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Call for Earls, Ireland wait on Ferris

Declan Kidney has given Stephen Ferris extra time to recover ahead of their trip to France by leaving his blindside flank position vacant.

Nothing drastic from Gatland

Warren Gatland has refrained from making wholesale changes to his XV that will face Scotland, with just two alterations made.

Scotland call in steady Parks

Scotland Head Coach Andy Robinson has made three changes to his side that will collide with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Warriors win fight to keep Rawlinson

Worcester have announced that they have fought off global offers to secure the signature of Greg Rawlinson on a new deal at Sixways.

Triple injury blow for France

France wingers Aurelien Rougerie and Benjamin Fall as well as prop Luc Ducalcon have been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland.

Key duo commit to Cardiff

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that key prop Taufa'ao Filise and centre Dafydd Hewitt have signed new deals with the Welsh region.

Matfield leads strong Bulls outfit

Fourteen players that represented the Bulls in last year's Super 14 final, will again front up for the men in blue against the Cheetahs on Friday.

Match officials to February 14

Welcome to the busiest week of the year so far. Super 14 rugby joins the Six Nations this week so all hands are on deck for match officials.

Sexton and DOC looking good

Jonny Sexton and Donncha O'Callaghan are both set to be it to play in the Six Nations match against France this coming weekend.

Fussell off to Ospreys

The Ospreys have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Richard Fussell, who will arrive from the Dragons in the summer.

Lièvremont seeking a big improvement

Marc Lièvremont says that France will have to finesse their killer instinct if they are to shatter Irish dreams when they clash on Saturday.

Georgia closer to RWC hat-trick

Georgia signalled their intentions to qualify for a third consecutive Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 77-3 win over Germany.

Cueto struggling with drought

Mark Cueto says his seven-Test England try drought is "absolutely killing" him, despite England's good start to the Six Nations.

Barnes ready for the hits

Berrick Barnes is all too aware of the likely repercussions of his 'defection' from Queensland to New South Wales.

Giteau bracketed in Brumbies XV

The Brumbies have named a full-strength line-up ahead of their Super 14 opening round match against the Force at Members Equity Stadium.