Wigan sack Aussie Millward
Rugby story by Carl Anders, Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:48:00GMT

Wigan have sacked Ian Millward after just 325 days as their coach on Wednesday. The Super League club is battling relegation and after a spate of miserable defeats under Millward, the club decided to let him go. His sacking comes just three days before Wigan are scheduled to face Millward's old club St Helens.

Munster one step closer to coveted Heineken Cup
Rugby story by Brian Watters, Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:08:01GMT

Munster took a step closer to Heineken Cup glory that has eluded them for so long as they overcame a stiff challenge from Perpignan. They beat the latter 19-10 to set up an all-Irish semi-final clash with Leinster.

France win Six Nations, target World Cup
Rugby story by Brian Watters, Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:40:01GMT

LONDON - France clinched their 15th Six Nations title after a 21-16 victory over defending champions Wales on Saturday. France was tied with Ireland who beat world champions England 28-24, But France won on account of their points difference, which was 148-85 as compared with Ireland's 131-97.

Wales mauled at Dublin; Henson blames himself
Rugby story by Gareth Bowman, Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:24:00GMT

Ireland overcame a listless Wales team 31-5 in the RBS Six Nations Championship match played at Lansdowne Road yesterday. Wales have not been in the best frame of mind, what with the troubles over coach Mike Ruddock's shock resignation and allegations that some players were unable to adjust with him. But that did not appear to bother the Welsh initially as they surged ahead thanks to a Mark Jones try.

Scotland humble England 18-12 in a fiercely contested battle at Murrayfield
Rugby story by Boris Webb, Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:04:00GMT

24 hours before the 123rd Calcutta Cup encounter with the old enemy, Scots' captain Jason White said the team believed that it could beat England. And 24 hours later his team vindicated his words as they clinched a memorable 18-12 win over England at Murrayfield.

St Helens achieve hard-fought win over Leeds
Rugby story by Dominic Taylor, Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:28:00GMT

St Helens extended their fine form in the Super League season as they secured a 13-4 win over Leeds last night. But in contrast to their earlier games, this was a hard-fought win for the Saints made sweeter by the fact that they did not succumb to pressure.

Preview: Scotland v England
Rugby story by Fred Smith, Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:04:00GMT

EDINBURGH - Scotland are on a high after their win against France in the RBS 6 Nations Championship and are confident of upsetting England's applecart when the two teams face-off in the 123rd Calcutta Cup match tomorrow.

Bristol held by Wasps 9-9
Rugby story by Georgina Scane, Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:44:00GMT

Bristol's miserable run of four straight Guinness Premiership losses came to an end yesterday as they held the London Wasps to a 9-9 draw. It was a rough encounter that will be remembered for gritty display rather than a stellar one from both teams.

St Helens rout Castleford 44-8
Rugby story by Fred Smith, Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:56:02GMT

Paul Sculthorpe's comeback game from injury was just the trigger needed for St Helens as they put in a huge effort and were runaway winners against Castleford. Six first-half tries meant that Castleford were never in the game and whatever score they put up would be mere consolation.

Leeds script amazing comeback to beat Wigan 16-24
Rugby story by Vinnie Mitchell, Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:44:00GMT

Leeds scripted an amazing comeback as they overcame a 16-0 half time score line to beat Wigan Warriors 16-24. The match was heavily loaded in Wigan's favor at half time, but Leeds showed splendid spirit to pull of an unlikely win.