Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has today been announced as the RBS Player of the Championship of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations. Over 30,000 votes were registered, almost double the 2011 number of votes. Wales players dominated the shortlist of 12 names, with Sam Warburton, Alex Cuthbert and Mike Philips
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RBS 6 Nations Talking Points – England Climb to Fourth in IRB World Rankings as France Fall to Sixth
England are now the leading northern hemisphere nation in the IRB World Rankings after climbing two places to fourth on the back of their 24-22 victory over France in the RBS 6 Nations on Sunday. The two sides have swapped places with France now sixth.
RBS 6 Nations – Wales shuffle pack for Azzurri’s Millenium visit
Gethin Jenkins will lead Wales in their 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday with squad captain Sam Warburton ruled out of contention this weekend with a knee problem. In one of two changes, both up front, to the starting line-up which beat England
RBS 6 Nations Talking Points – Ireland Climb One Place as France Slip in IRB World Rankings
Ireland have climbed one place to seventh in the latest IRB World Rankings after drawing 17-17 with France at the Stade de France in their rearranged RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday. The draw was just enough to lift the Irish above Argentina, albeit only by two hundredths of a rating
RBS 6 Nations – Triple Crown travels to North Wales
The Triple Crown will head north this week when it travels to Colwyn Bay for the Wales Under 20 v Italy Under 20 match on Friday (9 March, KO 19.10). Fans will have the opportunity to see the impressive silverware and piece of Welsh rugby history before kick-off and at half-time
RBS 6 Nations – Grassroots rugby clubs take steps to a brighter future
One hundred grassroots rugby clubs will be proudly on display at Twickenham as England take on Wales. Rugby clubs across the country will have their name prominently displayed on a step at the packed stadium after registering for RBS RugbyForce. Created by RBS Group, RBS RugbyForce is a community volunteer
RBS 6 Nations Talking Points – Warburton back to lead Wales playing England in Twickenham
Sam Warburton returns to captain Wales in one of three changes made to the side which triumphed over Scotland last time out for the RBS 6 Nations third round visit to Twickenham on Saturday. Ospreys second row Alun Wyn Jones comes straight into the starting line-up against England, after completing his