Last updated at 8:02 AM. Saturday 20 March 2010

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France is just one win away from its first Six Nations Grand Slam title since 2004. (AFP Photo)

Frontrunner France Frets Over Six Nations England Encounter

With just one win standing between unbeaten France and its first Six Nations Grand Slam title since 2004, coach Marc Lievremont’s team is wary ahead of Saturday’s decisive encounter against England.


South African Star Plans Leap to Japan

Springboks scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will join a club in Japan after the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.


New Zealand Out to Overcome Samoa

Competition leader New Zealand must overcome a resurgent Samoa and a history of failures in Adelaide when the Australia round of the IRB Sevens series takes place this weekend.


Irish Skipper Caps 100th Match With Victory

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll was surprised by the emotion of the occasion on winning his 100th cap in Saturday’s Six Nations victory over Wales.


Brumby Huxley Shines in Return From Tumor

Former Wallaby Julian Huxley returned to the playing field for the first time in almost two years after a brain tumor, setting up three tries in a victory for the ACT Brumbies reserves.


All Black Ellison Quits NZ for Japan League

All Blacks utility back Tamati Ellison will play for a Japanese club later this year, effectively ending his chances of being involved in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.


NZ Police Blast Paper In ‘Stupid’ Terror Stunt

New Zealand police have condemned the actions of a Sunday newspaper that asked people masquerading as terrorists to smuggle fake bombs into two Super 14 rugby matches last weekend.


Bad Call Sees Referee Demoted in Super 14

Australian referee Paul Marks has been dropped from the Super 14 officials panel, according to The Australian newspaper.


Haskell Seeks to Settle Rugby Row

England flanker James Haskell is trying to play the role of peacemaker in the dispute between his country and rugby club Stade Francais over the terms of his release, saying he regrets the confusion caused.

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