Mike Ruddock resigns as Wales' national coach
Rugby story by Boris Webb, Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:24:00GMT

CARDIFF - Wales coach Mike Ruddock has tendered in his resignation just one year after leading the team to a Grand Slam. His action has shocked observers especially since this is the middle of the Six Nations campaign in which Wales lost to England and then overcame Scotland.

Wales overcome Scotland in keenly contested game
Rugby story by Brian Watters, Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:16:01GMT

CARDIFF - Defending champions Wales overcame their opening game blues to beat Scotland 28-18 in their Six Nations game last night. Wales had lost to England in their opener at Twickenham last Saturday. Scotland were forced to play with 14 men after Scott Murray was sent off for kicking Ian Gough.

France win despite late Irish surge
Rugby story by Boris Webb, Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:16:00GMT

PARIS - France blasted their way past a sluggish Ireland in their Six Nations game at the Stade de France on Saturday with a blitz of tries in the first half. Aurelien Rougerie, Olivier Magne, David Marty and Cedric Heymans all got in tries as the French ran up to a commanding 29-3 lead at half time.

England overcome determined Italy in Rome 16-31
Rugby story by Carl Anders, Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:36:00GMT

ROME - The Six Nations championship has had a great beginning for England as they overcame a determined Italian side 31-16 on Saturday to make it two out of two wins in the tournament so far. England had earlier overcome defending champions Wales at Twickenham to get off to a flying start, while the Italians were humbled by the Irish in their opener.

Castleford go down 18-42 to Hull
Rugby story by Gareth Bowman, Sun, 12 Feb 2006 03:04:00GMT

Castleford Tigers have a lot of work to do if they are to stay in the Super League after they went down 18-42 to a hugely impressive Hull side. Sid Domic, Shaun Briscoe and Paul Cooke all got in tries for Hull to take them to an overwhelming 18-6 lead at half time.

Gloucester 34 Leicester 16
Rugby story by Brian Watters, Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:28:00GMT

Gloucester overcame Leicester 34-16 in a match where tempers were frayed on either side. With this win Gloucester move to the third spot in the Guinness Premiership.

Voyce replaces injured Lewsey as England head to Rome on a confident note
Rugby story by Carl Anders, Thu, 09 Feb 2006 08:28:00GMT

England head coach Andy Robinson did not tinker with the side that won handsomely against Wales last week, but had to make one enforced change as Josh Lewsey is injured. Tom Voyce will start at the fullback position. Robinson was cautious about the power of the Azzurri even though his side looks in fine shape.

Six Nations Rugby: Scotland shock France 20-16
Rugby story by Gareth Bowman, Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:08:00GMT

Scotland played champagne rugby at Murrayfield to overcome favorites France 20-16 in the Six Nations tournament yesterday. Scotland had not won against France at this venue for over 10 years, but the record book was thrown into the fire as the Scots played out of their skins to overhaul the French team.

England begin Six Nations campaign in style
Rugby story by Vinnie Mitchell, Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:00:00GMT

TWICKENHAM - England began their Six Nations campaign on a rousing note defeating Wales 47-13. Former skipper Lawrence Dallaglio scored a try as the England team ravaged a hapless Wales in the Six Nations opener yesterday. This dominant performance was the team's best since the World Cup final in 2003.

Italy A routed by England A 13-57
Rugby story by Brian Watters, Sun, 05 Feb 2006 04:04:00GMT

Tom Varndell was on a high as he scored four tries to help England A overhaul Italy A at Colleferro in Rome. The Leicester winger's second half tries secured an easy win for his team.