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The Northern Hemisphere teams start their preparation for the World Cup with a series of warm up test matches, the first of which takes place this weekend when England face Wales and Ireland play Scotland. [...]
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Northern Hemisphere teams get going
IRB Junior Champs – Baby Boks vs England
The Baby Boks play their last pool game against England tonight in an attempt to secure a semi final spot in the IRB Junior Championships in Italy. Kick off is at 20h10 South African time and will be shown on SuperSport. [...]
Saracens seal maiden English Premiership
Sportal.co.nz report that Saracens were crowned champions of England for the first time after teenager Owen Farrell kicked them to victory at Twickenham. [...]
Heineken Cup semi-final preview: Leinster v Toulouse
James Mortimer reports on All Blacks.com that one semi final holds more appeal than the other. [...]
I made the right choice – Barritt
In an exclusive interview with Julia Harris of Planet Rugby the ex-Sharks and now Saracens centre sat down to discuss his future playing prospects. [...]
When ‘Compelling Mitigation’ means a RWC is looming !
Planet Rugby reports Mark Cueto will grace our screen in New Zealand at the RWC later this year
Sale wing Mark Cueto has been handed a nine-week ban for gouging – meaning he will be available for selection ahead of England’s World Cup warm up Tests. [...]
CWC: Finally the Poms go home
Excuse the heading, but I really cannot wait for this England (read South African B team) to go home. Yes they have been involved in most of the thrilling and close games this tournament, but that does not mean they are worthy to be in the quarter finals. [...]
Six Nations Round 5
The final round for the northern hemisphere cousins sees England with a chance of taking the Grand Slam and with it the Six Nations title. Wales are still in with a shout provided England lose to the Irish.
Results
Scotland 21 – 8 Italy
Ireland 24 – 8 England
France 28 – 9 Wales
England are 6 Nations Champions 2011
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CWC: The end of the Poms?
Today is one of the most important games in the World Cup so far, with the English needing to beat the West Indies to avoid an early and rather embarrassing exit from the tournament. [...]
Six Nations Round 4
Our Northern hemisphere cousins also have a tournament going this weekend, but with it being a lesser tournament we thought we’d only give it one common thread for all three matches. 
ITALY 22 – 21 FRANCE
WALES 19 – 13 IRELAND
ENGLAND 22 – 16 SCOTLAND [...]
Cricket Double Header
The Irish are in action again today as they face the mighty West Indies. In the second game we see England taking on Bangladesh in Bangladesh. Both matches should be rather interesting with Ireland and Bangladesh both showing they can beat the bigger teams.
The case for Twickers
Let me start off by saying that I am FAR from an impartial observer here. I DESPERATELY want the Sharks to come to London to play against the Crusaders, for no other reason than the absolutely wonderful stalking opportunities that should present themselves if the entire squad ends up literally on my doorstep for a week! [...]
CWC: England vs South Africa
This is South Africa’s first real test, and the opposition had just come off a shock loss to Ireland. Will the English bounce back to their brilliant best that we saw against India, or will this be a walk in the park for the Proteas?
The other game today sees India taking on Ireland, where I cannot see another upset on the cards, to be honest. My prediction is a quick game for the Indians.
CWC: Day 12
England take on Ireland today in a match that will either be over very quickly or we will see England make 350 runs and then skittle out the Irish. Either way, join us here for live updates.
CWC: India vs England
The third game in a row that has two semi final contenders in the line up sees India take on England in an important match today.
India are playing at home and are favourites for the title whereas the English were given a good scare against minnows the Netherlands last week. This should make for an entertaining match, but don’t be surprised if you see the Indians wiping the floor with the Poms.
