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Sorry for saying racist line was banter
Wales head coach apologises for dismissing "gypsy boy" row.
No place for 'Gypsy boy' slur
Wales and England have shown rare rugby unity in the aftermath of their Six Nations stoush at Twickenham.
Wynne Gray: Vunipola to shine in Jones' regime
If Billy Vunipola can raise his fitness a tad, writes Wynne Gray, he has the No 8 game to challenge anyone.
Rugby: Six Nations pointer to next Lions and All Blacks coach
The Six Nations kicks off this weekend, marking the beginning of a process that could end in Wellington next year with the appointment of a new All Blacks coach.
Lancaster redraws his midfield
In the single most radical upheaval of Stuart Lancaster's time in charge, England have ripped up their midfield for the crucial World Cup pool match against Wales.
Rugby: We have to step up, Lancaster
England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster admits his players must be more clinical and ruthless against France if they are to capture the Six Nations title.
Rugby: Heaslip back for vital clash
Number eight Jamie Heaslip is the only new face in the Ireland rugby team for the pivotal Six Nations showdown with Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium tomorrow.
Wynne Gray: Schmidt and O'Connell drive Ireland's success
As the Blues face their latest drama, one of their coaching castoffs, Joe Schmidt, is aiming at a landmark with Ireland.
What’s been learnt in the Six Nations?
England’s Grand Slam dream has been derailed, Ireland are now favourites to retain their title but the Welsh are waiting for them in Cardiff. Chris Hewett assesses where the teams stand - and expects things to get worse for misfiring France.
Is England ready for the RWC?
It was a gesture of pre-calculation which exposed the difference between England and the best and showed what a very steep hill this team have to climb to reach the level they seek with a World Cup now only six months away.
Six Nations: Gutsy Sexton is too much for France
Jonathan Sexton dusted off the cobwebs and another concussion scare to prove Ireland's match-winner against France again.
Six Nations: Table-topping England stave off on-form Italy
A convincing win for England, with six tries scored including two for the in-form Bath centre Jonathan Joseph to keep them on course for a first Grand Slam since 2003.
Six Nations: Champions stumble to home defeat in opening round
NSW Waratahs made a rocky start to their Super Rugby title defence, being beaten by Western Force at Allianz Stadium in Sydney yesterday.
Medics in spotlight over 'concussion'
High-level discussions over the treatment of the Wales wing George North - or, many believe, the lack of it - will continue this week.
Rugby: Cipriani and Easter join England squad to play Wales
Danny Cipriani, Nick Easter and Tom Croft have completed remarkable returns to the international stage by being named in England's squad to face Wales.
Injury likely to keep Tuilagi out
England are almost certain to be without Manu Tuilagi for the duration of the Six Nations, with the powerful centre's groin injury taking longer to heal than anticipated.
Rugby: Anscombe hopeful of Wales call-up
Warren Gatland names his Wales Six Nations squad on Wednesday and Gareth Anscombe may find his name called out.
Rugby: Gatland out for All Black intelligence
Nothing beats first-hand inspection of the All Blacks, certainly not for Six Nations coaches intent on getting their squads near that level of success.
Rugby: Six Nations veto July tests idea
Super Rugby's dreaded June hiatus won't be a thing of the past as plans to shift the international window to July have been rejected by the Six Nations.