Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont said on Saturday he thinks France will react in a positive way after the heavy opening Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
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Stokes proud of England's rookie spin attack despite defeat
VISAKHAPATNAM, India : England captain Ben Stokes said he is proud of his inexperienced spinners, who gave a good account of themselves even in their defeat in the second test against India on Monday.
India beat England by 106 runs to level series
VISAKHAPATNAM, India : India beat England by 106 runs in the second test to level the five-match series at 1-1 in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Barry John, 'The King' of Welsh rugby, dies at 79
Barry John, known as the "King" of Welsh rugby during a golden era and arguably the sport's first superstar, has died. He was 79.
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Jaiswal ton steers India to 336-6 in England Test
Ford at flyhalf for England v Italy, debuts for Dingwall and Roots
LONDON :England coach Steve Borthwick has gone with the tried and tested option of George Ford at flyhalf for their Six Nations opener away to Italy on Saturday, but has given debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots in the team named on Thursday.
Russell leads Scotland against Wales as Darge misses out
:Flyhalf Finn Russell will lead Scotland in their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with co-captain Rory Darge missing out through injury, though the back row forward will return for the visit of France on Feb. 10.
Bashir to debut in Visakhapatnam, Anderson replaces Wood
VISAKHAPATNAM, India : Shoaib Bashir will make his delayed test debut against India on Friday, while veteran James Anderson will replace Mark Wood as England's lone fast bowler in the second match of the series in Visakhapatnam, touring captain Ben Stokes said.