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Cipriani kicking problem targeted

published on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:19:52 GMT

England kicking coach Jon Callard says he can help Danny Cipriani eradicate the charge-downs which are increasingly blighting the fly-half's game. ... [read more]

Williams 'back for Heineken Cup'

published on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:13:23 GMT

The Ospreys say Shane Williams will be fit for their crunch game in Perpignan, and could make Friday's league match with Munster. ... [read more]

Wilson and Abraham hit with bans

published on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:31:37 GMT

Northampton's Roger Wilson is suspended for five weeks for a dangerous tackle, while Sale flanker Luke Abraham is banned for two weeks for striking Bath's Alex Crockett. ... [read more]

McGeechan upset by England rules

published on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:44:34 GMT

Wasps chief Ian McGeechan hits out at rules forcing clubs to rest England players for Premiership games. ... [read more]

Tigers doubt over Meyer future

published on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:43 GMT

Heyneke Meyer's future as Leicester coach is in doubt because of a serious family illness. ... [read more]

Wasps 24-18 Harlequins

published on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:21:37 GMT

Danny Cipriani shines as Wasps overcome Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership clash at Adams Park. ... [read more]

Munster boosted by O'Gara update

published on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:53:09 GMT

Fly-half Ronan O'Gara is expected to be fit for Munster's final two Heineken Cup pool games. ... [read more]

Tigers edge out Bath at the death

published on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:43:25 GMT

Leicester leave it late to secure a dramatic win over Bath in the Premiership after the visitors dominated at Welford Road. ... [read more]

London Irish 48-8 Newcastle

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:58:21 GMT

London Irish storm back to the top of the Guinness Premiership table with a ruthless seven-try demolition of Newcastle. ... [read more]

Munster 11-37 Ulster

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:34:36 GMT

Ulster score five tries in a superb 37-11 bonus-point victory over Munster at Thomond Park. ... [read more]

Gloucester 22-16 Saracens

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:01:34 GMT

Gloucester centre Olly Barkley kicks 17 points as his side beat Saracens to move up to second in the Premiership table. ... [read more]

Northampton 30-8 Bristol

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:55:41 GMT

Bristol stay rooted to the bottom of the table as Northampton power to a comprehensive victory at Franklin's Gardens. ... [read more]

Edinburgh's Rennie out for season

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:16:23 GMT

A second knee operation inside a year rules Edinburgh flanker Ross Rennie out for the season. ... [read more]

Worcester-Sale game is frozen out

published on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:32:12 GMT

Worcester's Premiership match with Sale is postponed because of a frozen pitch at Sixways. ... [read more]

Glasgow 25-20 Edinburgh

published on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:02:41 GMT

Glasgow move up to fourth in the Magners League - but Edinburgh claim the intercity David Lloyd 1872 Cup on aggregate. ... [read more]