6NB fixtures for 2008-09
Tue, 09 Sep 2008
The European Nations Cup, Division 1, often referred to as the Six Nations B, takes on added significance for the part it will play in providing qualifiers for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
European Nations Cup fixtures
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
FIRA-AER has announced the fixtures for the 36 countries taking part in the seven divisions of the European Nations Cup for 2008-09.
Hadden gets vote of confidence
Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Coach Frank Hadden has been told by the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) he has job security having done well in Argentina earlier this month.
Global Results - 11 May
Mon, 12 May 2008
The Premiership in England and the Magners League ended the league part, Ireland had a final, things got more heated in France's Top 10 with a shock for Toulouse, the Super 14 has six teams on the fence between success and failure - it was a tense time.
Spain rule in Iberia
Sun, 11 May 2008
The Leones of Spain beat the Lobos of Portugal 21-17 in Madrid on Saturday, that ending their European Nations Cup as top dogs of the Iberian Peninsula.
Preview - Iberian end to 6N B
Thu, 08 May 2008
Spain and Portugal bring down the curtain on the European Nations Cup Division 1 (Six Nations B) when they meet in Madrid on Saturday. This after the competition has run its two-year course.
Moore slates ELVs
Mon, 05 May 2008
Former England hooker Brian Moore believes the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) are fraught with inconsistency and intellectual dishonesty.
Six Nations get a new boss
Fri, 02 May 2008
Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the Six Nations' Committee.
ELVs go global
Thu, 01 May 2008
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1.
ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE!
Sharks carrying a Burden
Thu, 01 May 2008
The Sharks will go into Friday's Super 14 clash with the Crusaders without their Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis, but according to coach Dick Muir, Craig Burden will not disappoint.
Germany win promotion
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Germany beat the Netherlands 27-17 in Amsterdam on Saturday in a Division 2A match of the European Nations Cup.
Spain run Georgia close
Sun, 27 Apr 2008
Spain who led 17-12 at half-time and went ahead 20-12 early in the second half on Saturday just lost 22-20 to the Georgia, the new European Nations Cup Champions, and that in Tblissi.
Leones play Lelos in Tblissi
Fri, 25 Apr 2008
Georgia host Spain at the National Stadium in Tblissi on Saturday in a European Nations Cup, Division 1, match.
Referees to 27 April
Tue, 22 Apr 2008
The Heineken Cup semifinals are upon us this weekend. European Nations Cup matches are in the process of deciding winners and promotion/relegation. While some things end a brand new competition is starting the Asian Five Nations with matches in Japan and the Arabian Gulf.
Scotland coaches get the chop
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) have announced changes to their national management team following a poor showing by Scotland in the recent Six Nations tournament.
Johnson to follow Gatland's lead
Sun, 20 Apr 2008
Martin Johnson has set his sights on following Warren Gatland’s Wales lead as he bids to take England back towards the top of the world rugby tree
Andrew denies RFU 'knifed' Ashton
Sat, 19 Apr 2008
England's Elite Rugby Director Rob Andrew insists that deposed head coach Brian Ashton was not knifed in the back by the Rugby Football Union.
Vickery blasts RFU over Ashton axing
Sat, 19 Apr 2008
England rugby captain Phil Vickery has hit out at the RFU's treatment of coach Brian Ashton.
Bergamasco's appeal bites him
Fri, 18 Apr 2008
Mauro Bergamasco appealed against his 13-week suspension and had it increased to 17 weeks!
French on a Friday doesn't faze Gatland
Thu, 17 Apr 2008
Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits next season's Six Nations fixture list is a tougher proposition than the one which presented his side with the 2008 championship trophy and tournament clean sweep.
