their pre-season clash.
France know they need to be better

France got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start, but they know playing against Ireland will be tougher.
France off to a winning start

Newly appointed France coach Philippe Saint-Andre got off to a bright start as his team beat Italy in their Six Nations opener.

BBC Sport - Rugby Union

Faletau wants new Wales beginning
Toby Faletau urges Wales to move on from their World Cup heroics starting with their Six Nations opener in Ireland on Sunday.
Lancaster praises English spirit
Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praises his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004.
Robinson rues Scots' profligacy
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England.
VIDEO: Lancaster 'chuffed' for England players
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed "spirit and courage" in their 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw
England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

Cheetahs execute gameplan - iAfrica.com

SuperSport.com

Cheetahs execute gameplan
iAfrica.com
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske was delighted with how accurately his team managed to execute their gameplan against the Stormers on Saturday, and wants to take the winning momentum into the Super Rugby season. The Cheetahs boss picked a near full-strength ...
Cheetahs shine in Cape sunSPORT24

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ACT Brumbies beat Western Force in Super Rugby trial - The Daily Telegraph

ACT Brumbies beat Western Force in Super Rugby trial
The Daily Telegraph
BRUMBIES five-eighth Matt Toomua admits the team doesn't know what to expect of themselves this season, but a 25-0 trial win over Western Force implied the new group is clicking. In their first outing under coach Jake White, and having lost 13 regular ...

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Analysis: Ireland v Wales is simply too close to call - WalesOnline

Telegraph.co.uk

Analysis: Ireland v Wales is simply too close to call
WalesOnline
Nothing wrong with that, in fact, if anything, a lack of self-belief has held back Welsh rugby in the modern era. These past two weeks though, even accounting for the lingering feelgood factor of a World Cup campaign which, three defeats aside, ...
Six Nations 2012: Mike Phillips ready to spike the Irish gunsMirror.co.uk
Video: Beating Wales out the gate won't make up for the World CupIrish Independent
Provinces show the way forwardIrish Times
Scotland on Sunday -The Guardian -Stuff.co.nz
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Rugby-Owen Farrell shows England a glimpse of the future - Yahoo! Eurosport UK

Sydney Morning Herald

Rugby-Owen Farrell shows England a glimpse of the future
Yahoo! Eurosport UK
England never really saw the best of Andy Farrell after he converted to rugby union late in his career but his 20-year-old son Owen, who made a nerveless debut in Saturday's 13-6 win over Scotland, is likely be a fixture for some time.
Familiar Failures Doom ScotlandNew York Times
Fortunate Lancaster gets flying start as new boys ride their luckDaily Mail
England's women making strides on the road to 2014 World CupThe Guardian
WhatCulture!
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Beast could miss four months of action - Independent Online

Independent Online

Beast could miss four months of action
Independent Online
His absence is a significant blow to the Sharks as they enter the longest Super Rugby season yet. “It was a freak injury and it is a pity because we have had a good pre-season,” Van der Linde lamented. Mtawarira, renowned for his explosive runs, ...

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Rugby-Owen Farrell shows England a glimpse of the future
England never really saw the best of Andy Farrell after he converted to rugby union late in his career but his 20-year-old son Owen, who made a nerveless debut in Saturday's 13-6 win over Scotland, is likely be a fixture for some time.
Rugby: All Blacks and Crusaders up for global awards
The Crusaders and the All Blacks are both up for Laureus sports awards at what will be a glittering affair in London early on Tuesday morning.The Crusaders have been nominated for Comeback of the Year following their efforts in...
Rugby: Weepu named winner of Maori of the Year award
Piri Weepu has been named the winner of Nga Toa Whakaihuwaka Maori of the Year award.
Hockey Rugby are defeated by late goal
A LAST gasp goal sentenced Rugby to an agonising defeat on Saturday. Starting against just nine players, Rugby went ahead through Nikki Siarbawa but Birmingham levelled when back at full strength.
Rugby Sevens: Halai all fine by Tietjens
Super Rugby outfits might not want Frank Halai but New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens is happy to have the Waikato wing.Halai was one of the standout players during New Zealand's victory in the fourth leg of the World Sevens...

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